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石嘴山市第一中学2025-2026学年第一学期高三年级月考 英语试题 一、阅读理解 A If you have no difficulty in understanding what native English speakers say in daily life, there is a whole new world of brilliant podcast (播客) series to explore. If you aren’t sure where to start, have a look at these: The Joc Rogan Experience ★★★★★ The Joc Rogan Experience is a great learning device because of its interesting English conversations between Rogan and his guests. At the time of writing there have been over 1,660 episodes with subjects ranging from comedy and science to politics and sports. Rogan is also a famous stand-up comedian, so the show is full of cultural references and idioms. This American Life ★★★★★ This American Life is a great choice for English learners who want an insight into the culture of the USA. It is a mixture of journalism and storytelling, focusing on real-life tales from citizens of all regions of the country. The stories are new and varied. One episode was taped for 24 hours in an all-night restaurant; another interviewed workers on strike. The Writer's Voice ★★★★☆ The New Yorker is a famous American magazine, and every week it prints a new short story. In this podcast, the week's story is read aloud by its writer. The published work covers a wide range of life experiences across the United States and beyond. It's a great way to enjoy some of the best new fiction in the country. Overheard at National Geographic ★★★★★ National Geographic is a much-loved American magazine (and TV channel) famous for incredible stories and photography related to science and the environment. Overheard is about the discussions Nat Geo employees have had while taking breaks. Expect crazy stories from explorers, photographers, and scientists from around the world. 1. In order to fully enjoy these podcasts, you should________. A. have interaction with hosts B. have good English competence C. be interested in being a podcaster D. be familiar with American social life 2. Which podcast gives you more stories behind the scene? A. The Writer's Voice. B. This American Life. C. The Joe Rogan Experience. D. Overheard at National Geographic. 3. What do these podcasts have in common? A. They enjoy great popularity. B. Their stories are set in America. C. They are attached to magazines. D. Their works are updated weekly. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要向在日常生活中理解以英语为母语的人说的话没有困难的人介绍了全新的精彩播客系列。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段第一句“If you have no difficulty in understanding what native English speakers say in daily life, there is a whole new world of brilliant podcast series to explore.(如果你在日常生活中理解以英语为母语的人说的话没有困难，还有一个全新的精彩播客系列等着你去探索)”可知，如果想要完全享受这些播客，首先你要有好的英语能力。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段倒数第二句“Overheard is about the discussions Nat Geo employees have had while taking breaks.(偶然听到的是国家地理员工在休息时的讨论)”可知，Overheard at National Geographic可以让你听到更多的幕后故事。故选D项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一个小标题下第二句“At the time of writing there have been over 1,660 episodes with subjects ranging from comedy and science to politics and sports.(到我写这篇文章的时候，已经有1660多集了，主题从喜剧、科学到政治和体育)”和其余三个小标题的第一句“This American Life is a great choice for English learners who want an insight into the culture of the USA.(《美国生活》对于想要深入了解美国文化的英语学习者来说是一个很好的选择)”“The New Yorker is a famous American magazine, and every week it prints a new short story.(《纽约客》是美国著名的杂志，它每周出版一篇新的短篇小说)”“National Geographic is a much-loved American magazine (and TV channel) famous for incredible stories and photography related to science and the environment.(《国家地理》是一本深受喜爱的美国杂志(和电视频道)，以与科学和环境有关的令人难以置信的故事和照片而闻名)”可知，这几个播客的共同点是它们都很受欢迎。故选A项。 B A student from a humble background who once worked odd jobs on construction sites to relieve his family from burdens has undergone a remarkable transformation through admission and education at China’s top Tsinghua University. Six years ago, Shan Xiaolong’s admission to Tsinghua University made headlines for his journey from a construction site job to scoring 676 in the Gaokao and securing a place in the Department of Electronic Engineering. On June 30, Shan joined 3,500 fellow undergraduates at the graduation ceremony for the class of 2024. He plans to pursue master’s research in artificial intelligence after graduation. To support his family and fund his education, Shan took up a temporary construction job during summer vacation after his Gaokao, earning a daily wage of 200 yuan ($27. 5). Government student loans and charitable funds were also in place to assist his studies. At Tsinghua, Shan transitioned from a “construction site boy” to a regular student, concentrating himself on his studies. “Coming to Tsinghua, I hope to contribute more to the country, engage in cutting-edge research, and truly make a practical impact on the people,” he said. Inspired by a lecture from Major General Zhu Fengrong, a 1966 Tsinghua alumnus, Shan realized the importance of contributing to the nation and society. This reflection led him to join the People’s Liberation Army Navy during his junior year, seeking a new environment to deepen his understanding and growth. After completing his military service and returning to Tsinghua, Shan served as a counselor for the school’s Student Affairs Office, focusing on supporting students from similar backgrounds. He encouraged them to seize opportunities and pursue their dreams. He also once organized a public welfare classroom in his hometown, offering free instruction to students from economically disadvantaged families. “At Tsinghua, I have seen a larger world than I had ever imagined before, ” said Shan in a thanks letter to a scholarship provider. During college, he participated in overseas exchanges and astronomical research projects, arousing his passion for exploring the frontiers of technology. 4. Why did Shan take up a construction job during his summer vacation? A. To gain work experience. B. To learn practical skills. C. To sustain his family and finance his studies. D. To contribute more to the country. 5. How did Shan influence the students from similar circumstances? A. He was able to provide them with practical job advice. B. He encouraged them to contribute to the nation and society. C He inspired them to chase their goals and grasp any chance. D. He organized support programs to help them adjust to university life. 6. Which of the following best describes Shan’s quality? A. Faithful and ambitious. B. Charitable and devoted. C. Intelligent and innovative. D. Persistent and inspiring. 7 What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Power of Education B. A Desire to Contribute to Society C. A Tsinghua-admitted Student from Humble Family D. Opportunities for Social Mobility and Career Advancement 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个来自宁夏西吉县的农家子弟单小龙，在清华学习期间，从工地打工到成为电子工程系的优秀毕业生，并计划攻读人工智能硕士学位的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“To support his family and fund his education, Shan took up a temporary construction job during summer vacation after his Gaokao, earning a daily wage of 200 yuan ($27.5). (为了养家糊口并支付学费，单小龙在高考后的暑假找了一份临时的建筑工作，日薪200元（27.5美元）)”可知，单小龙在高考后的暑假期间从事建筑工作是是为了养家和赚取学费。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段中“He encouraged them to seize opportunities and pursue their dreams. (他鼓励他们抓住机遇，追寻梦想)”可知，单小龙鼓励来自类似背景的学生抓住机会，追求梦想。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“A student from a humble background who once worked odd jobs on construction sites to relieve his family from burdens has undergone a remarkable transformation through admission and education at China’s top Tsinghua University. (一名出身贫寒、曾在建筑工地打零工为家庭减负的学生，通过考入中国顶尖的清华大学并接受教育，经历了显著的蜕变)”和第六段“After completing his military service and returning to Tsinghua, Shan served as a counselor for the school’s Student Affairs Office, focusing on supporting students from similar backgrounds. He encouraged them to seize opportunities and pursue their dreams. He also once organized a public welfare classroom in his hometown, offering free instruction to students from economically disadvantaged families. (完成兵役返回清华后，单小龙担任学校学生事务办公室的辅导员，专注于帮助背景相似的学生。他鼓励他们抓住机遇、追逐梦想，还曾在家乡组织公益课堂，为经济困难家庭的学生提供免费辅导)”及全文内容可知，单小龙出身贫寒，通过努力考入清华大学，并在大学期间坚持学习，积极参与各种活动，甚至参军入伍，之后又回到学校担任辅导员，鼓励和帮助其他来自类似背景的学生。这体现了他的坚持不懈和激励他人的品质。故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“A student from a humble background who once worked odd jobs on construction sites to relieve his family from burdens has undergone a remarkable transformation through admission and education at China’s top Tsinghua University. (一名出身贫寒、曾在建筑工地打零工为家庭减负的学生，通过考入中国顶尖的清华大学并接受教育，经历了显著的蜕变)”及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了来自贫寒家庭的单小龙通过努力考入清华大学，并在大学期间取得优异成绩，积极参与各种活动，甚至参军入伍，之后又回到学校担任辅导员，鼓励和帮助其他来自类似背景的学生的故事。选项C“A Tsinghua-admitted Student from Humble Family (一个来自贫寒家庭的清华学子)”最能概括文章的主旨，最适合作为文章标题。故选C。 C Working at a new school as a science teacher was exciting but tiring. By late May, I wanted to make the school year more enjoyable for everyone. I decided to follow the advice of a book named Never Work Harder Than Your Students. I let my students choose the topic of their final project, how they would present (描述) their knowledge, and how they would be graded (评分). On the first day of work on the final project, each student picked a science topic on their own. Some kids chose to dig deeper into things we’d learned, and some explored new topics and studied other things. For example, one student built a model of DNA using a video game, while another connected her love of art with science. Next, I worked with each student to create a grading plan for their project. Based on the type of project the student chose, I reviewed earlier grading plans about that type of project in the year. Then, I rewrote the grading plan based on the student’s new project and performance. For students who understood new ideas quickly and easily, I had different requirements. Some students accepted my plans, while others suggested changes. “I really love doing art — can I have some more points if I put some drawings in my presentation?” one student asked. I almost always said yes. Kids were learning how to speak up for themselves in proper ways and what worked for them. In the end, I was left with a collection of projects having wildly different styles and topics. I shared all the projects online so students could look at each other’s work. There was no boring repetition (重复) of the same presentation over and over, no stress of having to present their project to the whole class, but a whole lot more learning. Most importantly, it helped me connect better with my students, and they trusted me more. 8. What did the author ask students to do in late May? A. Read a famous book. B. Design their final project. C. Suggest after-class activities. D. communicate with each other. 9. Why did the author rewrite the grading plans? A. To suit students’ learning ability. B. To grade students’ work fairly. C. To encourage competition. D. To save more time. 10. What does the example in paragraph 4 show about the students? A. Taking a deep interest in art. B. Improving their projects actively. C. Reporting their challenges in time. D. Focusing on developing social skills. 11. What can be inferred from the author’s teaching experience? A. Students need balanced development. B. Scientific research matters to students. C. Students’ control over learning drives progress. D. New teachers bring more creativity to students. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为科学教师在新学校工作经历，尤其是在五月底为让学年更愉快，采取让学生自主设计期末项目的教学实践及带来的积极影响。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“By late May, I wanted to make the school year more enjoyable for everyone. I decided to follow the advice of a book named Never Work Harder Than Your Students. I let my students choose the topic of their final project, how they would present (描述) their knowledge, and how they would be graded (评分). (到了五月底，我想让每个人的学年过得更愉快。我决定听从《永远不要比学生更努力》一书中的建议。我让我的学生选择他们期末项目的主题，他们将如何展示他们的知识，以及他们将如何评分。)”可知，在五月底，作者让学生选择他们期末项目的主题、展示知识的方式以及评分方式，也就是让学生设计他们的期末项目。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Based on the type of project the student chose, I reviewed earlier grading plans about that type of project in the year. Then, I rewrote the grading plan based on the student’s new project and performance. For students who understood new ideas quickly and easily, I had different requirements. (根据学生选择的项目类型，我回顾了当年关于该类型项目的早期评分计划。然后，我根据学生的新项目和成绩重写了评分计划。对于那些能够快速轻松地理解新思想的学生，我有不同的要求。)”可知，作者重写评分计划是为了适应学生的学习能力。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Some students accepted my plans, while others suggested changes. ‘I really love doing art — can I have some more points if I put some drawings in my presentation?’ one student asked. I almost always said yes. (一些学生接受了我的计划，而另一些人则提出了修改意见。一位学生问道：“我真的很喜欢做艺术——如果我在我的演讲中加入一些绘画，我能得到更多的分数吗？”我几乎总是说是的。)”可知，这些例子表明学生们在积极地改进他们的项目。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，可知作者让学生自己选择期末项目的主题、展示方式和评分方式，学生们积极参与项目，积极提出改进建议，最后取得了很好的学习效果，作者也和学生建立了更好的联系。故推断学生对学习的掌控推动了他们的进步。故选C。 D Have you ever forgotten items when trying to recall a shopping list? Or dialled the wrong phone number when attempting to memorise one? The brain mechanisms (机制) that cause us to draw a blank in such situations have now been identified. Our working memory keeps small pieces of information that are readily accessible for planning, understanding and solving problems. But it will have “swap errors”. For example, if we are shown a red square and a blue circle, and are then asked what colour the circle was, we might say red. To understand why we make such errors Jeff Johnston at Columbia University and his colleagues recorded the brain activity of two monkeys because a monkey’s working memory is very similar to humans’. The monkeys were shown two differently coloured squares, one above the other, for half a second. After a short delay, a black spot appeared in the same location as one of the squares, and then disappeared. The animals were trained to tell the colour of the square they were supposed to be remembering based on the location of the spot, by staring at the matching colour on a rotatable (可旋转的) wheel. When doing this for about 3 hours over multiple sessions, the monkeys performed the task correctly between 60 and 82 percent of the time, but occasionally made swap errors. The research suggests that the brain responses linked to swap errors emerged before the animals decided which colour to report. They appeared to arise during “selection” when certain items stored in working memory are enhanced at the expense of others, rather than occurring as a result of them forgetting or a failure to correctly encode (编码) items in their working memory. “Everyone assumed there were simpler explanations like failure to encode or forgetting, but this very cool study shows that working memory errors come from a previously unknown source,” says Earl Miller at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The team is planning further experiments to gain a better understanding of mechanisms behind swap errors. 12. What is the function of working memory? A. To identify the errors in understanding. B. To reduce the occurrence of mind blanking. C. To develop the way of distinguishing colours. D. To store information ready for mental use. 13. What were the monkeys tasked with in the research? A. Correcting their errors over multiple sessions. B. Playing a matching game on a rotatable wheel. C. Reporting the colour of the square to memorize. D. Figuring out the exact position of the black spot. 14. What does the research suggest about swap errors? A. They are unusual brain responses. B. They show a tendency for forgetfulness. C. They have an effect on working memory. D. They are the outcome of memory selection. 15. What is Earl Miller’s attitude towards the research findings? A. Unclear. B. Appreciative. C. Objective. D. Negative. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了什么是工作记忆以及针对工作记忆为什么会出现错误的相关研究过程以及发现。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Our working memory keeps small pieces of information that are readily accessible for planning, understanding and solving problems. (我们的工作记忆保存着小块的信息，这些信息很容易用于计划、理解和解决问题)”可知，工作记忆的功能是把信息储存起来以用于计划、理解和解决问题等大脑思维使用方面。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The monkeys were shown two differently coloured squares, one above the other, for half a second. After a short delay, a black spot appeared in the same location as one of the squares, and then disappeared. The animals were trained to tell the colour of the square they were supposed to be remembering based on the location of the spot, by staring at the matching colour on a rotatable (可旋转的) wheel. (给猴子看两个不同颜色的方块，一个在另一个上面，持续半秒钟。在短暂的延迟后，一个黑点出现在与其中一个方块相同的位置，然后消失。动物们经过训练，通过盯着一个可旋转的轮子上的对应颜色，说出它们应该记住的方块的颜色。)”可知，在这项研究中，猴子的任务是在经过训练，通过盯着一个可旋转的轮子上的对应颜色，报告要记忆的正方形颜色。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The research suggests that the brain responses linked to swap errors emerged before the animals decided which colour to report. They appeared to arise during “selection” when certain items stored in working memory are enhanced at the expense of others, rather than occurring as a result of them forgetting or a failure to correctly encode (编码) items in their working memory. (研究表明，与交换错误相关大脑反应在动物决定报告哪种颜色之前就出现了。它们似乎是在‘选择’过程中产生的，当储存在工作记忆中的某些项目以牺牲其他项目为代价得到加强时，而不是由于他们忘记或未能正确编码工作记忆中的项目而产生的。)”可知，研究表明，与交换错误相关的大脑反应是在‘选择’过程中产生的；由此可知，研究表明，交换错误是记忆选择的结果。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““Everyone assumed there were simpler explanations like failure to encode or forgetting, but this very cool study shows that working memory errors come from a previously unknown source,” says Earl Miller at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.   The team is planning further experiments to gain a better understanding of mechanisms behind swap errors. (麻省理工学院的厄尔·米勒（Earl Miller）说：‘每个人都认为有更简单的解释，比如编码失败或遗忘，但这项非常酷的研究表明，工作记忆错误来自一个以前未知的来源。’该团队正在计划进一步的实验，以更好地了解交换错误背后的机制。)”可知，厄尔·米勒认为这项研究非常酷，它表明工作记忆错误来自一个以前未知的来源；因此，厄尔·米勒对研究发现的态度是积极欣赏的。故选B。 阅读下列短文，在空白处内填写最符合上下语境的句子，有2项为多余项 By making positive changes in your life you can become better. ___16___Here are some quick and easy ways to help you become a better person. ___17___ Recognize what areas you are lacking. For this you can ask a trusted friend or family member for help. Being unaware of your weaknesses makes it hard for you to improve. The successful people know where they aren’t strong and they use their strengths to make up for it. Quit a bad habit. Quitting a bad habit is good for you. ___18___If you aren’t ready to quit your bad habits right away, start out with small steps. Find a trusted friend that can give you encouragement if you’re struggling. Break up with negative thinking. ___19___This can have a bad influence on your life. Negative thinking really makes you down mentally and physically. Trying to think more positively helps you reduce stress and requires you to stop making excuses. Treat others with kindness. Showing other people that you care for them is a great way to be a better person. ___20___Something just like buying a coffee for your classmates can make a huge positive impact on their and your day. A. Know your weaknesses. B. Take better care of yourself. C. Negative friends often complain about things. D. Do you always see the negative side of things? E. It not only makes you a better person, but it makes you more confident. F. However, it may be tough sometimes to figure out how to do it. G. Small acts of kindness will make other people feel better and lift your spirits as well. 【答案】16. F 17. A 18. E 19. D 20. G 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。短文就在生活中如何做出积极的改变，使自己成为一个更完美的人提供了一些快速简单的方法。 【16题详解】 由下文Here are some quick and easy ways to help you become a better person.可知，这里有一些快速简单的方法可以帮助你成为一个更完美的人。所以小题1表示转折，从而引出本段要总说的内容。故F选项“然而，有时候想要弄清楚如何去做可能会很困难”符合题意。故选F。 【17题详解】 由下文Recognize what areas you are lacking. Being unaware of your weaknesses makes it hard for you to improve.可知，认识到你缺少什么。不知道自己的弱点会让你很难提高。所以本段在说明要了解你的缺点。故小题2为本段的标题。故A选项“了解你的缺点”符合句意。故选A。 【18题详解】 由上文Quitting a bad habit is good for you.可知，改掉坏习惯对你有好处。所以小题3要接着说改掉坏习惯的好处。故E选项“它不仅让你成为一个完美的人，而且让你更自信”符合题意。故选E。 【19题详解】 由下文This can have a bad influence on your life.可知，这会对你的生活产生不好的影响。所以小题4要以设问句的形式来引起对“你总是看到事物消极的一面吗”的注意和思考。然后接着说它对生活的不好影响。故D选项“你总是看到事物消极的一面吗？”符合题意。故选D。 【20题详解】 由上文Showing other people that you care for them is a great way to be a better person. 可知，向别人展示你对他们的关心是成为一个更完美的人的好方法。所以判断出小题5要接说明善意的行为对别人和自身所起的积极作用。故G选项“小小的善举会让别人感觉更好，也会让你精神振奋”符合题意。故选G。 【点睛】找出句子之间的连接性的词语是解决七选五题型的重要解题方法之一。 文章的语句间的组合，除了从语句间的意义关系分析外，还可借助句子之间的连接性词语来把握，因为连接性词语能表明这个语段句与句之间、层与层之间的基本关系有承接关系、转折关系、层递关系。如第1小题，由下文Here are some quick and easy ways to help you become a better person.可知，这里有一些快速简单的方法可以帮助你成为一个更完美的人。所以小题1表示转折，从而引出本段要总说的内容。故F选项“然而，有时候想要弄清楚如何去做可能会很困难”符合题意。故选F。 由“Here are some quick and easy ways to help you become a better person.”可知，这里有一些快速简单的方法可以帮助你成为一个更好的人。我们通过选项中的However可知，小题1要表示转折，从而引出本段总说的内容。故F选项“然而，有时候想要弄清楚如何去做可能会很困难”符合题意。故小题1的正确选项为F选项。 二、完形填空 One day I was at home with nothing particular to do so I decided to turn on the TV. The San Diego Chargers (圣地亚哥闪电队) ____21____ to be playing the Detroit Lions (底特律雄狮队). At the time, I wasn’t really into football at all. However, the seemingly down and out Chargers made a miraculous comeback to ____22____! It was the players’ great dedication that brought them the victory. Now years later, that simple decision of turning on the TV created a ____23____ for sports and a lifelong fan. But ____24____ I had never turned on the TV that day? Would I still have the same passion for sports? How ____25____ would the world be if one seemingly unimportant choice never happened? One would think it ____26____ how significant that event was. A decision a world leader has to make on whether to go to war seems to have a much ____27____ impact than a call on what a person decides to have for lunch. ____28____, even the most insignificant choices can have major effects, even changing the course of history. Could you ever believe that a little mold (霉菌) transformed the world? Without it, Alexander Fleming would not have made the revolutionary ____29____ of penicillin (青霉素). It all happened due to a simple accident in a lab. This does not have to be ____30____ to significant historical events, but small events can also lead to major changes in a person’s life. Turning on the TV ____31____ making a huge impact on my life. Through sports, I’ve learned the value of commitment. It’s our choices that make each of us unique. Though they may seem ____32____ at the moment, over time the significance of each choice ____33____, making it more likely that you will see its impact. This is why it is important to live life with intention, as the choices you make ____34____ the life you live. Every choice ____35____. 21. A. seemed B. happened C. pretended D. wanted 22. A. quit B. defend C. win D. bargain 23. A. passion B. history C. rule D. record 24. A. how come B. only if C. even if D. what if 25. A. fascinating B. good C. different D. civilized 26. A. points to B. leads to C. depends on D. waits for 27. A. quicker B. greater C. fuller D. simpler 28. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Moreover 29. A. statement B. discovery C. procedure D. comment 30. A. applied B. attached C. limited D. compared 31. A. ended up B. took up C. referred to D. appealed to 32. A. comforting B. useful C. delightful D. small 33. A. increases B. divides C. reduces D. clouds 34. A. improve B. determine C. brighten D. occupy 35. A. helps B. changes C. lasts D. matters 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了选择对人生及世界的重要影响。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：圣地亚哥闪电队碰巧正在和底特律雄狮队比赛。A. seemed似乎；B. happened碰巧；C. pretended假装；D. wanted想要。根据上文“One day I was at home with nothing particular to do so I decided to turn on the TV. The San Diego Chargers (圣地亚哥闪电队)”和下文“to be playing the Detroit Lions (底特律雄狮队)”可知，作者随意打开电视，碰巧看到两队在比赛，happen to do sth.表示“碰巧做某事”，符合语境。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，看似一蹶不振的闪电队奇迹般地反败为胜。A. quit停止；B. defend防御；C. win赢；D. bargain讨价还价。根据上文“he seemingly down and out Chargers made a miraculous comeback to”和下文“It was the players’ great dedication that brought them the victory.”可知，闪电队赢得了比赛。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：多年后的今天，打开电视这个简单的决定让我对体育产生了热情，并成为了一生的球迷。A. passion热情；B. history历史；C. rule规则；D. record记录。根据下文“for sports and a lifelong fan”和“Would I still have the same passion for sports?”可知，这里表示作者对体育产生了热情。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：但是，如果我那天没有打开电视呢？A. how come为什么；B. only if只有当……时；C. even if即使；D. what if要是……会怎么样。根据下文“I had never turned on the TV that day? Would I still have the same passion for sports?”可知，这里是在假设没有打开电视的情况。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果一个看似不重要的选择从未发生，世界会有多么不同？A. fascinating迷人的；B. good好的；C. different不同的；D. civilized文明的。根据下文“would the world be if one seemingly unimportant choice never happened”可知，这里是在探讨一个选择未发生时世界会变成什么样，即会不同。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：人们会认为这取决于那个事件有多重要。A. points to指向；B. leads to导致；C. depends on取决于；D. waits for等待。根据下文“how significant that event was. A decision a world leader has to make on whether to go to war seems to have a much ____ impact than a call on what a person decides to have for lunch”可知，后文“世界领导人的决策”与“个人午餐选择”的对比，可知事件影响“取决于”其重要性。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：世界领导人就是否开战做出的决定似乎比一个人决定午餐吃什么的影响要大得多。A. quicker更快的；B. greater更大的；C. fuller更满的；D. simpler更简单的。根据上文“A decision a world leader has to make on whether to go to war seems to have a much”和下文“impact than a call on what a person decides to have for lunch”可知，开战的决定比决定午餐吃什么的影响更大。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，即使是最微不足道的选择也可能产生重大影响，甚至改变历史的进程。A. Therefore因此；B. However然而；C. Instead相反；D. Moreover此外。根据上文“A decision a world leader has to make on whether to go to war seems to have a much ____ impact than a call on what a person decides to have for lunch.”和下文“even the most insignificant choices can have major effects, even changing the course of history”可知，上文提到世界领导人的决定影响大，下文说即使是最微小的选择也可能有重大影响，前后是转折关系，用However。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：没有它，亚历山大·弗莱明就不会有青霉素的革命性发现。A. statement陈述；B. discovery发现；C. procedure程序；D. comment评论。根据上文“Without it, Alexander Fleming would not have made the revolutionary”可知，青霉素是亚历山大·弗莱明的发现。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这并不局限于重大的历史事件，但小事件也可以导致一个人生活中的重大变化。A. applied应用；B. attached附上；C. limited限制；D. compared比较。根据上文“to significant historical events, but small events can also lead to major changes in a person’s life”可知，范围不局限于历史事件，小事件也可以导致一个人生活中的重大变化。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：打开电视最终对我的生活产生了巨大的影响。A. ended up最终；B. took up占据；C. referred to参考；D. appealed to吸引。根据上文“Now years later, that simple decision of turning on the TV created a ____ for sports and a lifelong fan.”和下文“making a huge impact on my life. Through sports, I’ve learned the value of commitment.”可知，“打开电视”到“成为体育迷”的过程，此处指事件“最终”带来的结果，用ended up符合逻辑。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然它们在当时可能看起来微不足道，但随着时间的推移，每个选择的重要性会增加，让你更有可能看到它的影响。A. comforting安慰的；B. useful有用的；C. delightful令人愉快的；D. small小的。根据上文“small events can also lead to major changes in a person’s life”和下文“at the moment, over time the significance of each choice ____ , making it more likely that you will see its impact.”可知，这里指选择在当时看起来可能很小。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. increases增加；B. divides划分；C. reduces减少；D. clouds使模糊。根据上文“over time the significance of each choice”和下文“making it more likely that you will see its impact”可知，选择的重要性“增加”了，才更容易被察觉，所以此处指随着时间的推移，每个选择的重要性会增加。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这就是为什么有意识地生活很重要，因为你做出的选择决定了你过的生活。A. improve提高；B. determine决定；C. brighten使明亮；D. occupy占据。根据上文“This does not have to be ____ to significant historical events, but small events can also lead to major changes in a person’s life.”可知，小选择可能改变生活、历史，可知选择“决定”生活。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每个选择都很重要。A. helps帮助；B. changes改变；C. lasts持续；D. matters重要。根据上文“This does not have to be ____ to significant historical events, but small events can also lead to major changes in a person’s life.”可知，这里表示每个选择都很重要。故选D。 三、语法填空 语法填空 The Power of Greenery It’s rather common for people to liven up their workplace by adding houseplants to it. Or to long for the desk or office with the window that looks out onto the nearby park or wooded area. Some organisations dislike such things, ____36____ (prefer) instead greater consistency, but by and large, plants (and green views) in the workplace are sought after and appreciated by employees. Why, though? Why would we, as a society, put so much time and effort into constructing buildings that keep nature out, only ____37____ (keep) bringing bits of it inside them constantly? It’s not just for decorative reasons; it ____38____ (turn) out that plants and other types of greenery are actually good for productivity. This has been supported by many studies ____39____ report increases in productivity when plants are introduced into the workplace. This happens, at least in part, thanks to the process of attention restoration, sometimes ____40____ (call) “fascination”. The problem is, ____41____ most modern human environments, there are things that ‘actively’ attract our attention. Screens, writing, numerous colours and shapes, an ever-changing variety of people, and more. Our brains like all these things, sure, but ____42____ invariably have to work hard to pay attention to them all, to process the sensory information they’re providing, and so on. However, ____43____ we noted earlier, our brains have limited resources for these tasks, and eventually, those resources will be exhausted. However, this doesn’t seem to happen when we look at plants and similar elements. When we look at natural greenery, it seems our brains ____44____ (occupy) without being overburdened. It’s like giving your mind a break by relaxing with a good book; it’s engaging, but in a restorative and non-demanding way. This is ____45____ greenery is helpful for productivity. It restores your brain’s resources. So if you feel that you need to go for a walk to “clear your head”, you’re probably being more literal than you realise. 【答案】36. preferring 37. to keep 38. turns 39. that##which 40. called 41. in 42. they 43. as 44. are occupied 45. why 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了绿色植物对提高工作效率的益处及背后的科学原理。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：一些组织不喜欢这样的东西，而是更喜欢保持更大的一致性。本句已有谓语动词dislike，此处应用非谓语动词，prefer“更喜欢”与其逻辑主语Some organisations构成主动关系，故用现在分词形式作状语。故填preferring。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，为什么我们作为一个社会，要花那么多时间和精力建造将自然拒之门外的建筑，却又要不断地把自然的一点点带进建筑里呢？本句已有谓语动词put，此处应用非谓语动词，only to do sth.是固定结构，表示出乎意料的结果，本空用keep“继续，保持”的不定式，作结果状语。故填to keep。 【38题详解】 考查时态。句意：这不仅仅是为了装饰；事实证明，植物和其他类型的绿色植物实际上对提高工作效率有好处。it turns out that...表示“事实证明……”，结合上文It’s not just可知，句子描述科学事实，时态用一般现在时，主语it为第三人称单数，谓语用第三人称单数形式。故填turns。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：许多研究都支持这一点，这些研究报告称，当植物被引入工作场所时，工作效率会提高。此处为定语从句修饰先行词studies，指物，关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语，故用关系代词that或which引导。故填that/which。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这至少部分归功于注意力恢复的过程，有时被称为“着迷”。本句已有谓语动词happens，此处应用非谓语动词，call“称呼”与其逻辑主语attention restoration构成被动关系，故用过去分词形式作定语。故填called。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：问题是，在大多数现代人类环境中，都有一些“主动”吸引我们注意力的事物。in...environments表示 “在……环境中”，为固定搭配。故填in。 【42题详解】 考查代词。句意：我们的大脑当然喜欢所有这些东西，但它们不可避免地要努力关注所有这些东西，处理它们提供的感官信息，等等。此处作主语，指上文all these things，应用代词they。故填they。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：然而，正如我们之前所指出的，我们的大脑执行这些任务的资源有限，最终，这些资源将被耗尽。本空引导非限制性定语从句，表示“正如”，应用as。故填as。 【44题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：当我们看到自然的绿色植物时，我们的大脑似乎会被占据而不会负担过重。句子描述客观情况，时态用一般现在时，brains与occupy“占据”之间为被动关系，应用一般现在时的被动语态；主语brains为复数，be动词用are。故填are occupied。 【45题详解】 考查表语从句。句意：这就是为什么绿色植物对提高工作效率有帮助。本空引导表语从句，从句中缺少原因状语，故用why引导。故填why。 四、书信写作 46. 假定你是李华，现参加“青年与中国声音”主题演讲比赛，下面是你抽到的题目，据此，写一篇演讲稿。 “Telling China’s stories well isn’t about grand words—it’s about sharing the real, warm details that let the world see our culture, our progress, and our hearts.” —— from a cultural exchange expert 要求: 1.体现你的观点； 2.有适当的例子。 注意: 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning, dear judges . I’m Li Hua. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your attention! 【答案】Good morning, dear judges. I’m Li Hua. I deeply agree with the expert’s view — real Chinese stories shine through warm, small details, not grand words. Last month, my neighbor, an elderly tea maker, taught a group of foreign students to brew Longjing tea. He showed them how to control water temperature gently and explained, “This care is how we treat guests.” The students said this detail made them understand Chinese “hospitality” better than any textbook. As youth, let’s share such true moments. They help the world see our culture, progress, and kind hearts. Thank you for your attention! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生对于参加“青年与中国声音”主题演讲比赛这一情况，写一篇演讲稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 非常：deeply→ totally 华丽的：grand→ magnificent 温和地：gently→ softly 善良的：kind→ amicable 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Last month, my neighbor, an elderly tea maker, taught a group of foreign students to brew Longjing tea. 拓展句：Last month, my neighbor, who is an elderly tea maker, taught a group of foreign students to brew Longjing tea. 【点睛】【高分句型1】The students said this detail made them understand Chinese “hospitality” better than any textbook.（运用了省略that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】He showed them how to control water temperature gently and explained, “This care is how we treat guests.”（运用了疑问词+to do结构作宾语和how引导表语从句） 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。 I was turning ten in the summer of 1995. On a warm evening while at dinner table, my mom announced we were taking a trip to Niagara Falls when summer vacation started so that we could celebrate my birthday there. It all sounded incredibly good until mom said we would be driving to Canada. As was often the case, my dad would do all the driving when my mom managed the directions. But dad often took wrong turns along the way and mom would not stop complaining. It wasn’t all that I didn’t like the car rides. I looked over at my 6-year-old sister, Marlene. She giggled at me and rolled her eyes. Driving in the car meant I’d share the back seat with my sister, who would never stop making noise unless she was asleep. “Hey, can we take a plane there instead?” I asked between mouthfuls of hamburger and French fries. Sometimes, when dad had a day off from work, we would drive out to Idlewild Airport to watch the planes take off and land. I always hoped that one day I could get to sit in my own seat on one of those planes. It would be so cool to get high up the beautiful sky. “Sorry honey, maybe next time.” my mother replied as she and my father exchanged glances. I turned to my sister, hoping she would say she wanted to get on a plane too, but she simply stuck her tongue out at me and giggled again. Don’t they get it? I was in desperate need of a plane ride, and I needed something cool to talk about with my friends when we got home. “Sitting in the back seat of the car sucks.” I blurted (脱口而出) out. “Jay!” My mom shouted. “Watch your mouth!” “OK, sorry, but I really want to go by plane.” “This conversation is over.” My dad growled. “Finish your eating and go to your room.” 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。 We left two days later on Saturday morning in our car. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I was told to wait until we checked in our bags at the airport. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】We left two days later on Saturday morning in our car. Reluctant as I was, I helped stuff the car truck full of suitcases. There I was stuck in the back seat with no hope of having great tales of adventure for my friends and little expectation of celebrating my birthday with style. After what seemed like a lifetime, I felt extremely bored as Marlene fell asleep beside me. Rolling down the window, I caught a glimpse of a large plane flying overhead. How I wished I were on that plane! At that moment, I noticed my father made a turn off the highway and drove past a sign that read “Airport Parking”. I couldn’t believe my eyes. We were heading right into the airport. I was told to wait until we checked in our bags at the airport. “We were planning this as a birthday present for you all along,” Mom explained, “despite your impolite language the other night, Happy birthday, sweetheart !” My Dad also wished me a happy birthday as he bent down to kiss my head while Marlene threw her arms around me, winking and giggling heartily. Overwhelmed with emotions, I looked at the boarding pass in my hands, finally waking up to the fact that my dream of taking a flight indeed came true. Yet what touched me most was the great 1ove, patience and tolerance from my family. It was my best birthday ever! 【解析】 【导语】本文是一片读后续写。讲述的是在作者十岁的时候，妈妈计划要去Niagara Falls旅行给他庆祝生日。但是作者不愿意自驾出行，因为他有一个梦想，就是乘飞机去旅行，不愿意听到驾车出行时妈妈的唠叨和与调皮的妹妹共享后排座位。在去出行的那一天，母亲却给作者一个很大的惊喜，成为作者印象最深的一次生日。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“两天后的星期六早上，我们开车出发了。”可知，第一段可描写作者的不情愿，对自己乘飞机出行变的绝望，情绪的低落，以及自己妹妹的调皮。结合第二段的提示内容，可以描写作者见到了机场上的飞机并发现正开车朝着机场方向前进。 ②由第二段首句内容“我被告知要等到我们在机场托运行李时再说。”可知，第二段可描写作者母亲解密不告诉作者真相的原因，以及一家人如何祝愿作者生日快乐，同时描写作者对这次生日的感受。 2.续写线索：计划出游庆生——梦想乘飞机出行——驱车出游——发现驾车去机场——庆生方式解密——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①被困：be stuck in /be trapped in/be caught in ②瞥见：catch a glimpse of/catch sight of ③拥抱：throw one’s arms around sb./give sb. a hug/be greeted with hug 情绪类 ①无聊：feel extremely bored/become very dull ②感动：touched/moved/affected 【点睛】 [高分句型1] After what seemed like a lifetime, I felt extremely bored as Marlene fell asleep beside me.（由连接词what引导的宾语从句作after的宾语） [高分句型2] My Dad also wished me a happy birthday as he bent down to kiss my head while Marlene threw her arms around me, winking and giggling heartily.（由as引导的状语从句和现在分词做伴随状语） [高分句型3] Yet what touched me most was the great 1ove, patience and tolerance from my family.（what引导的主语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 石嘴山市第一中学2025-2026学年第一学期高三年级月考 英语试题 一、阅读理解 A If you have no difficulty in understanding what native English speakers say in daily life, there is a whole new world of brilliant podcast (播客) series to explore. If you aren’t sure where to start, have a look at these: The Joc Rogan Experience ★★★★★ The Joc Rogan Experience is a great learning device because of its interesting English conversations between Rogan and his guests. At the time of writing there have been over 1,660 episodes with subjects ranging from comedy and science to politics and sports. Rogan is also a famous stand-up comedian, so the show is full of cultural references and idioms. This American Life ★★★★★ This American Life is a great choice for English learners who want an insight into the culture of the USA. It is a mixture of journalism and storytelling, focusing on real-life tales from citizens of all regions of the country. The stories are new and varied. One episode was taped for 24 hours in an all-night restaurant; another interviewed workers on strike. The Writer's Voice ★★★★☆ The New Yorker is a famous American magazine, and every week it prints a new short story. In this podcast, the week's story is read aloud by its writer. The published work covers a wide range of life experiences across the United States and beyond. It's a great way to enjoy some of the best new fiction in the country. Overheard at National Geographic ★★★★★ National Geographic is a much-loved American magazine (and TV channel) famous for incredible stories and photography related to science and the environment. Overheard is about the discussions Nat Geo employees have had while taking breaks. Expect crazy stories from explorers, photographers, and scientists from around the world. 1. In order to fully enjoy these podcasts, you should________. A. have interaction with hosts B. have good English competence C. be interested in being a podcaster D. be familiar with American social life 2. Which podcast gives you more stories behind the scene? A. The Writer's Voice. B. This American Life. C. The Joe Rogan Experience. D. Overheard at National Geographic. 3. What do these podcasts have in common? A. They enjoy great popularity. B. Their stories are set in America. C. They are attached to magazines. D. Their works are updated weekly. B A student from a humble background who once worked odd jobs on construction sites to relieve his family from burdens has undergone a remarkable transformation through admission and education at China’s top Tsinghua University. Six years ago, Shan Xiaolong’s admission to Tsinghua University made headlines for his journey from a construction site job to scoring 676 in the Gaokao and securing a place in the Department of Electronic Engineering. On June 30, Shan joined 3,500 fellow undergraduates at the graduation ceremony for the class of 2024. He plans to pursue master’s research in artificial intelligence after graduation. To support his family and fund his education, Shan took up a temporary construction job during summer vacation after his Gaokao, earning a daily wage of 200 yuan ($27. 5). Government student loans and charitable funds were also in place to assist his studies. At Tsinghua, Shan transitioned from a “construction site boy” to a regular student, concentrating himself on his studies. “Coming to Tsinghua, I hope to contribute more to the country, engage in cutting-edge research, and truly make a practical impact on the people,” he said. Inspired by a lecture from Major General Zhu Fengrong, a 1966 Tsinghua alumnus, Shan realized the importance of contributing to the nation and society. This reflection led him to join the People’s Liberation Army Navy during his junior year, seeking a new environment to deepen his understanding and growth. After completing his military service and returning to Tsinghua, Shan served as a counselor for the school’s Student Affairs Office, focusing on supporting students from similar backgrounds. He encouraged them to seize opportunities and pursue their dreams. He also once organized a public welfare classroom in his hometown, offering free instruction to students from economically disadvantaged families. “At Tsinghua, I have seen a larger world than I had ever imagined before, ” said Shan in a thanks letter to a scholarship provider. During college, he participated in overseas exchanges and astronomical research projects, arousing his passion for exploring the frontiers of technology. 4. Why did Shan take up a construction job during his summer vacation? A. To gain work experience. B. To learn practical skills. C. To sustain his family and finance his studies. D. To contribute more to the country. 5. How did Shan influence the students from similar circumstances? A. He was able to provide them with practical job advice. B. He encouraged them to contribute to the nation and society. C. He inspired them to chase their goals and grasp any chance. D He organized support programs to help them adjust to university life. 6. Which of the following best describes Shan’s quality? A. Faithful and ambitious. B. Charitable and devoted. C Intelligent and innovative. D. Persistent and inspiring. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Power of Education B. A Desire to Contribute to Society C. A Tsinghua-admitted Student from Humble Family D. Opportunities for Social Mobility and Career Advancement C Working at a new school as a science teacher was exciting but tiring. By late May, I wanted to make the school year more enjoyable for everyone. I decided to follow the advice of a book named Never Work Harder Than Your Students. I let my students choose the topic of their final project, how they would present (描述) their knowledge, and how they would be graded (评分). On the first day of work on the final project, each student picked a science topic on their own. Some kids chose to dig deeper into things we’d learned, and some explored new topics and studied other things. For example, one student built a model of DNA using a video game, while another connected her love of art with science. Next, I worked with each student to create a grading plan for their project. Based on the type of project the student chose, I reviewed earlier grading plans about that type of project in the year. Then, I rewrote the grading plan based on the student’s new project and performance. For students who understood new ideas quickly and easily, I had different requirements. Some students accepted my plans, while others suggested changes. “I really love doing art — can I have some more points if I put some drawings in my presentation?” one student asked. I almost always said yes. Kids were learning how to speak up for themselves in proper ways and what worked for them. In the end, I was left with a collection of projects having wildly different styles and topics. I shared all the projects online so students could look at each other’s work. There was no boring repetition (重复) of the same presentation over and over, no stress of having to present their project to the whole class, but a whole lot more learning. Most importantly, it helped me connect better with my students, and they trusted me more. 8 What did the author ask students to do in late May? A. Read a famous book. B. Design their final project. C. Suggest after-class activities. D. communicate with each other. 9. Why did the author rewrite the grading plans? A To suit students’ learning ability. B. To grade students’ work fairly. C. To encourage competition. D. To save more time. 10. What does the example in paragraph 4 show about the students? A. Taking a deep interest in art. B. Improving their projects actively. C. Reporting their challenges in time. D. Focusing on developing social skills. 11. What can be inferred from the author’s teaching experience? A. Students need balanced development. B. Scientific research matters to students. C. Students’ control over learning drives progress. D. New teachers bring more creativity to students. D Have you ever forgotten items when trying to recall a shopping list? Or dialled the wrong phone number when attempting to memorise one? The brain mechanisms (机制) that cause us to draw a blank in such situations have now been identified. Our working memory keeps small pieces of information that are readily accessible for planning, understanding and solving problems. But it will have “swap errors”. For example, if we are shown a red square and a blue circle, and are then asked what colour the circle was, we might say red. To understand why we make such errors, Jeff Johnston at Columbia University and his colleagues recorded the brain activity of two monkeys because a monkey’s working memory is very similar to humans’. The monkeys were shown two differently coloured squares, one above the other, for half a second. After a short delay, a black spot appeared in the same location as one of the squares, and then disappeared. The animals were trained to tell the colour of the square they were supposed to be remembering based on the location of the spot, by staring at the matching colour on a rotatable (可旋转的) wheel. When doing this for about 3 hours over multiple sessions, the monkeys performed the task correctly between 60 and 82 percent of the time, but occasionally made swap errors. The research suggests that the brain responses linked to swap errors emerged before the animals decided which colour to report. They appeared to arise during “selection” when certain items stored in working memory are enhanced at the expense of others, rather than occurring as a result of them forgetting or a failure to correctly encode (编码) items in their working memory. “Everyone assumed there were simpler explanations like failure to encode or forgetting, but this very cool study shows that working memory errors come from a previously unknown source,” says Earl Miller at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The team is planning further experiments to gain a better understanding of mechanisms behind swap errors. 12. What is the function of working memory? A. To identify the errors in understanding. B. To reduce the occurrence of mind blanking. C. To develop the way of distinguishing colours. D. To store information ready for mental use. 13. What were the monkeys tasked with in the research? A. Correcting their errors over multiple sessions. B. Playing a matching game on a rotatable wheel. C. Reporting the colour of the square to memorize. D. Figuring out the exact position of the black spot. 14. What does the research suggest about swap errors? A. They are unusual brain responses. B. They show a tendency for forgetfulness. C. They have an effect on working memory. D. They are the outcome of memory selection. 15. What is Earl Miller’s attitude towards the research findings? A. Unclear. B. Appreciative. C. Objective. D. Negative. 阅读下列短文，在空白处内填写最符合上下语境的句子，有2项为多余项 By making positive changes in your life you can become better. ___16___Here are some quick and easy ways to help you become a better person. ___17___ Recognize what areas you are lacking. For this you can ask a trusted friend or family member for help. Being unaware of your weaknesses makes it hard for you to improve. The successful people know where they aren’t strong and they use their strengths to make up for it. Quit a bad habit. Quitting a bad habit is good for you. ___18___If you aren’t ready to quit your bad habits right away, start out with small steps. Find a trusted friend that can give you encouragement if you’re struggling. Break up with negative thinking. ___19___This can have a bad influence on your life. Negative thinking really makes you down mentally and physically. Trying to think more positively helps you reduce stress and requires you to stop making excuses. Treat others with kindness. Showing other people that you care for them is a great way to be a better person. ___20___Something just like buying a coffee for your classmates can make a huge positive impact on their and your day. A. Know your weaknesses. B. Take better care of yourself. C. Negative friends often complain about things. D. Do you always see the negative side of things? E. It not only makes you a better person, but it makes you more confident. F. However, it may be tough sometimes to figure out how to do it. G. Small acts of kindness will make other people feel better and lift your spirits as well. 二、完形填空 One day I was at home with nothing particular to do so I decided to turn on the TV. The San Diego Chargers (圣地亚哥闪电队) ____21____ to be playing the Detroit Lions (底特律雄狮队). At the time, I wasn’t really into football at all. However, the seemingly down and out Chargers made a miraculous comeback to ____22____! It was the players’ great dedication that brought them the victory. Now years later, that simple decision of turning on the TV created a ____23____ for sports and a lifelong fan. But ____24____ I had never turned on the TV that day? Would I still have the same passion for sports? How ____25____ would the world be if one seemingly unimportant choice never happened? One would think it ____26____ how significant that event was. A decision a world leader has to make on whether to go to war seems to have a much ____27____ impact than a call on what a person decides to have for lunch. ____28____, even the most insignificant choices can have major effects, even changing the course of history. Could you ever believe that a little mold (霉菌) transformed the world? Without it, Alexander Fleming would not have made the revolutionary ____29____ of penicillin (青霉素). It all happened due to a simple accident in a lab. This does not have to be ____30____ to significant historical events, but small events can also lead to major changes in a person’s life. Turning on the TV ____31____ making a huge impact on my life. Through sports, I’ve learned the value of commitment. It’s our choices that make each of us unique. Though they may seem ____32____ at the moment, over time the significance of each choice ____33____, making it more likely that you will see its impact. This is why it is important to live life with intention, as the choices you make ____34____ the life you live. Every choice ____35____. 21. A. seemed B. happened C. pretended D. wanted 22. A. quit B. defend C. win D. bargain 23. A. passion B. history C. rule D. record 24. A. how come B. only if C. even if D. what if 25. A. fascinating B. good C. different D. civilized 26. A. points to B. leads to C. depends on D. waits for 27. A. quicker B. greater C. fuller D. simpler 28. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Moreover 29. A. statement B. discovery C. procedure D. comment 30. A. applied B. attached C. limited D. compared 31. A. ended up B. took up C. referred to D. appealed to 32. A. comforting B. useful C. delightful D. small 33. A. increases B. divides C. reduces D. clouds 34. A. improve B. determine C. brighten D. occupy 35. A. helps B. changes C. lasts D. matters 三、语法填空 语法填空 The Power of Greenery It’s rather common for people to liven up their workplace by adding houseplants to it. Or to long for the desk or office with the window that looks out onto the nearby park or wooded area. Some organisations dislike such things, ____36____ (prefer) instead greater consistency, but by and large, plants (and green views) in the workplace are sought after and appreciated by employees. Why, though? Why would we, as a society, put so much time and effort into constructing buildings that keep nature out, only ____37____ (keep) bringing bits of it inside them constantly? It’s not just for decorative reasons; it ____38____ (turn) out that plants and other types of greenery are actually good for productivity. This has been supported by many studies ____39____ report increases in productivity when plants are introduced into the workplace. This happens, at least in part, thanks to the process of attention restoration, sometimes ____40____ (call) “fascination”. The problem is, ____41____ most modern human environments, there are things that ‘actively’ attract our attention. Screens, writing, numerous colours and shapes, an ever-changing variety of people, and more. Our brains like all these things, sure, but ____42____ invariably have to work hard to pay attention to them all, to process the sensory information they’re providing, and so on. However, ____43____ we noted earlier, our brains have limited resources for these tasks, and eventually, those resources will be exhausted. However, this doesn’t seem to happen when we look at plants and similar elements. When we look at natural greenery, it seems our brains ____44____ (occupy) without being overburdened. It’s like giving your mind a break by relaxing with a good book; it’s engaging, but in a restorative and non-demanding way. This is ____45____ greenery is helpful for productivity. It restores your brain’s resources. So if you feel that you need to go for a walk to “clear your head”, you’re probably being more literal than you realise. 四、书信写作 46. 假定你是李华，现参加“青年与中国声音”主题演讲比赛，下面是你抽到的题目，据此，写一篇演讲稿。 “Telling China’s stories well isn’t about grand words—it’s about sharing the real, warm details that let the world see our culture, our progress, and our hearts.” —— from a cultural exchange expert 要求: 1.体现你的观点； 2.有适当的例子。 注意: 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning, dear judges . I’m Li Hua. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your attention! 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。 I was turning ten in the summer of 1995. On a warm evening while at dinner table, my mom announced we were taking a trip to Niagara Falls when summer vacation started so that we could celebrate my birthday there. It all sounded incredibly good until mom said we would be driving to Canada. As was often the case, my dad would do all the driving when my mom managed the directions. But dad often took wrong turns along the way and mom would not stop complaining. It wasn’t all that I didn’t like the car rides. I looked over at my 6-year-old sister, Marlene. She giggled at me and rolled her eyes. Driving in the car meant I’d share the back seat with my sister, who would never stop making noise unless she was asleep. “Hey, can we take a plane there instead?” I asked between mouthfuls of hamburger and French fries. Sometimes, when dad had a day off from work, we would drive out to Idlewild Airport to watch the planes take off and land. I always hoped that one day I could get to sit in my own seat on one of those planes. It would be so cool to get high up the beautiful sky. “Sorry honey maybe next time.” my mother replied as she and my father exchanged glances. I turned to my sister, hoping she would say she wanted to get on a plane too, but she simply stuck her tongue out at me and giggled again. Don’t they get it? I was in desperate need of a plane ride, and I needed something cool to talk about with my friends when we got home. “Sitting in the back seat of the car sucks.” I blurted (脱口而出) out. “Jay!” My mom shouted. “Watch your mouth!” “OK, sorry, but I really want to go by plane.” “This conversation is over.” My dad growled. “Finish your eating and go to your room.” 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。 We left two days later on Saturday morning in our car. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I was told to wait until we checked in our bags at the airport. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $