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英语试卷(二)
(本试卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟)
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
回答听力部分时,请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
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. What will Anna do next?
A. Go shopping. B. Drink some coffee. C. Wait for her order.
2. What does the man offer to do for Julie?
A. Buy her a gift. B. Drive her downtown. C. Give her a lift home.
3. What does the man prefer to do?
A. Eat out. B. Order a pizza. C. Cook at home.
4. Where is the man probably now?
A. In his car. B. On a bus. C. In Grand Avenue.
5. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a travel company.
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。
听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What does the man’s brother think of Mr. Williams?
A. He’s talented. B. He’s strict. C. He’s humorous.
7. What would Mr. Williams like his students to do?
A. Talk with native speakers.
B. Join the Spanish club.
C. Speak Spanish loudly.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What is the woman busy doing recently?
A. Preparing for exams.
B. Learning to manage time.
C. Attending after-class activities.
9. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Take breaks. B. Make a to-do list. C. Get help from her.
10. What will the speakers do next?
A. Go to study.
B. Do volunteer work.
C. Manage the time reasonably.
听下面一段对话,回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What do Jack’s parents expect him to major in?
A. Science. B. Medicine. C. French.
12. What does the woman persuade Jack to do?
A. Retake some subjects.
B. Follow his own thoughts.
C. Transfer to another university.
13. How might Jack’s parents react in the woman’s opinion?
A. Respect his choice.
B. Stick to their decision.
C. Ask for professional counseling.
听下面一段对话,回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. Why can’t the woman come to class?
A. She has a different class.
B. She’ll see a doctor.
C. She has a mid-term exam.
15. Where are the articles and video available?
A. In the email. B. On the Internet. C. In the library.
16. What does the office need?
A. A note from the doctor.
B. An email from the woman.
C. The examination paper.
听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Where was the name Liam most popular in America?
A. On the west coast. B. In the Midwest. C. In the southeastern area.
18. What was the most popular name for American girls five years in a row?
A. Emma. B. Ava. C. Katrina.
19. Who is Jonah Berger?
A. A marketing manager. B. A social worker. C. A teacher.
20. Which American names became popular in 2005 according to Jonah Berger?
A. Ones starting with K. B. Ones starting with H. C. Ones starting with N.
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
If your teen or middle-schooler is curious about AI, they now have many options for exploring the field. In the list below, you’ll find a mix of summer AI programs in both in-person and online formats. These programs are dedicated to AI and generally geared toward teens. If you don’t have an in-person program near you, online is a great option.
In-Person Camps
There are a number of companies with a national reach that offer AI summer camps around the country. iD Tech, which kicked off AI summer camps a few years ago, has now expanded to offer a variety of programs. Other companies offering AI camps include Lavner Education, the Coder School and iCode School. But you don’t have to confine (限制) your search to this list alone. There may be organizations in your community that offer AI camps. You can search for programs in your community to find even more.
Online-Only
The Coding School offers a 5-week national research program for rising grades 9 — 12 (and college freshmen) to conduct research in AI. Mentors (导师) provide personal feedback to help students conduct research and develop college-level projects and presentations.
MehtA + offers two summer camps in AI/ Machine Learning — an intensive 6-week machine learning research boot camp for grades 8 — 12. In the camp, students will be able to work closely with top university professors to complete an AI research project in the sciences or the humanities.
Veritas AI is an AI program for high school students. In the program, students learn the fundamentals of AI, interact with world-class AI practitioners, and build personalized projects that they can use for college applications and beyond. No coding skills are required, and the program has levels for advanced students.
Want to Explore AI During the School Year?
If your child wants to continue exploring AI during the school year, some of the best opportunities can be found through online classes offered by the companies in this article.
1. Which company provides various programs in In-Person Camps?
A. iD Tech. B. iCode School. C. Lavner Education. D. The Coder School.
2. What do we know about Online-Only AI programs?
A. They target high school students. B. They are limited to 5 weeks at least.
C. They require programming skills. D. They offer interactions with AI experts.
3. What is suggested for continuing AI exploration during the school year?
A. Taking online courses. B. Visiting local companies.
C. Participating in summer camps. D. Engaging in research projects.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍了面向青少年和中学生的AI夏令营项目,包括线下和线上两种课程形式,并提供了相关公司和项目的信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据In-Person Camps部分中“iD Tech, which kicked off AI summer camps a few years ago, has now expanded to offer a variety of programs. (iD Tech几年前开始推出AI夏令营,现已扩展提供多种项目)”可知,iD Tech提供多种线下夏令营项目。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Online-Only部分第三段中“Veritas AI is an AI program for high school students. In the program, students learn the fundamentals of AI, interact with world-class AI practitioners, and build personalized projects that they can use for college applications and beyond. (Veritas AI是一个面向高中生的AI项目。在这个项目中,学生学习AI的基础知识,与世界级的AI从业者互动,并构建可以用于大学申请及以后的个性化项目。)”可知, Online-Only AI项目提供与AI专家的互动机会。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“If your child wants to continue exploring AI during the school year, some of the best opportunities can be found through online classes offered by the companies in this article. (如果你的孩子想在学年期间继续探索人工智能,本文中这些公司提供的在线课程能提供一些绝佳机会。)”可知,建议在学年期间通过参加在线课程继续探索人工智能。故选A项。
B
I used to believe a packed calendar means a full life. My days were booked up, well ahead of time, for dinners out, exercise classes, trips to the cinema — activities that I knew to be beneficial or rewarding.
I had been determined to make work less central to my life: I couldn’t burn out when I had so much else going on, I reasoned. But when the time came to follow through on my plans, I tended to find that I had been overly optimistic — not only about how much it was possible, but also about my enthusiasm to do so.
As my mood and energy levels continued to worsen, social occasions increasingly felt like another obligation — something I had to do, rather than something I wanted to do. Arriving to have dinner with friends became similar to a work meeting; they registered the same in my calendar.
It eventually dawned on me that the act of scheduling far in advance was robbing me of the opportunity to enjoy myself. I had made these plans from a theoretical standpoint, without allowing for the very real possibility that I would be tired, stressed or just not in the mood.
Moving to Norwich helped me break this habit. In Norwich, nearly everyone I know lives within a half-hour walk of me, with plenty of wonderful cafes, pubs and restaurants in between.
Within months of moving, I rediscovered the joy of free-flow. My days were necessarily emptier, because I had fewer local friends. In the peace and quiet, I came to better understand how I truly liked to spend my time.
I was surprised by how much I benefited from spending more time alone. I found myself having bright ideas and interesting thoughts that I suspect would have failed me had I carried on at breakneck pace.
My newly cleared schedule also meant that, if I finished work for the day and I felt like seeing a film, I could. I started to understand what all those self-help books meant about being your “true self”.
4. Why did the author plan her activities well ahead of time?
A. To ensure she can balance life and work. B. To reflect her time management skills.
C. To make sure her schedule is always full. D. To avoid missing out on social events.
5. Why did the author compare dinner with friends to a work meeting?
A. She found social events a break from work responsibilities.
B. She believed the work meetings could also be enjoyable.
C. She saw the work meetings as a special form of social events.
D. She felt socializing as stressful as dealing with work tasks.
6. How did the move to Norwich affect the author?
A. She felt lonely with fewer friends and social events.
B. She appreciated a more flexible approach to life.
C. She lifted her productivity and finished work sooner.
D. She became busier with more ideas and thoughts.
7. What does the author mean by mentioning “being your ‘true self’” (last paragraph)?
A. Realizing the joy of slowing down the pace of life.
B. Discovering that a lonely life can also be a full life.
C. Finding happiness in following a packed schedule.
D. Making a detailed plan for personal development.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者原本习惯于提前安排满满当当的日程,后来意识到这剥夺了自己享受生活的机会,搬到诺维奇后,她重新发现了自由生活的乐趣。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“I used to believe a packed calendar means a full life. My days were booked up, well ahead of time, for dinners out, exercise classes, trips to the cinema — activities that I knew to be beneficial or rewarding. (我曾经认为日程安排得满满当当就意味着生活充实。我的日子提前很久就被预订出了,用于外出就餐、健身课程、看电影——这些我知道有益或有回报的活动)”可知,作者提前安排活动是为了确保日程总是满满的,让生活更充实。故选C项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“As my mood and energy levels continued to worsen, social occasions increasingly felt like another obligation — something I had to do, rather than something I wanted to do. Arriving to have dinner with friends became similar to a work meeting; they registered the same in my calendar. (随着我的情绪和精力水平持续恶化,社交场合越来越像是另一种义务——是我不得不做的事情,而不是我想做的事情。和朋友一起吃晚餐变得和工作会议类似;它们在我的日程表上的意义是一样的)”可推知,作者觉得社交和处理工作任务一样有压力,所以把与朋友共进晚餐比作工作会议。故选D项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段“Within months of moving, I rediscovered the joy of free-flow. My days were necessarily emptier, because I had fewer local friends. In the peace and quiet, I came to better understand how I truly liked to spend my time. (搬来几个月后,我重新发现了自由生活的乐趣。我的日子必然更清闲了,因为我在当地的朋友更少了。在宁静中,我开始更好地理解我真正想如何度过我的时间)”可知,搬到诺维奇后,作者欣赏并适应了一种更灵活的生活方式。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“My newly cleared schedule also meant that, if I finished work for the day and I felt like seeing a film, I could. I started to understand what all those self-help books meant about being your “true self”. (我新空出来的日程也意味着,如果我当天工作结束后想看电影,我就可以去。我开始明白那些自助书籍所说的做“真实的自己”是什么意思了)”以及上文作者从忙碌到享受清闲自由生活可推知,做“真实的自己”意味着作者意识到放慢生活节奏的乐趣。故选A项。
C
Josh Klein is a pioneer in finding creative solutions to one of the world’s most pressing environmental problems: food waste. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately one-third of the food produced worldwide is wasted every year, which amounts to about 1.3 billion tons. Josh, however, isn’t just talking about the problem — he’s actively working to solve it.
Josh Klein founded Spoiler Alert, a startup that helps businesses manage and reduce food waste by connecting surplus food with charitable organizations and food banks. The platform allows companies to sell or donate food that might otherwise go to waste, creating a win-win situation for both businesses and communities in need.
Josh’s journey into the world of food waste innovation began while he was working in the tech industry. He realized that just like many other industries, food production and distribution could benefit from more efficient management. His company, Spoiler Alert, uses technology to provide real-time data to businesses, helping them track food waste and make more informed decisions. By streamlining (优化) food distribution and connecting businesses with organizations in need, Josh’s platform helps to redirect millions of pounds of food away from landfills.
One of the most important aspects of Josh’s approach is the use of technology to solve a real-world problem. Through data analytics and a user-friendly interface, Spoiler Alert has transformed the way companies think about waste. Instead of seeing excess food as a loss, businesses are now able to see it as a valuable resource that can benefit others.
Josh’s work not only reduces food waste but also helps provide food to those who need it most. His platform has already been adopted by large companies in the food industry, and it continues to grow as more businesses recognize the potential of reducing waste while giving back to their communities.
Through his innovation, Josh Klein is showing the world how technology and entrepreneurship (企业家精神) can make a meaningful impact on society. By tackling food waste, he is helping to create a more sustainable future for everyone.
8. What is the main goal of Josh Klein’s startup Spoiler Alert?
A. To support agricultural development in poor regions.
B. To optimize food production processes for companies.
C. To address food waste through nonprofit partnerships.
D. To minimize waste by commercializing excess food.
9. How does Spoiler Alert assist businesses in reducing food waste?
A. By offering real-time data to track food waste.
B. By selling surplus food to consumers directly.
C. By offering large discounts on food production.
D. By providing a platform to advertise surplus food.
10. What change in business attitude does Josh Klein’s platform promote?
A. Focusing only on reducing food production costs.
B. Treating excess food as a loss rather than a resource.
C. Reducing the amount of food produced to minimize waste.
D. Viewing surplus food as a valuable resource for donation.
11. Which of the following best describes Josh Klein?
A. Creative and honest. B. Passionate and generous.
C. Innovative and determined. D. Ambitious and warm-hearted.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍约什·克莱因作为环保创新者,创办Spoiler Alert公司,利用科技连接剩余食物与需求方,减少食物浪费并助力公益。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Josh Klein founded Spoiler Alert, a startup that helps businesses manage and reduce food waste by connecting surplus food with charitable organizations and food banks. (约什·克莱因创办了初创公司Spoiler Alert,该公司通过将剩余食物与慈善组织和食品银行连接起来,帮助企业管理并减少食物浪费。)”可知,Spoiler Alert的主要目标是通过与非营利组织合作来解决食物浪费问题。故选C项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“His company, Spoiler Alert, uses technology to provide real-time data to businesses, helping them track food waste and make more informed decisions. (他的公司Spoiler Alert利用科技向企业提供实时数据,帮助它们追踪食物浪费情况,并做出更明智的决策。)”可知,Spoiler Alert通过提供实时数据帮助企业追踪食物浪费,从而协助减少浪费。故选A项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Instead of seeing excess food as a loss, businesses are now able to see it as a valuable resource that can benefit others. (企业不再将剩余食物视为损失,而是能够将其视为可以造福他人的宝贵资源。)”可知,该平台促使企业态度发生转变,即把剩余食物看作可捐赠的宝贵资源。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Josh Klein is a pioneer in finding creative solutions to one of the world’s most pressing environmental problems: food waste. (约什·克莱因是为全球最紧迫的环境问题之一——食物浪费——寻找创新性解决方案的先驱。)”以及全文中他创办公司、利用科技持续推动减少食物浪费的行动可知,他具备“创新性(Innovative)”;同时,他不仅提出问题,还积极通过实际行动解决问题,体现出“坚定的(determined)”品质。故选C项。
D
For the first time in Canada, surgeons have successfully carried out the first stage of a procedure involving implanting (植入) a tooth into the eyes of people with a type of severe blindness in the hopes of restoring their vision.
Known as “tooth-in-eye” surgery, the operation was recently carried out in three patients with severe corneal (角膜的) blindness. Tooth-in-eye surgery aims to change that in two surgeries. This first step is the creation of the implant. This requires the removal of one of the patient’s teeth, which is shaved down into a square-like shape with a hole drilled into it that will hold a plastic optical lens (光学透镜). The shaped tooth is then placed inside the patient’s cheek, where it stays for around three months to develop new tissue and a blood supply.
Once that’s happened, in the second stage, surgeons remove the implant from the cheek and put it into the eye, where the plastic lens allows light through, restoring the patient’s vision. “It’s like replacing the windscreen on a car when it’s totally frosted over,” Dr Greg Moloney, who led the Canadian surgeries, told the Vancouver Sun.
It might sound a bit unpleasant to put someone’s tooth in their eye, but it actually makes a lot of sense; both the fact that teeth are super hard and that it’s the patient’s own tooth increase the chances that the implant will last long term. “The procedure isn’t completely risk-free, but there is no risk of rejection, because we’re using part of the patient’s own body.”
The patients are set to experience the second surgery later this year. One of those patients, Gail Chapman, was the first to receive the initial surgery and was hopeful of what the procedure could mean for her future. While this was a Canadian first, tooth-in-eye surgery is far from new. It’s been around since the 1960s, when it was pioneered by Italian Professor Benedetto Strampelli, and was later improved into the procedure that it is today.
12. What is involved in the first stage of the “tooth-in-eye” surgery?
A. Placing the plastic lens in the eye.
B. Restoring the patient’s eyesight partly.
C. Removing a patient’s tooth for the implant.
D. Moving the implant from the cheek to the eye.
13. What is the key role of the plastic optical lens in the second-stage surgery?
A. To fix the tooth in the eye. B. To help the eye receive light.
C. To reduce the pain of the patient. D. To accelerate the treatment process.
14. Why does the surgery use the patient’s own tooth?
A. To simplify the surgical procedure.
B. To reduce the risk of implant rejection.
C. To lower the cost of the entire surgery.
D. To make the implant look more natural.
15. What does the author think of the “tooth-in-eye” surgery?
A The surgery has been improved a little.
B. There is a serious danger of infection during the surgery.
C. The surgery will become popular in Canada.
D. The surgery dates back over fifty years.
【答案】12 C 13. B 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍加拿大首次开展的“牙入眼”手术的过程、优势及历史。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“This first step is the creation of the implant. This requires the removal of one of the patient’s teeth, which is shaved down into a square-like shape with a hole drilled into it that will hold a plastic optical lens.(第一步是制作植入物。这需要拔掉患者的一颗牙齿,将其削成方形,并在其中钻一个孔,用来放置塑料光学透镜。)”可知,“牙入眼”手术的第一阶段包括拔掉患者的一颗牙齿来制作植入物。故选C项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Once that’s happened, in the second stage, surgeons remove the implant from the cheek and put it into the eye, where the plastic lens allows light through, restoring the patient’s vision.(一旦完成,在第二阶段,外科医生将植入物从脸颊取出并放入眼睛,塑料透镜允许光线通过,从而恢复患者的视力。)”可知,在第二阶段手术中,塑料光学透镜的关键作用是帮助眼睛接收光线。故选B项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The procedure isn’t completely risk-free, but there is no risk of rejection, because we’re using part of the patient’s own body.(这个手术并非完全没有风险,但没有排斥的风险,因为我们使用的是患者自身的一部分。)”可知,手术使用患者自己的牙齿是为了降低植入物被排斥的风险。故选B项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“It’s been around since the 1960s, when it was pioneered by Italian Professor Benedetto Strampelli, and was later improved into the procedure that it is today.(它始于20世纪60年代,由意大利教授贝内代托·斯特兰佩利开创,后来经过改进,成为今天的手术方式。)”可知,作者认为“牙入眼”手术可以追溯到五十多年前。故选D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。
The mental health benefits of spending time in water are well-known. But for some people, water is not a place of freedom — it is a place of fear.
Some may have bad memories of the sea; others worry about not being able to stand up. ____16____ Writing for The Guardian, swimming teacher Jane Greene Pettersson says the fear of“letting go” is something that many people find hard — you can’t hold on to water. When she is working with people who are new to swimming, she asks them to start by getting their faces wet.
Children who are starting swimming lessons are often asked to blow bubbles (气泡) when they put their faces in the water, to show them that when you breathe out you won’t get water in your mouth. ____17____
Others ask people to sit on the side of a pool, put their feet in and move them around a little to get a feel for the water. ____18____ Then get into the water, while still holding on to the ladder.
One of the things that the UK’s National Health Service advises with any fear is to breathe slowly and deeply. ___19___ So, it’s a good idea to begin in the shallow end of the pool and perhaps to choose a time when the pool is not busy.
____20____ It might be too late for us to make it to the Olympics, but we’re never too old to overcome our fears!
A. Adult beginners might also like to try this.
B. The first step is always the hardest, but it’s worth it.
C. But experts say this fear is something that can be overcome.
D. It’s important to be accompanied and build confidence gradually.
E. Even some Olympic swimmers were afraid of water as children.
F. If this works, another step might be climbing down the pool ladder.
G. This is very important because we need to be as calm as possible to stay safe.
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. F 19. G 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章指出有些人对水有恐惧心理,但专家表示这种恐惧可以克服,并介绍了一些克服恐水的心理的方法。
【16题详解】
由上文“Some may have bad memories of the sea; others worry about not being able to stand up.(有些人可能对大海有不好的回忆;另一些人则担心无法站立)”可知,此处列举了人们害怕水的不同原因,空格处需承接“对水的恐惧”这一话题并引出解决方向。C项“But experts say this fear is something that can be overcome.(但专家表示这种恐惧是可以克服的)”中的“this fear”指代前文提到的对水的恐惧,“can be overcome”引出下文克服恐惧的具体方法,起到承上启下的作用。故选C项。
【17题详解】
由上文“Children who are starting swimming lessons are often asked to blow bubbles (气泡) when they put their faces in the water, to show them that when you breathe out you won’t get water in your mouth. (刚开始上游泳课的孩子们经常被要求在把脸伸进水里时吹泡泡,以向他们表明,当你呼气时,你的嘴里不会进水)”可知,此处介绍了针对儿童克服水恐惧的方法,空格处需说明该方法对其他人群的适用性。A项“Adult beginners might also like to try this.(成年初学者或许也可以尝试这种方法)”中的“this”指代前文“blow bubbles”的方法,“Adult beginners”与“Children”形成人群对比,体现方法的通用性,衔接自然。故选A项。
【18题详解】
由上文“Others ask people to sit on the side of a pool, put their feet in and move them around a little to get a feel for the water.(还有人建议人们坐在泳池边,把脚放进去轻轻晃动,感受一下水)”及下文“Then get into the water, while still holding on to the ladder.(然后进入水中,同时仍然抓住梯子)”可知,空格处需衔接“感受水”和“进入水”的步骤,且与“ladder(梯子)”相关。F项“If this works, another step might be climbing down the pool ladder.(如果这一步有效,下一步可能是爬下泳池的梯子)”中的“another step”承接上文“put their feet in”的第一步,“climbing down the pool ladder”引出下文“holding on to the ladder”,符合“逐步尝试”的逻辑。故选F项。
【19题详解】
由上文“One of the things that the UK’s National Health Service advises with any fear is to breathe slowly and deeply.(英国国家医疗服务体系针对任何恐惧给出的建议之一是缓慢深呼吸)”及下文“So, it’s a good idea to begin in the shallow end of the pool and perhaps to choose a time when the pool is not busy.(所以,最好从泳池浅水区开始,或许选择泳池不拥挤的时候)”可知,空格处需说明“缓慢深呼吸”的重要性,以及后续建议的原因。G项“This is very important because we need to be as calm as possible to stay safe.(这非常重要,因为我们需要尽可能保持冷静以确保安全)”中的“This”指代“breathe slowly and deeply”,“calm”解释了深呼吸的目的,也为下文“选择浅水区、不拥挤时段”的安全建议提供依据,逻辑连贯。故选G项。
【20题详解】
由上文“So,it’s a good idea to begin in the shallow end of the pool and perhaps to choose a time when the pool is not busy.(因此,从泳池的浅水区开始,或许再选一个泳池人不多的时间,是个不错的办法)”可知,此处是在给出克服怕水恐惧的具体建议,而空格后“It might be too late for us to make it to the Olympics, but we’re never too old to overcome our fears!(我们或许来不及参加奥运会,但克服恐惧永远不嫌晚!)”提到了“奥运会”这一与游泳相关的高水平赛事,形成了自然衔接。E项“Even some Olympic swimmers were afraid of water as children.(即使是一些奥运会游泳运动员,小时候也害怕水)”既通过“奥运会游泳运动员”呼应了后文的“奥运会”,又用“小时候也害怕水”的例子说明怕水是普遍存在的,进一步鼓励人们克服恐惧,符合上下文语境,其中“Olympic swimmers”与后文“the Olympics”形成指代关联,有承上启下的作用。故选E项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Jack threw the papers on my desk. “Next time you want to change anything, ask me first!” He shouted before storming off. I stared at the ____21____ feeling bitter. I had changed one long sentence, and ____22____ grammar — That’s my job! Colleagues warned me about Jack’s bad temper, but ____23____ it was different.
Weeks passed, and my ____24____ grew. One day, after another ____25____ comment, I marched into his office. “The way you’ve been treating me is wrong,” I said firmly, “I’ll treat you with kindness, but I won’t accept this.” Jack sat back, ____26____.
The next week, he avoided me. Work documents appeared ____27____ on my desk. I left cookies on his chair and notes saying, “Hope your day is great.” Slowly, Jack ____28____. Every time we met in the hall, we shared a smile. After all, that’s what ____29____ do.
A year later, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. _____30_____ took hold of me. One day, I woke up to find a bag of tulip (郁金香) seeds beside my bed, with a note reading, “If you plant them, they’ll _____31_____ next spring. I want you to know that I think you’ll be there to see them then. From Jack” Tears _____32_____ my eyes.
Ten springs later, those tulips still rise — just as he _____33_____. This year, my doctor _____34_____ me cured. When I needed hope, Jack’s quiet _____35_____ spoke volumes.
Yes, that’s what friends do.
21. A. flowers B. papers C. receipts D. notes
22. A. corrected B. explained C. learned D. skipped
23. A. shadowing B. revealing C. describing D. experiencing
24. A. shock B. bitterness C. eagerness D. confusion
25. A. unkind B. timely C. faithful D. objective
26 A. exhausted B. lifeless C. silent D. fascinated
27. A. merely B. slowly C. monthly D. mysteriously
28. A. insisted B. inspired C. recovered D. softened
29. A. friends B. workmates C. managers D. adults
30. A. Fear B. Enthusiasm C. Desire D. Morality
31. A. die away B. come up C. take root D. dry up
32. A. cooled B. troubled C. clouded D. deserted
33. A. commented B. arranged C. promised D. discovered
34. A. left B. minded C. imagined D. declared
35. A. waning B. act C. donation D. acceptance
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者与脾气不好的同事Jack从产生矛盾到友好相处,Jack在作者患癌时给予希望的故事。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我盯着那些文件,心里很不是滋味。A. flowers花;B. papers文件;C. receipts收据;D. notes便条。根据前文“Jack threw the papers on my desk.”可知,Jack把文件扔在作者桌上,所以作者盯着那些文件。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我只改了一个长句,还修正了语法——那是我的工作!A. corrected修正;B. explained解释;C. learned学习;D. skipped跳过。根据前文“I had changed one long sentence”以及后文“That’s my job!”可知,修正语法通常是相关工作内容,此处指作者修正了语法。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:同事们警告过我Jack的坏脾气,但亲身经历后发现情况不一样。A. shadowing跟随;B. revealing揭示;C. describing描述;D. experiencing经历。根据前文“Colleagues warned me about Jack’s bad temper”和“but”表转折可知,同事警告过作者Jack脾气坏,但作者亲身经历后感觉不同。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:几周过去了,我的不满情绪越来越强烈。A. shock震惊;B. bitterness不满,痛苦;C. eagerness渴望;D. confusion困惑。根据前文“I stared at the ____1____ feeling bitter.”及后文“after another ____5____ comment, I marched into his office.”可知,作者一开始就觉得委屈,后来不满情绪加剧。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:有一天,在又一次听到不友好的评价后,我大步走进了他的办公室。A. unkind不友好的;B. timely及时的;C. faithful忠诚的;D. objective客观的。根据后文“The way you’ve been treating me is wrong”可知,Jack对作者的态度不好,作者才会去找他,所以是听到不友好的评价。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:Jack向后靠在椅背上,一言不发。A. exhausted疲惫的;B. lifeless无生气的;C. silent沉默的;D. fascinated着迷的。根据前文““The way you’ve been treating me is wrong,” I said firmly, “I’ll treat you with kindness, but I won’t accept this.””及后文“The next week, he avoided me.”可知,面对作者的指责和警告,Jack没有回应,而是坐在椅子上一言不发。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:工作文件神秘地出现在我的办公桌上。A. merely仅仅;B. slowly慢慢地;C. monthly每月;D. mysteriously神秘地。根据前文“The next week, he avoided me.”可知,Jack回避作者,却把文件放在作者桌上,这种情况很神秘。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:慢慢地,Jack的态度软化了。A. insisted坚持;B. inspired激励;C. recovered恢复;D. softened软化。根据后文“Every time we met in the hall, we shared a smile.”可知,Jack后来和作者见面微笑,态度不再强硬,变得温和了。故选D项。
29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:毕竟,这就是朋友会做的事。A. friends朋友;B. workmates同事;C. managers经理;D. adults成年人。根据前文“Every time we met in the hall, we shared a smile.”以及后文“Yes, that’s what friends do.”可知,此处与后文呼应,指朋友之间会这样友好相处。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:恐惧笼罩着我。A. Fear恐惧;B. Enthusiasm热情;C. Desire渴望;D. Morality道德。根据前文“A year later, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.”可知,作者被诊断出癌症,内心应是恐惧的。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:如果你种下它们,明年春天它们就会发芽。A. die away逐渐消失;B. come up发芽;C. take root扎根;D. dry up干涸。根据前文“One day, I woke up to find a bag of tulip (郁金香) seeds beside my bed”和“If you plant them”可知,如果作者种下郁金香种子,来年就会看到它们发芽,这是Jack给予作者的对生活的美好希望。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:泪水模糊了我的双眼。A. cooled使冷却;B. troubled困扰;C. clouded使模糊;D. deserted抛弃。根据前文“I want you to know that I think you’ll be there to see them then.”可知,Jack想让作者知道,自己相信那时她定能亲眼看见郁金香,Jack的善良和关心会让作者很感动,因此泪水是模糊了她的视线。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:十年后的春天,那些郁金香依然绽放——正如他承诺的那样。A. commented评论;B. arranged安排;C. promised承诺;D. discovered发现。根据前文“I want you to know that I think you’ll be there to see them then.”可知,Jack鼓励作者努力生存,亲眼看见郁金香开放,这是Jack所承诺的情况。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:今年,我的医生宣布我痊愈了。A. left离开;B. minded介意;C. imagined想象;D. declared宣布。根据前文“my doctor”和后文“me cured”可知,医生应是正式宣布作者痊愈的消息。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:当我需要希望的时候,Jack这个无声的举动意义重大。A. waning衰退;B. act举动;C. donation捐赠;D. acceptance接受。根据前文“One day, I woke up to find a bag of tulip (郁金香) seeds beside my bed, with a note reading”可知,在作者患病时,Jack给了她一袋郁金香种子,并附言为她送上希望,这些是Jack沉默的举动。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。
Near the ancient water town of Wuzhen, the scenic villages of Maming provide the perfect destinations for travelers seeking ____36____ taste of authentic rural life. While most local people are nestled beneath the covers at 3 a.m., Tu Yuanqing is already ____37____ his feet, arranging cups, boiling water and preparing tea leaves.
The doors to his antique-flavoured teahouse in Maming village ____38____ (border) a clear stream where villagers still fetch water with wooden buckets, will open early every day. By 4 a.m., elderly residents there chat animatedly with one another while having cups of tea and smoking cigarettes, ____39____ some villagers can also be found playing mahjong in a small room.
Although geographically adjacent (毗邻) to the ancient water town of Wuzhen attracting millions of tourists annually with its well-preserved architecture, Maming village, ____40____ remains undisturbed by the bustling crowds, ____41____ (recognize) as the polar opposite of its world-famous neighbour for a long time. Time seems to stand still in the village, making ____42____ the perfect day-trip destination for travelers who want an authentic experience of rural life.
Here tea is not just a beverage (饮品), but a way of life. The street that the teahouse is on may only be 50 meters long, but there are three other similar ____43____ (establish). Despite the low-profit it makes, the elderly owner still operates his stall daily, ____44____ (sell) 50 to 60 pots at 1 yuan each — a price remaining unchanged for decades, so little were his earnings ____45____ they could barely sustain the most basic needs of his family.
【答案】36. a 37. on
38. bordering
39. and 40. which
41. has been recognized
42. it 43. establishments
44. selling
45. that
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了浙江乌镇附近的马鸣村,聚焦于当地茶馆文化和村民的慢节奏生活,说明这是一个未被商业化侵扰、保留着原生态乡村生活方式的宁静村落。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意:在古老的乌镇水乡附近,马鸣的风景村落为寻求地道乡村生活体验的游客提供了完美的目的地。a taste of表示“一种……的体验”,是固定搭配,因此用不定冠词a。故填a。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意:凌晨3点,当大多数当地人还在被窝里时,屠元庆已经起床,摆放茶杯、烧水、准备茶叶。结合前面的“While most local people are nestled beneath the covers at 3 a.m.”可知,固定短语on one’s feet“站立,起身”符合题意,表示“屠元庆已经起床”。故填on。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:他在马鸣村的古色古香的茶馆,毗邻一条清澈的溪流,村民们仍用木桶从那里取水,茶馆每天很早就开门。句子已有谓语will open,空处作后置定语修饰teahouse,border“毗邻”和teahouse逻辑上是主动关系,因此用border的现在分词形式。故填bordering。
【39题详解】
考查连词。句意:到凌晨4点,那里的老年居民一边喝茶抽烟,一边热烈地相互聊天,并且还能看到一些村民在小房间里打麻将。空处前后是两个完整的句子,前后句语义是并列关系,空处应用意为“而且,并且”的并列连词and。故填and。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:尽管在地理位置上与乌镇这个每年以其保存完好的建筑吸引数百万游客的古老水乡相邻,但马鸣村,仍然未被熙熙攘攘的人群打扰,长期以来被认为与其世界闻名的邻居截然不同。空处引导非限制性定语从句,对先行词Maming village作补充说明,先行词指物,关系词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词which作引导词。故填which。
【41题详解】
考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意:尽管在地理位置上与乌镇这个每年以其保存完好的建筑吸引数百万游客的古老水乡相邻,但马鸣村,仍然未被熙熙攘攘的人群打扰,长期以来被认为与其世界闻名的邻居截然不同。空处作句子的谓语,结合“for a long time”可知,时态应用现在完成时,表示过去的动作持续到现在,recognize“认可,承认”和主语Maming village之间是被动关系,应用被动语态,且主语是单数,助动词应用has。故填has been recognized。
【42题详解】
考查代词。句意:时间在这个村庄似乎静止了,这使它成为想要体验地道乡村生活游客的完美一日游目的地。空处作making的宾语,结合“the perfect day-trip destination for travelers”可知,应用代词it指代前面提到的the village。故填it。
【43题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:茶馆所在的街道可能只有50米长,但还有另外三家类似的店铺。空处作there be句型的主语,被three other similar修饰,名词establishment“机构”符合题意,且“three other”表明establishment需用复数形式。故填establishments。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:尽管利润微薄,这位年迈的摊主仍每日经营着他的摊位,每天售卖50到60碗(茶),每碗售价1元——这个价格几十年来从未改变,他的收入少得可怜,几乎难以维持家庭最基本的生活需求。句子谓语为operates,空处的行为和谓语行为同时发生,空处作伴随状语,sell“售卖”和the elderly owner逻辑上是主动关系,因此用sell的现在分词形式。故填selling。
【45题详解】
考查结果状语从句。句意:尽管利润微薄,这位年迈的摊主仍每日经营着他的摊位,每天售卖50到60碗(茶),每碗售价1元——这个价格几十年来从未改变,他的收入少得可怜,几乎难以维持家庭最基本的生活需求。根据“so little were his earnings”以及空后为完整的句子可知,此处应用so… that…引导结果状语从句,表示“如此……以至于……”,此处将“so+adj.”置于句首,将主句进行了部分倒装。故填that。
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,正运营一个Vlog账号,向全球青少年展示你校学生的课外实践活动。请你用英语写一期解说词,内容包括:
(1) 活动内容;
(2) 活动收获。
注意:
(1) 写作词数应为80左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hi, welcome to my channel!
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【答案】例文
Hi, welcome to my channel! Today, I’m excited to share one of our school’s extracurricular activities — community volunteering. Last weekend, we visited a local nursing home, where we cleaned the rooms, talked with the elderly, and even put on a short performance to brighten their day.
Not only did we develop better communication skills, but we also gained a deeper understanding of care and empathy. It was heartwarming to see their smiles and hear their stories. This unforgettable experience truly reminded me how small actions can make a big difference.
Thanks for watching. See you next time!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文,要求考生用英语为自己运营的一个Vlog账号写一期解说词,向全球青少年展示你校学生的课外实践活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的:excited → glad
参观:visit→ pay a visit to
获得:gain → achieve
感人的:heartwarming → moving
2.句式拓展
简单句变复杂句
原句:It was heartwarming to see their smiles and hear their stories.
拓展句:It was a heartwarming moment when we saw their smiles and heard their stories.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Last weekend, we visited a local nursing home, where we cleaned the rooms, talked with the elderly, and even put on a short performance to brighten their day.(运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】This unforgettable experience truly reminded me how small actions can make a big difference.(运用了how引导的宾语从句)
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。
A Snowy Bond
The Gupta family arrived at the snowy hill station of Shimla, their hearts warm with excitement despite the frosty air. The hotel entrance welcomed them with a burning fireplace and the slight woody smell. As Mr. Gupta checked them in, Sia’s eyes lit up with anticipation. “Can I go out to the town and check out the local market?” she asked eagerly.
Her father looked at her with a thoughtful expression. “Only if you take Nisha with you,” he said. Sia sighed quietly. Nisha, with her endless energy and nonstop chatter, was the last person Sia wanted to babysit. “Do I really have to? ” she asked, trying not to sound too annoyed. Mr. Gupta nodded firmly, “Yes. You’re her big sister, and I trust you.”
Unwilling, Sia helped Nisha with her thick winter gloves, coat and scarf, and then the two sisters stepped out into the snowy streets. The town was full of bright lights and cheerful sounds from the market. Booths (摊位) lined the square, selling almost everything. Nisha’s eyes widened as she looked around, being on cloud nine. “Look at that snowman!” she shouted, pointing to a towering snow sculpture.
Sia, however, was focused on something else. Near the market was a booth advertising a snowball throwing competition. The prize was a big stuffed panda. Sia’s breath was caught — it was the prettiest and cutest stuffed panda that she had ever seen. “Let’s go see that booth, Nisha,” she said, and then walked toward the booth.
Sia paid a coin to enter and picked up a snowball. The goal was simple: to hit the middle of the target three times in a row to win the prize. But the middle of the target — a painted wooden one — seemed to laugh at her as her first throw missed completely. Her second throw hit the edge, and the third bounced off the side. Disappointed, she stepped back. The stuffed panda would remain out of reach.
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。
“Can I try?” a small voice said.
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Sia turned red as she held the stuffed panda in her arms.
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【答案】例文
“Can I try?” a small voice said. Sia turned to see Nisha standing behind her and her hands with gloves holding a coin. “You don’t have to...” Sia said, but Nisha was already handing the coin to the owner. Nisha stepped up, her tiny hands barely holding the snowball. The crowd watched silently as Nisha focused on the target. Her first throw struck the dead center of the target, followed by the second and third. Cheers erupted as the stuffed panda was handed to Nisha. She turned and gave it to Sia with excitement.
Sia turned red as she held the stuffed panda in her arms. Nisha had won it just for her big sister. Sia stared at Nisha, and her throat got tight because of surprise and shame, making it hard to speak. “Thank you,” she finally whispered, throwing her arms around Nisha. The annoyance she had felt earlier melted away. As they walked back hand in hand, Sia glanced at Nisha with newfound admiration. Her little sister wasn’t just a child to look after — she was a thoughtful, caring soul that Sia felt lucky to have.
【解析】
【导语】本文以希娅和妮莎姐妹的雪地经历为线索,讲述了古普塔一家来到雪地小镇,希娅不情愿地带妹妹妮莎外出,希娅参加雪球投掷比赛想赢取熊猫玩偶却失败,而妮莎提出要尝试的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“‘我能试试吗?’一个小小的声音说道。”可知,第一段可描写妮莎拿出硬币请求尝试,她接连三次击中靶心赢得熊猫玩偶,并兴奋地将玩偶送给希娅的经过。
②由第二段首句内容“希娅抱着那只毛绒熊猫,脸一下子红了。”可知,第二段可描写希娅抱着熊猫玩偶时的羞愧与感动,她向妮莎道谢并拥抱她,之前的厌烦消失,对妹妹产生新的敬佩之情。
2.续写线索:妮莎请求尝试——赢得玩偶——送给希娅——希娅羞愧感动——拥抱道谢——态度转变——心生敬佩
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.专注于:focus on/concentrate on
②.小声地说:whisper/murmur
③.照顾:look after/take care of
情绪类
①.兴奋:excitement/thrill
②.惊讶:surprise/astonishment/amazement
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Nisha stepped up, her tiny hands barely holding the snowball.(运用了独立主格结构)
[高分句型2]. Cheers erupted as the stuffed panda was handed to Nisha.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型3]. “Thank you,” she finally whispered, throwing her arms around Nisha.(运用了现在分词作状语)
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
回答听力部分时,请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
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. What will Anna do next?
A. Go shopping. B. Drink some coffee. C. Wait for her order.
2. What does the man offer to do for Julie?
A. Buy her a gift. B. Drive her downtown. C. Give her a lift home.
3 What does the man prefer to do?
A. Eat out. B. Order a pizza. C. Cook at home.
4. Where is the man probably now?
A. In his car. B. On a bus. C. In Grand Avenue.
5. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a travel company.
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。
听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What does the man’s brother think of Mr. Williams?
A. He’s talented. B. He’s strict. C. He’s humorous.
7. What would Mr. Williams like his students to do?
A. Talk with native speakers.
B. Join the Spanish club.
C. Speak Spanish loudly.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What is the woman busy doing recently?
A. Preparing for exams.
B. Learning to manage time.
C. Attending after-class activities.
9. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Take breaks. B. Make a to-do list. C. Get help from her.
10. What will the speakers do next?
A. Go to study.
B. Do volunteer work.
C. Manage the time reasonably.
听下面一段对话,回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What do Jack’s parents expect him to major in?
A. Science. B. Medicine. C. French.
12. What does the woman persuade Jack to do?
A. Retake some subjects.
B. Follow his own thoughts.
C. Transfer to another university.
13. How might Jack’s parents react in the woman’s opinion?
A. Respect his choice.
B. Stick to their decision.
C. Ask for professional counseling.
听下面一段对话,回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. Why can’t the woman come to class?
A. She has a different class.
B. She’ll see a doctor.
C. She has a mid-term exam.
15. Where are the articles and video available?
A. In the email. B. On the Internet. C. In the library.
16. What does the office need?
A. A note from the doctor.
B. An email from the woman.
C. The examination paper.
听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20四个小题。
17 Where was the name Liam most popular in America?
A. On the west coast. B. In the Midwest. C. In the southeastern area.
18. What was the most popular name for American girls five years in a row?
A. Emma. B. Ava. C. Katrina.
19. Who is Jonah Berger?
A. A marketing manager. B. A social worker. C. A teacher.
20. Which American names became popular in 2005 according to Jonah Berger?
A. Ones starting with K. B. Ones starting with H. C. Ones starting with N.
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
If your teen or middle-schooler is curious about AI, they now have many options for exploring the field. In the list below, you’ll find a mix of summer AI programs in both in-person and online formats. These programs are dedicated to AI and generally geared toward teens. If you don’t have an in-person program near you, online is a great option.
In-Person Camps
There are a number of companies with a national reach that offer AI summer camps around the country. iD Tech, which kicked off AI summer camps a few years ago, has now expanded to offer a variety of programs. Other companies offering AI camps include Lavner Education, the Coder School and iCode School. But you don’t have to confine (限制) your search to this list alone. There may be organizations in your community that offer AI camps. You can search for programs in your community to find even more.
Online-Only
The Coding School offers a 5-week national research program for rising grades 9 — 12 (and college freshmen) to conduct research in AI. Mentors (导师) provide personal feedback to help students conduct research and develop college-level projects and presentations.
MehtA + offers two summer camps in AI/ Machine Learning — an intensive 6-week machine learning research boot camp for grades 8 — 12. In the camp, students will be able to work closely with top university professors to complete an AI research project in the sciences or the humanities.
Veritas AI is an AI program for high school students. In the program, students learn the fundamentals of AI, interact with world-class AI practitioners, and build personalized projects that they can use for college applications and beyond. No coding skills are required, and the program has levels for advanced students.
Want to Explore AI During the School Year?
If your child wants to continue exploring AI during the school year, some of the best opportunities can be found through online classes offered by the companies in this article.
1. Which company provides various programs in In-Person Camps?
A. iD Tech. B. iCode School. C. Lavner Education. D. The Coder School.
2. What do we know about Online-Only AI programs?
A. They target high school students. B. They are limited to 5 weeks at least.
C. They require programming skills. D. They offer interactions with AI experts.
3. What is suggested for continuing AI exploration during the school year?
A. Taking online courses. B. Visiting local companies.
C. Participating in summer camps. D. Engaging in research projects.
B
I used to believe a packed calendar means a full life. My days were booked up, well ahead of time, for dinners out, exercise classes, trips to the cinema — activities that I knew to be beneficial or rewarding.
I had been determined to make work less central to my life: I couldn’t burn out when I had so much else going on, I reasoned. But when the time came to follow through on my plans, I tended to find that I had been overly optimistic — not only about how much it was possible, but also about my enthusiasm to do so.
As my mood and energy levels continued to worsen, social occasions increasingly felt like another obligation — something I had to do, rather than something I wanted to do. Arriving to have dinner with friends became similar to a work meeting; they registered the same in my calendar.
It eventually dawned on me that the act of scheduling far in advance was robbing me of the opportunity to enjoy myself. I had made these plans from a theoretical standpoint, without allowing for the very real possibility that I would be tired, stressed or just not in the mood.
Moving to Norwich helped me break this habit. In Norwich, nearly everyone I know lives within a half-hour walk of me, with plenty of wonderful cafes, pubs and restaurants in between.
Within months of moving, I rediscovered the joy of free-flow. My days were necessarily emptier, because I had fewer local friends. In the peace and quiet, I came to better understand how I truly liked to spend my time.
I was surprised by how much I benefited from spending more time alone. I found myself having bright ideas and interesting thoughts that I suspect would have failed me had I carried on at breakneck pace.
My newly cleared schedule also meant that, if I finished work for the day and I felt like seeing a film, I could. I started to understand what all those self-help books meant about being your “true self”.
4. Why did the author plan her activities well ahead of time?
A. To ensure she can balance life and work. B. To reflect her time management skills.
C. To make sure her schedule is always full. D. To avoid missing out on social events.
5. Why did the author compare dinner with friends to a work meeting?
A. She found social events a break from work responsibilities.
B. She believed the work meetings could also be enjoyable.
C. She saw the work meetings as a special form of social events.
D. She felt socializing as stressful as dealing with work tasks.
6. How did the move to Norwich affect the author?
A. She felt lonely with fewer friends and social events.
B. She appreciated a more flexible approach to life.
C. She lifted her productivity and finished work sooner.
D. She became busier with more ideas and thoughts.
7. What does the author mean by mentioning “being your ‘true self’” (last paragraph)?
A. Realizing the joy of slowing down the pace of life.
B. Discovering that a lonely life can also be a full life.
C. Finding happiness in following a packed schedule.
D. Making a detailed plan for personal development.
C
Josh Klein is a pioneer in finding creative solutions to one of the world’s most pressing environmental problems: food waste. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately one-third of the food produced worldwide is wasted every year, which amounts to about 1.3 billion tons. Josh, however, isn’t just talking about the problem — he’s actively working to solve it.
Josh Klein founded Spoiler Alert, a startup that helps businesses manage and reduce food waste by connecting surplus food with charitable organizations and food banks. The platform allows companies to sell or donate food that might otherwise go to waste, creating a win-win situation for both businesses and communities in need.
Josh’s journey into the world of food waste innovation began while he was working in the tech industry. He realized that just like many other industries, food production and distribution could benefit from more efficient management. His company, Spoiler Alert, uses technology to provide real-time data to businesses, helping them track food waste and make more informed decisions. By streamlining (优化) food distribution and connecting businesses with organizations in need, Josh’s platform helps to redirect millions of pounds of food away from landfills.
One of the most important aspects of Josh’s approach is the use of technology to solve a real-world problem. Through data analytics and a user-friendly interface, Spoiler Alert has transformed the way companies think about waste. Instead of seeing excess food as a loss, businesses are now able to see it as a valuable resource that can benefit others.
Josh’s work not only reduces food waste but also helps provide food to those who need it most. His platform has already been adopted by large companies in the food industry, and it continues to grow as more businesses recognize the potential of reducing waste while giving back to their communities.
Through his innovation, Josh Klein is showing the world how technology and entrepreneurship (企业家精神) can make a meaningful impact on society. By tackling food waste, he is helping to create a more sustainable future for everyone.
8. What is the main goal of Josh Klein’s startup Spoiler Alert?
A. To support agricultural development in poor regions.
B. To optimize food production processes for companies.
C. To address food waste through nonprofit partnerships.
D. To minimize waste by commercializing excess food.
9. How does Spoiler Alert assist businesses in reducing food waste?
A. By offering real-time data to track food waste.
B. By selling surplus food to consumers directly.
C. By offering large discounts on food production.
D. By providing a platform to advertise surplus food.
10. What change in business attitude does Josh Klein’s platform promote?
A. Focusing only on reducing food production costs.
B. Treating excess food as a loss rather than a resource.
C. Reducing the amount of food produced to minimize waste.
D. Viewing surplus food as a valuable resource for donation.
11. Which of the following best describes Josh Klein?
A. Creative and honest. B. Passionate and generous.
C. Innovative and determined. D. Ambitious and warm-hearted.
D
For the first time in Canada, surgeons have successfully carried out the first stage of a procedure involving implanting (植入) a tooth into the eyes of people with a type of severe blindness in the hopes of restoring their vision.
Known as “tooth-in-eye” surgery, the operation was recently carried out in three patients with severe corneal (角膜的) blindness. Tooth-in-eye surgery aims to change that in two surgeries. This first step is the creation of the implant. This requires the removal of one of the patient’s teeth, which is shaved down into a square-like shape with a hole drilled into it that will hold a plastic optical lens (光学透镜). The shaped tooth is then placed inside the patient’s cheek, where it stays for around three months to develop new tissue and a blood supply.
Once that’s happened, in the second stage, surgeons remove the implant from the cheek and put it into the eye, where the plastic lens allows light through, restoring the patient’s vision. “It’s like replacing the windscreen on a car when it’s totally frosted over,” Dr Greg Moloney, who led the Canadian surgeries, told the Vancouver Sun.
It might sound a bit unpleasant to put someone’s tooth in their eye, but it actually makes a lot of sense; both the fact that teeth are super hard and that it’s the patient’s own tooth increase the chances that the implant will last long term. “The procedure isn’t completely risk-free, but there is no risk of rejection, because we’re using part of the patient’s own body.”
The patients are set to experience the second surgery later this year. One of those patients, Gail Chapman, was the first to receive the initial surgery and was hopeful of what the procedure could mean for her future. While this was a Canadian first, tooth-in-eye surgery is far from new. It’s been around since the 1960s, when it was pioneered by Italian Professor Benedetto Strampelli, and was later improved into the procedure that it is today.
12. What is involved in the first stage of the “tooth-in-eye” surgery?
A. Placing the plastic lens in the eye.
B. Restoring the patient’s eyesight partly.
C. Removing a patient’s tooth for the implant.
D. Moving the implant from the cheek to the eye.
13. What is the key role of the plastic optical lens in the second-stage surgery?
A. To fix the tooth in the eye. B. To help the eye receive light.
C. To reduce the pain of the patient. D. To accelerate the treatment process.
14. Why does the surgery use the patient’s own tooth?
A To simplify the surgical procedure.
B. To reduce the risk of implant rejection.
C. To lower the cost of the entire surgery.
D. To make the implant look more natural.
15. What does the author think of the “tooth-in-eye” surgery?
A. The surgery has been improved a little.
B. There is a serious danger of infection during the surgery.
C. The surgery will become popular in Canada.
D. The surgery dates back over fifty years.
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。
The mental health benefits of spending time in water are well-known. But for some people, water is not a place of freedom — it is a place of fear.
Some may have bad memories of the sea; others worry about not being able to stand up. ____16____ Writing for The Guardian, swimming teacher Jane Greene Pettersson says the fear of“letting go” is something that many people find hard — you can’t hold on to water. When she is working with people who are new to swimming, she asks them to start by getting their faces wet.
Children who are starting swimming lessons are often asked to blow bubbles (气泡) when they put their faces in the water, to show them that when you breathe out you won’t get water in your mouth. ____17____
Others ask people to sit on the side of a pool, put their feet in and move them around a little to get a feel for the water. ____18____ Then get into the water, while still holding on to the ladder.
One of the things that the UK’s National Health Service advises with any fear is to breathe slowly and deeply. ___19___ So, it’s a good idea to begin in the shallow end of the pool and perhaps to choose a time when the pool is not busy.
____20____ It might be too late for us to make it to the Olympics, but we’re never too old to overcome our fears!
A. Adult beginners might also like to try this.
B. The first step is always the hardest, but it’s worth it.
C. But experts say this fear is something that can be overcome.
D. It’s important to be accompanied and build confidence gradually.
E. Even some Olympic swimmers were afraid of water as children.
F. If this works, another step might be climbing down the pool ladder.
G. This is very important because we need to be as calm as possible to stay safe.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Jack threw the papers on my desk. “Next time you want to change anything ask me first!” He shouted before storming off. I stared at the ____21____ feeling bitter. I had changed one long sentence, and ____22____ grammar — That’s my job! Colleagues warned me about Jack’s bad temper, but ____23____ it was different.
Weeks passed, and my ____24____ grew. One day, after another ____25____ comment, I marched into his office. “The way you’ve been treating me is wrong,” I said firmly, “I’ll treat you with kindness, but I won’t accept this.” Jack sat back, ____26____.
The next week, he avoided me. Work documents appeared ____27____ on my desk. I left cookies on his chair and notes saying, “Hope your day is great.” Slowly, Jack ____28____. Every time we met in the hall, we shared a smile. After all, that’s what ____29____ do.
A year later, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. _____30_____ took hold of me. One day, I woke up to find a bag of tulip (郁金香) seeds beside my bed, with a note reading, “If you plant them, they’ll _____31_____ next spring. I want you to know that I think you’ll be there to see them then. From Jack” Tears _____32_____ my eyes.
Ten springs later, those tulips still rise — just as he _____33_____. This year, my doctor _____34_____ me cured. When I needed hope, Jack’s quiet _____35_____ spoke volumes.
Yes, that’s what friends do.
21. A. flowers B. papers C. receipts D. notes
22. A. corrected B. explained C. learned D. skipped
23. A. shadowing B. revealing C. describing D. experiencing
24. A. shock B. bitterness C. eagerness D. confusion
25. A. unkind B. timely C. faithful D. objective
26. A. exhausted B. lifeless C. silent D. fascinated
27. A. merely B. slowly C. monthly D. mysteriously
28. A. insisted B. inspired C. recovered D. softened
29. A. friends B. workmates C. managers D. adults
30. A. Fear B. Enthusiasm C. Desire D. Morality
31. A. die away B. come up C. take root D. dry up
32. A. cooled B. troubled C. clouded D. deserted
33. A. commented B. arranged C. promised D. discovered
34 A. left B. minded C. imagined D. declared
35. A. waning B. act C. donation D. acceptance
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。
Near the ancient water town of Wuzhen, the scenic villages of Maming provide the perfect destinations for travelers seeking ____36____ taste of authentic rural life. While most local people are nestled beneath the covers at 3 a.m., Tu Yuanqing is already ____37____ his feet, arranging cups, boiling water and preparing tea leaves.
The doors to his antique-flavoured teahouse in Maming village ____38____ (border) a clear stream where villagers still fetch water with wooden buckets, will open early every day. By 4 a.m., elderly residents there chat animatedly with one another while having cups of tea and smoking cigarettes, ____39____ some villagers can also be found playing mahjong in a small room.
Although geographically adjacent (毗邻) to the ancient water town of Wuzhen attracting millions of tourists annually with its well-preserved architecture, Maming village, ____40____ remains undisturbed by the bustling crowds, ____41____ (recognize) as the polar opposite of its world-famous neighbour for a long time. Time seems to stand still in the village, making ____42____ the perfect day-trip destination for travelers who want an authentic experience of rural life.
Here, tea is not just a beverage (饮品), but a way of life. The street that the teahouse is on may only be 50 meters long, but there are three other similar ____43____ (establish). Despite the low-profit it makes, the elderly owner still operates his stall daily, ____44____ (sell) 50 to 60 pots at 1 yuan each — a price remaining unchanged for decades, so little were his earnings ____45____ they could barely sustain the most basic needs of his family.
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,正运营一个Vlog账号,向全球青少年展示你校学生的课外实践活动。请你用英语写一期解说词,内容包括:
(1) 活动内容;
(2) 活动收获。
注意:
(1) 写作词数应为80左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hi, welcome to my channel!
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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。
A Snowy Bond
The Gupta family arrived at the snowy hill station of Shimla, their hearts warm with excitement despite the frosty air. The hotel entrance welcomed them with a burning fireplace and the slight woody smell. As Mr. Gupta checked them in, Sia’s eyes lit up with anticipation. “Can I go out to the town and check out the local market?” she asked eagerly.
Her father looked at her with a thoughtful expression. “Only if you take Nisha with you,” he said. Sia sighed quietly. Nisha, with her endless energy and nonstop chatter, was the last person Sia wanted to babysit. “Do I really have to? ” she asked, trying not to sound too annoyed. Mr. Gupta nodded firmly, “Yes. You’re her big sister, and I trust you.”
Unwilling, Sia helped Nisha with her thick winter gloves, coat and scarf, and then the two sisters stepped out into the snowy streets. The town was full of bright lights and cheerful sounds from the market. Booths (摊位) lined the square, selling almost everything. Nisha’s eyes widened as she looked around, being on cloud nine. “Look at that snowman!” she shouted, pointing to a towering snow sculpture.
Sia, however, was focused on something else. Near the market was a booth advertising a snowball throwing competition. The prize was a big stuffed panda. Sia’s breath was caught — it was the prettiest and cutest stuffed panda that she had ever seen. “Let’s go see that booth, Nisha,” she said, and then walked toward the booth.
Sia paid a coin to enter and picked up a snowball. The goal was simple: to hit the middle of the target three times in a row to win the prize. But the middle of the target — a painted wooden one — seemed to laugh at her as her first throw missed completely. Her second throw hit the edge, and the third bounced off the side. Disappointed, she stepped back. The stuffed panda would remain out of reach.
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。
“Can I try?” a small voice said.
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Sia turned red as she held the stuffed panda in her arms.
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