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高二英语
考生注意:
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前,考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时,请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答,超出答题区域书写的答案无效,在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
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。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。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a store. B. In an office. C. At home.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A tour. B. A painting. C. An exhibition.
3. When will the man have a chemistry test?
A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Wednesday.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Coworkers. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife.
5. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Translate one message. B. Arrange a schedule. C. Type out some notes.
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。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What has the man been doing?
A. Teaching diving skills.
B. Travelling with his friends.
C. Making some paintings.
7. What does the woman invite the man to do?
A. Boat on the lake. B. Go hiking. C. Meet her family.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man responsible for now at keystone Real Estate?
A. Selling houses.
B. Handling complex interactions.
C. Managing financial reports.
9. What does the man say about his job?
A. Boring. B. Enjoyable. C. Demanding.
10. When did the man probably start his current job?
A. In July. B. In April. C. In January.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. How did the woman usually go to work?
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By subway.
12. Why has the man been considering buying a car?
A. He is sick of taking the taxi.
B. It will make his trips convenient.
C. He hopes to see Cristina more easily.
13. What will the woman do this weekend?
A. Fix her car. B. Tour on the beach. C. Visit her parents.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What does the woman expect the man to do?
A. Lend her a book. B. Give her some advice. C. Tell her a story.
15. How old was Michael probably when he came back?
A. Eight. B. Twelve. C. Twenty.
16. Who has looked after the uncle for years?
A. The couple. B. Michael. C. Laura.
17. What kind of ending does the man suggest for Hollywood appeal?
A. Michael leaves Laura.
B. Michael keeps the wealth.
C. The couple get the apartment.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker doing?
A. Delivery a speech. B. Having an interview. C. Teaching a lesson.
19. What was the speaker’s major in college?
A. Computer Science. B. Marketing. C. Engineering.
20. What is the speaker’s attitude towards AI?
A. Unconcerned. B. Doubtful. C. Favourable.
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
Four Best Hotels in Singapore
Marina Bay sands
Opening this list with Singapore’s best-known icons(标志), you’ll find Marina Bay sands is definitely a top choice if you’re thinking of a luxury experience. Amongst the many facilities that make Marina Bay sands an experience to remember, the pool with probably the best view of Singapore’s skyline is certainly a highlight.
Price Per Night: $565-$1,057
Location: 10 Bayfront Ave., Singapore 019856
Website: Maria Bay sands
The Fullerton Bay Hotel
If you’re looking for a perfect spot to spend some quality time together with your family, look no further than The Fullerton Bay Hotel! Located in the Marina Bay area, the hotel is sure to make you enjoy the beautiful night scene as you take an evening walk along Clifford Pier. From free dining credits to spa discounts, The Fullerton Bay Hotel packages are a must- get if you’re looking for an all- in experience!
Price: $570-$1,236
Location: 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326
Website: The Fullerton Bay Hotel
Mandarin Oriental Singapore
An iconic part of Singapore’s skyline and one of Singapore’s top five- star hotels, Mandarin Oriental Singapore makes for an excellent place that’s surrounded with fun- filled activities, awesome food and a whole lot of shopping options. Don’t miss out on the stunning views of the city and bay from your room!
Price Per Night: $317-$1,647
Location: 5 Raffles Ave. , Singapore 039797
Website: Mandarin Oriental Singapore
The Scarlet Hotel
Singapore’s another luxury hotel, The Scarlet Hotel is set in one of the oldest conservation buildings in Singapore and decorated with modern design. With its location close to the heart of Chinatown, there’s a wide range of dining options just a moment away—from Italian food to Japanese- French patisseries(糕点).
Price Per Night: $162-$828
Location:33 Erskine Rd, Singapore 069333
Website: The Scarlet Hotel
1. How much should you pay for a night in Marina Bay sands at least?
A. $317. B. $565.
C. $570. D. $1,057.
2. Which hotel is recommended for families?
A. Marina Bay sands.
B. Mandarin Oriental Singapore.
C. The Scarlet Hotel.
D. The Fullerton Bay Hotel.
3. What is special about The Scarlet Hotel?
A. It is a mix of old and new. B. It owns an iconic shop.
C. It lies in the Marina Bay area. D. It offers free fine food.
B
Horses can not only synchronize (同步) their heartbeats to sense danger more effectively, but they can also synchronize with people, which can, in turn, help the human calm down. The Fox Moon Farm Project has been doing this equine therapy (马疗法) work with youths for years. After a career in the corporate world, Cindy Freishtat said she and her co-founder, Maria Flint, were both ready for a new chapter in their lives. “We reached a place where we wanted to be of service,” Freishtat said. “We wanted to give back.”
Freishtat, whose father suffered from Alzheimer’s (阿尔茨海默症), wanted to see equine therapy’s results for people dealing with the disease. The Lakewood retirement Community in western Henrico County was a perfect match. Executive Director Heather Crumbaugh said she had been looking for an equine therapy organization willing to work with Alzheimer’s patients but that no other local place had felt equipped for it. Crumbaugh said, “The Fox Moon Farm was willing to take this step with us.”
Interested in contributing to the worldwide development of Alzheimer’s treatment, the team at the Fox Moon brought psychology professor Maureen Matthews of Virginia Commonwealth University into the fold to conduct a scientific study on the program’s effects. Even in its early stages, the immediate results were significant.
The participants were Lakewood residents with advanced Alzheimer’s. Several could no longer speak, and all needed repeated introductions to their surroundings at first. Within a few sessions, residents were able to remember the farm and the horses when they arrived. “I saw a lady who wasn’t willing to speak leading the horse, and she came over next to me and started talking, pointing out things like birds and flowers,” Crumbaugh said.
Though the program took a break over the winter months, the study will resume this month. “I have no doubt in my mind that we are going to prove and show the effectiveness of working with horses in treating Alzheimer’s,” Freishtat said. “I want to help as many people with Alzheimer’s as I possibly can.”
4. Why did Cindy Freishtat and Maria Flint try the equine therapy on people with Alzheimer’s?
A. They wanted to be helpful.
B. They needed to change their careers.
C. They used to benefit from it.
D. They were required by a professor.
5. How did Crumbaugh probably feel about The Fox Moon Farm Project?
A. Regretful. B. Threatened.
C. Grateful. D. Annoyed.
6. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
A. The difficulty of choosing participants.
B. The steps of the equine therapy.
C. The simplicity of researchers’ work.
D. The effects of the program.
7. What does the underlined word “resume” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A Suspend. B. Continue.
C. Quit. D. Start.
C
It might appear that an eighteen- week old baby isn’t doing much more than looking cute and smiling, but actually, those as young as four months are already linking the sounds they hear and the way the mouth needs to move to produce these sounds, according to a new study published in Developmental Science.
Eylem Altuntas, the study’s leader, and his team taught a group of infants (婴儿), between four and six months old, a series of nonsense words, such as “bivawo” or “dizalo”, which contained lip and tongue-tip sounds. They paired these words with cartoon images showing jellyfish and crabs.
Next the babies were shown videos of people mouthing (without sound) these same nonsense words. In some videos, the face matched the cartoon image that they had been shown with that sound previously and in other videos it didn’t. Researchers measured how long babies spent looking at the videos. The results illustrated babies looked much longer at the videos where the face matched what they’d been shown previously. This demonstrated the babies’ minds were already making connections between the movements of mouths and the sounds they heard.
The findings surprised researchers. While it was previously believed that babies went through a complex learning process between six and twelve months old, babies began learning patterns at four months instead. This new study reveals your baby is listening to what you are saying and how you are saying it before he/she can respond back to you.
The research may be capable of assisting children who face speech difficulties and may make a big difference by helping them earlier on. The findings also provide opportunities for further research on what types of mouth movements young infants can tell apart. It also raises questions about how babies from bilingual (双语的) homes learn language.
Altuntas recommends having conversations with 4—7-month-old babies. “Talk to your baby slowly, clearly pronouncing each word, and then stop, waiting for the baby to answer. Teach your little one words by labeling objects around you. Infants are already connecting all the puzzle pieces, and by speaking and interacting with them frequently, parents can help them put it all together,” Altuntas said.
8. Why did the researchers measure babies’ viewing time in the videos?
A. To determine the sound recognition. B. To assess their ability to concentrate.
C. To test how long they can remember things. D. To see if they can link what they see and hear.
9. What was the previous common belief about babies according to the text?
A. They began learning patterns from 6 to 12 months.
B. Their study process was the same as the adults’.
C. They easily confused sounds with tones.
D. Their learning ability was more complex.
10. What does the research imply?
A. Bilingual families should emphasize movements of speech.
B. Early intervention could help children with speech issues.
C. Cartoons are more effective for language learning.
D. Formal language classes are necessary for babies.
11. What does Altunta suggest parents do for their 4—7-month-olds?
A. Play loud music. B. Avoid using cartoons.
C. Speak in a slow tone. D. teach more languages.
D
You might have heard that penguins(企鹅)marry for life. The tiny birds, found in Australia and New Zealand, leave their partners if they’re not content with how many chickens they’re producing. Now, researchers have found that the number of break-ups affects the species’ reproductive success more than other factors.
Little blue penguins are the world’s smallest species of penguins, growing to an average of just 12 inches high. Phillip Island, southwest of Melbourne, is home to around 30,000 of these tiny birds. “It has the world’s most little penguins,” says Richard Reina, a biologist at Monash University and coauthor of the new study published in Ecology and Evolution.
After a day of looking for food at sea, the tiny birds return to their place on the hillside. Some of them live in special nesting boxes and are micro-chipped(微芯片), so scientists can easily gather information. During the breeding(繁殖)season—September to February— researchers record which birds are paired in nesting boxes or “married”, when they lay eggs and when the eggs hatch as well as the chickens’ growth and survival rates. They also note if any pairs separate or break up.
Reina and his coworkers examined penguin break up rates over 13 breeding seasons. On average, around one in four pairs found new partners each year but the break up rate in one year could be as low as one in twenty or as high as one in three. “This high variability of break-up rates was fairly surprising,” says Reina. Years with a higher break-up rate were strongly correlated with lower breeding success. The break-up rate was also more reliable for predicting future breeding success than environmental or behavioral factors, like sea surface temperature or habits for seeking food.
Understanding the factors that influence breeding is essential for assessing penguins’ long- term survival and taking some protective measures. Experts could potentially predict how successful upcoming breeding seasons will be based on penguin break- up rates. This is particularly important as human activities continue to impact the ocean.
12. What does the new study focus on?
A. The family structure of penguins.
B. Impacts of penguin break-ups.
C. The reason for penguin marriage.
D. Changes in penguin break-up rates.
13. What is the scientists’ purpose of attaching microchips to the penguins?
A. To track food. B. To protect the eggs.
C To collect data. D. To record the climate.
14. What did Reina think of the break-up rates of penguins?
A. It was inspiring. B. It was frightening.
C. It was understandable. D. It was unexpected.
15. Why is the study important for conservation efforts?
A. It helps predict penguins’ breeding success rate.
B. It measures the effect of human activities.
C. It leads to finding the best nesting boxes.
D. It shows penguins’ good adaptation.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In today’s world where artificial intelligence (AI) can copy our words, automate our decisions and even simulate emotions, understanding what sets us apart isn’t just philosophical. ____16____ Knowing what makes us unquestionably different from intelligent machines helps us protect and even expand our most valuable strengths— our creativity, emotional intelligence, life experiences and sense of purpose, so that we don’t just coexist with AI, but rise above it, shaping the future instead of being shaped by it. Here are three irreplaceable human attributes (属性).
We have real-life experiences while AI has data. Experience is one of the most powerful things that shape us from the moment on which we’re born. ____17____ While AI, on the other hand, can analyze massive data, it doesn’t learn from pain, joy, failure, or success the way humans do. Experience isn’t just about information— it’s about personal growth.
____18____ We create stories to make sense of the world, find purpose in struggle and connect our past to our future. However, AI doesn’t wonder about “the why” behind what it does. Instead, it just processes requests and generates responses, without caring about the outcome beyond the goals that it’s pre-programmed to achieve.
We have free will while AI has codes (代码). Humans can choose generosity over self- interest, forgiveness over hatred, and innovation over conformity. But AI only follows rules. No matter how advanced, it’s always bound by its programming. ____19____
AI may be extraordinarily useful and helpful, but it will likely never provide what makes us human—empathy (共情), true love, meaningful purpose and life experiences. ____20____ In this way, we can ensure that technology will serve humanity—not the other way around.
A. It’s gaining popularity.
B. Besides it is deeply practical.
C. We are considerate while AI is creative.
D. We seek meaning while AI follows instructions.
E. It doesn’t have desires, beliefs or independent thoughts.
F. Every failure, success and challenge can influence our future decisions.
G. So value our and others’ emotional depth, life experiences and creative potential.
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。
Life can be unexpectedly tough. Yet, even in difficult times, reassuring (安慰的) words from loved ones — especially parents — can restore our faith that everything will fall into ____21____ again. That’s what happened to Jessica, who was having a stressful time ____22____ her classes when a heartfelt note from her father just made everything better.
Jessica had been ____23____ with her coursework for weeks. Her ____24____ was packed with demanding classes, including advanced math, biology and literature. She often stayed up late into the night, ____25____ to finish assignments. The ____26____ was intense, and she sometimes felt like ____27____.
One evening, after hours of studying, she ____28____ herself staring at a blank page, feeling completely tired. Just then, her dad knocked ____29____ on her door and handed her a cup of hot chocolate. “Take a break, sweetheart,” he said with a warm smile. Jessica appreciated the ____30____, but she didn’t realize how much her dad was paying attention to her struggles.
The next afternoon, as she opened her biology textbook, she ____31____ a handwritten note inside. Initially, she was ____32____, but when she read the words, tears welled up in her eyes. The note began with her father ____33____ how incredibly proud he was of her. “Remember that the difficulties we face today are merely victories waiting to be won,” he added. Further, he highlighted the importance of ____34____ oneself and shared, “The most important person you need on your side is yourself. Cheer for yourself!” Reading the note, Jessica felt ____35____ to face any challenge ahead.
21. A. trouble B. place C. security D. disorder
22. A. attending B. assessing C. handling D. selecting
23. A. struggling B. connecting C. arguing D. agreeing
24. A. opinion B. target C. package D. schedule
25. A. declining B. attempting C. pretending D. hesitating
26. A. expectation B. intention C. pressure D. desire
27. A. giving up B. passing away C. showing up D. breaking in
28. A. insisted B. found C. stopped D. imagined
29. A. randomly B. urgently C. gently D. abnormally
30. A. effort B. operation C. encouragement D. gesture
31. A. spotted B. wrote C. displayed D. admired
32. A. relieved B. embarrassed C. worried D. surprised
33. A. expressing B. wishing C. assuming D. denying
34. A. defending B. rewarding C. loving D. improving
35. A. forced B. prepared C. required D. stressed
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 China, calligraphy refers to the art of writing Chinese characters with a special pen or a brush. Over the history of Chinese art, calligraphy has always been held in equal importance to painting.
Seal script (篆书) is one of the ancient styles of writing Chinese characters that ____36____ (be) common throughout the latter half of 1000 BC. It developed ____37____ (organic) out of the Zhou Dynasty script. In the beginning, seal script had no uniformity and many characters were written ____38____ different forms till 221 BC, ____39____ the first emperor of Qin united the whole of China under one central government. He ordered Li Si to collect and sort all the different systems of writing still common in different parts of the country in an effort ____40____ (unite) the written language under one system. Li Si successfully completed the task, ____41____ (create) the ancient zhuan(small seal)script. From then on, the Qin version of seal script finally became the standard and ____42____ (adopt) as the formal script for all of China during the Qin Dynasty.
Today, we have a ____43____ (culture) relic(遗迹)of this ancient writing on a stone standing in the Dai Temple of Mount Tai in Shandong Province, which was created by Li Si. ____44____ 2,200-year-old stone, worn by age and weather, has only nine and a half characters ____45____ (leave) on it. However, the stone still remains a crucial artwork for studying early Chinese calligraphy.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你的好友Jack想提高自己的中文写作水平,发邮件请你推荐一门网课。请给他回复一封邮件,内容包括:
1.你的推荐;
2.说明理由。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jack,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
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。
Today, I’m a 58-year-old certified (有证书的) fitness instructor, but actually, exercise wasn’t my idea of fun in the past.
Seven years ago, I was dealing with some stuff in my personal life, and I needed an outlet for my frustration (沮丧). I heard exercise could improve my mood, so I made phone calls to some local gyms. The owner, Adria, of one gym, was very personal as I could tell she’d be good at motivating me. It turned out that we became good friends.
I hoped being my friend meant she’d allow me not to attend a class if I just didn’t feel like it. On days when I said I couldn’t attend and gave one excuse after another, she pointed out the other time options that were available on the schedule. She wouldn’t let me out of the commitment I made no matter how many times I tried. Soon I was seeing changes in my body, emotions and attitude. I began to look forward to going to the gym.
One day, Adria mentioned she was tired and needed a day off. I sympathized with her but was shocked when the next thing out of her mouth was, “I wish you could get certified because you’re the only one I’d trust with the keys.” I laughed it off, knowing that was impossible. Me? A trainer?
For days following our conversation, every time the thought popped into my head, I heard the words — “No way” But for some reason, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. So I decided to do some research to understand what it would take to be a Group Fitness instructor. I learned it’d take 3-6 months of reading texts, analyzing charts and watching videos, as well as online activities.
I finally signed up for the American Council on Exercise course. It was hard that I had to learn about certain muscles and workouts and memorize the decibel (分贝) level for the music used for each type of class. There were many times when I wanted to give up. But I chose to make a commitment to myself and follow through.
注意:1.续写词数应150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The test day finally came, and it was no joke.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I went to Adria to share the good news.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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考生注意:
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前,考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时,请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答,超出答题区域书写的答案无效,在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
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。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。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a store. B. In an office. C. At home.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A tour. B. A painting. C. An exhibition.
3. When will the man have a chemistry test?
A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Wednesday.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Coworkers. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife.
5. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Translate one message. B. Arrange a schedule. C. Type out some notes.
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。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What has the man been doing?
A. Teaching diving skills.
B. Travelling with his friends.
C. Making some paintings.
7. What does the woman invite the man to do?
A. Boat on the lake. B. Go hiking. C. Meet her family.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man responsible for now at keystone Real Estate?
A. Selling houses.
B. Handling complex interactions.
C. Managing financial reports.
9. What does the man say about his job?
A. Boring. B. Enjoyable. C. Demanding.
10. When did the man probably start his current job?
A. In July. B. In April. C. In January.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. How did the woman usually go to work?
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By subway.
12. Why has the man been considering buying a car?
A. He is sick of taking the taxi.
B. It will make his trips convenient.
C. He hopes to see Cristina more easily.
13. What will the woman do this weekend?
A. Fix her car. B. Tour on the beach. C. Visit her parents.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What does the woman expect the man to do?
A. Lend her a book. B. Give her some advice. C. Tell her a story.
15. How old was Michael probably when he came back?
A. Eight. B. Twelve. C. Twenty.
16. Who has looked after the uncle for years?
A. The couple. B. Michael. C. Laura.
17. What kind of ending does the man suggest for Hollywood appeal?
A. Michael leaves Laura.
B. Michael keeps the wealth.
C. The couple get the apartment.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker doing?
A. Delivery a speech. B. Having an interview. C. Teaching a lesson.
19. What was the speaker’s major in college?
A. Computer Science. B. Marketing. C. Engineering.
20. What is the speaker’s attitude towards AI?
A. Unconcerned. B. Doubtful. C. Favourable.
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
Four Best Hotels in Singapore
Marina Bay sands
Opening this list with Singapore’s best-known icons(标志), you’ll find Marina Bay sands is definitely a top choice if you’re thinking of a luxury experience. Amongst the many facilities that make Marina Bay sands an experience to remember, the pool with probably the best view of Singapore’s skyline is certainly a highlight.
Price Per Night: $565-$1,057
Location: 10 Bayfront Ave., Singapore 019856
Website: Maria Bay sands
The Fullerton Bay Hotel
If you’re looking for a perfect spot to spend some quality time together with your family, look no further than The Fullerton Bay Hotel! Located in the Marina Bay area, the hotel is sure to make you enjoy the beautiful night scene as you take an evening walk along Clifford Pier. From free dining credits to spa discounts, The Fullerton Bay Hotel packages are a must- get if you’re looking for an all- in experience!
Price: $570-$1,236
Location: 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326
Website: The Fullerton Bay Hotel
Mandarin Oriental Singapore
An iconic part of Singapore’s skyline and one of Singapore’s top five- star hotels, Mandarin Oriental Singapore makes for an excellent place that’s surrounded with fun- filled activities, awesome food and a whole lot of shopping options. Don’t miss out on the stunning views of the city and bay from your room!
Price Per Night: $317-$1,647
Location: 5 Raffles Ave. , Singapore 039797
Website: Mandarin Oriental Singapore
The Scarlet Hotel
Singapore’s another luxury hotel The Scarlet Hotel is set in one of the oldest conservation buildings in Singapore and decorated with modern design. With its location close to the heart of Chinatown, there’s a wide range of dining options just a moment away—from Italian food to Japanese- French patisseries(糕点).
Price Per Night: $162-$828
Location:33 Erskine Rd, Singapore 069333
Website: The Scarlet Hotel
1. How much should you pay for a night in Marina Bay sands at least?
A. $317. B. $565.
C. $570. D. $1,057.
2. Which hotel is recommended for families?
A. Marina Bay sands.
B. Mandarin Oriental Singapore.
C. The Scarlet Hotel.
D. The Fullerton Bay Hotel.
3. What is special about The Scarlet Hotel?
A. It is a mix of old and new. B. It owns an iconic shop.
C. It lies in the Marina Bay area. D. It offers free fine food.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了新加坡四家顶级豪华酒店的特色、价格、位置和网站等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Marina Bay sands中“Price Per Night:$565-$1,057(每晚价格:$565-$1,057)”可知,在Marina Bay sands酒店住一晚,至少需支付565美元。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Fullerton Bay Hotel中“If you’re looking for a perfect spot to spend some quality time together with your family, look no further than The Fullerton Bay Hotel!(如果您正在寻找一个与家人共度美好时光的绝佳去处,那么富丽敦海湾酒店就是您的首选!)”可知,The Fullerton Bay Hotel对于与家人一起旅游的人来说是个不错的选择。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Scarlet Hotel中“Singapore’s another luxury hotel, The Scarlet Hotel is set in one of the oldest conservation buildings in Singapore and decorated with modern design.(新加坡的另一家豪华酒店——The Scarlet Hotel,坐落于新加坡最古老的保护建筑之一,并以现代设计进行装饰)”可知,The Scarlet Hotel酒店新旧结合。故选A。
B
Horses can not only synchronize (同步) their heartbeats to sense danger more effectively, but they can also synchronize with people, which can, in turn, help the human calm down. The Fox Moon Farm Project has been doing this equine therapy (马疗法) work with youths for years. After a career in the corporate world, Cindy Freishtat said she and her co-founder, Maria Flint, were both ready for a new chapter in their lives. “We reached a place where we wanted to be of service,” Freishtat said. “We wanted to give back.”
Freishtat, whose father suffered from Alzheimer’s (阿尔茨海默症), wanted to see equine therapy’s results for people dealing with the disease. The Lakewood retirement Community in western Henrico County was a perfect match. Executive Director Heather Crumbaugh said she had been looking for an equine therapy organization willing to work with Alzheimer’s patients but that no other local place had felt equipped for it. Crumbaugh said, “The Fox Moon Farm was willing to take this step with us.”
Interested in contributing to the worldwide development of Alzheimer’s treatment, the team at the Fox Moon brought psychology professor Maureen Matthews of Virginia Commonwealth University into the fold to conduct a scientific study on the program’s effects. Even in its early stages, the immediate results were significant.
The participants were Lakewood residents with advanced Alzheimer’s. Several could no longer speak, and all needed repeated introductions to their surroundings at first. Within a few sessions, residents were able to remember the farm and the horses when they arrived. “I saw a lady who wasn’t willing to speak leading the horse, and she came over next to me and started talking, pointing out things like birds and flowers,” Crumbaugh said.
Though the program took a break over the winter months, the study will resume this month. “I have no doubt in my mind that we are going to prove and show the effectiveness of working with horses in treating Alzheimer’s,” Freishtat said. “I want to help as many people with Alzheimer’s as I possibly can.”
4. Why did Cindy Freishtat and Maria Flint try the equine therapy on people with Alzheimer’s?
A. They wanted to be helpful.
B. They needed to change their careers.
C They used to benefit from it.
D. They were required by a professor.
5. How did Crumbaugh probably feel about The Fox Moon Farm Project?
A. Regretful. B. Threatened.
C. Grateful. D. Annoyed.
6. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
A. The difficulty of choosing participants.
B. The steps of the equine therapy.
C. The simplicity of researchers’ work.
D. The effects of the program.
7. What does the underlined word “resume” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. Suspend. B. Continue.
C. Quit. D. Start.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了马疗法在治疗阿尔茨海默症方面的潜在效果。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“We reached a place where we wanted to be of service,” Freishtat said. “We wanted to give back. (Freishtat说:“我们到了一个想要为他人服务的境界,我们想要回馈社会。”)”可知,Cindy Freishtat和Maria Flint把马疗应用在患有阿尔茨海默症人的身上是为了帮助这些人。故选A。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Executive Director Heather Crumbaugh said she had been looking for an equine therapy organization willing to work with Alzheimer’s patients but that no other local place had felt equipped for it. Crumbaugh said, “The Fox Moon Farm was willing to take this step with us.” (执行董事Heather Crumbaugh表示,她一直在寻找一家愿意与阿尔茨海默氏症患者合作的马治疗组织,但当地没有其他地方感到有能力这样做。Crumbaugh说:“Fox Moon农场愿意和我们一起迈出这一步。”)”可知,在当地没有其他地方感到有能力这样做地前提下,Fox Moon农场愿意和他们一起开展马疗法项目,推测Crumbaugh会对Fox Moon农场心怀感激。故选C。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“The participants were Lakewood residents with advanced Alzheimer’s. Several could no longer speak, and all needed repeated introductions to their surroundings at first. Within a few sessions, residents were able to remember the farm and the horses when they arrived. “I saw a lady who wasn’t willing to speak leading the horse, and she came over next to me and started talking, pointing out things like birds and flowers,” Crumbaugh said. (参与者是Lakewood患有晚期阿尔茨海默症的居民。有几个人已经不能说话了,一开始所有人都需要反复介绍周围的环境。经过几次治疗后,居民们一到就能记住农场和马了。Crumbaugh说:“我看到一位不愿说话的女士牵着马,她走到我身边,开始说话,指着鸟和花之类的东西。”)”可知,本段主要介绍了马疗法项目对阿尔茨海默症患者产生的积极效果,即该项目的效果。故选D。
【7题详解】
词句猜测题。根据最后一段“Though the program took a break over the winter months, the study will resume this month. (虽然这个项目在冬季几个月里暂停了,但研究将于本月resume)”可知,项目冬季暂停了,结合will和this month可知,研究本月会接着进行,推测resume意思是“继续”,与Continue意义相近。故选B。
C
It might appear that an eighteen- week old baby isn’t doing much more than looking cute and smiling, but actually, those as young as four months are already linking the sounds they hear and the way the mouth needs to move to produce these sounds, according to a new study published in Developmental Science.
Eylem Altuntas the study’s leader, and his team taught a group of infants (婴儿), between four and six months old, a series of nonsense words, such as “bivawo” or “dizalo”, which contained lip and tongue-tip sounds. They paired these words with cartoon images showing jellyfish and crabs.
Next, the babies were shown videos of people mouthing (without sound) these same nonsense words. In some videos, the face matched the cartoon image that they had been shown with that sound previously and in other videos it didn’t. Researchers measured how long babies spent looking at the videos. The results illustrated babies looked much longer at the videos where the face matched what they’d been shown previously. This demonstrated the babies’ minds were already making connections between the movements of mouths and the sounds they heard.
The findings surprised researchers. While it was previously believed that babies went through a complex learning process between six and twelve months old, babies began learning patterns at four months instead. This new study reveals your baby is listening to what you are saying and how you are saying it before he/she can respond back to you.
The research may be capable of assisting children who face speech difficulties and may make a big difference by helping them earlier on. The findings also provide opportunities for further research on what types of mouth movements young infants can tell apart. It also raises questions about how babies from bilingual (双语的) homes learn language.
Altuntas recommends having conversations with 4—7-month-old babies. “Talk to your baby slowly, clearly pronouncing each word, and then stop, waiting for the baby to answer. Teach your little one words by labeling objects around you. Infants are already connecting all the puzzle pieces, and by speaking and interacting with them frequently, parents can help them put it all together,” Altuntas said.
8. Why did the researchers measure babies’ viewing time in the videos?
A. To determine the sound recognition. B. To assess their ability to concentrate.
C. To test how long they can remember things. D. To see if they can link what they see and hear.
9. What was the previous common belief about babies according to the text?
A. They began learning patterns from 6 to 12 months.
B. Their study process was the same as the adults’.
C. They easily confused sounds with tones.
D. Their learning ability was more complex.
10. What does the research imply?
A. Bilingual families should emphasize movements of speech.
B. Early intervention could help children with speech issues.
C. Cartoons are more effective for language learning.
D. Formal language classes are necessary for babies.
11. What does Altunta suggest parents do for their 4—7-month-olds?
A. Play loud music. B. Avoid using cartoons.
C. Speak in a slow tone. D. teach more languages.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了一项发表在《发展科学》上的新研究,该研究表明四个月大的婴儿就已经能将听到的声音和发出这些声音所需的嘴部动作联系起来,还包括研究过程、发现以及相关建议等内容。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The results illustrated babies looked much longer at the videos where the face matched what they’d been shown previously. This demonstrated the babies’ minds were already making connections between the movements of mouths and the sounds they heard. (结果表明,婴儿在观看那些面部动作与他们之前看到的相匹配的视频时,停留的时间要长得多。这表明婴儿的大脑已经在将嘴部动作和他们听到的声音联系起来)”可知,研究人员测量婴儿观看视频的时间,是为了观察他们是否能将看到的嘴部动作和听到的声音联系起来。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“While it was previously believed that babies went through a complex learning process between six and twelve months old, babies began learning patterns at four months instead. (虽然以前人们认为婴儿在6到12个月大时会经历一个复杂的学习过程,但实际上婴儿在4个月大时就开始学习模式了)”可知,以前人们普遍认为婴儿从6到12个月开始学习模式。故选A项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“The research may be capable of assisting children who face speech difficulties and may make a big difference by helping them earlier on. (这项研究可能能够帮助那些有语言障碍的儿童,并且通过更早地帮助他们,可能会产生很大的影响)”可知,这项研究暗示早期干预可以帮助有语言问题的儿童。故选B项。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Altuntas recommends having conversations with 4—7-month-old babies. “Talk to your baby slowly, clearly pronouncing each word, and then stop, waiting for the baby to answer. teach your little one words by labeling objects around you. (Altuntas建议与4到7个月大的婴儿交谈。“慢慢地和宝宝说话,清晰地发出每个单词的读音,然后停下来,等着宝宝回应。通过给周围的物品贴标签,即说出物品名称的方式,教宝宝认识词语)”可知,Altuntas建议父母对4到7个月大的婴儿说话时语速要慢。故选C项。
D
You might have heard that penguins(企鹅)marry for life. The tiny birds, found in Australia and New Zealand, leave their partners if they’re not content with how many chickens they’re producing. Now, researchers have found that the number of break-ups affects the species’ reproductive success more than other factors.
Little blue penguins are the world’s smallest species of penguins, growing to an average of just 12 inches high. Phillip Island, southwest of Melbourne, is home to around 30,000 of these tiny birds. “It has the world’s most little penguins,” says Richard Reina, a biologist at Monash University and coauthor of the new study published in Ecology and Evolution.
After a day of looking for food at sea, the tiny birds return to their place on the hillside. Some of them live in special nesting boxes and are micro-chipped(微芯片), so scientists can easily gather information. During the breeding(繁殖)season—September to February— researchers record which birds are paired in nesting boxes or “married”, when they lay eggs and when the eggs hatch as well as the chickens’ growth and survival rates. They also note if any pairs separate or break up.
Reina and his coworkers examined penguin break up rates over 13 breeding seasons. On average, around one in four pairs found new partners each year but the break up rate in one year could be as low as one in twenty or as high as one in three. “This high variability of break-up rates was fairly surprising,” says Reina. Years with a higher break-up rate were strongly correlated with lower breeding success. The break-up rate was also more reliable for predicting future breeding success than environmental or behavioral factors, like sea surface temperature or habits for seeking food.
Understanding the factors that influence breeding is essential for assessing penguins’ long- term survival and taking some protective measures. Experts could potentially predict how successful upcoming breeding seasons will be based on penguin break- up rates. This is particularly important as human activities continue to impact the ocean.
12. What does the new study focus on?
A. The family structure of penguins.
B. Impacts of penguin break-ups.
C. The reason for penguin marriage.
D. Changes in penguin break-up rates.
13. What is the scientists’ purpose of attaching microchips to the penguins?
A. To track food. B. To protect the eggs.
C. To collect data. D. To record the climate.
14. What did Reina think of the break-up rates of penguins?
A. It was inspiring. B. It was frightening.
C. It was understandable. D. It was unexpected.
15. Why is the study important for conservation efforts?
A. It helps predict penguins’ breeding success rate.
B. It measures the effect of human activities.
C. It leads to finding the best nesting boxes.
D. It shows penguins’ good adaptation.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究发现澳大利亚菲利普岛小蓝企鹅离婚率与繁殖成功率呈负相关;高离婚率年份幼雏存活率低。科学家通过 13 年微芯片追踪发现,社会关系动态比环境变化更能反映种群存续风险。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Now, researchers have found that the number of break-ups affects the species’ reproductive success more than other factors (现在,研究人员发现,企鹅离异的数量比其他因素更能影响该物种的繁殖成功率 )”可知,企鹅离异对其繁殖有很大影响,且后文围绕企鹅离异对繁殖成功的影响展开研究,因此,新研究的重点是企鹅离婚率的影响。故选B项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Some of them live in special nesting boxes and are micro-chipped(微芯片), so scientists can easily gather information.(它们中的一些生活在特殊的巢箱里,并且被植入了微芯片,这样科学家们就能轻松收集信息)”可知,科学家给企鹅植入微芯片是为了获取数据。故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“This high variety of break-up rates was fairly surprising(这种如此高的离婚率相当令人惊讶。)”可知,Reina认为企鹅离婚率高的程度让人意想不到。故选D项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段 “Experts could potentially predict how successful breeding seasons will be based on penguin break - up rates.(专家们有可能基于企鹅的离婚率来预测繁殖季节的成功率)”可知,该研究有助于预测企鹅将来的繁殖成功率。故选A项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In today’s world where artificial intelligence (AI) can copy our words, automate our decisions and even simulate emotions, understanding what sets us apart isn’t just philosophical. ____16____ Knowing what makes us unquestionably different from intelligent machines helps us protect and even expand our most valuable strengths— our creativity, emotional intelligence, life experiences and sense of purpose, so that we don’t just coexist with AI, but rise above it, shaping the future instead of being shaped by it. Here are three irreplaceable human attributes (属性).
We have real-life experiences while AI has data. Experience is one of the most powerful things that shape us from the moment on which we’re born. ____17____ While AI, on the other hand, can analyze massive data, it doesn’t learn from pain, joy, failure, or success the way humans do. Experience isn’t just about information— it’s about personal growth.
____18____ We create stories to make sense of the world, find purpose in struggle and connect our past to our future. However, AI doesn’t wonder about “the why” behind what it does. Instead, it just processes requests and generates responses, without caring about the outcome beyond the goals that it’s pre-programmed to achieve.
We have free will while AI has codes (代码). Humans can choose generosity over self- interest, forgiveness over hatred, and innovation over conformity. But AI only follows rules. No matter how advanced, it’s always bound by its programming. ____19____
AI may be extraordinarily useful and helpful, but it will likely never provide what makes us human—empathy (共情), true love, meaningful purpose and life experiences. ____20____ In this way, we can ensure that technology will serve humanity—not the other way around.
A. It’s gaining popularity.
B. Besides, it is deeply practical.
C. We are considerate while AI is creative.
D. We seek meaning while AI follows instructions.
E. It doesn’t have desires, beliefs or independent thoughts.
F. Every failure, success and challenge can influence our future decisions.
G. So value our and others’ emotional depth, life experiences and creative potential.
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. D 19. E 20. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章阐述了在人工智能能模仿人类诸多行为的当下,了解人类与AI的区别至关重要,并介绍了人类三项不可替代的属性。
【16题详解】
上文“In today’s world where artificial intelligence (AI) can copy our words, automate our decisions and even simulate emotions, understanding what sets us apart isn’t just philosophical. (在当今世界,人工智能(AI)能够模仿我们的语言、自动做出决策,甚至模拟情感,了解是什么让我们与众不同,这不仅仅是一个哲学层面的问题)”说明了解人类与AI的区别不只是哲学上的,空处承接上文,进一步说明其性质,B选项“此外,它还非常实用”中的“Besides”与上文形成递进关系,同时呼应下文“Knowing what makes us unquestionably different from intelligent machines helps us protect and even expand our most valuable strengths— our creativity, emotional intelligence, life experiences and sense of purpose, so that we don’t just coexist with AI, but rise above it, shaping the future instead of being shaped by it. (弄清楚是什么让我们与智能机器有着不容置疑的区别,有助于我们保护甚至拓展自身最宝贵的优势——创造力、情商、生活阅历以及目标感,这样一来,我们就不仅仅是与人工智能共存,而是要超越它,主动塑造未来,而非被它所塑造),提到的了解区别能帮助我们保护和拓展自身优势,符合语境。故选B。
【17题详解】
上文“Experience is one of the most powerful things that shape us from the moment on which we’re born. (从出生那一刻起,经历就是塑造我们最强大的力量之一)”,强调经历对人的塑造作用,F选项“每一次失败、成功和挑战都会影响我们未来的决定”,具体阐述了不同经历对人未来决策的影响,符合语境。故选F。
【18题详解】
下文“We create stories to make sense of the world, find purpose in struggle and connect our past to our future. However, AI doesn’t wonder about “the why” behind what it does. (我们通过创造故事来理解世界,在奋斗中寻找目标,并将过去与未来联系起来。然而,人工智能不会去思考它所做事情背后的“原因”)”,对比了人类和AI在对待事物“原因”“意义”上的不同,D选项“我们寻求意义,而人工智能遵循指令”准确概括了人类追求意义、AI仅按指令行事的区别,概括上文的对比,符合语境。故选D。
【19题详解】
上文“But AI only follows rules. No matter how advanced, it’s always bound by its programming. (但人工智能只遵循规则。无论多么先进,它总是受其程序的约束)”说明AI受程序限制,空处承接上文,进一步说明AI的局限性,E选项“它没有欲望、信念或独立思考”是对AI受程序约束、缺乏自主性的进一步阐述,符合语境。故选E。
【20题详解】
上文“AI may be extraordinarily useful and helpful, but it will likely never provide what makes us human—empathy (共情), true love, meaningful purpose and life experiences. (人工智能可能非常有用和有帮助,但它很可能永远无法提供那些使我们成为人的东西——共情、真爱、有意义的目标和生活经历)”,强调了人类所拥有的独特品质是AI无法提供的,G选项“所以要珍视我们自己和他人的情感深度、生活经历和创造潜力”承接上文,呼吁人们重视自身独特品质,与下文“In this way, we can ensure that technology will serve humanity—not the other way around. (通过这种方式,我们可以确保技术将服务于人类——而不是反过来人类服务于技术)”,确保技术服务于人类相呼应,符合语境。故选G。
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。
Life can be unexpectedly tough. Yet, even in difficult times, reassuring (安慰的) words from loved ones — especially parents — can restore our faith that everything will fall into ____21____ again. That’s what happened to Jessica, who was having a stressful time ____22____ her classes when a heartfelt note from her father just made everything better.
Jessica had been ____23____ with her coursework for weeks. Her ____24____ was packed with demanding classes, including advanced math, biology and literature. She often stayed up late into the night, ____25____ to finish assignments. The ____26____ was intense, and she sometimes felt like ____27____.
One evening, after hours of studying, she ____28____ herself staring at a blank page, feeling completely tired. Just then, her dad knocked ____29____ on her door and handed her a cup of hot chocolate. “Take a break, sweetheart,” he said with a warm smile. Jessica appreciated the ____30____, but she didn’t realize how much her dad was paying attention to her struggles.
The next afternoon, as she opened her biology textbook, she ____31____ a handwritten note inside. Initially, she was ____32____, but when she read the words, tears welled up in her eyes. The note began with her father ____33____ how incredibly proud he was of her. “Remember that the difficulties we face today are merely victories waiting to be won,” he added. Further, he highlighted the importance of ____34____ oneself and shared, “The most important person you need on your side is yourself. Cheer for yourself!” Reading the note, Jessica felt ____35____ to face any challenge ahead.
21. A. trouble B. place C. security D. disorder
22. A. attending B. assessing C. handling D. selecting
23. A. struggling B. connecting C. arguing D. agreeing
24. A. opinion B. target C. package D. schedule
25. A. declining B. attempting C. pretending D. hesitating
26. A. expectation B. intention C. pressure D. desire
27. A. giving up B. passing away C. showing up D. breaking in
28. A. insisted B. found C. stopped D. imagined
29. A. randomly B. urgently C. gently D. abnormally
30. A. effort B. operation C. encouragement D. gesture
31. A. spotted B. wrote C. displayed D. admired
32. A. relieved B. embarrassed C. worried D. surprised
33. A. expressing B. wishing C. assuming D. denying
34. A. defending B. rewarding C. loving D. improving
35. A. forced B. prepared C. required D. stressed
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了杰西卡在繁重的学业压力下,感受到了父亲的爱和鼓励,最终重新找回信心,准备好去面对挑战。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:然而,即使在困难时期,来自亲人——尤其是父母——的安慰之词也能恢复我们的信心,让我们相信一切都会好起来的。A. trouble困境;B. place地方;C. security安全;D. disorder混乱。根据前文“Yet, even in difficult times, reassuring (安慰的) words from loved ones — especially parents — can restore our faith”可知,此处是指父母的安慰会让我们相信一切都会好起来的。fall into place“豁然开朗,(情况)好转”是固定搭配。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这就是发生在杰西卡身上事情,她在上课时压力很大,这时她父亲的一张真诚的便条让一切都好了起来。A. attending参加,上(课);B. assessing评估;C. handling处理;D. selecting选择。根据后文“her classes”以及下文“was packed with demanding classes”可知,此处是指她上课。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:杰西卡几个星期来一直在努力做功课。A. struggling努力,挣扎;B. connecting连接;C. arguing争论;D. agreeing同意。根据后文“She often stayed up late into the night, ____5____ to finish assignments.”可知,杰西卡在努力完成她的作业。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:她的课程表上满是高难度的课程,包括高等数学、生物和文学。A. opinion观点;B. target目标;C. package包裹;D. schedule课程表。根据后文“was packed with demanding classes, including advanced math, biology and literature”可知,她的课程表上满是高难度的课程,包括高等数学、生物和文学。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:她经常熬到深夜,试图完成作业。A. declining拒绝;B. attempting试图;C. pretending假装;D. hesitating犹豫。根据前文“was packed with demanding classes, including advanced math, biology and literature. She often stayed up late into the night”可知,她经常熬夜,是为了努力完成作业。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:压力太大了,她有时想放弃。A. expectation期望;B. intention意图;C. pressure压力;D. desire渴望。根据前文“a stressful time”和“She often stayed up late into the night, ____5____ to finish assignments”可知,此处是指她压力太大了。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:同上。A. giving up放弃;B. passing away 去世;C. showing up出现;D. breaking in打断。根据前文“She often stayed up late into the night, ____5____ to finish assignments”可知,她压力太大了,由此推知,有时想放弃。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:一天晚上,经过几个小时的学习,她发现自己盯着一张空白的纸,感觉完全累了。A. insisted坚持;B. found发现;C. stopped停止;D. imagined想象。根据后文“herself staring at a blank page”可知,她发现自己盯着一张空白的纸。find sb. doing sth.“发现某人在做某事”为固定搭配。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:就在那时,她爸爸轻轻地敲了敲她的门,递给她一杯热巧克力。A. randomly随机地;B. urgently紧急地;C. gently轻轻地;D. abnormally反常地。根据前文“after hours of studying”和后文“on her door”可知,她在学习时,父亲轻轻地敲门。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:杰西卡很感激爸爸的举动,但她没有意识到爸爸是多么关注她的困境。A. effort努力;B. operation操作;C. encouragement鼓励;D. gesture手势。根据前文“handed her a cup of hot chocolate. “Take a break, sweetheart,” he said with a warm smile”可知,递给她巧克力并微笑着让其休息,杰西卡很感激爸爸的举动。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:第二天下午,当她打开生物课本时,发现里面有一张手写的便条。A. spotted发现;B. wrote写;C. displayed展示;D. admired钦佩。根据后文“Reading the note”可知,此处是指她发现里面有一张手写的便条。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:起初,她很惊讶,但当她读到这些字时,泪水涌上了她的眼睛。A. relieved宽慰的;B. embarrassed尴尬的;C. worried担忧的;D. surprised惊讶的。根据前文“a handwritten note inside. Initially, she was”可知,一开始发现便条时,她感到很惊讶。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:便条的开头,她的父亲表达了他为她感到无比骄傲。A. expressing表达;B. wishing希望;C. assuming假设;D. denying否认。根据后文“how incredibly proud he was of her”可知,此处是指父亲表达了他为女儿感到很骄傲。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:此外,他还强调了爱自己的重要性,并分享道:“你身边最需要的人就是你自己,为自己加油!”A. defending防御;B. rewarding奖励;C. loving爱;D. improving提高。根据后文“oneself and shared, “The most important person you need on your side is yourself. Cheer for yourself”可知,此处他强调爱自己的重要性。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:看了这个便条,杰西卡觉得自己已经准备好面对任何挑战了。A. forced被迫的,勉强的;B. prepared准备好的;C. required必需的;D. stressed焦虑不安的。根据后文“to face any challenge ahead”可知看完纸条后得到了安慰,所以此处是指她已经准备好面对任何挑战了。故选B项。
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 China, calligraphy refers to the art of writing Chinese characters with a special pen or a brush. Over the history of Chinese art, calligraphy has always been held in equal importance to painting.
Seal script (篆书) is one of the ancient styles of writing Chinese characters that ____36____ (be) common throughout the latter half of 1000 BC. It developed ____37____ (organic) out of the Zhou Dynasty script. In the beginning, seal script had no uniformity and many characters were written ____38____ different forms till 221 BC, ____39____ the first emperor of Qin united the whole of China under one central government. He ordered Li Si to collect and sort all the different systems of writing still common in different parts of the country in an effort ____40____ (unite) the written language under one system. Li Si successfully completed the task, ____41____ (create) the ancient zhuan(small seal)script. From then on, the Qin version of seal script finally became the standard and ____42____ (adopt) as the formal script for all of China during the Qin Dynasty.
Today, we have a ____43____ (culture) relic(遗迹)of this ancient writing on a stone standing in the Dai Temple of Mount Tai in Shandong Province, which was created by Li Si. ____44____ 2,200-year-old stone, worn by age and weather, has only nine and a half characters ____45____ (leave) on it. However, the stone still remains a crucial artwork for studying early Chinese calligraphy.
【答案】36. was
37. organically
38. in 39. when
40. to unite
41. creating
42. was adopted
43. cultural
44. The 45. left
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了篆书的历史。
【36题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意:篆书是中国古代的一种文字形式,在公元前 1000 年的后半期很常见。分析该句的结构可知,空前的that引导定语从句,指代前面Seal script ( 篆书),又根据时间状语the latter half of 1000 BC可知句子描述的是过去的情况,时态为一般过去时,该空用was。故填was。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意:它有机地从周文字发展而来。所填词在句中修饰动词developed,作状语,应用副词形式,organic的副词是organically。故填 organically。
38题详解】
考查介词。句意:起初,篆书没有统一性,许多字有不同的写法,直到公元前 221 年,秦始皇统一了中国,建立了中央集权政府。in different forms是固定搭配,意为“以不同的形式”。故填 in。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:起初,篆书没有统一性,许多字有不同的写法,直到公元前 221 年,秦始皇统一了中国,建立了中央集权政府。分析句子结构可知,空处所在句子是一个非限制性定语从句,从句中主语为“the first emperor of Qin”,谓语为“united”,宾语为“the whole of China”,主谓宾齐全,先行词为221 BC,指代时间,故用关系副词when。故填 when。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:他命令李斯收集整理全国不同地区仍在使用的各种文字系统,努力将书面语统一为一种系统。分析该句成分可知,所填词在句中修饰名词抽象语意名词effort,用动词不定式作后置定语,故填to unite。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:李斯成功完成了这项任务,创造了古代的篆书(小篆)。分析句子结构可知,句中已有谓语动词 completed,且空格处没有连词,所以空格处应用非谓语动词,create与逻辑主语 Li Si之间是主动关系,所以用现在分词作结果状语。故填 creating。
【42题详解】
考查动词的时态和语态。句意:从那时起,秦版篆书最终成为标准,并在秦朝被全中国采用为正式文字。分析句子结构可知,and连接两个并列的谓语动词,became是一般过去时,adopt与主语 the Qin version of seal script之间是被动关系,所以用一般过去时的被动语态,其结构为 was/were + 过去分词,主语是单数,所以用 was,adopt的过去分词是 adopted。故填 was adopted。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意:今天,在山东泰山岱庙有一块石碑,上面刻有这种古老的文字,这是李斯所创,是我们的文化遗迹。此处修饰名词 relic,应用形容词形式,culture的形容词是 cultural。故填cultural。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意:这块有 2200 年历史的石头,因年代和天气而磨损,上面只剩下九个半字。该空特指前一句中的a stone standing in the Dai Temple of Mount Tai,故此处用定冠词the,句首单词首字母要大写。故填The。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这块有 2200 年历史的石头,因年代和天气而磨损,上面只剩下九个半字。分析句子结构可知,句中已有谓语动词 has,且空格处没有连词,所以空格处应用非谓语动词,leave与逻辑主语 nine and a half characters之间是被动关系,所以用过去分词作后置定语。故填 left。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你的好友Jack想提高自己的中文写作水平,发邮件请你推荐一门网课。请给他回复一封邮件,内容包括:
1.你的推荐;
2.说明理由。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jack,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jack,
I’m glad that you’re interested in improving your Chinese writing. I highly recommend the course “Mastering Chinese Writing: From basics to Advanced”, which is ideal for enhancing your Chinese writing skills.
This course stands out for three reasons. Firstly, it breaks down complex grammars into digestible modules, which is perfect for improving sentence structures. Secondly, interactive assignments with personalized help boost your skills practically. Lastly, it includes cultural insights, making your writing more authentic and engaging.
Wish you great progress and joy in Chinese writing.
Best regards,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给好友Jack回复一封邮件,向他推荐一门网课,并说明理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累
开心的:glad→pleased
提升:improve→enhance
见解:insight→perception
快乐:joy→happiness
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Lastly, it includes cultural insights, making your writing more authentic and engaging.
拓展句:Lastly, it includes cultural insights, which will make your writing more authentic and engaging.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I highly recommend the course “Mastering Chinese Writing: From basics to Advanced”, which is ideal for enhancing your Chinese writing skills.(运用了which引导的定语从句)
【高分句型2】Firstly, it breaks down complex grammars into digestible modules, which is perfect for improving sentence structures.(运用了which引导的定语从句)
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。
Today, I’m a 58-year-old certified (有证书的) fitness instructor, but actually, exercise wasn’t my idea of fun in the past.
Seven years ago, I was dealing with some stuff in my personal life, and I needed an outlet for my frustration (沮丧). I heard exercise could improve my mood, so I made phone calls to some local gyms. The owner, Adria, of one gym, was very personal as I could tell she’d be good at motivating me. It turned out that we became good friends.
I hoped being my friend meant she’d allow me not to attend a class if I just didn’t feel like it. On days when I said I couldn’t attend and gave one excuse after another, she pointed out the other time options that were available on the schedule. She wouldn’t let me out of the commitment I made no matter how many times I tried. Soon I was seeing changes in my body, emotions and attitude. I began to look forward to going to the gym.
One day, Adria mentioned she was tired and needed a day off. I sympathized with her but was shocked when the next thing out of her mouth was, “I wish you could get certified because you’re the only one I’d trust with the keys.” I laughed it off, knowing that was impossible. Me? A trainer?
For days following our conversation, every time the thought popped into my head, I heard the words — “No way” But for some reason, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. So I decided to do some research to understand what it would take to be a Group Fitness instructor. I learned it’d take 3-6 months of reading texts, analyzing charts and watching videos, as well as online activities.
I finally signed up for the American Council on Exercise course. It was hard that I had to learn about certain muscles and workouts and memorize the decibel (分贝) level for the music used for each type of class. There were many times when I wanted to give up. But I chose to make a commitment to myself and follow through.
注意:1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The test day finally came, and it was no joke.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I went to Adria to share the good news.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
The test day finally came, and it was no joke. My hands were sweating as I walked into the examination room. The written part was hard——things about muscles and workouts, and even safety instructions I’d memorized late into the night. But the practical exam was worse: demonstrating exercises flawlessly while explaining their benefits to a panel of evaluators. My voice shook at first, but then I remembered Adria’s faith in me. Her words — “You’re the only one I’d trust...”, echoed in my ears. Somewhere, I learned that I passed the test.
I went to Adria to share the good news. When I told Adria that I had passed the test, her face lit up with a huge smile. She hugged me tightly and said she knew I could make it. I couldn’t thank her enough at that moment. From then on, I started my new journey as a fitness instructor. Becoming a certified fitness instructor wasn’t just about a career change for me; it was about proving to myself that I could do anything I set my mind to, regardless of my age.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,主要讲述了作者从对锻炼不感兴趣,到在朋友Adria的鼓励和推动下,逐渐爱上健身,并最终决定考取健身教练证书,成功实现自我转变的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“考试的日子终于到了,这可不是开玩笑的。”可知,第一段可描写作者在考试当天的紧张心情、考试过程的艰难,以及作者如何克服紧张,回忆起Adria对自己的信任,最终完成考试并得知自己通过的情景。
②由第二段首句内容“我去找Adria分享这个好消息。”可知,第二段可描写作者将通过考试的好消息告诉Adria后,Adria的反应以及作者对此的感悟,包括对自己新旅程的开始和对未来的展望。
2.续写线索:走进考场紧张——笔试艰难——实操更紧张——回忆Adria的话——完成考试——得知通过告诉Adria好消息——Adria高兴拥抱——作者感谢——开始新旅程——感悟与展望。
3.词汇激活
行为类
①走进考场:walk into the examination room/enter the exam hall
②紧紧拥抱某人:hug sb. tightly/embrace sb. firmly
③开始新旅程:start a new journey/embark on a new voyage
情绪类
①喜悦(脸上绽放笑容体现):face lit up with a huge smile/look delighted/be filled with joy
②信任:faith/trust/confidence
【点睛】【高分句型1】My hands were sweating as I walked into the examination room.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】When I told Adria that I had passed the test, her face lit up with a huge smile.(运用了when引导的时间状语从句)
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