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兰州市第五十八中学教育集团建标考试 高三英语试卷 (120分钟 150分) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the man excited about? A. Getting some great grades. B. Being able to meet the president. C. Becoming the student community leader. 2. How much does a cherry pie cost today? A. $4. B. $6. C. $10. 3. What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon? A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy. 4. What does the man like playing? A. Tennis. B. Basketball. C. Badminton. 5. What does the woman mean? A. She wears glasses when she swims. B. She doesn’t use glasses when reading books. C. She is not able to see things close to her clearly. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. How does the woman feel about her job? A. It’s boring. B. It’s interesting. C. It’s simple. 7. Who will probably help the woman? A. Her manager. B. A marketing manager. C. Some website designers. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Restaurant reservations. B. Cooking equipment. C. Food history. 9. What surprises the woman? A. pasta might have its origin in China. B. Pancakes are likely from the Middle East. C. Noodles could be created by European traders. 10. What does the man hope to do? A. Become a chef. B. Travel around the world. C. Live with his parents. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where are the speakers currently? A. In an office. B. In a forest. C. In a park. 12. What will the woman probably do? A. Help the man create policies. B. Do research about present sea levels. C. Give money to environmental groups. 13. What concerns the man most? A. Damage to homes. B. The risk of forest fires. C. Loss of wildlife habitats. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What happened to the man three years ago? A. A serious illness. B. A slight accident. C. A quarrel with a lawyer. 15. How many people were there in the car? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 16. What does the man mention at the end of the conversation? A. Traffic light design. B. Vehicle checks. C. Traffic safety. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did Allie do when she was 23? A. She began her college study. B. She first knew rock climbing. C. She climbed a high mountain. 18. Where did Allie climb her first 8,000 m peak alone? A. In China. B. In America. C. In India. 19. What took place in May 2024? A. Allie succeeded in climbing Makalu. B. Allie was helped by two partners. C. Allie made an ambitious plan. 20. What does Allie suggest? A. Accepting human aging. B. Climbing as much as possible. C. Stepping out of the comfort zone. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Exhibitions on View from Coast to Coast Journeys of Clay by Rose B. Simpson Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida, August 10 — November 1 In this exhibition, Simpson’s sculptures made of clay and other materials will be on display alongside the works of influential artists on her life and career, including her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Simpson speaks to womanhood and motherhood through a mix of talent while showing her cultural ties to the Santa Clara Pueblo of New Mexico. Our First and Last Love by Lyle Ashton Harris Queens Museum, Queens, New York, May 19 — October 22 Our First and Last Love showcases a diverse range of Harris’s works, offering fresh insights into his exploration of identity. Harris’s Shadow Works series combine photographs with Ghanaian fabric and personal articles to go into themes of otherness, weakness and legacy. Deep Time by Martha Diamond Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, Maine, July 13 — October 13 Diamond believes life is defined by time, and yet, her artworks go beyond it. Diamond’s abstract concepts of building spaces connect modern and ancient structures. This exhibition covers the artist’s vast body of work, showcasing works that have never been shown before alongside well-known pieces that represent her style. Pearl Lines by Walter Price Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 8 — December 8 Price shows specific aspects of cultural identity, history and race in his vivid paintings. This body of work, including never-before-seen pieces, offers insights into the imaginative mind of the artist, demonstrated in vivid colors and expressive styles. 1. What can be inferred about Rose B. Simpson? A. She is a successful sculptor. B. She fights for women’s rights. C. She’s achieved more than her mom. D. She works in the Santa Clara Pueblo. 2. Where should visitors go to see an exhibition on June 30? A. Queens Museum, Queens, New York. B. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. C. Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, Maine. D. Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. 3. What do Deep Time and Pearl Lines have in common? A. They feature vivid colors. B. They start at the same time. C. They are held in the same city. D. They showcase first-time exhibits. 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四场美国跨州艺术展览，涵盖不同艺术家的作品，主题涉及文化身份、时间、女性议题等，部分展览还展出了从未公开的作品。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据Journeys of Clay by Rose B. Simpson部分“In this exhibition, Simpson’s sculptures made of clay and other materials will be on display alongside the works of influential artists on her life and career, including her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.(在此次展览中，辛普森用黏土及其他材料制作的雕塑作品将与有关她生平和职业生涯的知名艺术家的作品一同展出，其中包括她的母亲、祖母和曾祖母的作品)”可知，Rose B. Simpson是一位成功的雕塑家。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Our First and Last Love by Lyle Ashton Harris部分“Queens Museum, Queens, New York, May 19 — October 22(纽约皇后区博物馆，位于皇后区，开放时间：5月19日至10月22日)”可知，6月30日参观者应该去奎恩斯博物馆，纽约州皇后区看展。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Deep Time by Martha Diamond部分“This exhibition covers the artist’s vast body of work, showcasing works that have never been shown before alongside well-known pieces that represent her style.(本次展览涵盖了这位艺术家大量的作品，不仅展出了从未公开展出过的作品，还展示了代表其风格的知名作品)”以及Pearl Lines by Walter Price部分“This body of work, including never-before-seen pieces, offers insights into the imaginative mind of the artist, demonstrated in vivid colors and expressive styles.(这一系列作品（其中包括从未公开过的部分）向我们展现了这位艺术家富有想象力的内心世界，其通过鲜明的色彩和富有表现力的风格得以体现)”可知，“深时”和“珍珠线”都展出了首次展出的展品。故选D。 B As we drove along the country road, a group of deer emerged as if by magic, surrounding us from all sides. I shouted at my husband to slow down and avoid hitting them. We were coming to a stop when the car doors flew open and we jumped out of the car. A deer lay injured by the roadside, with its eyes wide open. While some deer left, a few remained at a safe distance, observing the scene. “I have to call the police,” my husband said. As we waited for help, a nearby resident came out of her house, angrily shouting instructions. I told her that we had already contacted the police. She stood at her doorway, arms crossed, watching us. I know she wanted to make sure we wouldn’t leave the scene. I suggested calling a 24-hour veterinarian (兽医) clinic, but before doing so, I noticed a slight movement in the deer’s back leg. We watched as she struggled to rise. After several minutes, she managed to stand. She turned her head to look at us, and then leapt gracefully to the forest. I raced after her until she disappeared into the forest. Tears streamed down my face, a mix of joy that she could run again and fear for her survival. I walked back to the car just as the police arrived. Our “security guard” returned to her house, satisfied that her role was complete. After listening to our account, the police praised us for remaining at the scene. They told us that deer are strong creatures and that she would survive. The following day, we revisited the scene. The area showed no signs of blood. I discovered a piece of our car’s plastic part with the deer’s hair attached to it. I picked it up and took it home. Whenever I see a deer walking through the forest along our country road, I wonder if it was our deer from that summer evening. 4. What did the author’s husband do upon discovering an injured deer? A. He slowed the car. B. He tried to feed her. C. He contacted the police. D. He drove away the other deer. 5. What can we know about the resident? A. She called a local veterinarian. B. She kept a close watch on the couple. C. She gave tips on how to handle the deer. D. She cared about the security of the couple. 6. Which of the following can best describe the author? A. Stubborn and helpful. B. Responsible and caring. C. Determined and generous. D. Open-minded and patient. 7. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To express appreciation for strangers’ help. B To demonstrate the significance of calmness. C. To share advice on taking care of injured animals. D. To advocate harmony between humans and animals. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和丈夫在乡间小路上意外撞伤了一只鹿。他们停车查看，并联系警察，在一位居民的监督下，受伤的小鹿最终自己站起来跑进了森林。警察对作者夫妇的行为表示了赞扬，第二天作者夫妇重返现场，发现小鹿生存的希望很大。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“A deer lay injured by the roadside, with its eyes wide open. While some deer left, a few remained at a safe distance, observing the scene. “I have to call the police,” my husband said.(一只鹿倒在路边，身上受伤，眼睛睁得大大的。一些鹿离开了，但有几只则在安全的距离外停留着，观察着这一幕。“我得报警了。”我的丈夫说道)”和第二段中“I told her that we had already contacted the police.(我告诉她我们已经联系过警方了)”可知，发现路边有只受伤的鹿时，作者的丈夫联系了警察。故选C。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“I told her that we had already contacted the police. She stood at her doorway, arms crossed, watching us. I know she wanted to make sure we wouldn’t leave the scene.(我告诉她我们已经联系过警方了。她站在门口，双臂交叉着，注视着我们。我知道她这是想确认我们不会离开现场)”可知，这位居民一直在密切注视着作者夫妇，确保他们不会离开现场。由此可推断出，这位居民在密切注视这对夫妇。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“I raced after her until she disappeared into the forest. Tears streamed down my face, a mix of joy that she could run again and fear for her survival.(我紧追着她，直到她消失在森林之中。泪水顺着我的脸颊滑落，既有她又能再次奔跑的喜悦之情，也有对她能否生存下去的担忧之情)”，第二段中“I told her that we had already contacted the police.(我告诉她我们已经联系过警方了)”和第三段中“I suggested calling a 24-hour veterinarian (兽医) clinic, but before doing so, I noticed a slight movement in the deer’s back leg. (我建议打电话给24小时兽医诊所，但在这么做之前，我注意到鹿的后腿有轻微的移动)”可知，作者发现受伤小鹿后，提议联系24小时兽医诊所，还因小鹿康复而喜极而泣，体现了作者是有同情心的，关心他人的（caring）；夫妇俩一直留在现场等待警察，没有离开，体现了作者是负责任的（responsible）。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章讲述作者夫妇遇到受伤小鹿后积极救助、等待帮助，小鹿康复后作者心生牵挂的故事，传递出人类对动物的关爱，核心目的是倡导人与动物和谐共处。由此推测，这篇文章的主要目的是倡导人类与动物之间的和谐共处。故选D。 C The Japanese picture book Soratobu medaka tells the extraordinary tale of tiny stream-living fish called medaka taking a ride on a helpful bird to a far-off freshwater pool. The tale has delighted children in the country since 1999, when it was first published, but now comes an even more delightful discovery: It is true. Yao Akifumi, a biology student at the University of Tsukuba, observed that many fish-hunting birds commonly walked around in shallow waters rich in plants. As a number of fish species laid eggs on these aquatic (水生的) plants, he further wondered if some egg-bearing plants might stick to the birds’ feet as they fly off. Eager to test his theory, Mr Yao and his colleagues set up two ponds one metre apart, placing 36 artificial aquatic plants in one and none in the other. Both were supplied with bait-fish to attract birds and had camera traps set to trigger when birds landed. By the time the experiment ended six months later, some of the plants had switched ponds. The researchers were able to catch a bird in the act. One of their camera traps showed a bird flying off with plants on one of its feet. In a new paper in The Science of Nature, Mr Yao and his colleagues report that the medaka eggs can successfully hatch after enduring up to 18 hours out of the water attached to a plant leaf. The big drop in survival was at 16 hours and 20 minutes, when half the eggs became non-living. Given that the bird’s average flight-speed is around 39 kph, the hardiest medaka eggs could travel quite a distance. Whether any could actually survive the full 16.3 hours of travel at 39 kph is doubtful, says Mr Yao, since wind exposure during such a long journey would dry them out. Shorter journeys however, are certainly possible. And since there are dozens of other medaka-like fish species found throughout Asia, the chances are high that accidental transport explains how so many species have ended up in ponds and lakes with seemingly no connection to other water bodies. 8. How does the author introduce the topic? A. By sharing a story. B. By giving a definition. C. By quoting great minds. D. By presenting examples. 9. What did Yao Akifumi observe about fish-hunting birds? A. They had a particular fondness for medaka. B. They preferred to lay eggs near aquatic plants. C. They enjoyed hanging out in deep waters with plants. D. They often moved around in plant-filled shallow waters. 10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The findings of the research. B. The principle of the research. C. The process of the experiment. D. The challenges of the experiment. 11. Which of the following might Yao Akifumi agree with? A. Medaka eggs can’t survive a short travel. B. Japan has dozens of medaka-like fish species. C. Waterbirds might take fish eggs to their new habitats. D. Wind doesn’t affect the survival of medaka eggs during long flights. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章以日本青鳉鱼绘本故事引入，介绍姚明文团队的实验，证实水鸟可能携带青鳉鱼卵迁移，还推测这解释了多种鱼类的分布之谜。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“The Japanese picture book Soratobu medaka tells the extraordinary tale of tiny stream-living fish called medaka taking a ride on a helpful bird to a far-off freshwater pool. The tale has delighted children in the country since 1999, when it was first published, but now comes an even more delightful discovery: It is true.(日本的这本图画书《索拉托布鱼》讲述了一个非凡的故事：一种生活在小溪里的小鱼——鱼鳉，搭乘一只好心的鸟儿的翅膀，前往一个遥远的淡水池塘。自1999年首次出版以来，这个故事就一直让日本的孩子们感到无比欣喜。而现在，又有了一个更令人惊喜的发现：这是真的！)”可知，作者通过讲述一个故事引入文章话题。故选A。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Yao Akifumi, a biology student at the University of Tsukuba, observed that many fish-hunting birds commonly walked around in shallow waters rich in plants.(筑波大学的生物学专业学生姚明文观察到，许多捕食鱼类的鸟类通常会在富含植物的浅水区域里四处觅食)”可知，姚明文观察到捕食鱼类的鸟类通常在长满植物的浅水区活动。故选D。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“Eager to test his theory, Mr Yao and his colleagues set up two ponds one metre apart, placing 36 artificial aquatic plants in one and none in the other. Both were supplied with bait-fish to attract birds and had camera traps set to trigger when birds landed. By the time the experiment ended six months later, some of the plants had switched ponds. The researchers were able to catch a bird in the act. One of their camera traps showed a bird flying off with plants on one of its feet.(为了验证自己的理论，姚先生及其团队在相距一米的地方分别设置了两个池塘，其中一个池塘里放置了36种人工水生植物，而另一个池塘里则没有放置任何植物。两个池塘都配备了诱饵鱼以吸引鸟类，并且都安装了相机陷阱，以便在鸟类降落时触发拍摄。六个月后实验结束时，部分植物已经转移到了另一个池塘。研究人员得以当场捕捉到一只鸟正在搬运植物。他们的一台相机陷阱拍摄到了一只鸟用一只脚带着植物飞走的画面)”可知，第三段主要讲的是实验过程。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Shorter journeys, however, are certainly possible. And since there are dozens of other medaka-like fish species found throughout Asia, the chances are high that accidental transport explains how so many species have ended up in ponds and lakes with seemingly no connection to other water bodies.(然而，较短距离的迁移是完全有可能的。而且由于在亚洲各地还发现了数十种类似“青鳉鱼”的鱼类品种，所以很有可能是由于意外运输导致这些物种出现在池塘和湖泊中，而它们与其他水域似乎毫无关联)”可知，姚明文认为水鸟可能会将鱼卵带到新的栖息地。故选C。 D Island life is famously ideal, but it’s long been known that islanders tend to experience high rates of some rare genetically (基因地) transmitted diseases. Faroe islanders, who live on an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, have a much higher-than-average incidence of carnitine transporter deficiency, a condition that prevents the body from using certain fats for energy. Inhabitants of Gran Canaria, meanwhile, an island off the northwest coast of Africa, are far more likely than average to have familial hypercholesterolemia (高胆固醇血症), a condition where the liver cannot process cholesterol effectively. A new paper in Nature Communications provides one more such example. Jim Flett Wilson from the University of Edinburgh, who led the study, reports that people living on the Shetland Islands in northern Scotland have a one-in-41 chance of carrying the gene variant (变体) which causes Batten disease, a life-limiting neurodegenerative disease. The comparable rate elsewhere in Britain is one in 300, says Dr Wilson. Such increased risk is likely to be the consequence of genetic isolation (隔离). When members of a small population overwhelmingly reproduce with their fellows, the probability of children acquiring disease-causing mutations (known as variants) from their parents increases over time. This happens because of a process known as random genetic drift, says Dr Wilson, whereby some genetic variants become more common and others are lost. “This effect is magnified in small populations with little or no inward movement of new people to refresh the genetic pool,” he says. Such isolation need not only be the product of encircling water. Dr Wilson’s new study also found “genetic islands” on the British mainland. In Lancashire, the researchers found locals were more likely to have ten disease-causing variants — including one associated with Zellweger syndrome, a disease affecting the brain, liver and kidney which can be fatal in the first year of life. Those from the area were 73 times more likely to have the variant. In South Wales, one variant responsible for an inherited tendency to develop kidney stones later in life was 44 times more common, whereas in Nottinghamshire a variant causing a severe blistering skin disorder was 65 times more common than elsewhere. 12. Why does the author mention Gran Canaria in the first paragraph? A. To demonstrate island life is perfect. B. To explain its difference from Faroe. C. To display the disadvantage of island life. D. To show the disease in Faroe also occurs here. 13. What does the underlined word “magnified” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Reduced. B. Enhanced. C. Measured. D. Produced. 14. Which is the most likely to be found in Lancashire residents? A. A variant causing Batten disease. B A variant associated with kidney stones. C. A variant associated with Zellweger syndrome. D. A variant causing a severe blistering skin disorder. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Life on an island is unpleasant and risky B. Genetic isolation affects human development C. Genetic diseases are influenced by geography and culture D. Isolated communities are more at risk of rare genetic diseases 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了孤立社区更易患罕见基因遗传疾病及原因。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Island life is famously ideal, but it’s long been known that islanders tend to experience high rates of some rare genetically (基因地) transmitted diseases. Faroe islanders, who live on an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, have a much higher-than-average incidence of carnitine transporter deficiency, a condition that prevents the body from using certain fats for energy. Inhabitants of Gran Canaria, meanwhile, an island off the northwest coast of Africa, are far more likely than average to have familial hypercholesterolemia (高胆固醇血症), a condition where the liver cannot process cholesterol effectively.(岛上的生活向来以理想著称，但长期以来人们也都知道，岛民往往会患上一些罕见的遗传性疾病。生活在北大西洋某岛屿上的Faroe居民，患肉碱转运体缺乏症（一种阻碍身体将某些脂肪用于能量供应的病症）的比例远高于平均水平。与此同时，位于非洲西北海岸外的Gran Canaria的居民患家族性高胆固醇血症（肝脏无法有效处理胆固醇的病症）的比例也远高于平均水平)”可知，作者在第一段中提及Gran Canaria是为了展现岛居生活的弊端。故选C。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“This happens because of a process known as random genetic drift, says Dr Wilson, whereby some genetic variants become more common and others are lost.(威尔逊博士解释说，这是因为存在一种被称为随机基因漂变的过程，即某些基因变异会变得更加普遍，而其他变异则会消失)”以及后文“in small populations with little or no inward movement of new people to refresh the genetic pool(几乎没有外来人口注入以更新基因库的小群体中)”可知，前文提到小群体内繁殖会增加致病基因遗传概率，画线词所在句进一步说明“几乎没有外来人口注入以更新基因库的小群体中，这种效应会被放大”，故划线词意思是“增强”。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“In Lancashire, the researchers found locals were more likely to have ten disease-causing variants — including one associated with Zellweger syndrome, a disease affecting the brain, liver and kidney which can be fatal in the first year of life. Those from the area were 73 times more likely to have the variant.(在Lancashire，研究人员发现当地居民更有可能拥有十种致病基因变异——其中包括一种与泽尔韦格综合征相关的变异，这种疾病会影响大脑、肝脏和肾脏，若在婴儿出生后的第一年发病则可能致命。该地区的居民患这种变异的几率是其他地区的73倍)”可知，在Lancashire居民中，最有可能发现的是一种与泽尔韦格综合征相关的变异。故选C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Island life is famously ideal, but it’s long been known that islanders tend to experience high rates of some rare genetically (基因地) transmitted diseases.(岛上的生活向来以理想著称，但长期以来人们也都知道，岛民往往会患上一些罕见的遗传性疾病)”结合文章指出岛屿居民易患罕见遗传病，以设得兰群岛等为例，说明基因隔离是主因，还提及英国本土“基因岛屿”居民也有高致病基因携带率。可知，D选项“孤立社区患罕见遗传疾病的风险更高”最符合文章标题。故选D。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Meeting minutes are the official summary of what happened during a meeting. They serve as an outline, a written record for anyone unable to attend, and to use for future reference. ____16____ So how to write meeting minutes? Here are the basics you should follow. Be brief. ____17____ As the minutes taker, your job is to document what is happening at the meeting. This is a written record that covers just the main points. You don’t need an exact account of everything that is said. Just note the facts. Avoid personal observations when writing meeting minutes. If you want to take separate notes of your own, you are welcome to do so. ____18____ Some of this is boring information to keep track of: meeting names, dates and times, action items and decisions made. But later on, those meeting notes may contain essential information to keep everyone on the same page about what happened during that meeting. ____19____ With meeting minutes, it’s important to write down who attended the meeting, but also who didn’t, so there is no confusion about who may have discussed or voted on an issue. Use a model for the right format. If you’re writing formal meeting minutes, follow a certain format. For trade unions, schools, city and county governments, and others, you may need to follow Robert’s Rules of Order. While writing informal meeting minutes, you have more flexibility. Think of what your organization needs, and what’s been done in the past. ____20____ A. Note who is unable to attend. B. Then improve on that process. C. Don’t include personal thoughts or observations. D. Your creative writing skills must take a back seat. E. The notes highlight the details discussed at the meeting. F. When written well, they are a critical tool for your organization. G. But the meeting minutes should be a factual record of what was discussed. 【答案】16. F 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了会议纪要的重要性以及如何撰写会议纪要。 【16题详解】 上文“Meeting minutes are the official summary of what happened during a meeting. They serve as an outline, a written record for anyone unable to attend, and to use for future reference.(会议纪要是会议期间所发生的事情的官方总结。它们作为一个大纲，一个为无法参加会议的人提供的书面记录，以及供将来参考使用)”指出会议纪要的重要作用，F选项“When written well, they are a critical tool for your organization.(如果写得好，它们是你组织的关键工具)”承接上文，继续说明写好的会议纪要的作用，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。 【17题详解】 小标题“Be brief.(要简明扼要)”指出撰写会议纪要时要简明扼要，D选项“Your creative writing skills must take a back seat.(你的创造性写作技巧必须退居次要位置)”承接上文，说明撰写会议纪要时不要注重创造性写作，要简明扼要，照应标题句。故选D项。 【18题详解】 上文“Just note the facts. Avoid personal observations when writing meeting minutes. If you want to take separate notes of your own, you are welcome to do so.(只需记下事实。写会议纪要时要避免个人观察。如果你想自己另外做笔记，欢迎这样做)”指出写会议纪要时要避免个人观察，G选项“But the meeting minutes should be a factual record of what was discussed.(但会议纪要应该是对所讨论内容的真实记录)”承接上文，指出会议纪要应该是对所讨论内容的真实记录，而不是个人观察，虽然欢迎自己另外做笔记，但必须保证会议纪要的真实记录。故选G项。 【19题详解】 设空句是段首小标题。根据下文“With meeting minutes, it’s important to write down who attended the meeting, but also who didn’t, so there is no confusion about who may have discussed or voted on an issue.(对于会议纪要来说，重要的是要记下谁参加了会议，以及谁没有参加，这样就不会对谁可能讨论或投票了某个问题感到困惑)”可知，本段建议要记下谁参加了会议，以及谁没有参加。A选项“Note who is unable to attend.(记下谁不能参加)”概括段落内容，指出要记下不能参加会议的人，适合作小标题。故选A项。 【20题详解】 上文“While writing informal meeting minutes, you have more flexibility. Think of what your organization needs, and what’s been done in the past.(在写非正式会议纪要时，你有更多的灵活性。想想你的组织需要什么，以及过去做过什么)”指出撰写非正式会议纪要时你有很大灵活性，可以先进一些思考，B选项“Then improve on that process.(然后改进这个过程)”承接上文，说明撰写非正式会议纪要可以在遵循基本格式的基础上改进，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Opened in 2020, Mirabella is a 20-storey community at Arizona State University. Mirabella offers ___21___ a university pass, allowing access to classes and cultural events without the stress of exams. Electric buses transport residents across the large campus, though many remain ____22____ enough to ride mountain bikes. Mirabella has four restaurants, an art studio, a pool, a gym and a games room. Only the second floor, with a memory-care centre, feels ____23____. Lindsay Beagley, head of Lifelong University Engagement, notes that some couples ____24____ when one requires round-the-clock care. This model is part of a growing ____25____, with around 85 US colleges offering senior-living arrangements. The concept ____26____ in the 1980s when two college presidents wished to ____27____ on campus. Today, institutions from Central Florida to Stanford try to ____28____ older adults. Andrew Carle of Georgetown University estimates that 20,000 seniors live this way. As baby boomers age — 10,000 turn 65 daily — demand for various, stimulating retirement options ____29____. Universities, facing declining students, see a(n) ____30____. Carle notes that integrating seniors can address space issues and ____31____ boost charity, as residents may include universities in their wills. Bill Smith, an 80-year-old former newspaper editor, ____32____ Mirabella with his wife, a chemistry PhD holder. They’ve ____33____ both residents and students. “Being among young people is energetic,” Smith says, reflecting on discussions like one about AI and extended lifespans, where ____34____ participants were enthusiastic, while older ones had reservations. This intergenerational dynamic ____35____ both students and seniors, creating a great community. 21. A. athletes B. seniors C. teenagers D. businessmen 22. A. traditional B. open-minded C. active D. courageous 23. A. natural B. critical C. social D. institutional 24. A. combine B. part C. discuss D. leave 25. A. market B. idea C. trend D. invention 26. A. began B. remained C. changed D. faded 27. A. work B. lecture C. succeed D. retire 28. A. satisfy B. shelter C. fool D. employ 29. A. decreases B. disappears C. exits D. grows 30. A. honour B. disadvantage C. opportunity D. trouble 31. A. potentially B. initially C. slightly D. temporarily 32. A. looked into B. set up C. moved to D. commented on 33. A. cheated B. helped C. befriended D. outweighed 34. A. smarter B. younger C. older D. greater 35. A. enriches B. challenges C. beats D. astonishes 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. C 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍亚利桑那州立大学2020年启用的老年社区Mirabella，提及美国大学老年居住模式的发展趋势、成因及代际互动带来的双赢效果。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：米拉贝拉为老年人提供了一张大学通行证，使他们能够参加各类课程和文化活动，而无需承受考试的压力。A. athletes运动员；B. seniors老年人；C. teenagers青少年；D. businessmen商人。后文多次提及“senior-living arrangements”、“older adults”、“20,000 seniors”可知，Mirabella是面向老年人的社区，故此处指为“老年人（seniors）”提供大学通行证。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：电动公交车将居民们运载至校园的各个角落，不过仍有许多人精力充沛，能够骑着山地自行车出行。A. traditional传统的；B. open-minded虚心的；C. active活跃的；D. courageous勇敢的。根据后文“enough to ride mountain bikes”以及前文提到电动巴士接送居民，“though”表转折，说明许多居民仍精力充沛，会骑山地车。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：只有二楼设有记忆护理中心的部分区域才显得有些像养老院。A. natural自然的；B. critical批判的；C. social社会的；D. institutional制度的，机构的。根据上文“Only the second floor, with a memory-care centre, feels”可知，Mirabella整体是老年社区，设施丰富，仅二楼设有记忆护理中心，会让人感觉更“制度化（institutional）”，符合护理中心的属性。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：终身大学教育项目负责人林赛·贝格利指出，当一方需要全天候的照料时，一些夫妻就只能分开。A. combine结合；B. part分开；C. discuss讨论；D. leave离开。结合后文“when one requires round-the-clock care(当一方需要全天候护理时)”可知，当一方需要全天候的照料时，有些夫妇会因此“分开（part）”，leave 侧重 “主动离开（某人/某地）”，隐含 “一方抛下另一方” 的倾向，语气稍显主观，与全文客观中立的介绍风格不符。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种模式是当前趋势的一部分，目前约有85所美国高校提供老年人居住服务。A. market 市场；B. idea想法；C. trend趋势；D. invention意图。后文“with around 85 US colleges offering senior-living arrangements”提到约85所美国大学提供老年居住安排，说明这种模式是一种不断发展的“趋势（trend）”。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一理念始于20世纪80年代，当时两位大学校长希望能在校园内退休。A. began开始；B. remained维持；C. changed改变；D. faded褪色。后文“in the 1980s when two college presidents wished to”提及“20世纪80年代两位大学校长的想法”，说明这个概念在当时“开始（began）” 出现。故选A。 27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一理念始于20世纪80年代，当时两位大学校长希望能在校园内退休。A. work工作；B. lecture演讲；C. succeed成功；D. retire退休。结合上文可知，该概念是面向老年人的社区模式，由此推测，起源于两位校长希望在校园里“退休（retire）”的愿望。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如今，从佛罗里达州中部到斯坦福大学，各类机构都在努力满足老年人的需求。A. satisfy满足；B. shelter庇护；C. fool愚弄；D. employ采用。根据上文“with around 85 US colleges offering senior-living arrangements. ”可知，如今许多大学都在尝试这种模式，目的是“满足（satisfy）”老年人的需求。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着婴儿潮一代逐渐步入老年，每天有10000人年满65岁——对各种富有刺激性的退休生活选择的需求也随之增加。A. decreases减少；B. disappears消失；C. exits存在；D. grows成长，增长。根据上文“As baby boomers age — 10,000 turn 65 daily — demand for various, stimulating retirement options”可知，婴儿潮一代每天有1万人满65岁，对多样化、有刺激性的退休选择的需求必然会“增长（grows）”。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：面对学生数量减少的状况，各高校看到了一个机遇。A. honour荣誉；B. disadvantage缺点；C. opportunity机会；D. trouble麻烦。根据上文“As baby boomers age — 10,000 turn 65 daily — demand for various, stimulating retirement options”可知，每天有10000人年满65岁，而大学面临学生数量下降的问题，而老年人的需求增长对他们来说是一个“机会（opportunity）”。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：卡尔勒指出，将老年人纳入其中能够解决空间问题，并且还有可能促进慈善事业的发展，因为这些居民在立遗嘱时可能会将大学纳入其遗产分配范围。A. potentially潜在地；B. initially首先；C. slightly稍微；D. temporarily暂时地。根据后文“boost charity, as residents may include universities in their wills.”可知，融入老年人不仅能解决空间问题，还“潜在地（potentially）”能增加慈善捐赠（居民可能在遗嘱中提及大学）。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：比尔·史密斯是一位80岁的前报纸编辑，他与妻子一起搬到了 Mirabella。他的妻子是一位拥有化学博士学位的学者。A. looked into调查；B. set up建立；C. moved to搬家；D. commented on评论。根据后文“both residents and students.”可知，80岁的比尔·史密斯和妻子是Mirabella的居民，故此处指他们“搬到（moved to）”这里。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们与这里的居民和学生都成为了朋友。A. cheated欺骗；B. helped帮助；C. befriended交朋友；D. outweighed超过。后文提到他们和年轻人交流，说明他们既和其他居民，也和学生“交了朋友（befriended）”。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：史密斯说：“与年轻人在一起总是充满活力的。”他谈到过一些关于人工智能和延长寿命的讨论，在这些讨论中，年轻的参与者热情高涨，而年长的参与者则有所保留。A. smarter更聪明的；B. younger更年轻的；C. older更老的；D. greater更伟大的。根据后文“participants were enthusiastic, while older ones had reservations”中“while”表对比，老年人对人工智能和延长寿命的话题持保留态度，与之对比的是“年轻（younger）”参与者更热情。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这种代际互动既丰富了学生的生活，也丰富了老年人的生活，打造出了一个优质社区。A. enriches使丰富；B. challenges挑战；C. beats打败；D. astonishes使震惊。根据后文“both students and seniors, creating a great community”可知，这种代际互动对学生和老年人都有好处，能“丰富（enriches）”双方的体验，打造良好的社区。故选A。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. The summer solstice (夏至) begins on June 21 this year. At this time, much of the northern hemisphere ____36____ (receive) the most hours of daylight, but it does not bring the ____37____ (high) temperatures which will come 20 to 30 days later. In China, the 24 solar terms ____38____ (create) thousands of years ago, but the solar term culture is still useful today ____39____ (guide) people’s lives through eating special foods, performing cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips, ____40____ correspond with each solar term. Before the Qing Dynasty, people even had a one-day holiday on the summer solstice. According to Song Dynasty records, officials could have three days ____41____ during the summer solstice. How long is the longest day in China? According to the expert Yan Jiarong, the entire day in Mohe in Heilongjiang Province, ___42___ (locate) in the northernmost tip of China, lasts nearly 17 hours when you include dawn, twilight and its afterglow. The summer solstice is the best time for viewing the Northern Lights in Mohe, “the ____43____ (sleep) town of China”. There is ____44____ saying in Shandong Province which goes, “Eat dumplings on the winter solstice and eat noodles on the summer solstice.” People in different _____45_____ (area) of Shandong Province eat chilled noodles on this day. 【答案】36. receives 37. highest 38. were created 39. to guide 40. which 41. off 42 located 43. sleepless 44. a 45. areas 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍夏至的时间、北半球日照特点，提及中国二十四节气文化的历史与今日作用，还讲述漠河夏至的白昼时长及山东夏至吃凉面的习俗。 【36题详解】 考查时态。句意：此时，北半球的大部分地区迎来了白昼时间最长的时段，但此时并未达到预计的最高气温，而这一最高气温将在大约20到30天后出现。此处描述夏至时北半球的客观现象，用一般现在时。主语“much of the northern hemisphere”为单数，故谓语动词三单形式。故填receives。 【37题详解】 考查最高级。句意：此时，北半球的大部分地区迎来了白昼时间最长的时段，但此时并未达到预计的最高气温，而这一最高气温将在大约20到30天后出现。根据后文“which will come 20 to 30 days later”可知，此处表示“（并非）最高温”，需用形容词最高级。故填highest。 【38题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：在中国，二十四节气创建于数千年前，但节气文化至今仍具有实用价值，它通过食用特色食物、举行文化仪式乃至提供健康生活建议来指导人们的生活，这些习俗和建议都与每个节气相对应。时间状语“thousands of years ago”表明用一般过去时，“24 solar terms”与“create”是被动关系，故用一般过去时的被动语态，谓语用复数。故填were created。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在中国，二十四节气创建于数千年前，但节气文化至今仍具有实用价值，它通过食用特色食物、举行文化仪式乃至提供健康生活建议来指导人们的生活，这些习俗和建议都与每个节气相对应。此处为不定式作原因状语，说明“节气文化至今有用”的原因是“指导人们生活”，故填to guide。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在中国，二十四节气创建于数千年前，但节气文化至今仍具有实用价值，它通过食用特色食物、举行文化仪式乃至提供健康生活建议来指导人们的生活，这些习俗和建议都与每个节气相对应。空处引导非限制性定语从句，指代前文“ eating special foods, performing cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips”这件事，在从句中作主语，故用关系代词which。故填which。 【41题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：据宋代的记载，在夏至这一天，官员们可以休假三天。固定搭配have three days off表示“休息三天”，故填off。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：据专家严家荣介绍，在中国最北端的黑龙江省漠河市，包括黎明、黄昏以及余晖在内，白天的时长将近17个小时。“Mohe”与“locate”是被动关系，用过去分词作定语。故填located。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在“中国不眠支撑”漠河，夏至时节是观赏北极光的最佳时机。此处形容词作定语，结合上文提到夏至日漠河白天长17小时可知，此处指它是不眠之城，形容词sleepless“无眠的”符合题意，故填sleepless。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：山东省有句谚语：“冬至饺子夏至面。”此处saying为泛指，且是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。 【45题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：在山东省的不同地区，人们在这一天会食用凉拌面条。different后接可数名词复数，故填areas。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 请你拟一则关于“中国传统乐器展览”的通知，刊登在学校英文报上。内容包括： (1)展览的主题和目的； (2)展览的时间和地点。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Exhibition Notice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Exhibition Notice A traditional Chinese musical instrument exhibition will be held in our school library from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. next Friday. The theme of this exhibition is “The Charm of Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments”, which aims to let students have a better understanding of Chinese traditional culture and musical instruments. There will be various kinds of traditional Chinese musical instruments on display, such as the guzheng, pipa, and erhu. You can also have the opportunity to try playing some of them. Come and enjoy this wonderful exhibition, where you can not only appreciate the beauty of traditional Chinese musical instruments but also have a great time. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于通知。要求考生拟一则关于“中国传统乐器展览”的通知，刊登在学校英文报上，需涵盖展览的主题、目的、时间和地点等内容。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 传统的：traditional → conventional 目的：purpose → objective 理解：understanding → comprehension 展示：display → exhibition/show 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：A traditional Chinese musical instrument exhibition will be held in our school library from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. next Friday. 拓展句：A traditional Chinese musical instrument exhibition, which is of great significance, will be held in our school library from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. next Friday. 【点睛】[高分句型1] The theme of this exhibition is “The Charm of Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments”, which aims to let students have a better understanding of Chinese traditional culture and musical instruments. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] Come and enjoy this wonderful exhibition, where you can not only appreciate the beauty of traditional Chinese musical instruments but also have a great time. (运用了where引导的定语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When I was in the tenth grade, I had a passion for photography. However, I didn’t think I was very good at it. I loved taking pictures of nature and everyday moments, but I was always too shy to share my work with others. I felt like my photos weren’t professional enough and that no one would take me seriously as a photographer. One day, my art teacher, Ms Taylor, announced that the school would be hosting a photography contest, and she encouraged everyone to participate. My immediate thought was that I wouldn’t give it a try. In my opinion, there were so many talented students who were far better than me. After class, Ms Taylor noticed that I didn’t seem interested in the contest. She asked me why I wasn’t going to submit my photos. I explained in a low voice that I didn’t feel confident enough. She looked at me thoughtfully and said, “You don’t have to be perfect. Photography is about capturing those moments that are important to you. If you put your heart into it, your work will speak for itself.” Her words struck me, and I started thinking about the photos that I felt proud of. That evening, I went through my collection of photos and selected a few of my favorite shots — pictures of the sunset, city streets and quiet moments in the park. I still wasn’t sure if they were good enough, but I decided to take Ms Taylor’s advice and enter the contest anyway. Over the next few days, I worked on editing the photos, making small adjustments to bring out the details I loved. When I finally submitted them, I felt a mixture of nervousness and excitement. It wasn’t about winning anymore; it was about sharing something that mattered to me. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Two weeks later, the results were announced, and I was surprised. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the award ceremony, I went to Ms Taylor’s office to thank her for encouraging me to take part. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Two weeks later, the results were announced, and I was surprised. My photo of the sunset had won third place! The announcement echoed through the auditorium, and classmates turned to smile at me. Ms. Taylor beamed from the front, giving me a thumbs-up. As I walked to the stage, my hands trembled, but my heart swelled with pride. The judges commented that the photo captured “a raw, emotional moment in ordinary life.” Seeing my work displayed beside talented peers, I realized artistry isn’t about perfection—it’s about perspective. After the award ceremony, I went to Ms. Taylor’s office to thank her for encouraging me to take part. She hugged me warmly and pointed to my sunset photo on her desk. “This,” she said, “reminds us that beauty hides in plain sight when we dare to share our vision.” I told her how the experience changed me: I’d keep photographing moments that moved me, with or without contests. She nodded, adding, “The real prize is finding your voice.” Her words became my compass. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者高一时热爱摄影却因不自信不敢分享，泰勒老师鼓励作者参加摄影比赛。作者听从建议挑选并编辑照片参赛，意外获三等奖。这次经历让作者明白艺术不在于完美而在于视角，也学会勇敢分享自己的视角，老师的话更成为作者的指引。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“两周后，结果公布了，我感到十分惊讶”可知，第一段可描写作者获得三等奖，心里充满自豪。 ②由第二段首句内容“颁奖典礼结束后，我前往泰勒女士的办公室向她表示感谢，感谢她鼓励我参加比赛”可知，第二段可描写这次经历让作者明白艺术不在于完美而在于视角，也学会勇敢分享自己的视角，老师的话更成为作者的指引。 2.续写线索：结果公布——获得三等奖——充满自豪——感谢老师——作者感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①看到：see/catch sight of ②意识到：realize/be aware of ③颤抖：tremble/shake 情绪类 ①惊讶的：surprised/amazed ②感人的：emotional/touching 【点睛】[高分句型1] Seeing my work displayed beside talented peers, I realized artistry isn’t about perfection—it’s about perspective.（运用了现在分词作状语以及省略引导词that的宾语从句作realized的宾语） [高分句型2] As I walked to the stage, my hands trembled, but my heart swelled with pride.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 兰州市第五十八中学教育集团建标考试 高三英语试卷 (120分钟 150分) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the man excited about? A. Getting some great grades. B. Being able to meet the president. C. Becoming the student community leader. 2. How much does a cherry pie cost today? A. $4. B. $6. C. $10. 3. What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon? A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy. 4. What does the man like playing? A. Tennis. B. Basketball. C. Badminton. 5. What does the woman mean? A. She wears glasses when she swims. B. She doesn’t use glasses when reading books. C. She is not able to see things close to her clearly. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. How does the woman feel about her job? A. It’s boring. B. It’s interesting. C. It’s simple. 7. Who will probably help the woman? A. Her manager. B. A marketing manager. C. Some website designers. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Restaurant reservations. B. Cooking equipment. C. Food history. 9. What surprises the woman? A. pasta might have its origin in China. B. Pancakes are likely from the Middle East. C. Noodles could be created by European traders. 10. What does the man hope to do? A. Become a chef. B. Travel around the world. C. Live with his parents. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where are the speakers currently? A. In an office. B. In a forest. C. In a park. 12. What will the woman probably do? A. Help the man create policies. B. Do research about present sea levels. C. Give money to environmental groups. 13. What concerns the man most? A. Damage to homes. B. The risk of forest fires. C. Loss of wildlife habitats. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What happened to the man three years ago? A. A serious illness. B. A slight accident. C. A quarrel with a lawyer. 15 How many people were there in the car? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 16. What does the man mention at the end of the conversation? A. Traffic light design. B. Vehicle checks. C. Traffic safety. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did Allie do when she was 23? A. She began her college study. B. She first knew rock climbing. C. She climbed a high mountain. 18. Where did Allie climb her first 8,000 m peak alone? A In China. B. In America. C. In India. 19. What took place in May 2024? A. Allie succeeded in climbing Makalu. B. Allie was helped by two partners. C. Allie made an ambitious plan. 20. What does Allie suggest? A. Accepting human aging. B. Climbing as much as possible. C. Stepping out of the comfort zone. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Exhibitions on View from Coast to Coast Journeys of Clay by Rose B. Simpson Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida, August 10 — November 1 In this exhibition, Simpson’s sculptures made of clay and other materials will be on display alongside the works of influential artists on her life and career, including her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Simpson speaks to womanhood and motherhood through a mix of talent while showing her cultural ties to the Santa Clara Pueblo of New Mexico. Our First and Last Love by Lyle Ashton Harris Queens Museum, Queens, New York, May 19 — October 22 Our First and Last Love showcases a diverse range of Harris’s works, offering fresh insights into his exploration of identity. Harris’s Shadow Works series combine photographs with Ghanaian fabric and personal articles to go into themes of otherness, weakness and legacy. Deep Time by Martha Diamond Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, Maine, July 13 — October 13 Diamond believes life is defined by time, and yet, her artworks go beyond it. Diamond’s abstract concepts of building spaces connect modern and ancient structures. This exhibition covers the artist’s vast body of work, showcasing works that have never been shown before alongside well-known pieces that represent her style. Pearl Lines by Walter Price Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 8 — December 8 Price shows specific aspects of cultural identity, history and race in his vivid paintings. This body of work, including never-before-seen pieces, offers insights into the imaginative mind of the artist, demonstrated in vivid colors and expressive styles. 1. What can be inferred about Rose B. Simpson? A. She is a successful sculptor. B. She fights for women’s rights. C. She’s achieved more than her mom. D. She works in the Santa Clara Pueblo. 2. Where should visitors go to see an exhibition on June 30? A. Queens Museum, Queens, New York. B. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. C. Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, Maine. D. Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. 3. What do Deep Time and Pearl Lines have in common? A. They feature vivid colors. B. They start at the same time. C. They are held in the same city. D. They showcase first-time exhibits. B As we drove along the country road, a group of deer emerged as if by magic, surrounding us from all sides. I shouted at my husband to slow down and avoid hitting them. We were coming to a stop when the car doors flew open and we jumped out of the car. A deer lay injured by the roadside, with its eyes wide open. While some deer left, a few remained at a safe distance, observing the scene. “I have to call the police,” my husband said. As we waited for help, a nearby resident came out of her house, angrily shouting instructions. I told her that we had already contacted the police. She stood at her doorway, arms crossed, watching us. I know she wanted to make sure we wouldn’t leave the scene. I suggested calling a 24-hour veterinarian (兽医) clinic, but before doing so, I noticed a slight movement in the deer’s back leg. We watched as she struggled to rise. After several minutes, she managed to stand. She turned her head to look at us, and then leapt gracefully to the forest. I raced after her until she disappeared into the forest. Tears streamed down my face, a mix of joy that she could run again and fear for her survival. I walked back to the car just as the police arrived. Our “security guard” returned to her house, satisfied that her role was complete. After listening to our account, the police praised us for remaining at the scene. They told us that deer are strong creatures and that she would survive. The following day, we revisited the scene. The area showed no signs of blood. I discovered a piece of our car’s plastic part with the deer’s hair attached to it. I picked it up and took it home. Whenever I see a deer walking through the forest along our country road, I wonder if it was our deer from that summer evening. 4. What did the author’s husband do upon discovering an injured deer? A. He slowed the car. B. He tried to feed her. C. He contacted the police. D. He drove away the other deer. 5. What can we know about the resident? A. She called a local veterinarian. B. She kept a close watch on the couple. C. She gave tips on how to handle the deer. D. She cared about the security of the couple. 6. Which of the following can best describe the author? A. Stubborn and helpful. B. Responsible and caring. C. Determined and generous. D. Open-minded and patient. 7. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To express appreciation for strangers’ help. B. To demonstrate the significance of calmness. C. To share advice on taking care of injured animals. D. To advocate harmony between humans and animals. C The Japanese picture book Soratobu medaka tells the extraordinary tale of tiny stream-living fish called medaka taking a ride on a helpful bird to a far-off freshwater pool. The tale has delighted children in the country since 1999, when it was first published, but now comes an even more delightful discovery: It is true. Yao Akifumi, a biology student at the University of Tsukuba, observed that many fish-hunting birds commonly walked around in shallow waters rich in plants. As a number of fish species laid eggs on these aquatic (水生的) plants, he further wondered if some egg-bearing plants might stick to the birds’ feet as they fly off. Eager to test his theory, Mr Yao and his colleagues set up two ponds one metre apart, placing 36 artificial aquatic plants in one and none in the other. Both were supplied with bait-fish to attract birds and had camera traps set to trigger when birds landed. By the time the experiment ended six months later, some of the plants had switched ponds. The researchers were able to catch a bird in the act. One of their camera traps showed a bird flying off with plants on one of its feet. In a new paper in The Science of Nature, Mr Yao and his colleagues report that the medaka eggs can successfully hatch after enduring up to 18 hours out of the water attached to a plant leaf. The big drop in survival was at 16 hours and 20 minutes, when half the eggs became non-living. Given that the bird’s average flight-speed is around 39 kph, the hardiest medaka eggs could travel quite a distance. Whether any could actually survive the full 16.3 hours of travel at 39 kph is doubtful, says Mr Yao, since wind exposure during such a long journey would dry them out. Shorter journeys, however, are certainly possible. And since there are dozens of other medaka-like fish species found throughout Asia, the chances are high that accidental transport explains how so many species have ended up in ponds and lakes with seemingly no connection to other water bodies. 8. How does the author introduce the topic? A. By sharing a story. B. By giving a definition. C By quoting great minds. D. By presenting examples. 9. What did Yao Akifumi observe about fish-hunting birds? A. They had a particular fondness for medaka. B. They preferred to lay eggs near aquatic plants. C. They enjoyed hanging out in deep waters with plants. D. They often moved around in plant-filled shallow waters. 10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The findings of the research. B. The principle of the research. C. The process of the experiment. D. The challenges of the experiment. 11. Which of the following might Yao Akifumi agree with? A. Medaka eggs can’t survive a short travel. B. Japan has dozens of medaka-like fish species. C. Waterbirds might take fish eggs to their new habitats. D. Wind doesn’t affect the survival of medaka eggs during long flights. D Island life is famously ideal, but it’s long been known that islanders tend to experience high rates of some rare genetically (基因地) transmitted diseases. Faroe islanders, who live on an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, have a much higher-than-average incidence of carnitine transporter deficiency, a condition that prevents the body from using certain fats for energy. Inhabitants of Gran Canaria, meanwhile, an island off the northwest coast of Africa, are far more likely than average to have familial hypercholesterolemia (高胆固醇血症), a condition where the liver cannot process cholesterol effectively. A new paper in Nature Communications provides one more such example. Jim Flett Wilson from the University of Edinburgh, who led the study, reports that people living on the Shetland Islands in northern Scotland have a one-in-41 chance of carrying the gene variant (变体) which causes Batten disease, a life-limiting neurodegenerative disease. The comparable rate elsewhere in Britain is one in 300, says Dr Wilson. Such increased risk is likely to be the consequence of genetic isolation (隔离). When members of a small population overwhelmingly reproduce with their fellows, the probability of children acquiring disease-causing mutations (known as variants) from their parents increases over time. This happens because of a process known as random genetic drift, says Dr Wilson, whereby some genetic variants become more common and others are lost. “This effect is magnified in small populations with little or no inward movement of new people to refresh the genetic pool,” he says. Such isolation need not only be the product of encircling water. Dr Wilson’s new study also found “genetic islands” on the British mainland. In Lancashire, the researchers found locals were more likely to have ten disease-causing variants — including one associated with Zellweger syndrome, a disease affecting the brain, liver and kidney which can be fatal in the first year of life. Those from the area were 73 times more likely to have the variant. In South Wales, one variant responsible for an inherited tendency to develop kidney stones later in life was 44 times more common, whereas in Nottinghamshire a variant causing a severe blistering skin disorder was 65 times more common than elsewhere. 12. Why does the author mention Gran Canaria in the first paragraph? A. To demonstrate island life is perfect. B. To explain its difference from Faroe. C. To display the disadvantage of island life. D. To show the disease in Faroe also occurs here. 13. What does the underlined word “magnified” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Reduced. B. Enhanced. C. Measured. D. Produced. 14 Which is the most likely to be found in Lancashire residents? A. A variant causing Batten disease. B. A variant associated with kidney stones. C. A variant associated with Zellweger syndrome. D. A variant causing a severe blistering skin disorder. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Life on an island is unpleasant and risky B. Genetic isolation affects human development C. Genetic diseases are influenced by geography and culture D. Isolated communities are more at risk of rare genetic diseases 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Meeting minutes are the official summary of what happened during a meeting. They serve as an outline, a written record for anyone unable to attend, and to use for future reference. ____16____ So how to write meeting minutes? Here are the basics you should follow. Be brief. ____17____ As the minutes taker, your job is to document what is happening at the meeting. This is a written record that covers just the main points. You don’t need an exact account of everything that is said. Just note the facts. Avoid personal observations when writing meeting minutes. If you want to take separate notes of your own, you are welcome to do so. ____18____ Some of this is boring information to keep track of: meeting names, dates and times, action items and decisions made. But later on, those meeting notes may contain essential information to keep everyone on the same page about what happened during that meeting. ____19____ With meeting minutes, it’s important to write down who attended the meeting, but also who didn’t, so there is no confusion about who may have discussed or voted on an issue. Use a model for the right format. If you’re writing formal meeting minutes, follow a certain format. For trade unions, schools, city and county governments, and others, you may need to follow Robert’s Rules of Order. While writing informal meeting minutes, you have more flexibility. Think of what your organization needs, and what’s been done in the past. ____20____ A. Note who is unable to attend. B. Then improve on that process. C. Don’t include personal thoughts or observations. D. Your creative writing skills must take a back seat. E. The notes highlight the details discussed at the meeting. F. When written well, they are a critical tool for your organization. G. But the meeting minutes should be a factual record of what was discussed. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Opened in 2020, Mirabella is a 20-storey community at Arizona State University. Mirabella offers ___21___ a university pass, allowing access to classes and cultural events without the stress of exams. Electric buses transport residents across the large campus, though many remain ____22____ enough to ride mountain bikes. Mirabella has four restaurants, an art studio, a pool, a gym and a games room. Only the second floor, with a memory-care centre, feels ____23____. Lindsay Beagley, head of Lifelong University Engagement, notes that some couples ____24____ when one requires round-the-clock care. This model is part of a growing ____25____, with around 85 US colleges offering senior-living arrangements. The concept ____26____ in the 1980s when two college presidents wished to ____27____ on campus. Today, institutions from Central Florida to Stanford try to ____28____ older adults. Andrew Carle of Georgetown University estimates that 20,000 seniors live this way. As baby boomers age — 10,000 turn 65 daily — demand for various, stimulating retirement options ____29____. Universities, facing declining students, see a(n) ____30____. Carle notes that integrating seniors can address space issues and ____31____ boost charity, as residents may include universities in their wills. Bill Smith, an 80-year-old former newspaper editor, ____32____ Mirabella with his wife, a chemistry PhD holder. They’ve ____33____ both residents and students. “Being among young people is energetic,” Smith says, reflecting on discussions like one about AI and extended lifespans, where ____34____ participants were enthusiastic, while older ones had reservations. This intergenerational dynamic ____35____ both students and seniors, creating a great community. 21. A. athletes B. seniors C. teenagers D. businessmen 22. A. traditional B. open-minded C. active D. courageous 23. A. natural B. critical C. social D. institutional 24. A. combine B. part C. discuss D. leave 25. A. market B. idea C. trend D. invention 26. A. began B. remained C. changed D. faded 27. A. work B. lecture C. succeed D. retire 28. A. satisfy B. shelter C. fool D. employ 29. A. decreases B. disappears C. exits D. grows 30. A. honour B. disadvantage C. opportunity D. trouble 31. A. potentially B. initially C. slightly D. temporarily 32. A. looked into B. set up C. moved to D. commented on 33. A. cheated B. helped C. befriended D. outweighed 34. A. smarter B. younger C. older D. greater 35. A. enriches B. challenges C. beats D. astonishes 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. The summer solstice (夏至) begins on June 21 this year. At this time, much of the northern hemisphere ____36____ (receive) the most hours of daylight, but it does not bring the ____37____ (high) temperatures which will come 20 to 30 days later. In China, the 24 solar terms ____38____ (create) thousands of years ago, but the solar term culture is still useful today ____39____ (guide) people’s lives through eating special foods, performing cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips, ____40____ correspond with each solar term. Before the Qing Dynasty, people even had a one-day holiday on the summer solstice. According to Song Dynasty records, officials could have three days ____41____ during the summer solstice. How long is the longest day in China? According to the expert Yan Jiarong, the entire day in Mohe in Heilongjiang Province, ___42___ (locate) in the northernmost tip of China, lasts nearly 17 hours when you include dawn, twilight and its afterglow. The summer solstice is the best time for viewing the Northern Lights in Mohe, “the ____43____ (sleep) town of China”. There is ____44____ saying in Shandong Province which goes, “Eat dumplings on the winter solstice and eat noodles on the summer solstice.” People in different _____45_____ (area) of Shandong Province eat chilled noodles on this day. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 请你拟一则关于“中国传统乐器展览”通知，刊登在学校英文报上。内容包括： (1)展览的主题和目的； (2)展览的时间和地点。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Exhibition Notice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When I was in the tenth grade, I had a passion for photography. However, I didn’t think I was very good at it. I loved taking pictures of nature and everyday moments, but I was always too shy to share my work with others. I felt like my photos weren’t professional enough and that no one would take me seriously as a photographer. One day, my art teacher, Ms Taylor, announced that the school would be hosting a photography contest, and she encouraged everyone to participate. My immediate thought was that I wouldn’t give it a try. In my opinion, there were so many talented students who were far better than me. After class, Ms Taylor noticed that I didn’t seem interested in the contest. She asked me why I wasn’t going to submit my photos. I explained in a low voice that I didn’t feel confident enough. She looked at me thoughtfully and said, “You don’t have to be perfect. Photography is about capturing those moments that are important to you. If you put your heart into it, your work will speak for itself.” Her words struck me, and I started thinking about the photos that I felt proud of. That evening, I went through my collection of photos and selected a few of my favorite shots — pictures of the sunset, city streets and quiet moments in the park. I still wasn’t sure if they were good enough, but I decided to take Ms Taylor’s advice and enter the contest anyway. Over the next few days, I worked on editing the photos, making small adjustments to bring out the details I loved. When I finally submitted them, I felt a mixture of nervousness and excitement. It wasn’t about winning anymore; it was about sharing something that mattered to me. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Two weeks later, the results were announced, and I was surprised. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the award ceremony, I went to Ms Taylor’s office to thank her for encouraging me to take part. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $