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高三英语期中考试
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?
A.£19.15 B.£9.18 C.£9.15
答案是C。
1. Where is the man probably?
A. At home. B. In an office. C. In a lift.
2. When will the woman leave for the airport?
A. At 6:00 B. At 6:30 C. At 9:00
3. Why does the woman call the man?
A. To plan the trip. B. To attend a class. C. To borrow a book.
4. What is the man trying to do?
A Congratulate the woman. B. Encourage the woman. C. Thank the woman.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. How to use the phone. B. How to learn new words. C. How to spend their free time.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答两个小题。
6. What does the man think of his high school English teacher?
A. She’s strict. B. She’s generous. C. She’s responsible.
7 What is the woman going to do next?
A. Have a meal. B. Work on her project. C. See a drama.
听下面一段对话,回答两个小题。
8. What did the man do last weekend?
A. He visited patients. B. He climbed the mountain. C. He sold treats to raise money.
9. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors.
听下面一段对话,回答三个小题。
10. Why did the woman go to Boston?
A. For travel. B. For study. C. For work.
11. When was the woman’s turning point with her English?
A. When she bought a phone.
B. When she helped a salesman.
C. When she got her first job.
12. How did the turning point affect the man?
A. It helped him win a contest.
B. It inspired him to be a doctor.
C. It improved the family relationship.
听下面一段对话,回答四个小题。
13. When did the man’s acting career truly start?
A. When he was 18. B. When he was 20. C. When he was 22.
14. What is the man’s goal?
A. To win top awards.
B. To become the next Leonardo.
C. To try various acting styles.
15. What is the similarity between Simon and the man?
A. Their family traditions. B. Their work environments. C. Their educational experiences.
16. What does the man plan to do first?
A. Take a rest. B. Start a new film. C. Train as a director.
听下面一段独白,回答四个小题。
17. Who is the speaker probably talking to?
A. Art dealers. B. News reporters. C. College students.
18. Why did the speaker come to China with her husband at first?
A. To work. B. To study. C. To travel.
19. What did David paint most often in the past three years?
A. Birds. B. Sunsets. C. People.
20. Where will the exhibition be held?
A. In a cottage. B. On a river. C. In a crop field.
第二部分 阅读理解 (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
Want to know all the ins-and-outs regarding the Paris 2024 Olympics? Then you’ve come to the right place! Below you will find all the information about the new Olympic sports.
Olympic skateboarding
Who will follow in the footsteps of Momiji Nishiya, the first Olympic skateboarding champion, who was crowned at the last Games at the age of 13? The answer will be revealed in Paris this summer. Speed, technique, mastery of the board will be required to successfully perform the most beautiful tricks.
Olympic sports climbing
With its second time entering the Olympics sports climbing has three branches: Speed, Bouldering (抱石攀岩) and Lead. Speed is all about the speed of climbing. Bouldering is all about climbing a boulder on a wall and Lead requires athletes to climb a difficult route 20 meters high.
Olympic surfing
The Olympics will be held in Paris, but what about Olympic surfing? There is one venue (场地) that is literally on the other side of the world. The location Teahupoo, on the island of Tahiti, is where Olympic surfing will take place. This island is part of French Polynesia, between Australia and South America.
Olympic break-dancing
Break-dancing is the new Olympic sport that will make its first appearance in Paris 2024. How to establish a grading system without taking away the artistic freedom at the same time? The points should be based on creativity and musicality, a gray area that depends a lot on feeling and thus has a lot of subjectivity to it.
Looking for a handy list of all sports? Click here! Throughout Paris there are all kinds of stadiums and arenas (竞技场) where sporting events are held. Not only Paris itself, but also the surrounding suburbs of the capital of France set the stage for the Olympic Games!
1. Which sport is entering the Olympics for the first time in Paris 2024?
A. Olympic skateboarding. B. Olympic sports climbing.
C. Olympic surfing. D. Olympic break-dancing.
2. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Olympic skateboarding requires strength.
B. Olympic sports climbing involves three kinds.
C. Olympic surfing will be held in Paris.
D. The scoring of Olympic break-dancing is objective.
3. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A sports website. B. A health magazine.
C. A travel brochure. D. An Olympic news report.
B
Recently, I accidentally found a set of Hanfu I only wore once from the bottom of the cupboard. I remember buying them simply to match the ancient-style hair accessories (配饰) a friend gave me. It occurred to me that I had been trapped in the “birdcage effect”.
“Birdcage effect” means that when you get an item one day, you will prepare more things to match it. Weeks ago, I was engaged in shopping in the company of friends. One said that she wanted to buy a good writing pen to match the delicate notebook that her sister gave her, so that she would fall in love with taking notes on reading, and thus love reading. I joked that she must have fallen for the “birdcage effect”. But the friend said with a smile, “Why not use the ‘birdcage effect’ instead?”
For the first time, I heard that the “birdcage effect” can be used in reverse (反向). However, now this can’t help but remind me of middle school when I seemed to have used the “birdcage effect”. Passing by a bookstore one day, I purchased a magazine and saw the call for contributions published in the magazine, so I started writing with eager hands, and then I fell in love with writing.
After shopping with my friends that time, I began to proceed to use the “birdcage effect”. I bought a small fresh tablecloth to decorate my desk, and a beautiful notebook to record my inspiration. When everything was ready, I started writing again.
But how can we get rid of the “birdcage effect” in many things, and even use the “birdcage effect” in the opposite way? Various “birdcages” unavoidably appear in life, but we can distinguish them. If it is not in line with the actual situation, it is a “negative birdcage”. Then we must learn to stop losses in time and maintain a heart of abandonment and separation. If it is a “positive birdcage” that motivates us to develop upward, we can clarify our goals, shop or decorate things appropriately and motivate ourselves to move towards our goals. At this time, you will find that the “birdcage effect” is actually not so terrible!
4. According to the author, what is “birdcage effect”?
A. Buying-matching habits. B. Unrelated purchase choices.
C. Random shopping behaviors. D. Unplanned spending patterns.
5. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning her middle school experience?
A. To recall her delightful days at school. B. To explain the reason for her love with writing.
C. To confirm the positive of the “birdcage effect”. D. To prove her knowledge of the “birdcage effect”.
6. How can we make use of the “birdcage effect” positively?
A. By realizing this effect has two sides.
B. By promoting our personal consumption.
C. By recognizing this effect is not so terrible.
D. By guiding our acts to go with reasonable goals.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Getting Rid of the Birdcage Effect Confidently
B. Motivating Ourselves to Move Towards Our Goals
C. The Birdcage Effect: Influence on Consumer Behavior
D. The Birdcage Effect: How to Use It to Your Advantage
C
A new study shows choosing exercise you enjoy is vital for lasting benefits like strength gains and stress relief. “People try to become more active but struggle to sustain the changes,” said Dr. Ronca from UCLA. “We examined how personality affects this to develop better health interventions.”
In this study, researchers assessed 132 participants’ fitness level and personalities, and then divided them into two groups: half took part in an eight-week program combining cycling and strength training, while the other half were a non-exercise control group. During the exercise program, participants were asked to rate their enjoyment of each exercise session, before having their fitness level tested again once the program had been completed.
Clear links appeared between personality and preference. Extroverts (外向者)particularly enjoyed high-intensity exercise sessions. Participants who scored high on anxiety engaged well with the program but preferred short bursts of intensity over longer efforts. They also preferred not being monitored, suggesting these individuals might appreciate being given space for independence and privacy. Highly hardworking and reliable individuals demonstrated strong self-discipline and overall fitness gains, likely motivated by health benefits rather than enjoyment itself.
At the beginning of the study, the stress levels of the intervention group and the control group were similar. However, the only participants to experience a significant reduction in stress levels after exercising were those with high tendency to worry, suggesting tailored exercise offers them particular stress relief benefits.
When choosing a sport, the public should consider personal interests rather than blindly following trends. The most important thing people can do to improve their activity levels is to find something that they enjoy, making exercise a truly sustainable habit. “We found some clear links between personality and exercise preferences, which could potentially be used to personalize physical activity recommendations and help people to become and remain more active,” said Dr. Ronca.
8. How were participants’ responses measured?
A. By recording their heart rate. B. By assessing their sense of pleasure.
C. By attending interview sessions. D. By tracking exercise preferences.
9. Who is most likely to stick to a 4-hour boxing group class?
A. Mr. Yu, an extrovert who avoids tiring workout.
B. Kevin, a shy boy who loves watching boxing games.
C. Monica, a trendy blogger who values personal space.
D. Ms. Li, a disciplined teacher who seeks weight loss.
10. What can we learn about participants with high anxiety?
A. Their stress got relieved after exercises. B. They preferred intense exercises.
C. Their fitness improved more with company. D. They made health benefits a priority.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. Why High-Intensity Workouts Suit Extroverts
B. How Fitness Testing Improves Exercise Enjoyment
C. Personality Preferences: Key to Sustainable Exercise
D. Exercise Enjoyment: Benefits of Monitoring Exercise
D
A research team from AMOLF in Amsterdam has created a soft robot that walks, jumps, and swims — all without a brain, electronics, or AI. As described in the study published in Science, it has no computer, no software, and no sensors. And still, it moves with surprising autonomy and speed, simply because of its body and how it interacts with the world.
So, what’s really driving it? Underneath the movement is a principle you’ve probably seen, though you might have overlooked. Think of those shaky, air-filled tube dancers swinging freely around in front of gas stations. The same physics that makes them move could hold the key to the next generation of autonomous robots.
Powered by a continuous stream of air alone, each of the robot’s soft, tubular legs begins to swing. On its own, each leg waves around randomly. But when many are coupled together, their motions quickly synchronize. “Suddenly, order emerges from chaos,” says the first author Alberto Comoretto. “No controllers, no programming. Complex collective motions arise just from simple interactions.” Even more surprising, the synchronization adapts. If the robot runs into an obstacle, it adjusts itself. When it moves from land to water, it quickly shifts to freestyle swimming. All the movement emerges from the tight coupling between body and environment.
The research challenges the conventional idea that robots need complicated control systems to realize lifelike behavior. “Simple objects, like tubes, can give rise to complex and functional behavior, provided we understand how to take advantage of the underlying physics,” says principal investigator Bas Overvelde. “There is no brain, no computer. Essentially, it’s a machine. But when properly designed, it can outperform many robotic systems and behave like an artificial creature.”
Possible future applications range from smart pills to space technology: safe microrobots that can be swallowed and release drugs after autonomously reaching the target tissue, robotic wearable suits matching the walking steps without processors, reducing power consumption while enhancing human strength. More broadly, these examples illustrate how this research opens doors to mechanical systems that behave as if they had a computer, without actually needing one.
12. Why does the author mention tube dancers in paragraph 2?
A. To stress the wide use of robots. B. To introduce a daily application.
C. To show the need for observation. D. To explain the working principle.
13. What does the underlined word “synchronize” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Slow down. B. Match up.
C. Change direction. D. Consume energy.
14. What enables the soft robot to adjust itself?
A. Its ability to get over obstacles. B. Its connection with a computer.
C. Its interaction with the environment. D. Its reliable performance underwater.
15. What should robots be like according to Bas Overvelde?
A. Physics-based. B. Cost-effective.
C. Function-focused. D. Environmentally-friendly.
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。
Nostalgia — the warm feeling of longing for the past— is everywhere in today’s culture. Movies like Barbie, Indiana Jones, and Top Gun are drawing huge crowds by bringing back old favorites. ____16____
On the surface, nostalgia simply makes us feel good. ____17____ According to Professor Ziyan Yang from the Institute of Psychology, CAS, nostalgia creates feelings of warmth, belonging, and even a mental escape to the past. During tough times — whether personal struggles or global crises — nostalgia acts like an emotional safety net. Movies and music are powerful triggers because they recreate familiar emotions and experiences.
____18____ First, it gives us a sense of control. Even when life feels unpredictable, reflecting on our past helps us feel more grounded and secure. Second, nostalgia strengthens social bonds. Though it seems like a personal experience, nostalgic memories often remind us of family, friends, and shared moments.
What does nostalgia do to our brains? Mostly good things! Studies show it boosts happiness, creativity, and energy by activating positive emotions. ____19____ This youthful optimism encourages us to take risks and chase our goals. Some researchers suggest nostalgia acts like a “psychological immune system”, helping us cope with stress.
But can too much nostalgia be harmful? In small amounts, it’s healthy. However, if we think about the past too much, it can keep us from moving forward. The key is balance — enjoying memories without losing sight of the present. ____20____ It helps us reconnect with our true selves and remember who we really are.
In short, nostalgia isn’t just about reliving the past — it’s a tool that helps us navigate the present and future with hope.
A. But why do we love nostalgia so much?
B. This is why reunions feel so meaningful to us.
C. Nostalgia also serves key psychological needs.
D. However, psychology experts say there’s more to it.
E. It can even make us feel younger and more optimistic.
F. Remembering happy memories brings comfort and joy.
G. Still, in general, nostalgia is a natural and positive part of life.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分40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。
The empty lot at 71st Street was my favorite. While others saw nothing special there, I ____21____ its natural beauty. Tall grass waved in the wind, colorful flowers grew among the weeds, and birds sang happily. When my multi-generational ____22____ became too noisy, I would run out to this ____23____ corner.
One day my mother told me the city ____24____ to turn the lot into a parking lot. I felt ____25____. “They can’t do that!” I cried. My mother encouraged me: “If you want to save it, you must make others see its ____26____.”
The next morning, I made a sign that read “SAVE OUR NATURE” and sat in the lot. Most people ____27____ me, but my family soon ____28____ with their own signs. A newspaper reporter also came and interviewed me about my ideas for keeping the natural space.
Word ____29____ quickly through the neighborhood. Soon, many residents came to _____30_____ our cause. Together, we cleaned up the trash and explained why the natural space _____31_____. When I spoke at the city meeting, I _____32_____ that this was our last green space in the street.
Much to my _____33_____, the city voted against the parking lot. Today, it has become a nature _____34_____ with walking paths and benches. School children come to study plants and insects, and neighbors enjoy its peacefulness. Although busy with new projects, I often visit this place that brought our _____35_____ together.
21. A. created B. admired C. decorated D. maintained
22. A. apartment B. school C. community D. block
23. A. invisible B. convenient C. peaceful D. spacious
24. A. threatened B. sought C. failed D. planned
25. A. confused B. excited C. heartbroken D. scared
26. A. history B. value C. purpose D. appearance
27. A. challenged B. questioned C. praised D. ignored
28. A. joined in B. set off C. dropped by D. put up
29. A. came B. spread C. leaked D. clarified
30. A. settle B. identify C. explore D. support
31. A. survived B. expanded C. counted D. worked
32. A. complained B. stressed C. concluded D. suspected
33. A. curiosity B. disappointment C. delight D. confusion
34. A. park B. museum C. center D. reserve
35. A. family B. city C. group D. community
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。
Labubu dolls are hard to come by. Around the giant flagship store of their maker, Pop Mart, in Shanghai, a large number of customers ____36____ (tell) they need to wait a week or longer. It is not just Chinese children trying to get their hands on them; celebrities ____37____ (include) Rihanna, a pop star, and David Beckham, ____38____ ex-footballer, have posted photos of Labubu on social media.
The popular enthusiasm for Labubu ____39____ (send) Pop Mart’s shares up by 180% since the start of the year. It is one of Chinese consumer brands ____40____ popularity is shooting up. In the past, Chinese shoppers looked overseas ____41____ the latest trends in cosmetics, fashion and more. Now they are streaming to local luxury firms, high-end make-up brands and milk-tea shops.
It is an odd time for a boom among Chinese consumer products. Slow economic growth has caused household spending to ____42____ (weak). It is claimed that consumer downgrading is part of the ____43____ (explain) for the attention around Chinese brands. Since consumers have become more price-sensitive, cheap-but-decent-quality homegrown brands have boomed. Many Chinese coffee drinkers have found local chains such as Cotti or Luckin just as good as Starbucks, but often much ____44____ (expensive). Part of Pop Mart’s success with Labubu dolls comes from ____45____ (target) spenders with high-quality, “emotive” products, says Lina Yan of HSBC.
四、写作
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你校英文报正在为即将到来的体育节征集体育项目,请你推荐一项有益的球类运动。内容包括:
1.阐述该项目的优点;
2.说明开展的可行性。
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。
Ball Game Fun: Try It!
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One day while walking through the forest, a bear saw a sign. “Forest Band Tryouts (选拔赛) Next Weeks.”
“Wow, a band, I would love to be in a band,” he thought. He had never played an instrument before but he was willing to try. He had seen concerts in the forest before and really admired the animals that could sing and play instruments.
He hurried home to tell his parents of the tryouts. His Mom was cooking dinner. Dad was sitting in his favorite chair reading the newspaper when he rushed in with the news.
“Mom, Dad, guess what, I am going to be in a band.” Well, his parents were stunned sine they knew the little cub did not know the first thing about a musical instrument. His Mom just hesitated for a second and then said. “Well, that is great dear. Un, what will you play?” She didn’t want to disappoint the cub, so she tried to be encouraging.
“I am going to play the harmonica,” he replied. “I just know I can do that. I know I can.” He then ran to his room to practice, and he practiced every day for the next week until the tryouts. He woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed on the day of the tryouts and ran to the forest only to see all of his friends there. Sammy the squirrel was there with his guitar, Robby the rabbit with his drum set and everyone was practicing until their names were called.
Finally, they got to the Bear and he was nervous but he went in and did his very best. When he was finished, he was told that he was good but no good enough for band, the judges were sorry but he just could not be in the band.
注意:
(1)续写词数应为150左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
The Bear was heart-broken, especially since all the other animals were chosen for the band and he wasn’t.
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“We need a manager for the band, can you do that?”, the judge asked.
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高三英语期中考试
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?
A.£19.15 B.£9.18 C.£9.15
答案是C。
1. Where is the man probably?
A. At home. B. In an office. C. In a lift.
2. When will the woman leave for the airport?
A. At 6:00 B. At 6:30 C. At 9:00
3. Why does the woman call the man?
A. To plan the trip. B. To attend a class. C. To borrow a book.
4. What is the man trying to do?
A. Congratulate the woman. B. Encourage the woman. C. Thank the woman.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. How to use the phone. B. How to learn new words. C. How to spend their free time.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答两个小题。
6. What does the man think of his high school English teacher?
A. She’s strict. B. She’s generous. C. She’s responsible.
7. What is the woman going to do next?
A. Have a meal. B. Work on her project. C. See a drama.
听下面一段对话,回答两个小题。
8. What did the man do last weekend?
A. He visited patients. B. He climbed the mountain. C. He sold treats to raise money.
9. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors.
听下面一段对话,回答三个小题。
10. Why did the woman go to Boston?
A. For travel. B. For study. C. For work.
11. When was the woman’s turning point with her English?
A. When she bought a phone.
B. When she helped a salesman.
C. When she got her first job.
12. How did the turning point affect the man?
A. It helped him win a contest.
B. It inspired him to be a doctor.
C. It improved the family relationship.
听下面一段对话,回答四个小题。
13. When did the man’s acting career truly start?
A When he was 18. B. When he was 20. C. When he was 22.
14. What is the man’s goal?
A. To win top awards.
B. To become the next Leonardo.
C. To try various acting styles.
15. What is the similarity between Simon and the man?
A. Their family traditions. B. Their work environments. C. Their educational experiences.
16. What does the man plan to do first?
A. Take a rest. B. Start a new film. C. Train as a director.
听下面一段独白,回答四个小题。
17. Who is the speaker probably talking to?
A. Art dealers. B. News reporters. C. College students.
18. Why did the speaker come to China with her husband at first?
A. To work. B. To study. C. To travel.
19. What did David paint most often in the past three years?
A. Birds. B. Sunsets. C. People.
20. Where will the exhibition be held?
A. In a cottage. B. On a river. C. In a crop field.
第二部分 阅读理解 (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
Want to know all the ins-and-outs regarding the Paris 2024 Olympics? Then you’ve come to the right place! Below you will find all the information about the new Olympic sports.
Olympic skateboarding
Who will follow in the footsteps of Momiji Nishiya, the first Olympic skateboarding champion, who was crowned at the last Games at the age of 13? The answer will be revealed in Paris this summer. Speed, technique, mastery of the board will be required to successfully perform the most beautiful tricks.
Olympic sports climbing
With its second time entering the Olympics, sports climbing has three branches: Speed, Bouldering (抱石攀岩) and Lead. Speed is all about the speed of climbing. Bouldering is all about climbing a boulder on a wall and Lead requires athletes to climb a difficult route 20 meters high.
Olympic surfing
The Olympics will be held in Paris, but what about Olympic surfing? There is one venue (场地) that is literally on the other side of the world. The location Teahupoo, on the island of Tahiti, is where Olympic surfing will take place. This island is part of French Polynesia, between Australia and South America.
Olympic break-dancing
Break-dancing is the new Olympic sport that will make its first appearance in Paris 2024. How to establish a grading system without taking away the artistic freedom at the same time? The points should be based on creativity and musicality, a gray area that depends a lot on feeling and thus has a lot of subjectivity to it.
Looking for a handy list of all sports? Click here! Throughout Paris there are all kinds of stadiums and arenas (竞技场) where sporting events are held. Not only Paris itself, but also the surrounding suburbs of the capital of France set the stage for the Olympic Games!
1. Which sport is entering the Olympics for the first time in Paris 2024?
A. Olympic skateboarding. B. Olympic sports climbing.
C Olympic surfing. D. Olympic break-dancing.
2. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Olympic skateboarding requires strength.
B. Olympic sports climbing involves three kinds.
C. Olympic surfing will be held in Paris.
D The scoring of Olympic break-dancing is objective.
3. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A sports website. B. A health magazine.
C. A travel brochure. D. An Olympic news report.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了2024年巴黎奥运会中新增的几个体育项目,包括奥运滑板、攀岩、冲浪和霹雳舞,提供了每个项目的基本规则、特点及注意事项等信息,旨在为读者提供关于巴黎奥运会的新项目概况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Olympic break-dancing部分中“Break-dancing is the new Olympic sport that will make its first appearance in Paris 2024. (霹雳舞是新的奥运项目,将在2024年巴黎奥运会上首次亮相)”可知,奥运霹雳舞将在2024年巴黎奥运会上首次亮相。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Olympic sports climbing部分“With its second time entering the Olympics, sports climbing has three branches: Speed, Bouldering (抱石攀岩) and Lead. (第二次进入奥运会的运动攀岩有三个分支:速度攀岩、抱石攀岩和难度攀岩)”可知,攀岩运动有三个项目:速度攀岩、抱石攀岩和难度攀岩。故“Olympic sports climbing involves three kinds.(奥林匹克运动攀岩包括三种类型)”是正确表述。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是由文章第一段“Want to know all the ins-and-outs regarding the Paris 2024 Olympics? Then you’ve come to the right place! Below you will find all the information about the new Olympic sports.(想知道关于2024年巴黎奥运会的所有细节吗?那你来对地方了!下面你会发现所有关于新奥运项目的信息)”可知,该文主要介绍了2024年巴黎奥运会中的新项目,包括滑板、攀岩、冲浪和霹雳舞等,提供了这些项目的具体信息。这显然是与体育赛事相关的介绍,因此最有可能来源于一个体育网站。故选A。
B
Recently, I accidentally found a set of Hanfu I only wore once from the bottom of the cupboard. I remember buying them simply to match the ancient-style hair accessories (配饰) a friend gave me. It occurred to me that I had been trapped in the “birdcage effect”.
“Birdcage effect” means that when you get an item one day, you will prepare more things to match it. Weeks ago, I was engaged in shopping in the company of friends. One said that she wanted to buy a good writing pen to match the delicate notebook that her sister gave her, so that she would fall in love with taking notes on reading, and thus love reading. I joked that she must have fallen for the “birdcage effect”. But the friend said with a smile, “Why not use the ‘birdcage effect’ instead?”
For the first time, I heard that the “birdcage effect” can be used in reverse (反向). However, now this can’t help but remind me of middle school when I seemed to have used the “birdcage effect”. Passing by a bookstore one day, I purchased a magazine and saw the call for contributions published in the magazine, so I started writing with eager hands, and then I fell in love with writing.
After shopping with my friends that time, I began to proceed to use the “birdcage effect”. I bought a small fresh tablecloth to decorate my desk, and a beautiful notebook to record my inspiration. When everything was ready, I started writing again.
But how can we get rid of the “birdcage effect” in many things, and even use the “birdcage effect” in the opposite way? Various “birdcages” unavoidably appear in life, but we can distinguish them. If it is not in line with the actual situation, it is a “negative birdcage”. Then we must learn to stop losses in time and maintain a heart of abandonment and separation. If it is a “positive birdcage” that motivates us to develop upward, we can clarify our goals, shop or decorate things appropriately and motivate ourselves to move towards our goals. At this time, you will find that the “birdcage effect” is actually not so terrible!
4. According to the author, what is “birdcage effect”?
A. Buying-matching habits. B. Unrelated purchase choices.
C. Random shopping behaviors. D. Unplanned spending patterns.
5. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning her middle school experience?
A. To recall her delightful days at school. B. To explain the reason for her love with writing.
C. To confirm the positive of the “birdcage effect”. D. To prove her knowledge of the “birdcage effect”.
6. How can we make use of the “birdcage effect” positively?
A. By realizing this effect has two sides.
B. By promoting our personal consumption.
C. By recognizing this effect is not so terrible.
D. By guiding our acts to go with reasonable goals.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Getting Rid of the Birdcage Effect Confidently
B. Motivating Ourselves to Move Towards Our Goals
C. The Birdcage Effect: Influence on Consumer Behavior
D. The Birdcage Effect: How to Use It to Your Advantage
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者发现自己会因为一件东西而买更多的东西来匹配它,并意识到自己被困在鸟笼效应里了。有一天经过一个朋友的提醒,作者用逆向思维来看待鸟笼效应,这也带来了积极的结果。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。 根据第二段““Birdcage effect” means that when you get an item one day, you will prepare more things to match it.(“鸟笼效应”是指当你有一天得到一件物品时,你会准备更多的东西来匹配它)”可知,根据作者的观点,“鸟笼效应”是指一种购买匹配习惯。故选A。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“However, now this can’t help but remind me of middle school when I seemed to have used the “birdcage effect”. (然而,现在这不禁让我想起中学时我似乎用过的“鸟笼效应”)”以及对中学经历的叙述可知,作者被杂志里征稿启事吸引,然后开始写作,并且从此爱上写作,这是“鸟笼效应”好的一面,故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题 。根据第五段中的“If it is a “positive birdcage” that motivates us to develop upward, we can clarify our goals, shop or decorate things appropriately and motivate ourselves to move towards our goals.(如果是一个“积极的鸟笼”激励我们向上发展,我们可以明确我们的目标,适当地购物或装饰东西,激励自己朝着我们的目标前进)”可知,想积极利用鸟笼效应的话,我们可先设置合理的目标,然后用目标来指导我们的行动。故选D。
【7题详解】
文章主旨题。根据文章内容尤其是第三段中的“For the first time, I heard that the “birdcage effect” can be used in reverse (反向). (我第一次听说“鸟笼效应”可以反向使用)”和第五段中的“But how can we get rid of the “birdcage effect” in many things, and even use the “birdcage effect” in the opposite way? (但我们如何才能在很多事情上摆脱“鸟笼效应”,甚至反过来利用“鸟笼效应”呢?)”可知,文章通过作者和其朋友的例子主要说明了我们可以反向使用“鸟笼效应”,积极利用这个效应。由此可知,“The Birdcage Effect: How to Use It to Your Advantage (鸟笼效应:如何利用它为你的优势)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。
C
A new study shows choosing exercise you enjoy is vital for lasting benefits like strength gains and stress relief. “People try to become more active but struggle to sustain the changes,” said Dr. Ronca from UCLA. “We examined how personality affects this to develop better health interventions.”
In this study, researchers assessed 132 participants’ fitness level and personalities, and then divided them into two groups: half took part in an eight-week program combining cycling and strength training, while the other half were a non-exercise control group. During the exercise program, participants were asked to rate their enjoyment of each exercise session, before having their fitness level tested again once the program had been completed.
Clear links appeared between personality and preference. Extroverts (外向者)particularly enjoyed high-intensity exercise sessions. Participants who scored high on anxiety engaged well with the program but preferred short bursts of intensity over longer efforts. They also preferred not being monitored, suggesting these individuals might appreciate being given space for independence and privacy. Highly hardworking and reliable individuals demonstrated strong self-discipline and overall fitness gains, likely motivated by health benefits rather than enjoyment itself.
At the beginning of the study, the stress levels of the intervention group and the control group were similar. However, the only participants to experience a significant reduction in stress levels after exercising were those with high tendency to worry, suggesting tailored exercise offers them particular stress relief benefits.
When choosing a sport, the public should consider personal interests rather than blindly following trends. The most important thing people can do to improve their activity levels is to find something that they enjoy, making exercise a truly sustainable habit. “We found some clear links between personality and exercise preferences, which could potentially be used to personalize physical activity recommendations and help people to become and remain more active,” said Dr. Ronca.
8. How were participants’ responses measured?
A. By recording their heart rate. B. By assessing their sense of pleasure.
C. By attending interview sessions. D. By tracking exercise preferences.
9. Who is most likely to stick to a 4-hour boxing group class?
A. Mr. Yu, an extrovert who avoids tiring workout.
B. Kevin, a shy boy who loves watching boxing games.
C. Monica, a trendy blogger who values personal space.
D. Ms. Li, a disciplined teacher who seeks weight loss.
10. What can we learn about participants with high anxiety?
A. Their stress got relieved after exercises. B. They preferred intense exercises.
C. Their fitness improved more with company. D. They made health benefits a priority.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. Why High-Intensity Workouts Suit Extroverts
B. How Fitness Testing Improves Exercise Enjoyment
C. Personality Preferences: Key to Sustainable Exercise
D. Exercise Enjoyment: Benefits of Monitoring Exercise
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍研究发现选择自己喜欢的锻炼方式,更容易坚持下去。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“During the exercise program, participants were asked to rate their enjoyment of each exercise session, before having their fitness level tested again once the program had been completed.(在锻炼项目中,参与者被要求评价他们对每次锻炼的享受程度,然后在项目完成后再次测试他们的健康水平)”可知,参与者的反应是通过评价他们的享受程度来测量的。故选B。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Extroverts (外向者)particularly enjoyed high-intensity exercise sessions. Participants who scored high on anxiety engaged well with the program but preferred short bursts of intensity over longer efforts.(外向的人特别喜欢高强度的锻炼。焦虑得分高的参与者对这个项目的反应很好,但他们更喜欢短时间的高强度锻炼,而不是长时间的锻炼)”和“Highly hardworking and reliable individuals demonstrated strong self-discipline and overall fitness gains, likely motivated by health benefits rather than enjoyment itself.(高度努力和可靠的个人表现出强烈的自律和整体健康收益,可能是出于健康益处而不是享受本身)”可知,外向的人喜欢高强度的锻炼,焦虑的人喜欢短时间的锻炼,高度努力和可靠的人表现出强烈的自律和整体健康收益。由此推知,严于律己且正在减肥的李老师最有可能坚持4小时的拳击课。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“However, the only participants to experience a significant reduction in stress levels after exercising were those with high tendency to worry, suggesting tailored exercise offers them particular stress relief benefits.(然而,唯一在锻炼后压力水平显著降低的参与者是那些容易焦虑的人,这表明量身定制的锻炼对他们的压力释放有特别的好处)”可知,高度焦虑的参与者在锻炼后压力得到了释放。故选A。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,并根据第一段中“A new study shows choosing exercise you enjoy is vital for lasting benefits like strength gains and stress relief.(一项新的研究表明,选择你喜欢的运动对增强力量和缓解压力等持久的好处至关重要)”和最后一段中“When choosing a sport, the public should consider personal interests rather than blindly following trends. The most important thing people can do to improve their activity levels is to find something that they enjoy, making exercise a truly sustainable habit.(在选择一项运动时,公众应该考虑个人兴趣,而不是盲目跟风。为了提高运动水平,人们能做的最重要的事情就是找到自己喜欢的事情,让锻炼成为一个真正可持续的习惯)”可知,文章主要介绍研究发现选择自己喜欢的锻炼方式,更容易坚持下去,即个性是坚持锻炼的关键。C项“个性偏好:持续锻炼的关键”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选C。
D
A research team from AMOLF in Amsterdam has created a soft robot that walks, jumps, and swims — all without a brain, electronics, or AI. As described in the study published in Science, it has no computer, no software, and no sensors. And still, it moves with surprising autonomy and speed, simply because of its body and how it interacts with the world.
So, what’s really driving it? Underneath the movement is a principle you’ve probably seen, though you might have overlooked. Think of those shaky, air-filled tube dancers swinging freely around in front of gas stations. The same physics that makes them move could hold the key to the next generation of autonomous robots.
Powered by a continuous stream of air alone, each of the robot’s soft, tubular legs begins to swing. On its own, each leg waves around randomly. But when many are coupled together, their motions quickly synchronize. “Suddenly, order emerges from chaos,” says the first author Alberto Comoretto. “No controllers, no programming. Complex collective motions arise just from simple interactions.” Even more surprising, the synchronization adapts. If the robot runs into an obstacle, it adjusts itself. When it moves from land to water, it quickly shifts to freestyle swimming. All the movement emerges from the tight coupling between body and environment.
The research challenges the conventional idea that robots need complicated control systems to realize lifelike behavior. “Simple objects, like tubes, can give rise to complex and functional behavior, provided we understand how to take advantage of the underlying physics,” says principal investigator Bas Overvelde. “There is no brain, no computer. Essentially, it’s a machine. But when properly designed, it can outperform many robotic systems and behave like an artificial creature.”
Possible future applications range from smart pills to space technology: safe microrobots that can be swallowed and release drugs after autonomously reaching the target tissue, robotic wearable suits matching the walking steps without processors, reducing power consumption while enhancing human strength. More broadly, these examples illustrate how this research opens doors to mechanical systems that behave as if they had a computer, without actually needing one.
12. Why does the author mention tube dancers in paragraph 2?
A. To stress the wide use of robots. B. To introduce a daily application.
C. To show the need for observation. D. To explain the working principle.
13. What does the underlined word “synchronize” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Slow down. B. Match up.
C. Change direction. D. Consume energy.
14. What enables the soft robot to adjust itself?
A. Its ability to get over obstacles. B. Its connection with a computer.
C. Its interaction with the environment. D. Its reliable performance underwater.
15. What should robots be like according to Bas Overvelde?
A. Physics-based. B. Cost-effective.
C. Function-focused. D. Environmentally-friendly.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲的是阿姆斯特丹AMOLF研究所的一个研究团队开发出的一款无需大脑、电子设备或人工智能,仅凭自身机体与环境的交互就能实现行走、跳跃和游泳等复杂动作的软体机器人。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“Think of those shaky, air-filled tube dancers swinging freely around in front of gas stations. The same physics that makes them move could hold the key to the next generation of autonomous robots.(想想加油站前那些摇摆不定、充气的管状舞者自由摆动的场景吧。让它们动起来的物理原理,或许正是开启下一代自主机器人大门的关键所在。)”可知,作者在第二段提到充气的管状舞者的目的是解释工作原理。故选D。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段中划线词上文“On its own, each leg waves around randomly.(单独的时候,每条腿都是随机摆动的。)”、“But when many are coupled together(但当多条腿连接在一起时)”中表转折的but以及划线词下文““Suddenly, order emerges from chaos,” says the first author Alberto Comoretto.(“突然间,混乱中出现了秩序,”第一作者阿尔贝托·科莫雷托(Alberto Comoretto)说。)”可知,单独的时候每条腿都是随机摆动,但当多条腿连接在一起时多个腿部动作很快协调一致、有序;划线词所在句子表示“但当多条腿连接在一起时,它们的动作很快就会同步”,synchronize的意思是“同步,与……一致”,和Match up“相同,相似”意思相近。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“If the robot runs into an obstacle, it adjusts itself. When it moves from land to water, it quickly shifts to freestyle swimming. All the movement emerges from the tight coupling between body and environment.(如果机器人遇到障碍物,它会自行调整。当它从陆地进入水中时,能迅速切换到自由泳模式。所有这些动作都源于机器人机体与环境的紧密耦合。)”可知,使软体机器人能够自我调整的是它与环境的相互作用。故选C。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段““Simple objects, like tubes, can give rise to complex and functional behavior, provided we understand how to take advantage of the underlying physics,” says principal investigator Bas Overvelde.(“像管子这样的简单物体,只要我们懂得如何利用其背后的物理原理,就能产生复杂且具有功能性的行为,”首席研究员Bas Overvelde表示。)”可知,Bas Overvelde认为机器人应该是基于物理的。故选A。
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Nostalgia — the warm feeling of longing for the past— is everywhere in today’s culture. Movies like Barbie, Indiana Jones, and Top Gun are drawing huge crowds by bringing back old favorites. ____16____
On the surface, nostalgia simply makes us feel good. ____17____ According to Professor Ziyan Yang from the Institute of Psychology, CAS, nostalgia creates feelings of warmth, belonging, and even a mental escape to the past. During tough times — whether personal struggles or global crises — nostalgia acts like an emotional safety net. Movies and music are powerful triggers because they recreate familiar emotions and experiences.
____18____ First, it gives us a sense of control. Even when life feels unpredictable, reflecting on our past helps us feel more grounded and secure. Second, nostalgia strengthens social bonds. Though it seems like a personal experience, nostalgic memories often remind us of family, friends, and shared moments.
What does nostalgia do to our brains? Mostly good things! Studies show it boosts happiness, creativity, and energy by activating positive emotions. ____19____ This youthful optimism encourages us to take risks and chase our goals. Some researchers suggest nostalgia acts like a “psychological immune system”, helping us cope with stress.
But can too much nostalgia be harmful? In small amounts, it’s healthy. However, if we think about the past too much, it can keep us from moving forward. The key is balance — enjoying memories without losing sight of the present. ____20____ It helps us reconnect with our true selves and remember who we really are.
In short, nostalgia isn’t just about reliving the past — it’s a tool that helps us navigate the present and future with hope.
A. But why do we love nostalgia so much?
B. This is why reunions feel so meaningful to us.
C. Nostalgia also serves key psychological needs.
D. However, psychology experts say there’s more to it.
E. It can even make us feel younger and more optimistic.
F. Remembering happy memories brings comfort and joy.
G. Still, in general, nostalgia is a natural and positive part of life.
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. C 19. E 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章论述怀旧的普遍现象、心理作用、对大脑的积极影响及平衡之道,指出其有助于应对当下与未来。
【16题详解】
由上文“Nostalgia — the warm feeling of longing for the past— is everywhere in today’s culture. Movies like Barbie, Indiana Jones, and Top Gun are drawing huge crowds by bringing back old favorites.(怀旧之情——对过去的温暖渴望——在当今的文化中无处不在。像《芭比》、《夺宝奇兵》和《壮志凌云》这样的电影通过重现经典而吸引了大量观众。)”及下文“On the surface, nostalgia simply makes us feel good.(从表面上看,怀旧只是让我们感觉良好。)”对怀旧情感的详细解释可知,本空应询问为什么人们喜欢怀旧。A选项“But why do we love nostalgia so much? (但我们为什么这么喜欢怀旧呢?)”以问句形式开启原因探讨,能承上启下,符合题意。故选A。
【17题详解】
由上文“On the surface, nostalgia simply makes us feel good.(从表面上看,怀旧只是让我们感觉良好。)”及下文“According to Professor Ziyan Yang from the Institute of Psychology, CAS, nostalgia creates feelings of warmth, belonging, and even a mental escape to the past. During tough times — whether personal struggles or global crises — nostalgia acts like an emotional safety net. Movies and music are powerful triggers because they recreate familiar emotions and experiences.(据中国科学院心理研究所杨紫嫣教授介绍,怀旧之情会让人产生温暖、归属感,甚至是一种精神上对过去的逃避。在艰难时期——无论是个人困境还是全球性危机——怀旧都如同一道情感安全网。电影和音乐是强大的怀旧触发因素,因为它们能重现熟悉的情感和经历。)”可知,本空需体现“表面现象”与“深层作用”的转折。D选项“However, psychology experts say there’s more to it.(然而,心理学专家表示,事情远不止于此。)”既转折上文“简单的表面感受”,又引出下文专家对怀旧深层意义的解读,符合逻辑。故选D。
【18题详解】
由下文“First, it gives us a sense of control. Even when life feels unpredictable, reflecting on our past helps us feel more grounded and secure. Second, nostalgia strengthens social bonds.(首先,它给我们一种控制感。即使生活感觉不可预测,回顾过去也能让我们感到更加踏实和安全。其次,怀旧加强了社会联系。)”可知,本段说明怀旧带心理上的满足。C选项“Nostalgia also serves key psychological needs.(怀旧也满足关键的心理需求。)”直接概括了下文的内容,起到了引领下文的作用。故选C。
【19题详解】
由上文“What does nostalgia do to our brains? Mostly good things! Studies show it boosts happiness, creativity, and energy by activating positive emotions.(怀旧对我们的大脑有什么影响?大部分都是好东西!研究表明,它通过激活积极情绪来提高幸福感、创造力和能量。)”及下文“This youthful optimism encourages us to take risks and chase our goals.(这种年轻的乐观心态鼓励我们冒险、追求目标。)”可知,本空应继续解释怀旧对大脑的影响,强调怀旧能让人们感觉年轻乐观。E选项“It can even make us feel younger and more optimistic.(它甚至能让我们感觉更年轻、更乐观。)”能承上启下,且句中“younger and more optimistic”与下文“This youthful optimism”相照应。故选E。
【20题详解】
由上文“But can too much nostalgia be harmful? In small amounts, it’s healthy. However, if we think about the past too much, it can keep us from moving forward. The key is balance — enjoying memories without losing sight of the present.(但太多的怀旧会有害吗?少量摄入是健康的。然而,如果我们过多地思考过去,它可能会阻碍我们前进。关键在于平衡——在不忽视当下的情况下享受回忆。)”及下文“It helps us reconnect with our true selves and remember who we really are.(它帮助我们重新连接真实的自我,记住自己的本质。)”可知,本空需回归“怀旧的整体积极属性”,引出下文对其正面作用的补充。G选项“Still, in general, nostalgia is a natural and positive part of life.(不过,总的来说,怀旧是生活中自然且积极的一部分。)”能承上启下,符合题意。故选G。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分40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。
The empty lot at 71st Street was my favorite. While others saw nothing special there, I ____21____ its natural beauty. Tall grass waved in the wind, colorful flowers grew among the weeds, and birds sang happily. When my multi-generational ____22____ became too noisy, I would run out to this ____23____ corner.
One day, my mother told me the city ____24____ to turn the lot into a parking lot. I felt ____25____. “They can’t do that!” I cried. My mother encouraged me: “If you want to save it, you must make others see its ____26____.”
The next morning, I made a sign that read “SAVE OUR NATURE” and sat in the lot. Most people ____27____ me, but my family soon ____28____ with their own signs. A newspaper reporter also came and interviewed me about my ideas for keeping the natural space.
Word ____29____ quickly through the neighborhood. Soon, many residents came to _____30_____ our cause. Together, we cleaned up the trash and explained why the natural space _____31_____. When I spoke at the city meeting, I _____32_____ that this was our last green space in the street.
Much to my _____33_____, the city voted against the parking lot. Today, it has become a nature _____34_____ with walking paths and benches. School children come to study plants and insects, and neighbors enjoy its peacefulness. Although busy with new projects, I often visit this place that brought our _____35_____ together.
21. A. created B. admired C. decorated D. maintained
22. A. apartment B. school C. community D. block
23. A. invisible B. convenient C. peaceful D. spacious
24. A. threatened B. sought C. failed D. planned
25. A. confused B. excited C. heartbroken D. scared
26. A. history B. value C. purpose D. appearance
27. A. challenged B. questioned C. praised D. ignored
28. A. joined in B. set off C. dropped by D. put up
29. A. came B. spread C. leaked D. clarified
30. A. settle B. identify C. explore D. support
31. A. survived B. expanded C. counted D. worked
32. A. complained B. stressed C. concluded D. suspected
33. A. curiosity B. disappointment C. delight D. confusion
34. A. park B. museum C. center D. reserve
35. A. family B. city C. group D. community
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了“我(指作者)”喜爱 71 街的空地,得知城市计划将其改建为停车场后,“我”带头抗议,家人和居民加入支持,最终空地被保留并建成自然公园,凝聚了社区。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:别人看不出有什么特别之处,我却欣赏它的自然美。A. created创造;B. admired欣赏;C. decorated装饰;D. maintained维持。根据前文提到“others saw nothing special”,而“我”却看到了自然之美,“admired”(欣赏)符合“我”对空地的态度。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:当我的几代同堂公寓变得太吵时,我会跑到这个安静的角落。A. apartment公寓;B. school学校;C. community社区;D. block街区。根据句意以及该句中的“multi-generational”(多代同堂的)通常修饰家庭居住场所,“apartment”(公寓)符合“家人聚集、可能嘈杂”的场景。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:当我的几代同堂公寓变得太吵时,我会跑到这个安静的角落。A. invisible看不见的;B. convenient方便的;C. peaceful宁静的;D. spacious宽敞的。 根据上文“became too noisy”可知,与家庭的“noisy”(嘈杂)对比,空地是“宁静的角落”。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:有一天,妈妈告诉我,市政府打算把这块地改成停车场。A. threatened威胁;B. sought寻求;C. failed失败;D. planned计划。根据后文提到“turn the lot into a parking lot”,结合“我”的反对,可知这是城市的“计划”。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我感到心碎。A. confused困惑的;B. excited兴奋的;C. heartbroken心碎的;D. scared害怕的。根据上文“the city planned to turn the lot into a parking lot”可知,空地是“我”的最爱,得知要被改建,“我”应是“心碎的”。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:妈妈鼓励我说:“如果你想保存它,你必须让别人看到它的价值。”A. history历史;B. value价值;C. purpose目的;D. appearance外表。根据上文“If you want to save it”可知,母亲鼓励“我”让他人看到空地的“价值”,才能拯救它,“value”(价值)符合“保护的理由”。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:大多数人都不理我,但我的家人很快也带着自己的标语加入了进来。A. challenged挑战;B. questioned质疑;C. praised表扬;D. ignored忽视。根据下文“but my family soon ____8____ with their own signs”可知,“but”表转折,后文家人加入,说明起初多数人“忽视”“我”。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:大多数人都不理我,但我的家人很快也带着自己的标语加入了进来。A. joined in加入;B. set off出发;C. dropped by顺便拜访;D. put up张贴。根据上文“I made a sign that read “SAVE OUR NATURE” and sat in the lot”可知,家人带着自己的标语加入“我”的行动,“joined in”(加入)符合动作。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:消息很快在邻里间传开了。A. came到来;B. spread传播;C. leaked泄露;D. clarified澄清。根据下文“Soon, many residents came to ____10____ our cause.”可知,消息在邻里间“传播”开来,“spread”(传播)符合“众人知晓”的情节。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:很快,许多居民来支持我们的事业。A. settle解决;B. identify识别;C. explore探索;D. support支持。根据下文“Together, we cleaned up the trash and explained why the natural space ____11____.”可知,许多居民前来“支持”我们的事业。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们一起清理了垃圾,并解释了为什么自然空间很重要。A. survived幸存;B. expanded扩张;C. counted重要;D. worked起作用。根据上文“If you want to save it, you must make others see its value.”可知,此处指的是自然空间很重要。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当我在市政会议上发言时,我强调这是我们在街上的最后一块绿地。A. complained抱怨;B. stressed强调;C. concluded总结;D. suspected怀疑。根据句意以及下文“that this was our last green space in the street”可知,在市政会议上,“我”应“强调”这是街道最后一块绿地。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:让我高兴的是,市政府投票反对修建停车场。A. curiosity好奇;B. disappointment失望;C. delight高兴;D. confusion困惑。根据下文“the city voted against the parking lot”可知,城市投票反对建停车场,这是令人“高兴”的事。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:今天,它已经成为一个自然公园,有人行道和长凳。A. park公园;B. museum博物馆;C. center中心;D. reserve保护区。根据下文“with walking paths and benches”可知,空地保留后成为有步道和长椅的“自然公园”,“park”(公园)符合公共休闲空间的描述。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:虽然忙于新项目,但我经常访问这个将我们社区团结在一起的地方。A. family家庭;B. city城市,范围过大;C. group团体;D. community社区。根据句意以及上文“I often visit this place”可知,这件事让“社区”的人凝聚在一起,“community”(社区)呼应前文“neighborhood”“residents”,符合集体行动的范围。故选D项。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Labubu dolls are hard to come by. Around the giant flagship store of their maker, Pop Mart, in Shanghai, a large number of customers ____36____ (tell) they need to wait a week or longer. It is not just Chinese children trying to get their hands on them; celebrities ____37____ (include) Rihanna, a pop star, and David Beckham, ____38____ ex-footballer, have posted photos of Labubu on social media.
The popular enthusiasm for Labubu ____39____ (send) Pop Mart’s shares up by 180% since the start of the year. It is one of Chinese consumer brands ____40____ popularity is shooting up. In the past, Chinese shoppers looked overseas ____41____ the latest trends in cosmetics, fashion and more. Now they are streaming to local luxury firms, high-end make-up brands and milk-tea shops.
It is an odd time for a boom among Chinese consumer products. Slow economic growth has caused household spending to ____42____ (weak). It is claimed that consumer downgrading is part of the ____43____ (explain) for the attention around Chinese brands. Since consumers have become more price-sensitive, cheap-but-decent-quality homegrown brands have boomed. Many Chinese coffee drinkers have found local chains such as Cotti or Luckin just as good as Starbucks, but often much ____44____ (expensive). Part of Pop Mart’s success with Labubu dolls comes from ____45____ (target) spenders with high-quality, “emotive” products, says Lina Yan of HSBC.
【答案】36. are told
37. including
38. an 39. has sent
40. whose 41. for
42. weaken 43. explanation
44. less expensive
45. targeting
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了拉布布玩偶的受欢迎程度及其对泡泡玛特品牌的影响。
【36题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意:在上海,泡泡玛特这家巨型旗舰店周围,大量顾客被告知需要等待一周或更长时间。本句缺少谓语,由于主语a large number of customers和tell之间是被动关系,且描述的是现在的状况,所以空处需用一般现在时的被动语态,又因主语是复数,故填are told。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意:不仅仅是中国的孩子们试图得到它们,包括流行歌手蕾哈娜和前足球运动员大卫·贝克汉姆在内的名人在社交媒体上发布了拉布布的照片。根据空后名词celebrities可知,空处需用介词including“包括……在内”,表示补充说明。故填including。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意:同上。空处需用不定冠词修饰名词ex-footballer,表示泛指,又因ex-footballer首字母的发音为元音音素,所以用an。故填an。
【39题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意:人们对拉布布的热情使泡泡玛特的股价自年初以来上涨了180%。根据时间状语since the start of the year可知,空处谓语动词需用现在完成时态,主语是单数enthusiasm,所以此处助动词需用has。故填has sent。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:它是人气飙升的中国消费品牌之一。空处需用关系词引导定语从句,先行词是brands,指物,关系词在定语从句中作定语,表示所属关系,所以空处需用关系代词whose引导定语从句。故填whose。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意:过去,中国消费者会去海外寻找化妆品、时尚等领域的最新潮流。look for“寻找”,是固定短语,所以空处需用介词for。故填for。
【42题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意:经济增长放缓导致家庭支出减弱。cause sb./sth. to do sth.“导致某人/某物做某事”,固定搭配,所以空处需用动词原形构成不定式;weaken的动词为“减弱”。故填weaken。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意:据称,消费降级是中国品牌受到关注的部分原因。根据空前定冠词the可知,空处需用名词explanation“解释”,作介词of的宾语。故填explanation。
【44题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意:许多中国咖啡饮用者发现,库迪或瑞幸等本土连锁店和星巴克一样好,但往往便宜得多。根据空前much和转折连词but可知,空处需用形容词expensive的比较级less expensive,表示“更便宜”。故填less expensive。
【45题详解】
考查动名词。句意:汇丰银行的Lina Yan表示,泡泡玛特与拉布布娃娃的成功部分来自于针对那些购买高品质、“感性”产品的消费者。介词from后需接动名词作宾语,target“把……作为目标”的动名词为targeting。故填targeting。
四、写作
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你校英文报正在为即将到来的体育节征集体育项目,请你推荐一项有益的球类运动。内容包括:
1.阐述该项目的优点;
2.说明开展的可行性。
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。
Ball Game Fun: Try It!
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【答案】
Ball Game Fun: Try It!
For the upcoming school sports festival, I highly recommend table tennis. Not only does it significantly enhance our hand-eye coordination, reaction speed, and concentration, but it also serves as an excellent means for us to engage in physical activity and maintain good health.
It is quite workable for the school sports festival, considering that there are many ping-pong tables available on campus. Moreover, table tennis is suitable for players of all skill levels and many students show great interest in it. Hence, organizing competitions or recreational play sessions would be relatively effortless.
I firmly believe that table tennis would be an excellent option, bringing substantial benefits to the students.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生写一篇短文推荐一项有益的球类运动,并说明其优点和开展的可行性。
【详解】1.词汇积累
即将到来的:upcoming → forthcoming
许多的:numerous→a variety of
优秀的: excellent→ outstanding
考虑:consider→take… into account
2.句式拓展
同义句
原句:Hence, organizing competitions or recreational play sessions would be relatively effortless.
拓展句:Hence, it would be relatively effortless organizing competitions or recreational play sessions.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Not only does it significantly enhance our hand-eye coordination, reaction speed, and concentration, but it also serves as an excellent means for us to engage in physical activity and maintain good health.(运用了not only...but also…的固定句型,并且Not only位于句首的倒装结构)
[高分句型2] It is quite workable for the school sports festival, considering that there are many ping-pong tables available on campus.(运用了that连接宾语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One day while walking through the forest, a bear saw a sign. “Forest Band Tryouts (选拔赛) Next Weeks.”
“Wow, a band, I would love to be in a band,” he thought. He had never played an instrument before but he was willing to try. He had seen concerts in the forest before and really admired the animals that could sing and play instruments.
He hurried home to tell his parents of the tryouts. His Mom was cooking dinner. Dad was sitting in his favorite chair reading the newspaper when he rushed in with the news.
“Mom Dad, guess what, I am going to be in a band.” Well, his parents were stunned sine they knew the little cub did not know the first thing about a musical instrument. His Mom just hesitated for a second and then said. “Well, that is great dear. Un, what will you play?” She didn’t want to disappoint the cub, so she tried to be encouraging.
“I am going to play the harmonica,” he replied. “I just know I can do that. I know I can.” He then ran to his room to practice, and he practiced every day for the next week until the tryouts. He woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed on the day of the tryouts and ran to the forest only to see all of his friends there. Sammy the squirrel was there with his guitar, Robby the rabbit with his drum set and everyone was practicing until their names were called.
Finally, they got to the Bear and he was nervous but he went in and did his very best. When he was finished, he was told that he was good but no good enough for band, the judges were sorry but he just could not be in the band.
注意:
(1)续写词数应为150左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The Bear was heart-broken, especially since all the other animals were chosen for the band and he wasn’t.
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“We need a manager for the band, can you do that?”, the judge asked.
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【答案】The Bear was heart-broken, especially since all the other animals were chosen for the band and he wasn’t. With his head down he headed home, trying not to cry. He walked toward home, overwhelmed with sadness. He was almost home when he heard his name being called, “Wait, wait, I have to talk to you,” said one of the judges running to him. The Bear couldn’t imagine what was going on since he was already told that he could not join his friends in the band.
“We need a manager for the band, can you do that?”, the judge asked. The bear stood for a second and then replied, “I don’t know how to be a band manager, what if I mess up?” “Well, you won’t know until you try.” Just at that time all the other animals joined the Bear. “Please do it,” they all shouted. “OK, I will do it. Thanks guys.” Everyone won that day. The other animals would be in the band and the Bear would be their manager. It just goes to show that if you don’t find success in one area, have patience and you will find it in another!
【解析】
【导语】本文以动物参加乐队选拔为线索展开,讲述了熊想成为一名乐手,参加乐队选拔,因未被选中而很伤心,但之后却被聘为乐队经理的故事。故事告诉我们如果你在一个领域找不到成功,耐心点,你会在另一个领域找到成功的。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“熊很伤心,特别是因为所有其他动物都被选为乐队成员,而他没有。”可知,熊参因为乐队选拔失败而感到伤心,回家时候却被裁判叫住。
②由第二段句首内容“我们需要一个乐队经理,你能做到吗?”可知,熊虽然不能被选拔为乐手,但是裁判认为熊适合当乐队的经理。
2. 续写线索:落选失败——伤心回家——裁判邀请熊作为乐队经理——受到鼓励——成为乐队一员:经理。
3. 词汇激活
行为类:
被压倒,受到打击:overwhelmed →overcome
表明:show →suggest
回应:reply →respond
尝试:try →give it a shot
情绪类:
悲伤:sadness → sorrow
【点睛】【高分句型1】The Bear couldn’t imagine what was going on since he was already told that he could not join his friends in the band. (运用了what引导宾语从句,that引导宾语从句。)
【高分句型2】It just goes to show that if you don’t find success in one area, have patience and you will find it in another! (运用了if引导条件状语从句。)
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