精品解析：贵州省六盘水市第二中学2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题

Grace, what are you doing at work? Didn't you just have laser surgery? Yes, Jason, my vision is Normal now. I don't need to wear glasses anymore. You should consider IT. I don't know if i'm ready for IT, but shouldn't you be home resting actually. after twenty four hours, more than half of the patients go back to work. I can on cutting my eyes with a laser. Sounds dangerous. Now over thirty million people have had laser surgery. The success rate is very high. IT still . sounds scary. Honestly. I was a little nervous before the surgery, but IT was close to painless. That's because they put something in your eyes, so you couldn't feel anything that worries me. I hear that there can be side effects such as dry eyes. You worry too much. Ninety six percent of patients gain their ideal eyesight from the surgery. Doesn't your night vision suffer? My uncle had to stop driving at night after his laser surgery. Yes, it's a little difficult to see at night, but once my eyes recover completely, i'll be fine. Really, the surgery is safe. Grace, what are you doing at work? Didn't you just have laser surgery? Yes, my vision is Normal now. I don't need to wear glasses anymore. You should consider IT. I don't know if i'm ready for IT, but shouldn't you be . home resting actually after twenty four hours, more than half of the patients go back to work. I can't imagine someone cutting my eyes with a laser. Sounds dangerous. Now over thirty million people have had laser surgery. The success rate is very high. IT still sounds scary. Honestly, I was a little nervous before the surgery, but I was close to painless. That's because they put something in your eyes, so you couldn't feel anything that worries me. I hear that there can be side effects such as dry eyes. You worry too much. Ninety six percent of patients gain their ideal eyesight from the surgery. Doesn't your night vision suffer? My uncle had to stop driving at night after his laser surgery. Yes, it's a little difficult to see at night, but once my eyes recover completely, i'll be fine. Really, the surgery is safe. Ban, I didn't see you in class yesterday, and you've heard that you're down with a bad cold. Are you any Better now? No, aneela. I stayed home as my stomach heard terribly. I'm still feeling a little sick after taking the medicine. I hope you feel Better soon. Hello, there is a meeting this friday. You are required to be present at the time. Sorry, manager, i'm afraid I can't. My mother is coming to visit me then. but you must attend the meeting. All right? I'll tell my mother to put off her visit for a week. I don't know how you did IT, carl, but the T. V works beautifully. Now you should get a metal for your work. IT wasn't hard at all. He was much easier than preparing for the test. 六盘水市第二中学2025-2026学年高三上学期10月英语检测试题 一、短对话（本大题共5小题） 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What color is the dress the woman is trying on? A. Yellow. B. Orange. C. Blue. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What’s the man’s condition? A. He feels cold. B. His stomach hurts. C. He’s hurt his leg. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did Carl do? A. He designed a medal. B. He fixed a TV set. C. He took a test. 4. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will Helen’s mother come? A. This Friday. B. This Sunday. C. Next Friday. 二、长对话（本大题共4小题） 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 5. What is the man doing? A. Withdrawing money. B. Asking for directions. C. Touring around a city. 6. Where should the man go? A. To Bank of China. B. To Joindoor Supermarket. C. To Agricultural Bank of China. 7. How will the man go there? A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By taxi. 8. What will the woman do? A. Draw a map for the man. B. Lead the man to the bank. C. Lend the man some money. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 9. How did the woman feel before the laser surgery? A. Calm. B. Nervous. C. Embarrassed. 10. How soon do most patients go back to work after the laser surgery? A. One day later. B. One week later. C. One month later. 11. What side effect did Jason’s uncle suffer after the laser surgery? A. He couldn’t see very well at night. B. His eyes became smaller than before. C. He could feel something inside his eyes. 12. What does the woman think of the laser surgery in general? A. It needs improving. B. It causes inconvenience. C. It proves to be safe. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What is the main topic of the interview? A. Social life. B. Food and Clothing. C. Cost of living. 14. What does the woman think of the life in the city? A. Boring. B. Expensive. C. Cheap. 15. What does the woman do in her social life? A. Meet new people. B. Drink with her friends. C. Travel with others. 三、短文（本大题共1小题） 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 16. What is the speaker doing? A. Teaching a class. B. Attending a ceremony. C. Chairing a meeting. 17. What do the listeners need to do now? A. Fill out the paper. B. Break up into groups. C. Write down their questions. 18. What day is it today? A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday. 四、阅读理解（本大题共4小题） Here are four movies for you to watch with your kids. The Mighty Ducks (1992) It’s never too early to show your kids a sports movie. You probably have already known the plot of this one: A coach teaches the worst youth team in the league the power of teamwork. What makes this movie different is that the team expect just as much from their coach as he does of them, and give him severe criticism when he doesn’t come through. Where to stream: Disney+, Digital rental Cats Don’t Dance (1997) Those who have seen it absolutely love it for the songs penned by Randy Newman, animated choreography(编舞) developed by the late, great Gene Kelly, and a fun story about a cat named Danny who dreams of breaking into Hollywood. Where to stream: Tubi, The Roku Channel, Digital rental Fly Away Home (1996) Before they were a couple in Noah Baumbach’s The Squid and the Whale, Jeff Daniels and Anna Paquin play a father and daughter who build a plane so they can lead a group of geese on their first migration(迁徙) south for the winter. Assuming your children aren’t into mid-2000s art house films, the pairing of these two actors won’t affect their enjoyment of this heartwarming, visually impressive film. Where to stream: MGM+, Digital rental Babe: Pig in the City (1998) Director George Miller builds a tough but dreamy city that tests the optimism of its hero, a pi g trying to save his farm from closedown. While this may not mean much to your kids, the film is a favorite of musician Tom Waits, making it much cooler than your typical kid’s movie. Where to stream: Starz, Digital rental 19. Where can people watch The Mighty Ducks? A. Starz, Digital rental. B. Disney+, Digital rental. C. MGM+, Digital rental. D. Tubi, The Roku Channel, Digital rental. 20. Who starred in Fly Away Home? A. Gene Kelly and Anna Paquin. B. Jeff Daniels and Noah Baumbach. C. Anna Paquin and Jeff Daniels. D. Randy Newman and George Miller. 21. What do the four films have in common? A. They were shown in the same period. B. They share the same theme. C. They show the importance of teamwork. D. They are favorites of musicians. Kensey Jones teaches a second grade class at St. Michael’s Episcopal School in Richmond. In her spare time, she volunteers at Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC), and she recently found a way to help the animals find their way home just a little bit faster. Kensey spoke with Christie Peters, director of RACC, who also happens to be the mother of one of her students. They cooked up an idea to introduce the class to a rescue dog named Snow, then give them the task of writing persuasive stories and making drawings from the dogs’ perspectives(角度). These works would then be placed on the shelter animal’s cage. “I’m a very cute dog, ” one child wrote for a dog called Famous Amos. “Don’t you love my name? Do you love me? I hope you do because then you can adopt me!” Each of the drawings is 100 percent unique as well as being incredibly cute. Christie knew the project would be a hit as soon as she heard Kensey’s idea. “The class was working on persuasive writing, and they wrote pieces as if they were speaking on behalf of the shelter dog trying to get adopted, ” she said. “I said, ‘Let’s do it.’” “I’m so proud to see my students write amazing persuasive paragraphs through the eyes of one of their RACC dogs, ” Kensey explained. After meeting Snow, the kids were allowed to choose an adoptable dog from the list of those available at RACC. The kids were then told of the dog’s unique personalities, likes, and dislikes. In the end, the students wrote about 24 stories! So far, eight animals have gone home after their new owners read their letters! Kensey and Christie both hope other schools will find a similar way to partner with their own local shelters to help homeless pets, too. 22. What do we know about Kensey Jones? A. She is a cook at a school. B. She is a caring and creative lady. C. She encourages kids to adopt dogs. D. She works with RACC to rescue dogs. 23. Why were kids’ drawings and stories placed on the shelter animal’s cage? A. To impress potential adopters. B. To rescue the homeless dogs. C. To get pet owners’ evaluation. D. To comfort the dogs in the cage. 24 How do Kensey and Christie feel about the outcome of the project? A. It’s unexpected. B It’s discouraging. C. It’s challenging. D. It’s beautiful. 25. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. Writing Adorable Letters. B. Training Kids’ Imagination. C. Am I A Very Lovely Dog? D. Do You Love Animals? Search engines have changed the way we use the Internet, putting vast sources of information just a few clicks away. But Harvard professor of psychology Line Daniel Wegner’s recent research proves that websites and the Internet are changing much more than technology itself. They are changing the way our memories function. Wegner’s latest study shows that when people have access to search engines, they remember fewer facts and less information because they know they can rely on “search” as a readily available shortcut. Wegner believes the new findings show that the Internet has become part of a transactive memory source, a method by which our brains divide information. Transactive memory exists in many forms, as when a husband relies on his wife to remember a relative’s birthday. You don’t have to remember everything in the world yourself. You just have to remember who knows it. Now computers and technology are becoming virtual extensions of our memory. Wegner conducted several experiments to demonstrate the phenomenon, using various forms of memory recall to test reliance on computers. In one experiment, participants demonstrated that they were more likely to think of computer terms like “Yahoo” or “Google” after being asked a set of difficult trivia questions. In another experiment, participants typed some statements into a computer and they were told the statements would be saved in specific folders. Next, they were asked to recall the statements. Finally, they were given cues to the wording and asked to name the folders where the statements were stored. The participants proved better able to recall the folder locations than the statements themselves. Wegner admits that questions remain about whether dependence on computers will affect memories negatively: “Nobody knows now what the effects of these tools are on logical thinking.” Students who have trouble remembering distinct facts, for example, may struggle to employ those facts in critical thinking. But he believes that the situation overall is beneficial, comparing dependence on computers to dependence on a mechanical hand or other prosthetic device. And even though we may not be using our memories to recall distinct facts, we are still using them to consider where the facts are located and how to access them. “We still have to remember things,” Wegner explains. “We’re just remembering a different range of things.” He believes his study will lead to further research into understanding computer dependence, and looks forward to tracing the extent of human interdependence with the computer world — pinpointing the “movable dividing line between us and our computers in cyber networks.” 26. The example of remembering a relative’s birthday in the second paragraph is used to ________. A. showcase that people who are closely related tend to have shared memories B. demonstrate how people initially developed external sources of memory C. illustrate the concept of a transactive memory source using a familiar situation D. emphasize the effectiveness and accuracy of transactive memory sources 27. From the experiment ,when asked to provide facts that are not familiar to them, people tend to ________. A. think of specific information sources B. type into computer and remember them C. recall them from their deep memories D. link the unfamiliar facts to their experiences 28. Which of the following can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Computer dependence affects our thinking capacities in other distinct fields. B. Reliance on computers does not necessarily reduce human memory. C. Computers have helped people to understand the memory system better. D. Researches should be done to reveal the side effect of computer dependence. 29. Which of the following can serve as the best title? A. Wegner’s Research Has Pinpointed The Dividing Line B. Heavy Reliance On Computer For Storing More Information C. Human’s Memory Capability Becoming Inevitably Weaker D. Technological Networks Reshaping Our Brain Functions Noise created by humans, such as car traffic, quieted by about 30% between late March and early May, 2020, when Governor Greg Abbott closed schools and restaurants across Texas, according to analysis by researchers at Southern Methodist University (SMU). “There was quite a big change in some areas,” said Stephen Arrowsmith, a seismologist at SMU, who took on the project with a class of undergraduate and graduate students. Arrowsmith and his students looked at data from a dozen seismometers(地震仪)across North Texas. Seismometers are used to detect earthquakes, but they are sensitive to just about everything that makes the ground vibrate, such as strong winds, ocean waves, construction and traffic. The idea of using seismometers to track urban noise gained popularity last March when Belgian seismologist Thomas Lecocq posted some of his urban noise data from Brussels on Twitter. Lecocq, of the Royal Observatory of Belgium, received such an enthusiastic response from scientists that he launched the group “Lockdown Seismology” online. “It’s where bored seismologists around the world are working together,” Arrowsmith joked. Arrowsmith hopes his findings will contribute to a growing list of creative ways in which researchers are using seismometers. In his course, Arrowsmith teaches students how seismic stations can help investigators solve crimes, like terrorist bombings, aid scientists in tracking nuclear tests or assist inspectors in investigating accidents, like chemical plant explosions. One potential application of his research is to better understand the shallow layers of Earth beneath cities. “That could be useful in places where there’s a real seismic hazard(风险), like San Francisco or Los Angeles,” he said, “where just knowing what that shallow structure is tells you a lot about how it would respond in a big earthquake.” 30. How do the researchers obtain the data of noise in Texas? A. By observing car traffic. B. By surveying their students. C. By consulting the governor. D. By employing Seismometers. 31. What does the underlined word “vibrate” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Break B. Freeze C. Shake D. Dry 32. What is a direct result of Lecocq’s posting some of his urban noise data? A. Seismologists are attracted. B. Earthquake detection is improved. C. Urban noise is reduced. D. Crime investigation is simplified. 33. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning the seismometer? A. Its possible risks. B. Its potential applications. C. Its appeal to the public. D. Its market value. 五、七选五（本大题共1小题） 体裁:说明文　　词数:293 　　难度:中　 建议用时:8分钟 Not all great writers are great spellers. If you want to be published, it's vital to submit a perfect, professionally presented manuscript (原稿). ____34____ No editor is likely to tolerate a writer who does not take the trouble to spell words correctly. I keep two reference books close-by on my desk: dictionary and thesaurus (同义词词典). I don't trust my laptop's spellchecker. ____35____ Of course, these days there are plenty of online dictionaries and thesauruses, but I'm old-fashioned enough to prefer a hard cover and pages I can leaf through with my fingers. I use the Concise Oxford Dictionary and the Collins Thesaurus. ____36____ It should give you a precise definition of each word, thus differentiating it from other words whose meanings are similar, but not identical. It will also usually show how the word is pronounced. In addition, I have an old two-volume copy of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, picked up a few years ago in a bookshop sale for just 99 pence. Of course, with its 2,672 pages, it's not exactly short. It contains around 163,000 words, plus word combinations and idiomatic phrases. ____37____ However, if I need to check the origin of a word or to look up examples of its usage, there's nothing better. For well over a hundred years the most influential English dictionary was Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language published in 1755. "To make dictionaries is dull (乏味) work," wrote Johnson, illustrating one definition of "dull". ____38____ A few minutes spent casting your eye over a page or two can be a rewarding experience. A I don't often use this dictionary. B. It takes no account of the context. C. But I still don't want to replace them. D. But a dictionary can be a pleasure to read. E. Of course, a dictionary is not only for spelling. F. That means good grammar and no spelling mistakes. G. Dictionaries don't always give you enough information. 六、完形填空（本大题共1小题） I had accepted an invitation from my friend John to visit him and his family on the dairy farm. Upon arrival, they told me that one of their cows would be ___39___ soon, which absolutely aroused my interest. “John, come out!”, his father yelled. We all ___40___ ran out to see what was happening. Surprisingly, the cow had wandered away from the field and slipped down into a creek(溪流). We dashed there while John’s brother ___41___ to the barn(谷仓) to get the tractor. The poor cow was drowned up to her neck. She was in ___42___ birthing mode, in the middle of the creek. Everyone was enveloped with ___43___. Some tried to get a rope around the cow to pull her up on the bank, but the fast running current ___44___ it. Immediately, I jumped in! When I entered the water, I was ___45___ by the icy coldness. Within minutes a sixty-pound calf was born right into my arms! We managed to ___46___ the newborn calf to safety. The others successfully ___47___the cow and pulled her up with the tractor. Then came our next ___48___: how to get the calf warmed up! As I ___49___ him fiercely, my thoughts were totally focused on his ___50___. He made it! However, since the cow had given birth in the water, her afterbirth, along with her scent(气味), had washed away. The new mother might not ___51___ the baby. ___52___ the cow took only a short while to recognize her calf. All I had wanted was to see the birth of the calf, but to ___53___ as fully as I did was one of the most wonderful experiences I’ve ever had! 39. A. on board B. in danger C. on sale D. in labor 40. A. excitedly B. cautiously C. anxiously D. voluntarily 41. A. paced B. raced C. walked D. slid 42. A. full B. silent C. common D. conscious 43. A. guilt B. delight C. panic D. dislike 44. A. protected B. released C. trapped D. prevented 45. A. scared B. amazed C. discouraged D. shocked 46. A. drag B. float C. drive D. push 47. A. carried B. freed C. roped D. urged 48. A. choice B. concern C. pain D. opportunity 49. A. rubbed B. fanned C. struck D. pressed 50. A. birth B. body C. injury D. survival 51. A. notice B. acknowledge C. ignore D. adopt 52. A. To our relief B. Without hesitation C. To our curiosity D. Without prejudice 53. A. show B. plan C. understand D. participate 七、用单词的适当形式完成短文（本大题共1小题） 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。 Researchers have, for the first time, found the meaning of the neural (神经) signals associated with writing letters, and then displayed various typed ___54___ (version) of these letters in real time. They hope their invention could one day help people with paralysis (瘫痪) communicate. At present, scientists ___55___ (explore) a number of ways for people with disabilities to communicate with their thoughts. Researchers have studied the brain activity associated with trying to write letters ___56___ hand. Working with a participant with paralysis who has sensors (传感器) put in ___57___ (he) brain, the team used a system to identify letters as he made an attempt ___58___ (write) them. Then, the system displayed the text on a screen in real time. “The invention could, with further ___59___ (develop), let people with paralysis rapidly type without ___60___ (use) their hands,” says study coauthor Krishna Shenoy, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator at St an ford University. By attempting handwriting, ___61___ study participant typed 90 characters per minute—more than double the previous record. “This technology and others like it may ___62___ (probable) help people with all sorts of disabilities,” says Jose Carmena, a neutral engineer at the University of California, Berkeley, ___63___ was not involved in the study. 八、其他应用文（本大题共1小题） 64. 假定你是李华，上周你参加了学校组织的“变废为宝”活动。请给你的英国朋友Thomas写封邮件，分享这次活动，内容包括： 1. 你的作品介绍； 2. 你的感受。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Thomas, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 九、读后续写（本大题共1小题） 65. 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 met Sam on a rainy, windy and chaotic morning in August. I had planned to take a train to Boston and then catch a coach to Harvard University for an important academic conference. Due to a track accident, my train was delayed by two hours. I arrived at the train station in Boston just 25 minutes before the departure of the last coach that could take me to the university on time. The moment I got off the train, I rushed like mad through the station building and jumped into the first car in the taxi queue (队列) without hesitation. That was when I met Sam. I told him where I was going, but he said he wasn’t familiar with the nearest coach station to Harvard. I thought my explanation was not clear enough, so I provided more detailed information, including the names of nearby landmarks, but he still looked puzzled. When I was about to lose hope, Sam took out his smartphone and searched online. After a long and intense search that seemed like forever, Sam finally found the right route and started the car. Finally, with just three minutes to spare we pulled into the coach station. Thankfully, there was a long line still waiting to board the coach. Sam parked the car nearby, turned around, and looked at me with a big smile on his face. “We made it,” he said. Just then I realized that my wallet was left at home. I gave him an embarrassed and panicked look as I searched through my bag in vain. I had no cash and the mobile payment app on my phone was malfunctioning. A sense of hopelessness overwhelmed me as I saw the coach queue moving forward quickly. At this moment, Sam pointed to a small convenience store beside the station, suggesting I could ask for help there. I rushed in, only to be told that they couldn’t offer any cash or bank card-related assistance. 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。 I ran back to Sam and told him the bad news. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ One day later, when I was back in Boston, I called Sam as promised. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 六盘水市第二中学2025-2026学年高三上学期10月英语检测试题 一、短对话（本大题共5小题） 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What color is the dress the woman is trying on? A. Yellow. B. Orange. C. Blue. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: What do you think of this dress? M: Hmm... I still think you look better in warmer colors. That blue doesn’t suit you as much as yellows and oranges that you usually wear. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What’s the man’s condition? A. He feels cold. B. His stomach hurts. C. He’s hurt his leg. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Ben, I didn’t see you in class yesterday and have heard that you’re down with a bad cold. Are you any better now? M: No, Angelia. I stayed home as my stomach hurt terribly. I’m still feeling a little sick after taking the medicine. W: I hope you feel better soon. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did Carl do? A. He designed a medal. B. He fixed a TV set. C. He took a test. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: I don’t know how you did it, Carl, but the TV works beautifully now. You should get a medal for your work. M: It wasn’t hard at all It was much easier than preparing for the test. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will Helen’s mother come? A. This Friday. B. This Sunday. C. Next Friday. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Helen, there is a meeting this Friday. You are required to be present at the time. W: Sorry, manager. I’m afraid I can’t. My mother is coming to visit me then. M: But you must attend the meeting. W: All right, I’ll tell my mother to put off her visit for a week. 二、长对话（本大题共4小题） 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 5. What is the man doing? A. Withdrawing money. B. Asking for directions. C. Touring around a city. 6. Where should the man go? A. To Bank of China. B. To Joindoor Supermarket. C. To Agricultural Bank of China. 7. How will the man go there? A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By taxi. 8. What will the woman do? A. Draw a map for the man. B. Lead the man to the bank. C. Lend the man some money. 【答案】5. B 6. C 7. A 8. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Can you tell me how to reach the bank please? W: Which bank? There are two: Bank of China and Agricultural Bank of China. M: I have a King’s Card and I want to get money from the bank. W: You should go to Agricultural Bank of China, which is near the local shopping center, Joindoor Supermarket. M: How can I get there? I have no knowledge of this area. W: Cross the road and turn left at the other side. Walk along the sidewalk until you reach the traffic lights. You will see a shopping center on your right. Walk across the road and turn right after the shopping center. Keep going straight for about 100 meters and the bank is to your left. M: It sounds a little bit difficult. How far is it from here? W: It’s not so difficult. It’s about fifteen minutes’ walk from here. I can draw a map for you if you wish. M: Oh, I would really appreciate that. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 9. How did the woman feel before the laser surgery? A. Calm. B. Nervous. C. Embarrassed. 10. How soon do most patients go back to work after the laser surgery? A. One day later. B. One week later. C. One month later. 11. What side effect did Jason’s uncle suffer after the laser surgery? A. He couldn’t see very well at night. B. His eyes became smaller than before. C. He could feel something inside his eyes. 12. What does the woman think of the laser surgery in general? A. It needs improving. B. It causes inconvenience. C. It proves to be safe. 【答案】9. B 10. A 11. A 12. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Grace! What are you doing at work? Didn’t you just have laser surgery? W: Yes, Jason! My vision is normal now. I don’t need to wear glasses any more. You should consider it. M: I don’t know if I’m ready for it. But shouldn’t you be home resting? W: Actually, after 24 hours more than half of the patients go back to work. M: I can’t imagine someone cutting my eyes with a laser. Sounds dangerous. W: Nah. Over 30 million people have had laser surgery. The success rate is very high. M: It still sounds scary. W: Honestly, I was a little nervous before the surgery, but it was close to painless. M: That’s because they put something in your eyes so you couldn’t feel anything. That worries me. I hear that there can be side effects such as dry eyes. W: You worry too much. Ninety-six percent of patients gain their ideal eyesight from this surgery. M: Doesn’t your night vision suffer? My uncle had to stop driving at night after his laser surgery. W: Yes. It’s a little difficult to see at night, but once my eyes recover completely, I’ll be fine. Really, the surgery is safe. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What is the main topic of the interview? A. Social life. B. Food and Clothing. C. Cost of living. 14. What does the woman think of the life in the city? A. Boring. B. Expensive. C. Cheap. 15. What does the woman do in her social life? A. Meet new people. B. Drink with her friends. C. Travel with others. 【答案】13. C 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Being away from home for college can be stressful. Besides all the pressures of study, there’s the pressure on your pocket. Today, let’s go to a university to find out. Excuse me. Can I ask you a few questions? W: Well, Okay. M: How do you find the cost of living in the city? W: Everything is expensive, including clothing, housing, and traveling. M: So, what do you spend most on? W: Transport, I think. For food, if I cook myself, it’s not expensive at all. For clothing, I bring my clothes here from my home country, where they’re nice and cheap. But every week, I have to spend more than 100 pounds on the trains. M: Then what’s the social life like? W: I’m a very social person. I love hanging out with my friends and meeting new people. Thankfully, I don’t drink nor smoke, so the only expense is maybe tickets to the cinemas, club, and so on. 三、短文（本大题共1小题） 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 16. What is the speaker doing? A. Teaching a class. B. Attending a ceremony. C. Chairing a meeting. 17. What do the listeners need to do now? A. Fill out the paper. B. Break up into groups. C. Write down their questions. 18. What day is it today? A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday. 【答案】16. C 17. A 18. A 【解析】 【详解】W: Quiet, please. May I have all your attention? We need to get this meeting started because we have a lot to do before graduation. Thank you all for electing me as your chairman and I will do my best to make sure we have a great graduation ceremony. I just need your help to get everything running smoothly. You all have been selected by your departments to plan the graduation. You should all feel honored that your classmates thought so highly of you. Right now a sheet of paper is going around that I need you all to fill out. Please write down your name, telephone number, and what part of the graduation you would like to help organize. Please keep in mind that all parts of the graduation require a great deal of time and devotion. So please only sign up for a part that you have time for. When you have signed the paper with your name, telephone number and part, please place the paper on my desk. At our next meeting in two days, we will break up into groups and get to work on everything. Start thinking about how you want to organize your small groups before then. OK. That's all from me. See you on Friday. 四、阅读理解（本大题共4小题） Here are four movies for you to watch with your kids. The Mighty Ducks (1992) It’s never too early to show your kids a sports movie. You probably have already known the plot of this one: A coach teaches the worst youth team in the league the power of teamwork. What makes this movie different is that the team expect just as much from their coach as he does of them, and give him severe criticism when he doesn’t come through. Where to stream: Disney+, Digital rental Cats Don’t Dance (1997) Those who have seen it absolutely love it for the songs penned by Randy Newman, animated choreography(编舞) developed by the late, great Gene Kelly, and a fun story about a cat named Danny who dreams of breaking into Hollywood. Where to stream: Tubi, The Roku Channel, Digital rental Fly Away Home (1996) Before they were a couple in Noah Baumbach’s The Squid and the Whale, Jeff Daniels and Anna Paquin play a father and daughter who build a plane so they can lead a group of geese on their first migration(迁徙) south for the winter. Assuming your children aren’t into mid-2000s art house films, the pairing of these two actors won’t affect their enjoyment of this heartwarming, visually impressive film. Where to stream: MGM+, Digital rental Babe: Pig in the City (1998) Director George Miller builds a tough but dreamy city that tests the optimism of its hero, a pi g trying to save his farm from closedown. While this may not mean much to your kids, the film is a favorite of musician Tom Waits, making it much cooler than your typical kid’s movie. Where to stream: Starz, Digital rental 19. Where can people watch The Mighty Ducks? A. Starz, Digital rental. B. Disney+, Digital rental. C. MGM+, Digital rental. D. Tubi, The Roku Channel, Digital rental. 20. Who starred in Fly Away Home? A. Gene Kelly and Anna Paquin. B. Jeff Daniels and Noah Baumbach. C. Anna Paquin and Jeff Daniels. D. Randy Newman and George Miller. 21. What do the four films have in common? A. They were shown in the same period. B. They share the same theme. C. They show the importance of teamwork. D. They are favorites of musicians. 【答案】19. B 20. C 21. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了你可以和你的孩子一起看的四部电影。 【19题详解】 细节理解题。由文章The Mighty Ducks (1992)标题下“Where to stream: Disney+, Digital rental(在哪里收看：迪士尼+，数字租赁)”可知，《The Mighty Ducks 》可以在迪士尼+，数字租赁平台观看。故选B。 【20题详解】 细节理解题。由文章Fly Away Home  (1996)标题下“Jeff Daniels and Anna Paquin play a father and daughter who build a plane so they can lead a group of geese on their first migration( 迁徙) south for the winter. (杰夫·丹尼尔斯(Jeff Daniels)和安娜·帕奎因(Anna Paquin)饰演一对父女，他们建造了一架飞机，这样他们就可以带领一群鹅首次飞往南方过冬。)”可知，《Fly Away Home》的主演是Jeff Daniels和Anna Paquin。故选C。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。由文章中四部电影的上映年份分别是1992年、1997年、1996年和1998年可知，这四部电影都在同一时期上映。故选A。 Kensey Jones teaches a second grade class at St. Michael’s Episcopal School in Richmond. In her spare time, she volunteers at Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC), and she recently found a way to help the animals find their way home just a little bit faster. Kensey spoke with Christie Peters, director of RACC, who also happens to be the mother of one of her students. They cooked up an idea to introduce the class to a rescue dog named Snow, then give them the task of writing persuasive stories and making drawings from the dogs’ perspectives(角度). These works would then be placed on the shelter animal’s cage. “I’m a very cute dog, ” one child wrote for a dog called Famous Amos. “Don’t you love my name? Do you love me? I hope you do because then you can adopt me!” Each of the drawings is 100 percent unique as well as being incredibly cute. Christie knew the project would be a hit as soon as she heard Kensey’s idea. “The class was working on persuasive writing, and they wrote pieces as if they were speaking on behalf of the shelter dog trying to get adopted, ” she said. “I said, ‘Let’s do it.’” “I’m so proud to see my students write amazing persuasive paragraphs through the eyes of one of their RACC dogs, ” Kensey explained. After meeting Snow the kids were allowed to choose an adoptable dog from the list of those available at RACC. The kids were then told of the dog’s unique personalities, likes, and dislikes. In the end, the students wrote about 24 stories! So far, eight animals have gone home after their new owners read their letters! Kensey and Christie both hope other schools will find a similar way to partner with their own local shelters to help homeless pets, too. 22. What do we know about Kensey Jones? A. She is a cook at a school. B. She is a caring and creative lady. C. She encourages kids to adopt dogs. D. She works with RACC to rescue dogs. 23. Why were kids’ drawings and stories placed on the shelter animal’s cage? A. To impress potential adopters. B. To rescue the homeless dogs. C. To get pet owners’ evaluation. D. To comfort the dogs in the cage. 24. How do Kensey and Christie feel about the outcome of the project? A. It’s unexpected. B. It’s discouraging. C. It’s challenging. D. It’s beautiful. 25. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. Writing Adorable Letters. B. Training Kids’ Imagination. C. Am I A Very Lovely Dog? D. Do You Love Animals? 【答案】22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Kensey通过让孩子们以动物的口吻写一些话挂在笼子外，来增加这些动物被领养的可能性，并取得了很好的结果。 【22题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“In her spare time, she volunteers at Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC), and she recently found a way to help the animals find their way home just a little bit faster.(在业余时间，她在里士满动物护理与控制中心（RACC）做志愿者，最近她想出了一种方法来帮助动物更快地找到领养家庭)”可知，在RACC做志愿者说明Kensey是有爱心的，想到新方法说明她是有创造力的。故选B。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段第一句“Each of the drawings is 100 percent unique as well as being incredibly cute.(每一幅画都是100%独特的，而且非常可爱)”及最后一句“The class was working on persuasive writing, and they wrote pieces as if they were speaking on behalf of the shelter dog trying to get adopted,(全班同学都在写劝说文，他们写的文章就像是代表试图被收养的收容所里的狗在诉说一样)”可推知，以动物的口吻诉说被收养的需求，可以更吸引人，由此可推知，将孩子们的作品挂在动物的笼子外是为了给潜在的收养者留下深刻印象。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“So far, eight animals have gone home after their new owners read their letters! Kensey and Christie both hope other schools will find a similar way to partner with their own local shelters to help homeless pets, too.(到目前为止，已有八只动物在新主人读了它们的信后被领回家了！Kensey和Christie都希望其他学校也能找到类似的方式，与当地的收容所合作，帮助无家可归的宠物)”可知，Kensey和Christie都希望其他学校可以效仿她们的方式，可见她们对于所开展的这一项目是很满意的，认为成果是“beautiful极好的”。故选D。 【25题详解】 主旨大意题。本文主要讲述Kensey通过让孩子们以动物的口吻写一些话挂在笼子外，来增加这些动物被领养的可能性，结合第四段最后一句“The class was working on persuasive writing, and they wrote pieces as if they were speaking on behalf of the shelter dog trying to get adopted,(全班同学都在写劝说文，他们写的文章就像是代表试图被收养的收容所里的狗在诉说一样)”可知，“Am I A Very Lovely Dog?(我是一只非常可爱的狗吗？)”是以动物口吻说出的话，适合作为本文标题。故选C。 Search engines have changed the way we use the Internet, putting vast sources of information just a few clicks away. But Harvard professor of psychology Line Daniel Wegner’s recent research proves that websites and the Internet are changing much more than technology itself. They are changing the way our memories function. Wegner’s latest study shows that when people have access to search engines, they remember fewer facts and less information because they know they can rely on “search” as a readily available shortcut. Wegner believes the new findings show that the Internet has become part of a transactive memory source, a method by which our brains divide information. Transactive memory exists in many forms, as when a husband relies on his wife to remember a relative’s birthday. You don’t have to remember everything in the world yourself. You just have to remember who knows it. Now computers and technology are becoming virtual extensions of our memory. Wegner conducted several experiments to demonstrate the phenomenon, using various forms of memory recall to test reliance on computers. In one experiment, participants demonstrated that they were more likely to think of computer terms like “Yahoo” or “Google” after being asked a set of difficult trivia questions. In another experiment, participants typed some statements into a computer and they were told the statements would be saved in specific folders. Next, they were asked to recall the statements. Finally, they were given cues to the wording and asked to name the folders where the statements were stored. The participants proved better able to recall the folder locations than the statements themselves. Wegner admits that questions remain about whether dependence on computers will affect memories negatively: “Nobody knows now what the effects of these tools are on logical thinking.” Students who have trouble remembering distinct facts, for example, may struggle to employ those facts in critical thinking. But he believes that the situation overall is beneficial, comparing dependence on computers to dependence on a mechanical hand or other prosthetic device. And even though we may not be using our memories to recall distinct facts, we are still using them to consider where the facts are located and how to access them. “We still have to remember things,” Wegner explains. “We’re just remembering a different range of things.” He believes his study will lead to further research into understanding computer dependence, and looks forward to tracing the extent of human interdependence with the computer world — pinpointing the “movable dividing line between us and our computers in cyber networks.” 26. The example of remembering a relative’s birthday in the second paragraph is used to ________. A. showcase that people who are closely related tend to have shared memories B. demonstrate how people initially developed external sources of memory C. illustrate the concept of a transactive memory source using a familiar situation D. emphasize the effectiveness and accuracy of transactive memory sources 27. From the experiment ,when asked to provide facts that are not familiar to them, people tend to ________. A. think of specific information sources B. type into computer and remember them C. recall them from their deep memories D. link the unfamiliar facts to their experiences 28. Which of the following can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Computer dependence affects our thinking capacities in other distinct fields. B. Reliance on computers does not necessarily reduce human memory. C. Computers have helped people to understand the memory system better. D. Researches should be done to reveal the side effect of computer dependence. 29. Which of the following can serve as the best title? A. Wegner’s Research Has Pinpointed The Dividing Line B. Heavy Reliance On Computer For Storing More Information C. Human’s Memory Capability Becoming Inevitably Weaker D. Technological Networks Reshaping Our Brain Functions 【答案】26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了计算机和技术正在重塑我们大脑的功能，并说明了研究开展的过程及意义。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Wegner believes the new findings show that the Internet has become part of a transactive memory source, a method by which our brains divide information. Transactive memory exists in many forms, as when a husband relies on his wife to remember a relative’s birthday.( 韦格纳认为，新的发现表明，互联网已经成为交互式记忆源的一部分，这是我们大脑划分信息的一种方法。交互记忆有多种形式，比如丈夫依靠妻子记住亲戚的生日)”可知，记住一个亲戚生日的例子是用一个熟悉的情况来说明交互记忆源的概念。故选C。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“In one experiment, participants demonstrated that they were more likely to think of computer terms like “Yahoo” or “Google” after being asked a set of difficult trivia questions. In another experiment, participants typed some statements into a computer and they were told the statements would be saved in specific folders. Next, they were asked to recall the statements. Finally, they were given cues to the wording and asked to name the folders where the statements were stored. The participants proved better able to recall the folder locations than the statements themselves.( 在一项实验中，参与者在被问及一系列复杂的琐事问题后，他们更有可能想到“雅虎”或“谷歌”等计算机术语。在另一项实验中，参与者在电脑中输入一些语句，并被告知这些语句将被保存在特定的文件夹中。接下来，他们被要求回忆这些陈述。最后，研究人员给他们提示，并要求他们说出存放这些语句的文件夹名称。事实证明，参与者能够更好地回忆文件夹位置，而不是语句本身。)”可知，从实验中我们知道，当被要求提供他们不熟悉的事实时，人们倾向于想到特定的信息源。故选A。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中““We still have to remember things,” Wegner explains. “We’re just remembering a different range of things.” He believes his study will lead to further research into understanding computer dependence, and looks forward to tracing the extent of human interdependence with the computer world — pinpointing the “movable dividing line between us and our computers in cyber networks.”(韦格纳解释道：“我们仍然需要记住一些事情。”“我们只是记住了不同范围的事情。”他相信他的研究将导致对计算机依赖性的进一步研究，并期待追踪人类与计算机世界的相互依赖程度——确定“在网络中我们与计算机之间的可移动分界线”。)”可推知，对计算机的依赖并不一定会减少人类的记忆。故选B。 【29题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Search engines have changed the way we use the Internet, putting vast sources of information just a few clicks away. But Harvard professor of psychology Line Daniel Wegner’s recent research proves that websites and the Internet are changing much more than technology itself. They are changing the way our memories function. (搜索引擎已经改变了我们使用互联网的方式，只需点击几下就能获得大量的信息。但哈佛大学心理学教授莱恩·丹尼尔·韦格纳最近的研究证明，网站和互联网正在发生的变化远不止技术本身。它们正在改变我们记忆的运作方式) ”，再结合文章主要说明了计算机和技术正在重塑我们大脑的功能，并说明了研究开展的过程及意义，故D选项“技术网络重塑我们的大脑功能”符合文章大意，适合做标题，故选D。 Noise created by humans, such as car traffic, quieted by about 30% between late March and early May, 2020, when Governor Greg Abbott closed schools and restaurants across Texas, according to analysis by researchers at Southern Methodist University (SMU). “There was quite a big change in some areas,” said Stephen Arrowsmith, a seismologist at SMU, who took on the project with a class of undergraduate and graduate students. Arrowsmith and his students looked at data from a dozen seismometers(地震仪)across North Texas. Seismometers are used to detect earthquakes, but they are sensitive to just about everything that makes the ground vibrate, such as strong winds, ocean waves, construction and traffic. The idea of using seismometers to track urban noise gained popularity last March when Belgian seismologist Thomas Lecocq posted some of his urban noise data from Brussels on Twitter. Lecocq, of the Royal Observatory of Belgium, received such an enthusiastic response from scientists that he launched the group “Lockdown Seismology” online. “It’s where bored seismologists around the world are working together,” Arrowsmith joked. Arrowsmith hopes his findings will contribute to a growing list of creative ways in which researchers are using seismometers. In his course Arrowsmith teaches students how seismic stations can help investigators solve crimes, like terrorist bombings, aid scientists in tracking nuclear tests or assist inspectors in investigating accidents, like chemical plant explosions. One potential application of his research is to better understand the shallow layers of Earth beneath cities. “That could be useful in places where there’s a real seismic hazard(风险), like San Francisco or Los Angeles,” he said, “where just knowing what that shallow structure is tells you a lot about how it would respond in a big earthquake.” 30. How do the researchers obtain the data of noise in Texas? A. By observing car traffic. B. By surveying their students. C. By consulting the governor. D. By employing Seismometers. 31. What does the underlined word “vibrate” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Break B. Freeze C. Shake D. Dry 32. What is a direct result of Lecocq’s posting some of his urban noise data? A. Seismologists are attracted. B. Earthquake detection is improved. C. Urban noise is reduced. D. Crime investigation is simplified. 33. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning the seismometer? A. Its possible risks. B. Its potential applications. C. Its appeal to the public. D. Its market value. 【答案】30. D 31. C 32. A 33. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了地质学家Arrowsmith利用地震仪发现了城市噪音减弱的现象。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“There was quite a big change in some areas, said Stephen Arrowsmith, a seismologist at SMU, who took on the project with a class of undergraduate and graduate students. Arrowsmith and his students looked at data from a dozen seismometers(地震仪)across North Texas.”(在某些领域发生了相当大的变化，SMU的地震学家斯蒂芬·阿罗史密斯 (Stephen Arrowsmith) 说，他与一群本科生和研究生一起承担了这个项目。阿罗史密斯和他的学生们查看了来自德克萨斯州北部的十几个地震仪的数据。)可知，史密斯和他的学生是在地震仪中获得的数据。D项“By employing Seismometers.”(通过使用地震仪。)符合原文表述，故选D项。 【31题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“Seismometers are used to detect earthquakes, but they are sensitive to just about everything that makes the ground vibrate, such as strong winds, ocean waves, construction and traffic.”(地震仪用于检测地震，但它们对几乎所有使地面vibrate的事物都很敏感，例如强风、海浪、建筑和交通。)中的“such as strong winds, ocean waves, construction and traffic.”可知，它们的共性都是使地面震动，可以推测“vibrate”可能是“震动”的意思。C项“Shake”(摇动)符合猜测，故选C项。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Lecocq, of the Royal Observatory of Belgium, received such an enthusiastic response from scientists that he launched the group “Lockdown Seismology” online. “It’s where bored seismologists around the world are working together,” Arrowsmith joked.”(比利时皇家天文台的Lecocq收到了科学家们如此热烈的回应，以至于他在网上发起了“锁定地震学”小组。“这是世界各地无聊的地震学家一起工作的地方，”阿罗史密斯开玩笑说。)可知，他发布的数据引起了地震学家们的注意。A项“Seismologists are attracted.”(地震学家很感兴趣。)符合原文表述，故选A项。 【33题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“In his course, Arrowsmith teaches students how seismic stations can help investigators solve crimes, like terrorist bombings, aid scientists in tracking nuclear tests or assist inspectors in investigating accidents, like chemical plant explosions. One potential application of his research is to better understand the shallow layers of Earth beneath cities.”(在他的课程中，阿罗史密斯教授学生利用地震台站帮助调查人员解决犯罪问题，如恐怖爆炸，帮助科学家跟踪核试验或协助检查员调查事故，如化工厂爆炸。他的研究的一个潜在应用是更好地了解城市下方的地球浅层。)可知，这主要是讲解了地震仪的潜在应用。B项“Its potential applications.”(它的潜在应用。)符合段落大意，故选B项。 五、七选五（本大题共1小题） 体裁:说明文　　词数:293 　　难度:中　 建议用时:8分钟 Not all great writers are great spellers. If you want to be published, it's vital to submit a perfect, professionally presented manuscript (原稿). ____34____ No editor is likely to tolerate a writer who does not take the trouble to spell words correctly. I keep two reference books close-by on my desk: dictionary and thesaurus (同义词词典). I don't trust my laptop's spellchecker. ____35____ Of course, these days there are plenty of online dictionaries and thesauruses, but I'm old-fashioned enough to prefer a hard cover and pages I can leaf through with my fingers. I use the Concise Oxford Dictionary and the Collins Thesaurus. ____36____ It should give you a precise definition of each word, thus differentiating it from other words whose meanings are similar, but not identical. It will also usually show how the word is pronounced. In addition, I have an old two-volume copy of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, picked up a few years ago in a bookshop sale for just 99 pence. Of course, with its 2,672 pages, it's not exactly short. It contains around 163,000 words, plus word combinations and idiomatic phrases. ____37____ However, if I need to check the origin of a word or to look up examples of its usage, there's nothing better. For well over a hundred years the most influential English dictionary was Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language published in 1755. "To make dictionaries is dull (乏味) work," wrote Johnson, illustrating one definition of "dull". ____38____ A few minutes spent casting your eye over a page or two can be a rewarding experience. A. I don't often use this dictionary. B. It takes no account of the context. C. But I still don't want to replace them. D. But a dictionary can be a pleasure to read. E. Of course, a dictionary is not only for spelling. F. That means good grammar and no spelling mistakes. G. Dictionaries don't always give you enough information. 【答案】34. F 35. B 36. E 37. A 38. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了作者使用英语词典的经验和心得以及从中获得的乐趣。 【34题详解】 上文“If you want to be published, it’s vital to submit a perfect, professionally presented manuscript(如果你想发表，提交一份完美的、专业的手稿是至关重要的)”提到了完美的、专业的手稿的重要性，手稿中不能有语法和拼写错误是专业的手稿的要求之一。F选项“That means good grammar and no spelling mistakes.(这意味着语法正确，没有拼写错误。)”是对手稿要求的进一步解释说明，符合题意。故选F项。 【35题详解】 上文“I don’t trust my laptop’s spellchecker.(我不相信我笔记本电脑的拼写检查器。)”提到了作者不相信电脑的拼写检查器;下文“Of course, these days there are plenty of online dictionaries and thesauruses, but I’m old-fashioned enough to prefer a hard cover and pages I can leaf through with my fingers.(当然，现在有很多在线词典和同义词库，但我是一个守旧的人，更喜欢精装的书和能用手指翻阅的书页。)”提到了作者更喜欢实体书和能用手指翻阅的书页，说明电子设备可能不会考虑上下文，所以B选项“It takes no account of the context.(它不考虑上下文。)”解释了上文的原因，具有承上启下的作用。故选B项。 【36题详解】 下文“It should give you a precise definition of each word, thus differentiating it from other words whose meanings are similar, but not identical. It will also usually show how the word is pronounced.(它应该给出每个单词的精确定义，从而将其与其他含义相似但不相同的单词区分开来。它通常还会显示单词的发音。)”提到了字典的功能，E选项“Of course, a dictionary is not only for spelling.(当然，字典不仅仅是用来拼写的。)”提到了字典的部分功能，能引起下文内容。故选E项。 【37题详解】 下文“However, if I need to check the origin of a word or to look up examples of its usage, there’s nothing better.(然而，如果我需要检查一个单词的来源或查找其用法的例子，没有什么比这更好的了。)”提到了字典的使用情况，A选项“I don’t often use this dictionary.(我不经常用这本字典。)”是对字典使用频率的说明，与下文构成转折关系。故选A项。 【38题详解】 上文“ “To make dictionaries is dull (乏味) work, ” wrote Johnson, illustrating one definition of ”dull".(约翰逊在解释“dull”的一个定义时写道：“编字典是件无聊的工作(乏味)。”)”提到了编写字典是件乏味的工作，下文“A few minutes spent casting your eye over a page or two can be a rewarding experience.(花几分钟的时间浏览一两页是一种有益的体验。)”提到浏览字典也是一种阅读的乐趣，D选项“But a dictionary can be a pleasure to read.(但是一本字典读起来是一种乐趣。)”是作者对字典的评价，与上文的“乏味”形成对比，与上文构成转折关系。故选D项。 【点睛】 六、完形填空（本大题共1小题） I had accepted an invitation from my friend John to visit him and his family on the dairy farm. Upon arrival, they told me that one of their cows would be ___39___ soon, which absolutely aroused my interest. “John, come out!”, his father yelled. We all ___40___ ran out to see what was happening. Surprisingly, the cow had wandered away from the field and slipped down into a creek(溪流). We dashed there while John’s brother ___41___ to the barn(谷仓) to get the tractor. The poor cow was drowned up to her neck. She was in ___42___ birthing mode, in the middle of the creek. Everyone was enveloped with ___43___. Some tried to get a rope around the cow to pull her up on the bank, but the fast running current ___44___ it. Immediately, I jumped in! When I entered the water, I was ___45___ by the icy coldness. Within minutes a sixty-pound calf was born right into my arms! We managed to ___46___ the newborn calf to safety. The others successfully ___47___the cow and pulled her up with the tractor. Then came our next ___48___: how to get the calf warmed up! As I ___49___ him fiercely, my thoughts were totally focused on his ___50___. He made it! However, since the cow had given birth in the water, her afterbirth, along with her scent(气味), had washed away. The new mother might not ___51___ the baby. ___52___, the cow took only a short while to recognize her calf. All I had wanted was to see the birth of the calf, but to ___53___ as fully as I did was one of the most wonderful experiences I’ve ever had! 39. A. on board B. in danger C. on sale D. in labor 40. A. excitedly B. cautiously C. anxiously D. voluntarily 41. A. paced B. raced C. walked D. slid 42. A. full B. silent C. common D. conscious 43. A. guilt B. delight C. panic D. dislike 44. A. protected B. released C. trapped D. prevented 45. A. scared B. amazed C. discouraged D. shocked 46. A. drag B. float C. drive D. push 47 A. carried B. freed C. roped D. urged 48. A. choice B. concern C. pain D. opportunity 49. A. rubbed B. fanned C. struck D. pressed 50. A. birth B. body C. injury D. survival 51. A. notice B. acknowledge C. ignore D. adopt 52. A. To our relief B. Without hesitation C. To our curiosity D. Without prejudice 53. A. show B. plan C. understand D. participate 【答案】39. D 40. A 41. B 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. D 46. B 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. D 51. B 52. A 53. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者去朋友家的奶牛场参观的时候，帮助了一头母牛生产，还照顾刚出生的小牛。 【39题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：他们一到，就告诉我他们的一头牛马上就要生产了，这绝对引起了我的兴趣。A. on board在船上；B. in danger在危险中；C. on sale出售；D. in labor临产。根据后文“birthing mode”可知一头牛要生产了，故选D。 【40题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们都兴奋地跑出去看发生了什么事。A. excitedly激动地；B. cautiously谨慎地；C. anxiously焦虑地；D. voluntarily志愿地。根据上文“which absolutely aroused my interest”可知大家都很兴奋地跑出去看，故选A。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们冲过去，约翰的哥哥跑到谷仓去取拖拉机。A. paced踱步；B. raced比赛；C. walked散步；D. slid滑动。根据上文“We dashed there while John’s brother”可知，大家动作都很迅速，约翰的哥哥跑到谷仓去取拖拉机。故选B。 【42题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她在小溪中间，完全处于分娩状态。A. full满的，完全的；B. silent沉默的；C. common普通的；D. conscious意识到的。上文提到牛要生产了，所以是完全处于分娩状态。故选A。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每个人都笼罩在恐慌之中。A. guilt内疚；B. delight高兴；C. panic恐慌；D. dislike不喜欢。根据上文“The poor cow was drowned up to her neck.(那头可怜的母牛被淹到脖子以下)”可知母牛有危险，大家都很惊慌。故选C。 44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一些人试图用绳子把牛拴在上面把它拉上河岸，但是湍急的水流阻止了它。A. protected保护；B. released释放；C. trapped陷入困境；D. prevented阻止。根据上文“Some tried to get a rope around the cow to pull her up on the bank, but the fast running current”可知，湍急的水流阻止人们把牛拉上岸。故选D。 【45题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我下水时，我被冰冷的水震惊了。A. scared害怕的；B. amazed惊讶的；C. discouraged沮丧的；D. shocked震惊的。根据后文“by the icy coldness”可知水惊人地冰冷。故选D。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们设法把刚出生的小牛浮到安全的地方。A. drag拖；B. float漂浮；C. drive驾驶；D. push推。结合上文可知，母牛在水里生下了小牛，所以是设法把刚出生的小牛浮到安全的地方。故选B。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：其他人成功地用绳子把牛拴住，用拖拉机把它拉了上来。A. carried 搬运；B. freed解放；C. roped捆绑；D. urged催促。结合上文“Some tried to get a rope around the cow”这里指把牛拴住，故选C。 【48题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：接下来我们要考虑的是：如何让小牛暖和起来！A. choice选择；B. concern关心；C. pain痛苦；D. opportunity机会。根据后文“how to get the calf warmed up!”可知，如何让小牛暖和是下一个要考虑的事情。故选B。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我使劲抚摸它时，我的心思完全集中在它的生存上。A. rubbed擦；B. fanned扇；C. struck打；D. pressed按压。为了暖和，作者使劲揉搓小牛。故选A。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我使劲抚摸它时，我的心思完全集中在它的生存上。A. birth出生；B. body身体；C. injury伤害；D. survival幸存。作者使劲抚摸小牛，想让它存活下来。故选D。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：新妈妈可能不承认婴儿。A. notice注意到；B. acknowledge承认；C. ignore忽视；D. adopt采取。根据上文“However, since the cow had given birth in the water, her afterbirth, along with her scent, had washed away.(然而，由于母牛是在水里生的，她的孩子连同她的气味都被冲走了)”可知，新妈妈可能不承认婴儿。故选B。 【52题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：让我们欣慰的是，母牛只花了很短的时间就认出了她的小牛。A. To our relief令我们欣慰的是；B. Without hesitation毫不犹豫；C. To our curiosity令我们好奇的是；D. Without prejudice无偏见。根据后文“the cow took only a short while to recognize her calf.”可知母牛愿意认小牛是自己的孩子，让作者他们欣慰。故选A。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我只想看小牛的出生，但像我这样全身心地参与是我有过的最美妙的经历之一！A. show展示；B. plan计划；C. understand理解；D. participate参加。结合上文可知，作者也参与了帮助母牛生产和照顾小牛的过程。故选D。 七、用单词的适当形式完成短文（本大题共1小题） 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。 Researchers have, for the first time, found the meaning of the neural (神经) signals associated with writing letters, and then displayed various typed ___54___ (version) of these letters in real time. They hope their invention could one day help people with paralysis (瘫痪) communicate. At present, scientists ___55___ (explore) a number of ways for people with disabilities to communicate with their thoughts. Researchers have studied the brain activity associated with trying to write letters ___56___ hand. Working with a participant with paralysis who has sensors (传感器) put in ___57___ (he) brain, the team used a system to identify letters as he made an attempt ___58___ (write) them. Then, the system displayed the text on a screen in real time. “The invention could, with further ___59___ (develop), let people with paralysis rapidly type without ___60___ (use) their hands,” says study coauthor Krishna Shenoy, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator at St an ford University. By attempting handwriting, ___61___ study participant typed 90 characters per minute—more than double the previous record. “This technology and others like it may ___62___ (probable) help people with all sorts of disabilities,” says Jose Carmena, a neutral engineer at the University of California, Berkeley, ___63___ was not involved in the study. 【答案】54. versions 55. are exploring 56. by##with 57. his 58. to write 59. development 60. using 61. the 62. probably 63. who 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。主要讲述了科学家发现了神经信号和书写字母之间的联系，以帮助瘫痪残疾人用思想交流。 【54题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：研究人员首次发现了与书写字母相关的神经信号的含义，然后实时显示这些字母的各种打字版本。version是可数名词，various是“各种各样的”，说明不止一个版本，用名词复数形式。故填versions。 【55题详解】 考查时态。句意：目前，科学家们正在探索多种方式让残疾人用他们的思想交流。根据“At present”可知，此句用现在进行时表现在正在进行的动作，主语scientists复数，谓语复数形式。故填are exploring。 【56题详解】 考查介词。句意：研究人员研究了与尝试手写字母相关的大脑活动。此句强调“用手写字”，应用介词by/with。故填by/with。 【57题详解】 考查代词。句意：该团队与一名大脑中装有传感器的瘫痪参与者合作，在他尝试写字母时使用了一个系统来识别字母。上文提到一个瘫痪参与者，此处指传感器被装入他的大脑中，用形容词性物主代词his。故填his。 【58题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：该团队与一名大脑中装有传感器的瘫痪参与者合作，在他尝试写字母时使用了一个系统来识别字母。make an attempt to do sth.：尝试做某事。故填to write。 【59题详解】 考查名词。句意：随着进一步的发展，这项发明可以让瘫痪的人在不用手的情况下快速打字。further是形容词修饰名词，抽象名词development作宾语。故填development。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：随着进一步的发展，这项发明可以让瘫痪的人在不用手的情况下快速打字。介词without后接动名词。故填using。 【61题详解】 考查冠词。句意：研究参与者通过尝试手写输入了 90 个字符每分钟——是之前记录的两倍多。上文已经提到过participant，此处应用定冠词the进行特指。故填the。 【62题详解】 考查副词。句意：这项技术和其他类似技术可能会帮助各种残疾的人。此处用副词作状语修饰动词help。故填probably。 【63题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：加州大学伯克利分校的中立工程师 Jose Carmena 说，他没有参与这项研究。这个非限制性定语从句的先行词是a neutral engineer指人，且从句缺主语，用关系代词who。故填who。 八、其他应用文（本大题共1小题） 64. 假定你是李华，上周你参加了学校组织的“变废为宝”活动。请给你的英国朋友Thomas写封邮件，分享这次活动，内容包括： 1. 你的作品介绍； 2. 你的感受。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Thomas, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Thomas, I’m writing to share an amazing activity, Transform Waste into Treasure, which I participated in last week. For my work, I collected some used plastic bottles and old newspapers. After cutting the plastic bottles into various shapes, I rolled the newspapers into sticks to connect the plastic parts and added some colorful markers and small decorations. Then a unique wind chime was born, making pleasant sounds and creating a beautiful sight when the wind blows. This activity was truly rewarding. It enhanced my creativity and practical skills and deepened my understanding of environmental protection. Transforming waste into something useful made me realize every effort counts in protecting our planet. Have you ever participated in any school activities? Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份给英国朋友Thomas写邮件，分享上周参加的“变废为宝”活动。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 参与：participate in → take part in 独特的：unique → distinctive 有益的：rewarding → beneficial 意识到：realize → be aware of 2. 句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：This activity was truly rewarding. It enhanced my creativity and practical skills and deepened my understanding of environmental protection. 拓展句：This activity was truly rewarding, which enhanced my creativity and practical skills and deepened my understanding of environmental protection. 【点睛】[高分句型1] I’m writing to share an amazing activity, Transform Waste into Treasure, which I participated in last week. (运用了which引导的非限定性定语从句) [高分句型2] Then a unique wind chime was born, making pleasant sounds and creating a beautiful sight when the wind blows.(运用了现在分词作状语和when引导时间状语从句) 九、读后续写（本大题共1小题） 65. 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 met Sam on a rainy, windy and chaotic morning in August. I had planned to take a train to Boston and then catch a coach to Harvard University for an important academic conference. Due to a track accident, my train was delayed by two hours. I arrived at the train station in Boston just 25 minutes before the departure of the last coach that could take me to the university on time. The moment I got off the train, I rushed like mad through the station building and jumped into the first car in the taxi queue (队列) without hesitation. That was when I met Sam. I told him where I was going, but he said he wasn’t familiar with the nearest coach station to Harvard. I thought my explanation was not clear enough, so I provided more detailed information, including the names of nearby landmarks, but he still looked puzzled. When I was about to lose hope, Sam took out his smartphone and searched online. After a long and intense search that seemed like forever, Sam finally found the right route and started the car. Finally, with just three minutes to spare we pulled into the coach station. Thankfully, there was a long line still waiting to board the coach. Sam parked the car nearby, turned around, and looked at me with a big smile on his face. “We made it,” he said. Just then I realized that my wallet was left at home. I gave him an embarrassed and panicked look as I searched through my bag in vain. I had no cash and the mobile payment app on my phone was malfunctioning. A sense of hopelessness overwhelmed me as I saw the coach queue moving forward quickly. At this moment, Sam pointed to a small convenience store beside the station, suggesting I could ask for help there. I rushed in, only to be told that they couldn’t offer any cash or bank card-related assistance. 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。 I ran back to Sam and told him the bad news. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ One day later, when I was back in Boston, I called Sam as promised. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文 I ran back to Sam and told him the bad news. “I left my wallet at home and I have no way to pay you right now,” I stammered, my voice shaking. Sam looked at me in disbelief for a moment, then his expression softened. Without hesitation, he pulled out some cash and handed it to me. “Here, this should cover your fare. Don’t worry about it. You can pay me later,” he said kindly, writing down his phone number. “Call me when you get the chance.” Overwhelmed with gratitude, I thanked him profusely and rushed to board the coach just in time. One day later, when I was back in Boston, I called Sam as promised. He answered cheerfully and picked me up from the coach station. On the way to the train station, we chatted happily. I expressed my thanks again, telling him how his help had made the conference possible. Upon arrival, I paid him back the borrowed money along with a generous tip he declined. I also gave him a souvenir from the conference, which he accepted with delight. Our brief encounter had turned into a lasting friendship. We vowed to stay in touch, and I felt truly fortunate to have met such a warm-hearted friend like Sam. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者因火车延误而赶最后一班车去哈佛大学参加重要学术会议时，遇到了一位热心的出租车司机Sam，Sam虽然一开始不熟悉路线，但最终还是通过网络找到了正确的路线并帮助作者准时到达，当作者发现钱包忘在家里且手机支付应用故障无法支付车费时，Sam无私地借钱给作者，作者回到波士顿后信守承诺还钱并给Sam礼物以表感谢，最终两人建立起深厚友谊的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我跑回Sam那里，告诉了他这个坏消息。”可知，第一段可描写作者意识到自己忘记带钱包后的绝望心情，以及Sam如何慷慨地提供帮助，解决了作者的燃眉之急。 ②由第二段首句内容“一天后，当我回到波士顿时，我按照约定给Sam打了电话。”可知，第二段可描写作者回到波士顿后，兑现承诺联系Sam，并表达感谢。进一步描述两人之间的互动，展示两人之间友谊的发展。 2.续写线索：忘记带钱包的绝望——向Sam求助——Sam慷慨解囊——顺利登车——兑现承诺——友谊深化 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①结结巴巴地说：stammer/stutter ②上车：board the coach/get on the bus ③拒绝：decline/refuse 情绪类 ①满怀感激：overwhelmed with gratitude/filled with thanks ②快乐地：happily/joyfully 【点睛】【高分句型1】Call me when you get the chance.(运用了when引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】I also gave him a souvenir from the conference, which he accepted with delight.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $Can you tell me how to reach the bank, please? Which bank? There are two bank of china and agricultural bank of china. I have a kings card and I want to get money from the bank. You should go to agricultural bank of china, which is near the local shopping center. Join door supermarket. How can I get there? I have no knowledge of this area. Cross the road and turn left at the other side. Walk along the sidewalk until you reach the traffic lights, you will see a shopping center on your right. Walk across the road and turn right after the shopping center. Keep going straight for about one hundred meters, and the bank is to your left. IT sounds a little bit difficult. How far is IT from here? It's not so difficult. It's about fifteen minutes walk from here. I can draw a map for you if you wish. Oh, I would really appreciate that. Can you tell me how to reach the bank, please? Which bank? There are two bank of china and agricultural bank of china. I have a kings card and I want to get money from the bank. You should go to agricultural bank of china, which is near the local shopping center. Join door supermarket. How can I get there? I have no knowledge of this area. Cross the road and turn left at the other side. Walk along the sidewalk until you reach the traffic lights, you will see a shopping center on your right. Walk across the road and turn right after the shopping centre. Keep going straightfor about a hundred meters and the bank is to . your left IT sounds a little bit difficult. How far is IT from here? It's not so difficult. It's about fifteen minutes walk from here. I can draw a map for you if you wish. Oh, I would really appreciate that. Quiet, please. May I have all your attention? We need to get this meeting started because we have a lot to do before graduation. Thank you all for electing me as your chairman, and I will do my best to make sure we have a great graduation ceremony. I just need your help to get everything running smoothly. You all have been selected by your departments to plan the graduation. You should all feel honoured that your classmates fought so highly of you. Right now. A sheet of paper is going around that I need you all to fill out. Please write down your name, telephone number and what part of the graduation you would like to help organize. Please keep in mind that all parts of the graduation require a great deal of time and the ocean. So please only sign up for a part that you have time for when you have signed the paper with your name, telephone number and part. Please place the paper on my desk at our next meeting. In two days, we will break up into groups and get to work on everything. Start thinking about how you want to organize your small groups before then. Okay, that's all for me. See you on friday. Quiet, please. May I have all your attention? We need to get this meeting started because we have a lot to do before graduation. Thank you all for electing me as your chairman, and I will do my best to make sure we have a great graduation ceremony. I just need your help to get everything running smoothly. You all have been selected by your departments to plan the graduation. You should all feel honored that your classmates fought so highly of you right now. A sheet of paper is going around that I need you all to fill out. Please write down your name, telephone number and what part of the graduation you would like to help organize. Please keep in mind that all parts of the graduation require a great deal of time and the ocean. So please only sign up for a part that you have time for when you have signed the paper with your name, telephone number and part. Please place the paper on my desk at our next meeting. In two days, we will break up into groups and get to work on everything. Start thinking about how would you want to organize your small groups before then? Okay, that's all for me. See you on friday. Being away from home for college can be stressful. Besides all the pressures of study. There's the pressure on your pocket today. Let's go to a university to find out. Excuse me, can I ask you a few questions? Well, okay. how do you find the cost of living in the city? Everything is expensive, including clothing, housing and traveling. So what do you spend most on transport? I think for food, if I cook myself, it's not expensive at all. For clothing, I bring my clothes here from my home country, where there nice and cheap, but every week I have to spend more than one hundred pounds on the trains. Then what's the social life like? I'm a very social person. I love hanging out with my friends and meeting new people. Thankfully, I don't drink nor smoke. So the only expenses may be tickets to the cinemas, clubs and so on. Being away from home for college can be stressful. Besides all the pressures of study. There's the pressure on your pocket today. Let's go to a university to find out. 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