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2025~2026学年第一学期河源高级中学、东莞第六高级中学、 中山实验中学、惠州博罗中学联考(一) 英语试卷 说明：本试题共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(A)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。 2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 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 To some, sunglasses are a fashion choice... But When You’re Driving, These Sunglasses May Save Your Life! Studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that most (74%) of the crashes occurred on clear, sunny days. Deadly accidents are regularly caused by blinding glare (强光). Not all sunglasses are created equal. With all the fancy fashion eyewear designs out there it can be easy to overlook what really matters-the lenses (镜片). But now, research by scientists from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has brought forth ground - breaking technology. This superior lens technology was first discovered when NASA scientists looked to nature for a means to superior eye protection by studying the eyes of eagles, known for their extreme visual acuity (敏锐度). This discovery resulted in what is now known as Eagle Eyes®. The Only Sunglass Technology Certified by the Space Foundation for UV and Blue-Light Eye Protection. The TriLenium® Lens Technology blocks 99.99% UVA and UVB-plus the added benefit of blue-light eye protection. Buy one, get one FREE! We will give you a second pair of Eagle Eyes® NavigatorTM Sunglasses FREE — a $59.95 value! Don’t leave your eyes in the hands of fashion designers, entrust them to the best scientific minds on earth. Two Pairs of Eagle Eyes® NavigatorTM Sunglasses $119.90 Offer Code Price $49 Save $70.90 Offer includes one pair each NavigatorTM Black and NavigatorTM Gold Sunglasses 1-800-333-2045 Your Insider Offer Code: ENS245-01 You must use this insider offer code to get our special price. 1. Why does the text mention NASA? A. To sell equipment of space exploration. B. To explain the value of eagle protection. C. To stress scientific credibility of the lens. D. To criticize the quality of fashion brands. 2. What is the minimum price for two pairs of Eagle Eyes® NavigatorTM Sunglasses? A. $49. B. $59.95. C. $70.90. D. $98. 3. What is the text? A. An announcement. B. A business contract. C. A marketing report. D. An advertisement. B In the early 19th century, New England farmers, tired of wrestling with their poor land, journeyed to the Midwest. In states like Illinois and Iowa, they found rich, black soil. Unfortunately, many soon felt like thirsty sailors in the middle of the ocean—water everywhere but not a drop to drink. They were surrounded by fertile soil, but had to stop every few seconds to remove the sticky dirt off their iron plows (犁) with large wooden paddles. This dilemma caught the attention of John Deere, a blacksmith who moved to Illinois in 1836. Deere decided to look into the problem. From his previous work on plows, he knew that dirt was less likely to stick to highly polished metal. That thought was in the back of his mind when he visited a sawmill (锯木厂) in 1837 and noticed a broken saw made of steel. Deere brought it home and began making a better plow. The plow he wanted would have to cut deep into the soil at a sharp angle so that dirt would fall off, yet it could not put too much burden on the horses pulling it. After several experiments, Deere constructed a new plow that featured wood handles. It proved a success. Unlike the old iron plows, Deere’s not only had a blade from which dirt fell away cleanly, but it also turned the soil more efficiently and quickly. Demand for Deere’s plows increased sharply, but production was limited by the shortage of polished steel. Initially, Deere could only produce a few plows each year. However, Deere’s persistence paid off as he sourced cheaper steel from Pittsburgh. Amazingly, in 1857, his company manufactured and sold 10, 000 plows! Deere, a perfectionist, continually improved his plows, introducing multiple new versions in a single year. While this slowed down his production ability, it ensured Deere a solid reputation among his customers. Deere plows became world famous in the 1870s when they outshone the competition in a demonstration in France. That same decade, his company built its first riding plow and designed the leaping deer as its trademark. 4. What was the main problem the newly settled farmers met? A. A shortage of fresh water. B. A lack of rich farming land. C. The trouble in handling the soil on plows. D. The difficulty of growing plants in season. 5. Which aspect of the new plow does paragraph 2 focus on? A. Its unique features. B. Its operating method. C. Its invention process. D. Its working efficiency. 6. The last paragraph is mainly about Deere plows’____. A wide recognition B. marketing strategy C. technical standards D. production challenges 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. A Famed Farmer B. A Successful Company C. A Sticky Problem D. A Historical Experiment C Soratobu Medaka, a children’s book, tells the story of tiny medaka fish riding on a bird to a distant pond. It has delighted children, but now it’s revealed to be true. Researchers have long struggled to explain how fish turn up in lakes far from other bodies of water, a mystery even Charles Darwin noted in 1859, when he suggested that aquatic (水生的) hatchlings might stick to the feet of birds, though his bright idea remained a theory. In 2019, Yao Akifumi, a biology student then, wondered if Darwin might have been right and further wondered if fish-hunting birds might transport egg-bearing aquatic plants stuck to their feet. To test this, he set up two ponds one metre apart, one containing 36plants and the other without, both equipped with camera traps. After six months, some plants had switched ponds, and one camera captured a bird flying away with a plant on its foot. Next, Yao aimed to see if fish eggs could weather the journey being carried out of water. He attached tiny medaka eggs to aquatic plants and removed them for zero to 24hours—at favorable hatching conditions — before returning them. In a paper in Science of Nature, Mr. Yao reports that the medaka eggs can successfully hatch after up to 18 hours out of the water. Eggs without a plant leaf to attach to rarely survived a few hours. The big drop in survival was at 16.3 hours, when half the eggs became lifeless. Whether any egg could survive that long, given that a bird’s average flight-speed is around 39kph, is doubtful, says Mr Yao, since wind exposure during such a long journey would dry them out. Shorter journeys, however, are certainly possible. And since many other medaka-like species are found throughout Asia, the chances are high that hitchhiking (搭便车) explains how they have ended up in lakes with seemingly no connection to other water bodies. Yet again, it would seem, Darwin’s theories turn out to be correct. 8. Why does the author mention Darwin’s idea? A. To introduce an academic term. B. To provide research background. C. To question a well-known theory. D. To explore new research methods. 9. What evidence did Yao find to support his assumption? A. Birds flying between ponds. B. Fish eggs surviving on plants. C. A plant growing in both ponds. D. A bird carrying a plant on its foot. 10. What may increase medaka eggs’ survival? A. Birds’ flying route. B. Wind exposure. C. Supporting leaves. D. Longer journeys. 11. What is the main idea of the text? A. Children’s book inspires research. B. Origin of fish has been uncovered. C. Fish’s hitch riding has been proven. D. Eggs and plants have a close relation. D The idea that night owls who don’t go to bed until the early hours struggle to get anything done during the day may have to be revised. It turns out that staying up late could be good for our brain power as research suggests that people who identify as night owls could be sharper than those who go to bed early. Researchers led by academics at Imperial College London studied data from the UK Biobank study on more than 26,000 people who had completed intelligence, reasoning, reaction time and memory tests. They then examined how participants’ sleep duration, quality, and chronotype (时间型) affected brain performance. They found that those who stay up late and those classed as “intermediate” had “superior cognitive function”, while morning larks had the lowest scores. Going to bed late is strongly associated with creative types. Artists, authors and musicians known to be night owls include James Joyce and Lady Gaga. But while politicians like Barack Obama famously seemed to thrive on little sleep, the study found that sleep duration is important for brain function, with those getting between seven and nine hours of shut-eye each night performing best in cognitive tests. Prof Daqing Ma, the co-leader of the study, added, “We found that sleep duration has a direct effect on brain function, and we believe that actively managing sleep patterns is really important for boosting and safeguarding the way our brains work. We’d ideally like to see policy interventions (干预) to help sleep patterns improve in the general population.” Some experts, however, urged caution in interpreting the findings. Jessica Chelekis, a sleep expert at Brunel University London, said there were “important limitations” to the study as the research did not account for education attainment, or include the time of day the cognitive tests were conducted in the results. The main value of the study was challenging stereotypes around sleep, she added. 12. Why are James Joyce and Lady Gaga mentioned in paragraph 2? A. To provide examples of intermediate people. B. To suggest most successful artists are night owls. C. To prove artists have superior cognitive function. D. To show the link between late hours and creativity. 13. Which statement will Prof Daqing Ma probably agree with? A. All sleep lengths equally improve brain function. B. Parents shouldn’t intervene in children’s sleep pattern. C. Schools should start later to fit teens’ body clocks. D. Sleep duration is more important than sleep quality. 14. What does the underlined word “stereotypes” mean in the fourth paragraph? A. Scientific discoveries. B. Personal preferences. C. Fixed beliefs. D. Recent trends. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the new study? A. Objective. B. Skeptical. C. Appreciative D. Critical. 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。 I’ve always disliked getting up in winter. As a child, I would drag myself out of bed, my eyes half-closed, and watch my school uniform warming on the radiator. ____16____ It’s too dark, and I am always half-asleep. ____17____ Most of them are fun, but few really change my life in the long run. Sunrise alarm clocks, however, are different. They’ve become a fundamental part of my morning routine. My top picks, the Lumie Bodyclock Spark 100 and Philips SmartSleep, have greatly benefited me. I’m waking up every day feeling more energetic and mentally sharper. Essentially sunrise alarm clocks are a combination of alarm clock and light treatment device that shines with increasing brightness as your wake-up time approaches. The light interacts with our natural sleep-wake cycle, much as the sun does when it rises. ____18____ Sunrise alarm clocks also promote healthier sleep habits. In our tech-driven world, waking up often means immediately checking our phones. An important strength of sunrise alarm clocks is that your morning wake-up no longer involves your phone. Stopping a smartphone alarm means your day begins with eyes on-screen. ____19____ But with these clocks, you can start the day with a clearer mind and more concentration. Sleep is personal, and no single device fits everyone. But for me, sunrise alarm clocks have been a game-changer. They’re affordable, with quality models available for under £30. ____20____ After all, some morning people are made, not born. A. They prove to fall into this unique category. B. Interested in tech, I often test fascinating devices. C. Therefore, we wake up biologically prepared for the day. D. The path to endless screen time is just a fingerprint away. E. These days, I set multiple alarms to ensure I’m woken up. F. If you are struggling with dark mornings, it’s worth a shot. G. All of the sunrise alarm clocks I’ve tested have their strengths. 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。 When I was a boy, I was good at math. I learned to ____21____ while playing cards. I repeatedly ____22____ the multiplication tables (乘法表) until I had them memorized. But high school maths was a different story. ___23___, numbers became letters. Everything was so ____24____. As I couldn't see its use in life, the subject seemed ____25____ to me. This was proven ___26___, though, years later. I was working at a minimum-wage job, ____27____to support my family. One day, I found myself with just 10 dollars in my wallet but the petrol tank on my old car was empty. I ___28___ at a convenience store and bought 5 dollars’____29____ of gas. As I waited in line to pay, I saw a woman ____30____ searching her purse for money to buy milk for her children. For a second, ____31____ held me back: My math told me I had nothing left. The next moment, however, my emotions urged me to offer her my last 5 dollars! I felt ____32____. It didn’t make ____33____ sense to me, but I was sure this small sum of money made a big difference. As I reflected later, I began to realize how math, in its own way, had guided my ____34____. Math is much like love: the more we give, whether it's our time or money, the more we receive. Finally, I was able to appreciate the ____35____of math. 21. A. summarize B. interpret C. compare D. calculate 22 A. searched B. assessed C. consulted D. practiced 23. A. Suddenly B. Finally C. Naturally D. Interestingly 24. A. familiar B. meaningful C. abstract D. practical 25. A. unfamiliar B. irrelevant C. important D. accessible 26. A. attractive B. effective C. useless D. wrong 27. A. afraid B. ready C. struggling D. supposed 28. A. pulled up B. settled down C. dropped in D. hung out 29. A. cost B. worth C. price D. interest 30. A. busily B. desperately C. carefully D. randomly 31. A. sympathy B. curiosity C. selfishness D. responsibility 32. A. uncomfortable B. guilty C. regretful D. strange 33. A. mathematical B. physical C. moral D. mental 34. A. decision B. growth C. past D. understanding 35. A. reality B. impact C. beauty D. challenge 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。 Originally constructed around 256 BCE by the State of Qin as an irrigation (灌溉) and flood control system Dujiangyan is a remarkable example of ancient ____36____ (engineer) skill and is still in use today. During the Warring States period, people living along the banks of the Min River were troubled by annual flooding. Irrigation engineer Li Bing ____37____ (lead) a team to construct an embankment (堤坝) to redirect part of the river’s flow upon thorough investigation. Then they cut a channel through Mount Yulei to let out the extra water. During the construction, cutting the channel proved to be a much more challenging task than ____38____ (anticipate), as the tools available could not break through the hard rock of the mountain. Therefore, they used a ____39____ (combine) of fire and water to heat and cool the rocks until they broke ____40____ could be removed. Once completed, the system prevented floods and made Sichuan one of China’s most productive ____41____ (agriculture) regions by using the redirected water ____42____ irrigation. Now if you visit Dujiangyan, you will see an unusual construction ____43____ looks like a fish’s mouth. This famous attraction, Yuzui, together with two other important parts, namely, Feishayan and Baopingkou, ____44____ (design) scientifically to control the water flow throughout the year. Recognized as _____45_____ UNESCO heritage site, Dujiangyan has irrigated farms while preventing floods for over 2,000 years. 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，你的英国笔友Peter发来邮件，想要举办中国传统文化展，希望你给他一些建议，请你向他推荐两个展示内容，并陈述理由。注意： 1. 写作词数为100左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 My 12-year-old daughter is smart even sharper than I was at her age, but she just wouldn’t pick up a chapter book for fun. School books were tough for her, and when it came to free time, she stuck to picture books and listened to “Harry Potter” audiobooks. None of these really got her into deep reading, where you stare at words on paper and let your imagination fly. For a while, I had to face the truth: I hadn’t passed on the joy of reading to her. I tried telling her how reading makes life richer, but she shrugged (耸肩) and said, “Lots of my friends don’t like reading either. It’s no big deal.” Things went worse when she got a smartphone last year. Suddenly, my lively child became lazy, always on her phone. I suggested other fun activities, but she just found theme “boring.” I still held out hope for reading, seeing it as a developmental escape. But the problem was that she chose the colorful, noisy world of her phone. Then, right before we left for an 8-day holiday on a beautiful Greek island, we talked about reading again. “Novels are the best way to understand how people feel,” I told her. “I can learn more from social media,” she replied. I mentioned storytelling and history, and she said, “I can watch movies and use the internet.” I even promised to buy her any books she liked, but she smiled and said, “Mama, welcome to your dream.” I realized I couldn’t win. She had good reasons and I couldn’t say she was wrong. Sure, reading opens up new worlds, but so does the whole internet. Still, deep down, I wished she’d experience the pure magic of reading—those special moments when an author says exactly what you’ve always felt but never knew how to express. 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。 So, instead of talking more, I decided to offer a reward. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By the end of the holiday, my daughter finished her book and asked for another. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025~2026学年第一学期河源高级中学、东莞第六高级中学、 中山实验中学、惠州博罗中学联考(一) 英语试卷 说明：本试题共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(A)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。 2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 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 To some, sunglasses are a fashion choice... But When You’re Driving, These Sunglasses May Save Your Life! Studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that most (74%) of the crashes occurred on clear, sunny days. Deadly accidents are regularly caused by blinding glare (强光). Not all sunglasses are created equal. With all the fancy fashion eyewear designs out there it can be easy to overlook what really matters-the lenses (镜片). But now, research by scientists from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has brought forth ground - breaking technology. This superior lens technology was first discovered when NASA scientists looked to nature for a means to superior eye protection by studying the eyes of eagles, known for their extreme visual acuity (敏锐度). This discovery resulted in what is now known as Eagle Eyes®. The Only Sunglass Technology Certified by the Space Foundation for UV and Blue-Light Eye Protection. The TriLenium® Lens Technology blocks 99.99% UVA and UVB-plus the added benefit of blue-light eye protection. Buy one, get one FREE! We will give you a second pair of Eagle Eyes® NavigatorTM Sunglasses FREE — a $59.95 value! Don’t leave your eyes in the hands of fashion designers, entrust them to the best scientific minds on earth. Two Pairs of Eagle Eyes® NavigatorTM Sunglasses $119.90 Offer Code Price $49 Save $70.90 Offer includes one pair each NavigatorTM Black and NavigatorTM Gold Sunglasses 1-800-333-2045 Your Insider Offer Code: ENS245-01 You must use this insider offer code to get our special price. 1. Why does the text mention NASA? A. To sell equipment of space exploration. B. To explain the value of eagle protection. C. To stress scientific credibility of the lens. D. To criticize the quality of fashion brands. 2. What is the minimum price for two pairs of Eagle Eyes® NavigatorTM Sunglasses? A. $49. B. $59.95. C. $70.90. D. $98. 3. What is the text? A. An announcement. B. A business contract. C. A marketing report. D. An advertisement. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一种太阳眼镜的情况，包括技术以及价格等信息。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“But now, research by scientists from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has brought forth ground - breaking technology. This superior lens technology was first discovered when NASA scientists looked to nature for a means to superior eye protection by studying the eyes of eagles, known for their extreme visual acuity (敏锐度). This discovery resulted in what is now known as Eagle Eyes®.(但是现在，美国宇航局喷气推进实验室的科学家们的研究带来了突破性的技术。这种先进的晶状体技术最初是在美国宇航局的科学家们通过研究鹰的眼睛（以其极端的视力而闻名）来寻找一种自然保护眼睛的方法时发现的。这一发现导致了现在被称为鹰眼®)”可知，提到NASA是为了强调镜头的科学可信度。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格中“Two Pairs of Eagle Eyes® NavigatorTM Sunglasses $119.90；Offer Code Price $49 Save $70.90(两副鹰眼®NavigatorTM太阳镜$119.90；优惠代码价格$49节省$70.90)”可知，两副Eagle Eyes®NavigatorTM太阳眼镜的最低价格是49美元。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据标题“To some, sunglasses are a fashion choice...But When You’re Driving, These Sunglasses May Save Your Life! (对一些人来说，太阳镜是一种时尚选择……但是当你开车的时候，这副太阳镜可能会救你的命！)”以及文章主要介绍了一种太阳眼镜的情况，包括技术以及价格等信息。由此可知，文章是一则广告。故选D。 B In the early 19th century, New England farmers, tired of wrestling with their poor land, journeyed to the Midwest. In states like Illinois and Iowa, they found rich, black soil. Unfortunately, many soon felt like thirsty sailors in the middle of the ocean—water everywhere but not a drop to drink. They were surrounded by fertile soil, but had to stop every few seconds to remove the sticky dirt off their iron plows (犁) with large wooden paddles. This dilemma caught the attention of John Deere, a blacksmith who moved to Illinois in 1836. Deere decided to look into the problem. From his previous work on plows, he knew that dirt was less likely to stick to highly polished metal. That thought was in the back of his mind when he visited a sawmill (锯木厂) in 1837 and noticed a broken saw made of steel. Deere brought it home and began making a better plow. The plow he wanted would have to cut deep into the soil at a sharp angle so that dirt would fall off, yet it could not put too much burden on the horses pulling it. After several experiments, Deere constructed a new plow that featured wood handles. It proved a success. Unlike the old iron plows, Deere’s not only had a blade from which dirt fell away cleanly, but it also turned the soil more efficiently and quickly. Demand for Deere’s plows increased sharply but production was limited by the shortage of polished steel. Initially, Deere could only produce a few plows each year. However, Deere’s persistence paid off as he sourced cheaper steel from Pittsburgh. Amazingly, in 1857, his company manufactured and sold 10, 000 plows! Deere, a perfectionist, continually improved his plows, introducing multiple new versions in a single year. While this slowed down his production ability, it ensured Deere a solid reputation among his customers. Deere plows became world famous in the 1870s when they outshone the competition in a demonstration in France. That same decade, his company built its first riding plow and designed the leaping deer as its trademark. 4. What was the main problem the newly settled farmers met? A. A shortage of fresh water. B. A lack of rich farming land. C. The trouble in handling the soil on plows. D. The difficulty of growing plants in season. 5. Which aspect of the new plow does paragraph 2 focus on? A. Its unique features. B. Its operating method. C. Its invention process. D. Its working efficiency. 6. The last paragraph is mainly about Deere plows’____. A. wide recognition B. marketing strategy C. technical standards D. production challenges 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. A Famed Farmer B. A Successful Company C A Sticky Problem D. A Historical Experiment 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了19世纪初期，新英格兰的农民迁移到中西部地区寻找肥沃的土地进行耕作，但遇到了土壤粘附铁犁的问题，铁匠约翰·迪尔发明了一种新犁来解决这一难题。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Unfortunately, many soon felt like thirsty sailors in the middle of the ocean—water everywhere but not a drop to drink. They were surrounded by fertile soil, but had to stop every few seconds to remove the sticky dirt off their iron plows (犁) with large wooden paddles.(不幸的是，许多人很快就觉得自己像站在海洋中央的口渴的水手——到处都是水，却没有一滴可喝的。他们周围都是肥沃的土壤，但每隔几秒钟就得停下来，用大木桨清除铁犁上的粘性泥土)”可知，新定居的农民遇到的主要问题是处理犁上的泥土很麻烦。故选C项。 5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Deere decided to look into the problem. From his previous work on plows, he knew that dirt was less likely to stick to highly polished metal. That thought was in the back of his mind when he visited a sawmill (锯木厂) in 1837 and noticed a broken saw made of steel. Deere brought it home and began making a better plow. The plow he wanted would have to cut deep into the soil at a sharp angle so that dirt would fall off, yet it could not put too much burden on the horses pulling it. After several experiments, Deere constructed a new plow that featured wood handles. It proved a success. Unlike the old iron plows, Deere’s not only had a blade from which dirt fell away cleanly, but it also turned the soil more efficiently and quickly.(迪尔决定调查这个问题。从他之前对犁的研究中，他知道泥土不太可能粘在高度抛光的金属上。当他在1837年参观一家锯木厂时，注意到一把断了的钢锯时，这种想法就在他的脑海里。迪尔把它带回家，开始制作更好的犁。他想要的犁必须以一个尖锐的角度深深地切入土壤，这样泥土才能掉下来，但它不能给拉它的马带来太大的负担。经过几次实验，迪尔制造了一种以木柄为特色的新犁。它被证明是成功的。与老式的铁制犁不同，迪尔的犁不仅有一个可以干净地清除泥土的刀片，而且还能更有效、更迅速地翻土)”可知，本段关注的是新犁的发明过程。故选C项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Deere, a perfectionist, continually improved his plows, introducing multiple new versions in a single year. While this slowed down his production ability, it ensured Deere a solid reputation among his customers. Deere plows became world famous in the 1870s when they outshone the competition in a demonstration in France. That same decade, his company built its first riding plow and designed the leaping deer as its trademark.(迪尔是个追求完美的人，他不断改进自己的犁，一年之内就推出了多个新版本。虽然这降低了他的生产能力，但却确保了迪尔在客户中树立了良好的声誉。19世纪70年代，迪尔的犁在法国的一次演示中脱颖而出，从此名扬世界。在同一十年里，他的公司制造了第一辆乘坐式犁，并设计了跳跃的鹿作为其商标)”可知，本段主要讲述了迪尔犁获得广泛的认可。故选A项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“In the early 19th century, New England farmers, tired of wrestling with their poor land, journeyed to the Midwest. In states like Illinois and Iowa, they found rich, black soil. Unfortunately, many soon felt like thirsty sailors in the middle of the ocean—water everywhere but not a drop to drink. They were surrounded by fertile soil, but had to stop every few seconds to remove the sticky dirt off their iron plows (犁) with large wooden paddles. This dilemma caught the attention of John Deere, a blacksmith who moved to Illinois in 1836.(19世纪初，新英格兰的农民厌倦了与贫瘠的土地作斗争，来到中西部。在伊利诺斯州和爱荷华州，他们发现了肥沃的黑土。不幸的是，许多人很快就觉得自己像站在海洋中央的口渴的水手——到处都是水，却没有一滴可喝的。他们周围都是肥沃的土壤，但每隔几秒钟就得停下来，用大木桨清除铁犁上的粘性泥土。这种困境引起了1836年搬到伊利诺斯州的铁匠约翰·迪尔的注意)”以及纵观全文可知，本文讲述了19世纪初期，新英格兰的农民迁移到中西部地区寻找肥沃的土地进行耕作，但遇到了土壤粘附铁犁的问题，铁匠约翰·迪尔发明了一种新犁来解决这一难题，所以C项“A Sticky Problem(棘手的问题)”是本文最好的标题。故选C项。 C Soratobu Medaka, a children’s book, tells the story of tiny medaka fish riding on a bird to a distant pond. It has delighted children, but now it’s revealed to be true. Researchers have long struggled to explain how fish turn up in lakes far from other bodies of water, a mystery even Charles Darwin noted in 1859, when he suggested that aquatic (水生的) hatchlings might stick to the feet of birds, though his bright idea remained a theory. In 2019, Yao Akifumi, a biology student then, wondered if Darwin might have been right and further wondered if fish-hunting birds might transport egg-bearing aquatic plants stuck to their feet. To test this, he set up two ponds one metre apart, one containing 36plants and the other without, both equipped with camera traps. After six months, some plants had switched ponds, and one camera captured a bird flying away with a plant on its foot. Next, Yao aimed to see if fish eggs could weather the journey being carried out of water. He attached tiny medaka eggs to aquatic plants and removed them for zero to 24hours—at favorable hatching conditions — before returning them. In a paper in Science of Nature, Mr. Yao reports that the medaka eggs can successfully hatch after up to 18 hours out of the water. Eggs without a plant leaf to attach to rarely survived a few hours. The big drop in survival was at 16.3 hours, when half the eggs became lifeless. Whether any egg could survive that long, given that a bird’s average flight-speed is around 39kph, is doubtful, says Mr Yao, since wind exposure during such a long journey would dry them out. Shorter journeys, however, are certainly possible. And since many other medaka-like species are found throughout Asia, the chances are high that hitchhiking (搭便车) explains how they have ended up in lakes with seemingly no connection to other water bodies. Yet again, it would seem, Darwin’s theories turn out to be correct. 8. Why does the author mention Darwin’s idea? A. To introduce an academic term. B. To provide research background. C. To question a well-known theory. D. To explore new research methods. 9. What evidence did Yao find to support his assumption? A. Birds flying between ponds. B. Fish eggs surviving on plants. C. A plant growing in both ponds. D. A bird carrying a plant on its foot. 10. What may increase medaka eggs’ survival? A. Birds’ flying route. B. Wind exposure. C. Supporting leaves. D. Longer journeys. 11. What is the main idea of the text? A. Children’s book inspires research. B. Origin of fish has been uncovered. C. Fish’s hitch riding has been proven. D. Eggs and plants have a close relation. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章通过讲述一个儿童故事背后的科学发现，介绍了研究人员如何通过实验验证达尔文关于鱼类可能通过鸟类传播的理论。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Researchers have long struggled to explain how fish turn up in lakes far from other bodies of water, a mystery even Charles Darwin noted in 1859, when he suggested that aquatic (水生的) hatchlings might stick to the feet of birds, though his bright idea remained a theory.(长期以来，研究人员一直在努力解释鱼类是如何出现在远离其他水体的湖泊中的，甚至查尔斯·达尔文（Charles Darwin）在1859年也注意到了这个谜，当时他提出水生幼体可能粘在鸟类的脚上，尽管他的聪明想法仍然是一个理论)”以及第三段“In 2019, Yao Akifumi, a biology student then, wondered if Darwin might have been right and further wondered if fish-hunting birds might transport egg-bearing aquatic plants stuck to their feet.(2019年，当时的一名生物学学生Yao Akifumi想知道达尔文是否正确，并进一步想知道捕食鱼类的鸟类是否会将产卵的水生植物粘在脚上)”可知，作者到达尔文的观点是为了提供研究背景。故选B项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“After six months, some plants had switched ponds, and one camera captured a bird flying away with a plant on its foot.(六个月后，一些植物换了池塘，一台摄像机捕捉到一只鸟脚上踩着一棵植物飞走了)”可知，Yao发现了一只脚上衔着植物的鸟来支持他的假设。故选D项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“In a paper in Science of Nature, Mr. Yao reports that the medaka eggs can successfully hatch after up to 18 hours out of the water. Eggs without a plant leaf to attach to rarely survived a few hours. The big drop in survival was at 16.3 hours, when half the eggs became lifeless.(在发表于《自然科学》期刊的一篇论文中，Mr. Yao报告称，medaka的卵在脱离水体长达18小时后仍能成功孵化。而未附着在植物叶片上的鱼卵，通常仅能存活数小时。尤为关键的是，在脱离水体16.3小时这一时间节点上，鱼卵的存活率出现大幅下降——此时，半数鱼卵已失去生命迹象)”可知，可附着得叶子提高medaka卵的存活率。故选C项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Shorter journeys, however, are certainly possible. And since many other medaka-like species are found throughout Asia, the chances are high that hitchhiking (搭便车) explains how they have ended up in lakes with seemingly no connection to other water bodies. Yet again, it would seem, Darwin’s theories turn out to be correct.(然而，更短的旅程当然是可能的。而且，由于在亚洲各地发现了许多其他类似medaka的物种，搭便车很有可能解释了它们最终如何进入看似与其他水体没有联系的湖泊。达尔文的理论似乎又一次被证明是正确的)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要讲述了鱼类搭便车传播的现象已被证实。故选C项。 D The idea that night owls who don’t go to bed until the early hours struggle to get anything done during the day may have to be revised. It turns out that staying up late could be good for our brain power as research suggests that people who identify as night owls could be sharper than those who go to bed early. Researchers led by academics at Imperial College London studied data from the UK Biobank study on more than 26,000 people who had completed intelligence, reasoning, reaction time and memory tests. They then examined how participants’ sleep duration, quality, and chronotype (时间型) affected brain performance. They found that those who stay up late and those classed as “intermediate” had “superior cognitive function”, while morning larks had the lowest scores. Going to bed late is strongly associated with creative types. Artists, authors and musicians known to be night owls include James Joyce and Lady Gaga. But while politicians like Barack Obama famously seemed to thrive on little sleep, the study found that sleep duration is important for brain function, with those getting between seven and nine hours of shut-eye each night performing best in cognitive tests. Prof Daqing Ma, the co-leader of the study, added, “We found that sleep duration has a direct effect on brain function, and we believe that actively managing sleep patterns is really important for boosting and safeguarding the way our brains work. We’d ideally like to see policy interventions (干预) to help sleep patterns improve in the general population.” Some experts, however, urged caution in interpreting the findings. Jessica Chelekis, a sleep expert at Brunel University London, said there were “important limitations” to the study as the research did not account for education attainment, or include the time of day the cognitive tests were conducted in the results. The main value of the study was challenging stereotypes around sleep, she added. 12. Why are James Joyce and Lady Gaga mentioned in paragraph 2? A. To provide examples of intermediate people. B. To suggest most successful artists are night owls. C. To prove artists have superior cognitive function. D. To show the link between late hours and creativity. 13. Which statement will Prof Daqing Ma probably agree with? A. All sleep lengths equally improve brain function. B. Parents shouldn’t intervene in children’s sleep pattern. C. Schools should start later to fit teens’ body clocks. D. Sleep duration is more important than sleep quality. 14. What does the underlined word “stereotypes” mean in the fourth paragraph? A. Scientific discoveries. B. Personal preferences. C. Fixed beliefs. D. Recent trends. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the new study? A. Objective. B. Skeptical. C. Appreciative D. Critical. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。研究发现，熬夜对我们的脑力有好处，夜猫子可能比早睡的人更聪明。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Going to bed late is strongly associated with creative types. Artists, authors and musicians known to be night owls include James Joyce and Lady Gaga.(晚睡与有创造力的人密切相关。已知的夜猫子艺术家、作家和音乐家包括James Joyce和Lady Gaga)”可推知，本段提到James Joyce和Lady Gaga是为了说明熬夜与创造力之间的联系。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“We found that sleep duration has a direct effect on brain function, and we believe that actively managing sleep patterns is really important for boosting and safeguarding the way our brains work. We’d ideally like to see policy interventions (干预) to help sleep patterns improve in the general population.(我们发现睡眠时间对大脑功能有直接影响，我们相信积极管理睡眠模式对于促进和保护大脑的工作方式非常重要。”理想情况下，我们希望看到政策干预来帮助改善普通人群的睡眠模式)”可知，Prof Daqing Ma认为睡眠时间对大脑功能有直接影响，积极管理睡眠模式很重要，并且希望看到政策干预来改善普通人群的睡眠模式。由此推知，他可能会同意学校应该推迟上课时间以适应青少年的生物钟这一观点，因为这有助于改善青少年的睡眠模式。故选C。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“The idea that night owls who don’t go to bed until the early hours struggle to get anything done during the day may have to be revised. It turns out that staying up late could be good for our brain power as research suggests that people who identify as night owls could be sharper than those who go to be early.(‘夜猫子’直到凌晨才上床睡觉，白天很难完成任何事情，这种想法可能需要修改了。事实证明，熬夜对我们的脑力有好处，研究表明，夜猫子可能比早起的人更聪明)”可知，‘夜猫子’白天很难完成任何事情的这个想法可能需要修改了，研究表明，夜猫子可能比早起的人更聪明，由此推知，划线词所在句意为“这项研究的主要价值在于挑战人们对睡眠的刻板印象”，stereotypes意为“刻板印象”，故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，作者首先介绍了新研究的内容和发现，然后引用了研究人员的观点，接着又提到了其他专家对研究结果的谨慎态度，并指出了研究的局限性。由此推知，作者对这一研究持客观态度。故选A。 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。 I’ve always disliked getting up in winter. As a child, I would drag myself out of bed, my eyes half-closed, and watch my school uniform warming on the radiator. ____16____ It’s too dark, and I am always half-asleep. ____17____ Most of them are fun, but few really change my life in the long run. Sunrise alarm clocks, however, are different. They’ve become a fundamental part of my morning routine. My top picks, the Lumie Bodyclock Spark 100 and Philips SmartSleep, have greatly benefited me. I’m waking up every day feeling more energetic and mentally sharper. Essentially, sunrise alarm clocks are a combination of alarm clock and light treatment device that shines with increasing brightness as your wake-up time approaches. The light interacts with our natural sleep-wake cycle, much as the sun does when it rises. ____18____ Sunrise alarm clocks also promote healthier sleep habits. In our tech-driven world, waking up often means immediately checking our phones. An important strength of sunrise alarm clocks is that your morning wake-up no longer involves your phone. Stopping a smartphone alarm means your day begins with eyes on-screen. ____19____ But with these clocks, you can start the day with a clearer mind and more concentration. Sleep is personal, and no single device fits everyone. But for me, sunrise alarm clocks have been a game-changer. They’re affordable, with quality models available for under £30. ____20____ After all, some morning people are made, not born. A. They prove to fall into this unique category. B. Interested in tech, I often test fascinating devices. C. Therefore, we wake up biologically prepared for the day. D. The path to endless screen time is just a fingerprint away. E. These days, I set multiple alarms to ensure I’m woken up. F. If you are struggling with dark mornings, it’s worth a shot. G. All of the sunrise alarm clocks I’ve tested have their strengths. 【答案】16. E 17. B 18. C 19. D 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了日出闹钟的功能、优点以及作者个人的使用体验。详细解释了日出闹钟如何结合闹钟和光治疗设备的功能，通过逐渐增强的光线亮度来模拟日出，从而帮助人们更自然地醒来，并促进更健康的睡眠习惯。 【16题详解】 根据上文“As a child, I would drag myself out of bed, my eyes half-closed, and watch my school uniform warming on the radiator.(小时候，我会半闭着眼睛，拖着自己从床上起来，看着我的校服在暖气片上暖着)”以及下文“It’s too dark, and I am always half-asleep.(天太黑了，我总是处于半睡半醒的状态)”可推测，这里说的是现在作者起床的状况。选项E“These days, I set multiple alarms to ensure I’m woken up.(如今，我会设置好几个闹钟来确保自己能醒来)”符合语境，衔接上下文，说明现在作者为了起床所采取的措施。故选E。 【17题详解】 根据下文“Most of them are fun, but few really change my life in the long run. Sunrise alarm clocks, however, are different.(其中大多数都很有趣，但从长远来看，真正改变我生活的很少。然而，日出闹钟就不一样了)”可推测，空处要提到“them”所指代的内容。选项B“Interested in tech, I often test fascinating devices.(因为对科技感兴趣，我经常测试一些有趣的设备)”能引出下文，说明作者测试各种设备，然后引出对日出闹钟的介绍。其中的“devices”与下文的“them”指代一致。故选B。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Essentially, sunrise alarm clocks are a combination of alarm clock and light treatment device that shines with increasing brightness as your wake-up time approaches. The light interacts with our natural sleep-wake cycle, much as the sun does when it rises.(从本质上讲，日出闹钟是闹钟和光疗设备的结合，随着起床时间的临近，它会越来越亮。这种光线与我们自然的睡眠-觉醒周期相互作用，就像太阳升起时一样)”可知，这里说的是日出闹钟的原理以及对我们的影响。选项C“Therefore, we wake up biologically prepared for the day.(因此，我们醒来时在生理上已经为新的一天做好了准备)”是对上文的总结，说明因为这种光的作用——我们能在生理上做好起床准备。故选C。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Stopping a smartphone alarm means your day begins with eyes on-screen.(关掉智能手机的闹钟意味着你的一天从看屏幕开始)”可知，这里说的是用手机闹钟的情况。选项D“The path to endless screen time is just a fingerprint away.(进入无休止的屏幕时间的路径只需一个指纹的距离)”进一步说明了用手机闹钟后很容易进入长时间看屏幕的状态，衔接上文。故选D。 【20题详解】 根据上文“But for me, sunrise alarm clocks have been a game-changer. They’re affordable, with quality models available for under £30.(但对我来说，日出闹钟改变了我的生活。它们价格实惠，优质的型号售价不到30英镑)”以及下文“After all, some morning people are made, not born.(毕竟，有些喜欢早起的人是后天养成的，而不是天生的)”可知，本段是在推荐日出闹钟。选项F“If you are struggling with dark mornings, it’s worth a shot.(如果你在黑暗的早晨起床困难，这值得一试)”符合语境，承上启下，推荐那些起床困难的人试试日出闹钟。故选F。 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。 When I was a boy, I was good at math. I learned to ____21____ while playing cards. I repeatedly ____22____ the multiplication tables (乘法表) until I had them memorized. But high school maths was a different story. ___23___, numbers became letters. Everything was so ____24____. As I couldn't see its use in life, the subject seemed ____25____ to me. This was proven ___26___, though, years later. I was working at a minimum-wage job, ____27____to support my family. One day, I found myself with just 10 dollars in my wallet but the petrol tank on my old car was empty. I ___28___ at a convenience store and bought 5 dollars’____29____ of gas. As I waited in line to pay, I saw a woman ____30____ searching her purse for money to buy milk for her children. For a second, ____31____ held me back: My math told me I had nothing left. The next moment, however, my emotions urged me to offer her my last 5 dollars! I felt ____32____. It didn’t make ____33____ sense to me, but I was sure this small sum of money made a big difference. As I reflected later, I began to realize how math, in its own way, had guided my ____34____. Math is much like love: the more we give, whether it's our time or money, the more we receive. Finally, I was able to appreciate the ____35____of math. 21. A. summarize B. interpret C. compare D. calculate 22. A. searched B. assessed C. consulted D. practiced 23. A. Suddenly B. Finally C. Naturally D. Interestingly 24. A. familiar B. meaningful C. abstract D. practical 25. A. unfamiliar B. irrelevant C. important D. accessible 26. A. attractive B. effective C. useless D. wrong 27. A. afraid B. ready C. struggling D. supposed 28. A. pulled up B. settled down C. dropped in D. hung out 29. A. cost B. worth C. price D. interest 30. A. busily B. desperately C. carefully D. randomly 31. A. sympathy B. curiosity C. selfishness D. responsibility 32. A. uncomfortable B. guilty C. regretful D. strange 33. A. mathematical B. physical C. moral D. mental 34. A. decision B. growth C. past D. understanding 35. A. reality B. impact C. beauty D. challenge 【答案】21. D 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者小时候曾经认为自己生活不会需要代数，但是在一次帮助他人的经历中，作者感悟到生活和爱，就像代数一样，在逻辑上并不总是有意义的，但它们可以通过经验和行动来理解和欣赏。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在打牌的时候学会了计算。A. summarize总结；B. interpret解释，口译；C. compare比较；D. calculate计算。上文“I was good at math”提到作者擅长数学，故此处指学会了计算，故选D。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我反复练习乘法表，直到把它们背下来。A. searched搜索；B. assessed评价；C. consulted咨询；D. practiced练习。根据下文“until I had them memorized”可知，作者反复练习乘法表，直到能够背，故选D。 【23题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：突然，数字变成了字母。A. Suddenly突然；B. Finally最后；C. Naturally自然地；D. Interestingly有趣地。上文“But high school maths was a different story.”提到高中数学变得不一样，此处指突然数字变成了字母，故选A。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一切都如此抽象。A. familiar熟悉的；B. meaningful有意义的；C. abstract抽象的；D. practical实际的。根据上文“numbers became letters. ”可知，数字变成了字幕，这让作者觉得数学很抽象，故选C。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：由于我看不出它在生活中的用途，这个学科似乎对我来说无关紧要。A. unfamiliar不熟悉的；B. irrelevant无关紧要的；C. important重要的；D. accessible易接近的。根据上文“As I couldn’t see its use in life”以及下文“As I reflected later, I began to realize how math, in its own way, had guided my ___14_ _.”提到作者意识到数学很重要可知，作者一开始看不到高中数学的用途，认为它无关紧要，故选B。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，多年后，这种观点被证明是错误的。A. attractive有吸引力的；B. effective有效的；C. useless没有用的；D. wrong错误的。下文“As I reflected later, I began to realize how math, in its own way, had guided my ___14_ _.”提到作者意识到数学很重要，由此可知作者认为数学无关紧要的看法是错误的，故选D。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我做着一份最低工资的工作，艰难地养家糊口。A. afraid害怕的；B. ready准备好的；C. struggling苦苦挣扎的；D. supposed假定的。根据上文“I was working at a minimum-wage job”可知，作者工资低，艰难地养家糊口，故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我把车停在一家便利店，买了5美元的汽油。A. pulled up停车；B. settled down安顿下来；C. dropped in顺道拜访；D. hung out闲逛。下文“bought 5 dollars’ ___9___ of gas”提到作者购买汽油，故此处指在便利店停车，故选A。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. cost成本；B. worth价值；C. price价格；D. interest兴趣。根据空前“5 dollars’”可知，此处指价值5美元的汽油，故选B。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我排队付款时，我看到一个女人绝望地在钱包里找钱给她的孩子买牛奶。A. busily忙碌地；B. desperately拼命地，绝望地；C. carefully仔细地；D. randomly随意地。下文“offer her my last 5 dollars”提到作者给她5美元，由此推知她的钱不够买牛奶，在钱包里绝望地翻找，故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有那么一瞬间，自私让我退缩了：我的数学告诉我，我一无所有了。A. sympathy同情；B. curiosity好奇心；C. selfishness自私；D. responsibility责任。根据空后“held me back”可知，看到别人处于困境时退缩是一种自私的行为，故选C。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我感觉很奇怪。A. uncomfortable不舒服的；B. guilty内疚的；C. regretful后悔的；D. strange奇怪的。根据下文“It didn’t make ___13___ sense to me, but I was sure this small sum of money made a big difference.”可知，虽然作者的行为从数学上来说没有意义，但是作者相信这能起到作用，故此处指感觉很奇怪，故选D。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这对我来说在数学上没有意义，但我确信这一小笔钱会产生很大的影响。A. mathematical数学的；B. physical身体的；C. moral道德的；D. mental精神的。根据上文“my emotions urged me to offer her my last 5 dollars!”可知，作者把最后的5美元给她后身无分文，故此处指这从数学上来说没有意义，故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来回想起来，我开始意识到数学是如何以它自己的方式指导了我的决定。A. decision决定；B. growth成长；C. past过去；D. understanding理解。此处指上文“The next moment, however, my emotions urged me to offer her my last 5 dollars!”把最后的5美元给她的这个决定，故选A。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最后，我能够欣赏数学之美。A. reality现实；B. impact影响；C. beauty美丽，美妙；D. challenge挑战。上文“Math is much like love: the more we give, whether it’s our time or money, the more we receive.(数学很像爱：我们付出的越多，不管是时间还是金钱，我们得到的也越多)”是说数学的积极意义，故此处指数学之美，故选C。 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。 Originally constructed around 256 BCE by the State of Qin as an irrigation (灌溉) and flood control system, Dujiangyan is a remarkable example of ancient ____36____ (engineer) skill and is still in use today. During the Warring States period, people living along the banks of the Min River were troubled by annual flooding. Irrigation engineer Li Bing ____37____ (lead) a team to construct an embankment (堤坝) to redirect part of the river’s flow upon thorough investigation. Then they cut a channel through Mount Yulei to let out the extra water. During the construction, cutting the channel proved to be a much more challenging task than ____38____ (anticipate), as the tools available could not break through the hard rock of the mountain. Therefore, they used a ____39____ (combine) of fire and water to heat and cool the rocks until they broke ____40____ could be removed. Once completed, the system prevented floods and made Sichuan one of China’s most productive ____41____ (agriculture) regions by using the redirected water ____42____ irrigation. Now if you visit Dujiangyan, you will see an unusual construction ____43____ looks like a fish’s mouth. This famous attraction, Yuzui, together with two other important parts, namely, Feishayan and Baopingkou, ____44____ (design) scientifically to control the water flow throughout the year. Recognized as _____45_____ UNESCO heritage site, Dujiangyan has irrigated farms while preventing floods for over 2,000 years. 【答案】36. engineering 37. led 38. anticipated 39. combination 40. and 41. agricultural 42. for 43. that##which 44. was designed 45. a 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了都江堰的起源以及其历史意义。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：它是古代工程技术的一个杰出范例，至今仍在使用。由空后skill为名词可知，此处为名词engineering“工程，工程学”作定语修饰该名词。故填engineering。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：灌溉工程师李冰带领一个团队建造一个堤坝，以改变部分河流的流向，经过彻底调查。由上文During the Warring States period可知，此处时态应为一般过去时。故填led。 【38题详解】 考查省略句。句意：在建设期间，切割通道被证明是一项比预期更具挑战性的任务，因为现有工具不能打破山上的坚硬岩石。本句为than引导的状语从句的省略，原句为：it was anticipated。省略了it was，用过去分词表被动。故填anticipated。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：因此，他们使用火与水相结合的方法加热和冷却岩石，直到岩石破碎可以被清除为止。由a可知，此处为名词单数形式combination“结合，组合”作宾语。故填combination。 【40题详解】 考查连词。句意：因此，他们使用火与水相结合的方法加热和冷却岩石，直到岩石破碎可以被清除为止。此处为并列连词连接两个谓语动词，broke和be removed。故填and。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：一旦完成，该系统通过使用改道的水进行灌溉，防止了洪水，使四川成为中国最具生产力的农业区之一。由空后regions为名词复数短语以及空前productive可知，此处为形容词形式agricultural“农业的，农用的”，作定语修饰空后的名词短语。故填agricultural。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意一旦完成，该系统通过使用改道的水进行灌溉，防止了洪水，使四川成为中国最具生产力的农业区之一。此处为水用于灌溉，应用介词for表示“为了，给”。故填for。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：现在如果你参观都江堰，你会看到一个看起来像鱼嘴的奇怪建筑。此处为定语从句，先行词是construction，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that或which引导。故填that/which。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：这处著名景点鱼嘴与其他两个重要部分，即飞沙堰和宝瓶口一起，被科学设计以控制全年的水流。此处描述过去的事，与主语为被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是This famous attraction，谓语动词应用was designed。故填was designed。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：被认可为联合国科教文组织的遗产地，都江堰在防止洪水的同时灌溉了农田2000多年。此处UNESCO heritage site为单数名词短语作宾语，泛指“一处联合国文化遗产地”，应用不定冠词。且UNESCO首字母的发音为辅音音素。故填a。 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，你的英国笔友Peter发来邮件，想要举办中国传统文化展，希望你给他一些建议，请你向他推荐两个展示内容，并陈述理由。注意： 1. 写作词数为100左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Peter, In your recent email, you wanted me to recommend a representative thing for the Chinese traditional culture exhibition to be held in your school. Personally, I recommend Peking Opera masks. Peking Opera masks are a great demonstration of Peking Opera facial makeup, which is unique to stage performance of Chinese opera. The colors of Peking Opera facial makeup are based on some special figures. Specific facial makeup is put on the actors’ faces to symbolize the personalities, characteristics and fates of the roles. The facial makeup is not only a symbol of the characters in the play, but a symbol of Chinese traditional culture. Sincerely wish the exhibition a complete success! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达为一篇应用文。英国笔友Peter想要举办中国传统文化展，考生给他回复邮件，给他一些建议，向他推荐两个展示内容，并陈述理由。 【详解】词汇积累： 建议：recommend→suggest/propose 就个人而言：personally→from my point of view/as for me 独特的：unique→characteristic/particular 真诚地：sincerely→genuinely 2.句式拓展： 简单句变复合句 原句：In your recent email, you wanted me to recommend a representative thing for the Chinese traditional culture exhibition to be held in your school. 拓展句：In your recent email, you wanted me to recommend a representative thing for the Chinese traditional culture exhibition which is to be held in your school. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Peking Opera masks are a great demonstration of Peking Opera facial makeup, which is unique to stage performance of Chinese opera.(运用了which引导非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】Specific facial makeup is put on the actors’ faces to symbolize the personalities, characteristics and fates of the roles. (运用了不定式短语作目的状语) 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。 My 12-year-old daughter is smart, even sharper than I was at her age, but she just wouldn’t pick up a chapter book for fun. School books were tough for her, and when it came to free time, she stuck to picture books and listened to “Harry Potter” audiobooks. None of these really got her into deep reading, where you stare at words on paper and let your imagination fly. For a while, I had to face the truth: I hadn’t passed on the joy of reading to her. I tried telling her how reading makes life richer, but she shrugged (耸肩) and said, “Lots of my friends don’t like reading either. It’s no big deal.” Things went worse when she got a smartphone last year. Suddenly, my lively child became lazy, always on her phone. I suggested other fun activities, but she just found theme “boring.” I still held out hope for reading, seeing it as a developmental escape. But the problem was that she chose the colorful, noisy world of her phone. Then, right before we left for an 8-day holiday on a beautiful Greek island, we talked about reading again. “Novels are the best way to understand how people feel,” I told her. “I can learn more from social media,” she replied. I mentioned storytelling and history, and she said, “I can watch movies and use the internet.” I even promised to buy her any books she liked, but she smiled and said, “Mama, welcome to your dream.” I realized I couldn’t win. She had good reasons and I couldn’t say she was wrong. Sure, reading opens up new worlds, but so does the whole internet. Still, deep down, I wished she’d experience the pure magic of reading—those special moments when an author says exactly what you’ve always felt but never knew how to express. 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。 So, instead of talking more, I decided to offer a reward. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By the end of the holiday, my daughter finished her book and asked for another. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 So, instead of talking more, I decided to offer a reward. “If you finish one novel during this trip, I’ll buy you that art set you’ve been wanting,” I proposed, pointing to the book I’d secretly packed: The Secret Garden. To my surprise, she hesitated but agreed. The Greek island, with its limited Wi-Fi, became the perfect setting. With fewer digital distractions, she reluctantly picked up the book by the pool. Gradually, the vibrant descriptions of the garden and the resilient characters drew her in. By day three, I found her reading under an olive tree, completely absorbed, her phone forgotten beside her. By the end of the holiday, my daughter finished her book and asked for another. Her eyes sparkled as she discussed Mary’s transformation and the magic of the hidden garden. “Can I get A Wrinkle in Time next?” she asked. I smiled, overwhelmed with relief. Later, she even used her phone creatively—taking photos of scenic spots that reminded her of the story and sharing her reading journey online. Watching her connect literature to her world, I realized the true reward wasn’t just the art set; it was witnessing her discover the quiet magic of words, a joy no screen could replicate. Tears welled in my eyes—she’d finally felt what I could never fully explain. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述 “我”12岁的女儿虽然聪明，但不喜欢阅读章节书，觉得学校的书难，空闲时间只看图画书或听有声书。去年她有了智能手机后，更沉迷其中，拒绝“我”提出的其他有趣活动。在去希腊岛度假前，“我”再次尝试说服她阅读，但女儿用各种理由回应，“我”意识到难以说服她，却仍希望她能体验阅读的魅力。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“所以，我不再多说了，而是决定奖励。”可知，第一段可描写“我” 决定用奖励的方式鼓励女儿阅读的具体过程。从提出读完一本书就买她想要的美术套装，到女儿犹豫后同意，再描述在希腊岛有限网络环境下，女儿逐渐被《秘密花园》吸引，放下手机沉浸阅读 ②由第二段首句内容“假期结束时，我女儿读完了她的书，又要了一本。”可知，第二段可描写女儿与“我”分享阅读感受，主动要求读下一本书，还用手机创造性地记录与阅读相关的内容，“我”意识到真正的奖励是看到她发现阅读的魅力，“我”为此感到欣慰。 2.续写线索：决定奖励女儿阅读——提出条件女儿同意 ——在希腊岛女儿被书吸引—— 假期结束女儿读完书分享感受并求新读物 ——用手机记录阅读相关内容——“我”欣慰 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①提出：propose /put forward ②吸引：draw in /attract ③买：buy/purchase 情绪类 ①惊讶：surprise /astonishment ②快乐：joy /pleasure 【点睛】【高分句型 1】Her eyes sparkled as she discussed Mary’s transformation and the magic of the hidden garden.（运用了as引导时间状语从句 ） 【高分句型 2】Watching her connect literature to her world, I realized the true reward wasn’t just the art set; it was witnessing her discover the quiet magic of words, a joy no screen could replicate.（运用了现在分词 Watching 作伴随状语，以及省略 that 的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $