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昌宁县第二中学2025~2026学年上学期高三期中模拟考 英语试卷 测试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号、准考证号在答题卡上填写清楚。 2.每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。 3.考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。 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 Kate doing? A. Boarding a flight. B. Arranging a trip. C. Seeing a friend off. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A pop star. B. An old song. C. A radio program. 3. What will the speakers do today? A. Go to an art show. B. Meet the man’s aunt. C. Eat out with Mark. 4. What does the man want to do? A. Cancel an order. B. Ask for a receipt. C. Reschedule a delivery. 5. When will the next train to Bedford leave? A. At 9:45. B. At 10:15. C. At 11:00. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. What will the weather be like today? A. Stormy. B. Sunny. C. Foggy. 7. What is the man going to do? A. Plant a tree. B. Move his car. C. Check the map. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8. Why is Kathy in California now? A. She is on vacation there. B. She has just moved there. C. She is doing business there. 9. What is the relationship between Tom and Fiona? A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter. 10. What does Kathy thank Dave for? A Finding her a new job. B. Sending her a present. C. Calling on her mother. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。 11. How did Jack go to school when he was a child? A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By bus. 12. What is Jack’s attitude toward parents driving their kids to school? A. Disapproving. B. Encouraging. C. Understanding. 13. What is the problem with some parents according to the woman? A. Overprotecting their children. B. Pushing their children too hard. C. Having no time for their children. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题四个小题。 14. Why did Marie post her kitchen gardening online at first? A. To keep records of her progress. B. To sell home-grown vegetables. C. To motivate her fellow gardeners. 15. Why does Marie recommend beginners to grow strawberries? A They need no special care. B. They can be used in cooking. C. They bear a lot of fruit soon. 16. What is difficult for Marie to grow? A. Herbs. B. Carrots. C. Pears. 17 What is Marie’s advice to those interested in kitchen gardening? A. Aim high. B. Keep focused. C. Stay optimistic. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。 18. What is “Life of Johnson”? A. A magazine column. B. A TV series. C. A historical novel. 19. What is Johnson famous for? A. His acting talent. B. His humorous writing. C. His long sports career. 20. When did Johnson join Sports Times? A. In 1981. B. In 1983. C. In 1985. 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。 Enchanting retreat in Mystic Valley Why Mystic Valley Nestled deep in the heart of nature, Mystic Valley is a hidden gem. Towering mountains embrace the valley, their peaks often veiled in a soft mist, creating a magical atmosphere. Away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, Mystic Valley offers a peaceful and rejuvenating experience. There are activities suitable for all, from gentle nature walks to more challenging mountain hikes. What to Do On your arrival day, our staff will greet you at the nearest transportation hub and escort you to your accommodation. In the evening, unwind with a delicious welcome dinner, featuring local specialties prepared with fresh, organic ingredients. On the second day, you have a choice of activities. In the morning, you can embark on a guided nature walk through the meadows, learning about the different plants and animals that call the valley home. Or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, you can start a moderate mountain hike, taking in the breathtaking views from the lower slopes. In the afternoon, relax by the stream, dipping your toes in the cool water, or try your hand at fishing. For those who prefer more active pursuits, there are open areas where you can play frisbee or have a picnic. For guests staying for four days, on the third day, you can join a forest exploration tour. Led by experienced guides, you’ll venture deep into the forest, discover hidden waterfalls, and maybe even catch a glimpse of the Mystic Valley Deer. On the fourth day, you can choose to have a free day, either to further explore the areas that interest you the most or simply to relax at your accommodation and soak up the peaceful surroundings. Accommodation choices We have accommodation options to suit every taste and budget. For a more budget-friendly option, the Forest Cabins are nestled among the trees. Although more rustic, they are clean, comfortable, and provide an authentic experience of living close to nature. The individual price is as follows. (*A 30% discount is available for students and seniors.) Accommodation Type 2-day 4-day Valley View Lodge $400 $700 Forest Cabins $200 $350 If this enchanting retreat in Mystic Valley has sparked your interest, don’t miss out. Click here to book your dream vacation and create memories that will last a lifetime. 1. What can tourists do on the second day in Mystic Valley? A. Join a village tour and try horseback riding. B. Take a forest exploration tour and go fishing. C. Have a nature walk and play frisbee by the stream. D. Start a challenging mountain hike and relax at the lodge. 2. How much should two students pay for a 4-day stay in the Forest Cabins? A. $490. B. $560. C. $700. D. $910. 3. Where is this text most likely from? A. A travel website. B. A local newspaper. C. A geography textbook. D. A wildlife magazine. I have a long history with letter writing, beginning when I was 8 years old. My first pen pal was Abuela, my great-grandmother in Puerto Rico. Then I was writing to my sisters, friends from summer camp and even my husband. I’ve still kept these letters after all these years. In a letter, there’s more heart involved (包含) and less hurry. It requires a pen, stamp, envelope and mailbox trip, unlike hurried texts or emails. Through my work as a biographer (传记作家), I’ve observed how special letters can be. In one beautiful letter I read, 22-year-old Doug wrote to his bride-to-be (准新娘), Mitch, about their future together: “Dance a little… walk together, enjoy each other’s company, laugh a little, cry a little.” Fifty-nine years later, as I read the faded (褪色的) ink on a rough page, I was moved by his timeless message. Although I met Doug as an 82-year-old during interviews, I truly knew him through letters he wrote to Mitch. His pure (纯粹) devotion to her was clear in every letter, right up to when she was moved to a memory care unit, unable to recognize him anymore. After I finished writing Doug’s life story, we stayed in touch by phone, but more often we wrote letters to each other purely because it brought us mutual joy. Last Tuesday, when a letter arrived from Doug’s son, Bruce, my heart sank. Bruce’s letter announcing Doug’s death also included an unfinished one from Doug addressed to me. It was clear that he had struggled to write it with his shaky hands, making his effort even more touching. This small, simple pleasure in life — letter writing — is something I’m unwilling to give up, despite the busyness of the ever-spinning (不断旋转的) world around me. I’m sure I’ll also do it until my dying days. 4. What does the author believe is special about letters compared to texts or emails? A. They are more formal. B. They involve a more personal touch. C. They can be kept for a longer time. D. They require more writing time. 5. What did the author learn about Doug through his letters? A. His love for his wife. B. His sense of humor. C. His career achievements. D. His hobbies and interests. 6. How did the author feel when receiving an unfinished letter from Doug? A. Confused. B. Surprised. C. Moved. D. Brokenhearted. 7. What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage? A. To encourage people to only write letters. B. To remember her relationship with Doug. C. To compare different communication methods. D. To share her opinions about letter writing. At a crop breeding (培育) center in Shanghai, researchers have successfully harvested rice that was grown from seeds initially bred on China’s space station, Tiangong. The rice plants have completed a full growth cycle on Earth, maturing after more than 100 days since planting. This space-to-ground experiment began with 6 rice seeds sent into orbit in 2022 on the Wentian spacecraft. Taikonauts onboard Tiangong bred these seeds into 59, which they returned to Earth. Researchers then selected high-quality seeds, growing them under controlled climate conditions and producing around 10,000 new seeds. Zheng Huiqiong, a lead researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Center, shared that the team’s findings suggest space-bred seeds can reproduce effectively on Earth, suggesting potential for future space agriculture. Zheng highlighted that the space-bred rice possesses unique traits, such as a higher sugar content, with sugar levels estimated to be five to six times higher than standard rice. The space-bred rice also showed a slight increase in protein content. “That means space-bred rice tastes sweeter and has more energy,” she added. Space breeding, the method used in this experiment, exposes seeds to space radiation and microgravity, generating gene mutations (基因突变). These mutations are carefully assessed upon the seeds’ return to Earth, sometimes resulting in advantageous traits like shorter growth times, improved disease resistance, and higher output. Zhao Hui, an expert in China Academy of Space Technology, emphasized the safety of space-bred food, explaining that unlike genetically modified crops, space-bred seeds naturally mutate without introducing foreign genes. However, the space-bred rice has fewer leaves, which complicates close planting. Researchers are planning further studies to understand these leaf traits and explore possible genetic changes. The Tiangong rice experiment marked a milestone for crop science, as it was the first time that rice had completed a full life cycle — from seed germination (发芽) to reproduction — in orbit. 8. What can we know about the space-to-ground experiment? A. Seeds grown in orbit promise higher crop quality. B. Seeds bred in space were further grown successfully on Earth. C. New species of seeds grown in space have achieved great success. D. Climate conditions were controlled when seeds were sent into orbit. 9. What does the underlined words “traits” mean in paragraph 3? A. Materials. B. Arrangements. C. Disadvantages. D. Characteristics. 10. What does Zhao Hui stress about the space-bred rice? A. Its security. B. Its artificial process. C. Its nutrition. D. Its major shortcoming. 11. Which of the following is the best title? A. Organic Farming: High-quality Planting in Space B. Space Exploration: A Journey to the Space and Beyond C. New Planting Approach: Replacing the Traditional Farming D. Space-to-ground Cycle: Promising Future Space Agriculture Ants have the ability to smell cancerous cells in humans, a new study has discovered, suggesting they could be used for cancer diagnosis in future. Researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) discovered that ant species Formica fusca has a well developed sense of smell. It was able to differentiate (区分) cancerous cells from healthy cells in humans, thanks to their sense of smell, limited trials revealed. To conduct their research the scientists performed tests with 36 ants, smelling cells under a laboratory setting. First, the specialists exposed the ants to the smell of a sample of cancerous human cells. This smell was then associated with a reward of sugar solution. In a second step, the researchers exposed the ants to two different smells. One was a new smell and the second was the smell of the cancerous cells. Once this test was successful, the researchers exposed the ants to different cancerous cells. As such, the scientists found that ants discriminate between cancerous and healthy cells and between two cancerous lines. After training, Formica fusca ants are able to detect volatile organic compounds given off by cancerous cells. This first study shows that ants have high potential, are capable of learning very quickly, at lower cost, and are efficient, CNRS points out in a news release. This isn’t the first time that scientists have used the animal sense of smell to locate cancerous cells. “Dogs’ noses are well suited for medical diagnosis. However, training them to do so requires several months to a year. Ants therefore represent a fast, efficient, inexpensive, and highly discriminant detection tool for detection of cancer cell volatiles,” the team explained, “our approach could potentially be adapted to a range of other complex smell detection tasks including the detection of narcotics, explosives, spoiled food, or other diseases.” But more clinical tests must be carried out before they could be used in clinical settings like hospitals, the team said. They suggest that in future, ants could turn out to be better than dogs when it comes to locating cancerous cells in humans. Who knows? Let’s wait and see. 12. How does the author introduce the topic of ants’potential use in cancer diagnosis? A. By comparing ants to dogs. B. By presenting the results of a new study. C. By describing the training process of ants. D. By discussing the history of cancer diagnosis. 13. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. The process of the research. B. The reason of the research. C. The limitation of the research. D. The conclusion of the research. 14. What can we infer about the use of ants in cancer diagnosis? A. Ants have already been used in clinical settings. B. Ants’ noses are more sensitive than dogs’ noses. C. Ants may become a cost-effective diagnostic tool. D. Ants will replace dogs in cancer detection entirely. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the use of ants in cancer diagnosis? A. Doubtful B. Negative C. Objective D. Indifferent. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In every culture throughout time, the kitchen has had a powerful influence. The simple practice of sitting down together at the table gives us the chance to connect and communicate. ___16___ It depends on where you live, your age, and other factors, but the answer is, yes. Our intentions for “home” are evolving. ___17___ Fast-paced lifestyles and work schedules make it hard to find time to shop for groceries and prepare meals. Online food delivery services have taken off, too. In 2016, one in 10 Chinese were ordering food online. Throughout Europe, online ordering is capturing 56 percent of the market in Sweden and 43 percent in Austria. In India, online food ordering is expected to reach close to $12m(US)by 2023. While there is a trend towards bring-in and order-in food, as well as dining out, the kitchen is still a core in home life. Food & Wine cited a survey in 22 countries asking about cooking habits. ___18___ At the lower end were South Koreans, who spent just 3.7 hours per week cooking. People in India were at the top with 13.2 hours per week spent in the kitchen. Simply being in the kitchen, cooking and eating with other people, can have healthy benefits. Regardless of its size, the kitchen is a warm and inviting place. ___19___ The difference is, now you can follow a recipe on your iPad while cooking. It’s true that impersonal appliances are connecting to each other and to us. Refrigerators order vegetables. Cooktop hoods with sensors turn on by themselves. While technology and our expectations for the kitchen are shape-shifting in real time, the fundamentals remain the same. ___20___ A. So is cooking a way to express yourself? B. The global average was almost 6.5 hours. C. But is our relationship to the kitchen changing? D. It’s like gathering around a campfire in the past. E. People seem to be spending less time cooking worldwide. F. Now more of them are eating outside the home more frequently. G. The kitchen is where we connect with food and company in the soul of the home. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 At the age of 7, I needed to get a vaccination (接种疫苗) before school. I was scared, but the promise of a balloon made the pain ____21____. I bravely took the shot. As I waited, my ____22____ filled with amazing plans for that balloon. I would tie the balloon to my doll’s arm, and ____23____ she was floating away, only to ____24____ her at the last minute. Next, I planned to rub it on my hair until it stood on end, as if I were a rock star. Then, the doctor returned with a ____25____ expression. He announced the tragic news: “I’m sorry, ____26____ we’re out of balloons.” All my big plans for that balloon were ____27____ instantly. I was heartbroken. The entire way home, my grandma encouraged me to stay optimistic, reminding me we had balloons at home to blow up. But I ____28____ knew those balloons would never ____29____ the unique one from the doctor’s. Disappointed, I walked slowly into the house and then froze at an incredible ____30____: the whole backyard was filled with colorful balloons — a moment of pure magical ____31____! We lived less than a mile from Disneyland. As it turned out, when the wind was just right, the balloons released from the daily parades would ____32____ in our backyard on windy days. I screamed with joy, ran out, and spun wildly among them. My spirits ____33____ at once. I will never forget those balloons. And I will never forget my grandmother’s ____34____: maintain a positive outlook, and everything has a way of ____35____ eventually. 21. A. unusual B. worthwhile C. effective D. beneficial 22. A. impression B. curiosity C. imagination D. determination 23. A. pretend B. announce C. recommend D. admit 24. A. contact B. approach C. appreciate D. rescue 25. A. concerned B. frightened C. confused D. annoyed 26. A. so B. or C. and D. but 27. A. attacked B. ruined C. challenged D. revised 28. A. frequently B. extremely C. positively D. particularly 29. A. correspond with B. refer to C. relate to D. compare with 30 A. sight B. site C. image D. look 31. A. adventure B. movement C. event D. experiment 32. A. land B. sink C. explode D. crash 33. A. rose B. erupted C. survived D. recovered 34. A. tradition B. wisdom C. measure D. impact 35. A. coming along B. ending up C. working out D. making sense 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. Its sound so well known ___36___ it has often been used in films. The Clock tower was completed in 1859 and the Great Clock started on 31 May，with the Great Bell’s strikes ___37___ (hear) for the first time on 11 July. It celebrated its 150th anniversary on 31 May 2009, during ___38___ celebratory events took place. The tower has become one of the most outstanding ___39___ (symbol) of both London and England. The Clock Tower you see today is not the first tower to be built in Parliament’s ground. The ___40___ (origin) tower was built in 1288- 1290 during the reign of King Edward I. Unfortunately ___41___ big fire destroyed most of the Palace of Westminster. Architects ___42___ ( invite) to submit their designs and Sir Charles Barry’s was successful. Reconstruction of the Clock Tower began in September 1843.___43___ was designed in the Victorian Gothic style. With time passing by, the top of the clock tower is leaning one-and-a-half fee off a level positionand ___44___ (get) worse each year now, partly as a result ____45____ decades of underground excavation. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校学生会为响应国家号召启动了“体重管理年”活动，旨在提高全校师生健康水平。请你代表学生会给校英语报写一份倡议书，呼吁全校师生加入此活动。内容包括： 1.体重管理的重要性； 2.如何进行体重管理； 3.发出体重管理倡议。 注意： 1.词数80词左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：体重管理年： Year of Weight Management ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 My dad is a helpful police off and I respect him very much. In his spare time, he likes volunteering to give lectures on law to the children in our community. I remember my father took a special care of a family made up of a struggling single father, Jack, and his three sons. The elder boys seemed kind and understanding while the youngest boy, Tom, was naughty and wild. When helping Jack in life and work, my father always taught his children to obey the law. During one visit, my dad and Jack had a deep conversation. During their talk, Jack expressed his concern about the future of his youngest boy, and said, “As we know, Tom is a clever boy, but he is too competitive. He always behaves badly at school. For some reason, he fought with his classmate again yesterday. I don’t know how to deal with him.” Obviously, he felt powerless to guide Tom. So, he asked for my father’s advice and ideas. “Will you allow your boy to leave the city for a few days? I want to take him to spend the summer with my son in the suburbs(郊区) of our hometown.” My dad offered the only solution he could think of on the spot. However, Jack agreed and was grateful to my father. My dad decided that it would be good for Tom to see another side of family life, which he had never been experiencing. Then he discussed the plan with me. I couldn’t agree more. When the summer vacation came, we had a new member, Tom, in our family. Although we seemed very unfamiliar to him, he had no trouble adapting to the new home environment. Amazingly, we found that he was an honest and open boy and got along well with the whole family. He seemed to like playing in the backyard and particularly enjoyed swimming in the pool. Wherever my father went, he took both of us with him. It wasn’t long before Tom and I became good friends. I felt so lucky to have him with me, and I even shared everything interesting with him. 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。 My father took Tom and I to participate in all kinds of activities. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Back to his own home, Tom seemed to be a different person. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 昌宁县第二中学2025~2026学年上学期高三期中模拟考 英语试卷 测试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号、准考证号在答题卡上填写清楚。 2.每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。 3.考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。 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 Kate doing? A. Boarding a flight. B. Arranging a trip. C. Seeing a friend off. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A pop star. B. An old song. C. A radio program. 3. What will the speakers do today? A. Go to an art show. B. Meet the man’s aunt. C. Eat out with Mark. 4. What does the man want to do? A. Cancel an order. B. Ask for a receipt. C. Reschedule a delivery. 5. When will the next train to Bedford leave? A. At 9:45. B. At 10:15. C. At 11:00. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. What will the weather be like today? A. Stormy. B. Sunny. C. Foggy. 7. What is the man going to do? A. Plant a tree. B. Move his car. C. Check the map. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8. Why is Kathy in California now? A She is on vacation there. B. She has just moved there. C. She is doing business there. 9. What is the relationship between Tom and Fiona? A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter. 10. What does Kathy thank Dave for? A. Finding her a new job. B. Sending her a present. C. Calling on her mother. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。 11. How did Jack go to school when he was a child? A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By bus. 12. What is Jack’s attitude toward parents driving their kids to school? A. Disapproving. B. Encouraging. C. Understanding. 13. What is the problem with some parents according to the woman? A. Overprotecting their children. B. Pushing their children too hard. C. Having no time for their children. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题四个小题。 14. Why did Marie post her kitchen gardening online at first? A. To keep records of her progress. B. To sell home-grown vegetables. C. To motivate her fellow gardeners. 15. Why does Marie recommend beginners to grow strawberries? A. They need no special care. B. They can be used in cooking. C. They bear a lot of fruit soon. 16. What is difficult for Marie to grow? A. Herbs. B. Carrots. C. Pears. 17. What is Marie’s advice to those interested in kitchen gardening? A. Aim high. B. Keep focused. C. Stay optimistic. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。 18. What is “Life of Johnson”? A. A magazine column. B. A TV series. C. A historical novel. 19. What is Johnson famous for? A. His acting talent. B. His humorous writing. C. His long sports career. 20. When did Johnson join Sports Times? A. In 1981. B. In 1983. C. In 1985. 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。 Enchanting retreat in Mystic Valley Why Mystic Valley Nestled deep in the heart of nature, Mystic Valley is a hidden gem. Towering mountains embrace the valley, their peaks often veiled in a soft mist, creating a magical atmosphere. Away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, Mystic Valley offers a peaceful and rejuvenating experience. There are activities suitable for all, from gentle nature walks to more challenging mountain hikes. What to Do On your arrival day, our staff will greet you at the nearest transportation hub and escort you to your accommodation. In the evening, unwind with a delicious welcome dinner, featuring local specialties prepared with fresh, organic ingredients. On the second day, you have a choice of activities. In the morning, you can embark on a guided nature walk through the meadows, learning about the different plants and animals that call the valley home. Or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, you can start a moderate mountain hike, taking in the breathtaking views from the lower slopes. In the afternoon, relax by the stream, dipping your toes in the cool water, or try your hand at fishing. For those who prefer more active pursuits, there are open areas where you can play frisbee or have a picnic. For guests staying for four days, on the third day, you can join a forest exploration tour. Led by experienced guides, you’ll venture deep into the forest, discover hidden waterfalls, and maybe even catch a glimpse of the Mystic Valley Deer. On the fourth day, you can choose to have a free day, either to further explore the areas that interest you the most or simply to relax at your accommodation and soak up the peaceful surroundings. Accommodation choices We have accommodation options to suit every taste and budget. For a more budget-friendly option, the Forest Cabins are nestled among the trees. Although more rustic, they are clean, comfortable, and provide an authentic experience of living close to nature. The individual price is as follows. (*A 30% discount is available for students and seniors.) Accommodation Type 2-day 4-day Valley View Lodge $400 $700 Forest Cabins $200 $350 If this enchanting retreat in Mystic Valley has sparked your interest, don’t miss out. Click here to book your dream vacation and create memories that will last a lifetime. 1. What can tourists do on the second day in Mystic Valley? A. Join a village tour and try horseback riding. B. Take a forest exploration tour and go fishing. C. Have a nature walk and play frisbee by the stream. D. Start a challenging mountain hike and relax at the lodge. 2. How much should two students pay for a 4-day stay in the Forest Cabins? A. $490. B. $560. C. $700. D. $910. 3. Where is this text most likely from? A. A travel website. B. A local newspaper. C. A geography textbook. D. A wildlife magazine. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍神秘谷这一自然秘境，提及适宜的活动安排、多样住宿选择及价格（学生老人享折扣），并邀请人们预订度假。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据What to Do部分第二段内容“In the morning, you can embark on a guided nature walk through the meadows, learning about the different plants and animals that call the valley home. Or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, you can start a moderate mountain hike, taking in the breathtaking views from the lower slopes. In the afternoon, relax by the stream, dipping your toes in the cool water, or try your hand at fishing. For those who prefer more active pursuits, there are open areas where you can play frisbee or have a picnic.(清晨，你可以开启一场有向导带领的自然徒步，穿行于草地之间，了解在这片山谷中栖息的各类动植物。如果你想更有冒险感，也可以选择难度适中的山地徒步，在较低的山坡上欣赏令人惊叹的美景。午后，你可以在小溪边放松休憩，将双脚浸入清凉的溪水中，或是尝试钓鱼。对于更喜欢活动的人来说，这里有开阔区域可供玩飞盘，也可以在此野餐。)”可知，游客第二天可进行自然徒步并在溪边玩飞盘。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节计算题。根据Accommodation choices部分表格可知，Forest Cabins的4天单人价格为$350；再根据前文“A 30% discount is available for students and seniors.(学生和老年人可享受30%折扣)”。计算过程如下：单人4天折扣后价格为$350×(1-30%)=$245，两名学生总费用为$245×2=$490。故选A项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了Mystic Valley的特色、活动安排、住宿选择及价格，最后一句“If this enchanting retreat in Mystic Valley has sparked your interest, don’t miss out. Click here to book your dream vacation and create memories that will last a lifetime.(如果这片迷人的神秘谷休憩之地已经勾起了你的兴趣，千万别错过！点击此处预订你的梦幻假期，缔造终生难忘的回忆。)”明确包含“点击预订”的引导，这是旅游网站的典型特征。故选A项。 I have a long history with letter writing, beginning when I was 8 years old. My first pen pal was Abuela, my great-grandmother in Puerto Rico. Then I was writing to my sisters, friends from summer camp and even my husband. I’ve still kept these letters after all these years. In a letter, there’s more heart involved (包含) and less hurry. It requires a pen, stamp, envelope and mailbox trip, unlike hurried texts or emails. Through my work as a biographer (传记作家), I’ve observed how special letters can be. In one beautiful letter I read, 22-year-old Doug wrote to his bride-to-be (准新娘), Mitch, about their future together: “Dance a little… walk together, enjoy each other’s company, laugh a little, cry a little.” Fifty-nine years later, as I read the faded (褪色的) ink on a rough page, I was moved by his timeless message. Although I met Doug as an 82-year-old during interviews, I truly knew him through letters he wrote to Mitch. His pure (纯粹) devotion to her was clear in every letter, right up to when she was moved to a memory care unit, unable to recognize him anymore. After I finished writing Doug’s life story, we stayed in touch by phone, but more often we wrote letters to each other purely because it brought us mutual joy. Last Tuesday, when a letter arrived from Doug’s son, Bruce, my heart sank. Bruce’s letter announcing Doug’s death also included an unfinished one from Doug addressed to me. It was clear that he had struggled to write it with his shaky hands, making his effort even more touching. This small, simple pleasure in life — letter writing — is something I’m unwilling to give up, despite the busyness of the ever-spinning (不断旋转的) world around me. I’m sure I’ll also do it until my dying days. 4. What does the author believe is special about letters compared to texts or emails? A. They are more formal. B. They involve a more personal touch. C. They can be kept for a longer time. D. They require more writing time. 5. What did the author learn about Doug through his letters? A. His love for his wife. B. His sense of humor. C. His career achievements. D. His hobbies and interests. 6. How did the author feel when receiving an unfinished letter from Doug? A. Confused. B. Surprised. C. Moved. D. Brokenhearted. 7. What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage? A. To encourage people to only write letters. B. To remember her relationship with Doug. C. To compare different communication methods. D To share her opinions about letter writing. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与书信的深厚情感，以及通过书信了解到的Doug的故事，表达了对书信写作的热爱和坚持。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“In a letter, there’s more heart involved (包含) and less hurry. It requires a pen, stamp, envelope and mailbox trip, unlike hurried texts or emails.(在书信中，包含了更多的心意，少了匆忙。它需要笔、邮票、信封和邮箱才能旅行，不像匆忙的短信或邮件)”可知，书信相比短信或邮件更具个人情感。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Although I met Doug as an 82-year-old during interviews, I truly knew him through letters he wrote to Mitch. His pure (纯粹) devotion to her was clear in every letter, right up to when she was moved to a memory care unit, unable to recognize him anymore.(虽然我是在采访中认识82岁的道格的，但我真正了解他是通过他写给米奇的信。他对她纯粹的爱在每一封信中都清晰可见，直到她被转移到记忆护理病房，再也认不出他)”可知，作者通过书信了解到Doug对妻子的爱。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第七段“Bruce’s letter announcing Doug’s death also included an unfinished one from Doug addressed to me. It was clear that he had struggled to write it with his shaky hands, making his effort even more touching.(Bruce宣布Doug去世的信中还包含一封Doug写给我的未完成的信。很明显，他用颤抖的手艰难地写下了这封信，这让他的努力更加感人)”可知，收到Doug写的一封没写完的信时，作者很感动。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。文章主要讲述了作者与书信的深厚情感，以及通过书信了解到的Doug的故事，表达了对书信写作的热爱和坚持。由此推知，作者写这篇短文的目的是“分享她对写信的看法”。故选D。 At a crop breeding (培育) center in Shanghai, researchers have successfully harvested rice that was grown from seeds initially bred on China’s space station, Tiangong. The rice plants have completed a full growth cycle on Earth, maturing after more than 100 days since planting. This space-to-ground experiment began with 6 rice seeds sent into orbit in 2022 on the Wentian spacecraft. Taikonauts onboard Tiangong bred these seeds into 59, which they returned to Earth. Researchers then selected high-quality seeds, growing them under controlled climate conditions and producing around 10,000 new seeds. Zheng Huiqiong, a lead researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Center, shared that the team’s findings suggest space-bred seeds can reproduce effectively on Earth, suggesting potential for future space agriculture. Zheng highlighted that the space-bred rice possesses unique traits, such as a higher sugar content, with sugar levels estimated to be five to six times higher than standard rice. The space-bred rice also showed a slight increase in protein content. “That means space-bred rice tastes sweeter and has more energy,” she added. Space breeding, the method used in this experiment, exposes seeds to space radiation and microgravity, generating gene mutations (基因突变). These mutations are carefully assessed upon the seeds’ return to Earth, sometimes resulting in advantageous traits like shorter growth times, improved disease resistance, and higher output. Zhao Hui, an expert in China Academy of Space Technology, emphasized the safety of space-bred food, explaining that unlike genetically modified crops, space-bred seeds naturally mutate without introducing foreign genes. However, the space-bred rice has fewer leaves, which complicates close planting. Researchers are planning further studies to understand these leaf traits and explore possible genetic changes. The Tiangong rice experiment marked a milestone for crop science, as it was the first time that rice had completed a full life cycle — from seed germination (发芽) to reproduction — in orbit. 8. What can we know about the space-to-ground experiment? A. Seeds grown in orbit promise higher crop quality. B. Seeds bred in space were further grown successfully on Earth. C. New species of seeds grown in space have achieved great success. D. Climate conditions were controlled when seeds were sent into orbit. 9. What does the underlined words “traits” mean in paragraph 3? A. Materials. B. Arrangements. C. Disadvantages. D. Characteristics. 10. What does Zhao Hui stress about the space-bred rice? A. Its security. B. Its artificial process. C. Its nutrition. D. Its major shortcoming. 11. Which of the following is the best title? A. Organic Farming: High-quality Planting in Space B. Space Exploration: A Journey to the Space and Beyond C. New Planting Approach: Replacing the Traditional Farming D. Space-to-ground Cycle: Promising Future Space Agriculture 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了太空到地面的水稻种植实验，该实验对未来太空农业有重要意义。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“This space-to-ground experiment began with 6 rice seeds sent into orbit in 2022 on the Wentian spacecraft. Taikonauts onboard Tiangong bred these seeds into 59, which they returned to Earth. Researchers then selected high-quality seeds, growing them under controlled climate conditions and producing around 10,000 new seeds.(这项空对地实验始于2022年由“问天号”飞船将6颗水稻种子送入轨道。天宫号上的宇航员将这些种子培育成59颗，并将它们送回了地球。然后，研究人员挑选出高质量的种子，在可控的气候条件下种植，生产出大约1万颗新种子)” 可知，在太空培育的种子回到地球后被进一步种植，故选B。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“such as a higher sugar content, with sugar levels estimated to be five to six times higher than standard rice(比如含糖量较高，其含糖量估计是标准大米的5到6倍)”可知，“traits” 指太空培育水稻的独特特点，如高糖含量、蛋白质含量增加等。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Zhao Hui, an expert in China Academy of Space Technology, emphasized the safety of space-bred food, explaining that unlike genetically modified crops, space-bred seeds naturally mutate without introducing foreign genes.(中国空间技术研究院专家赵辉强调了太空培育食品的安全性，他解释说，与转基因作物不同，太空培育的种子在不引入外源基因的情况下会自然变异)”可知，赵辉强调的是太空培育水稻的安全性，故选A。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“At a crop breeding (培育) center in Shanghai, researchers have successfully harvested rice that was grown from seeds initially bred on China’s space station, Tiangong.(在上海的一个作物育种中心，研究人员成功收获了由中国空间站天宫号培育的种子培育而成的水稻)”可知，文章主要讲述了太空到地面的水稻种植实验，该实验对未来太空农业有重要意义。由此可知，D选项 “天地循环：有前景的未来太空农业”适合作本文最佳标题。故选D。 Ants have the ability to smell cancerous cells in humans a new study has discovered, suggesting they could be used for cancer diagnosis in future. Researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) discovered that ant species Formica fusca has a well developed sense of smell. It was able to differentiate (区分) cancerous cells from healthy cells in humans, thanks to their sense of smell, limited trials revealed. To conduct their research, the scientists performed tests with 36 ants, smelling cells under a laboratory setting. First, the specialists exposed the ants to the smell of a sample of cancerous human cells. This smell was then associated with a reward of sugar solution. In a second step, the researchers exposed the ants to two different smells. One was a new smell and the second was the smell of the cancerous cells. Once this test was successful, the researchers exposed the ants to different cancerous cells. As such, the scientists found that ants discriminate between cancerous and healthy cells and between two cancerous lines. After training, Formica fusca ants are able to detect volatile organic compounds given off by cancerous cells. This first study shows that ants have high potential, are capable of learning very quickly, at lower cost, and are efficient, CNRS points out in a news release. This isn’t the first time that scientists have used the animal sense of smell to locate cancerous cells. “Dogs’ noses are well suited for medical diagnosis. However, training them to do so requires several months to a year. Ants therefore represent a fast, efficient, inexpensive, and highly discriminant detection tool for detection of cancer cell volatiles,” the team explained, “our approach could potentially be adapted to a range of other complex smell detection tasks including the detection of narcotics, explosives, spoiled food, or other diseases.” But more clinical tests must be carried out before they could be used in clinical settings like hospitals, the team said. They suggest that in future, ants could turn out to be better than dogs when it comes to locating cancerous cells in humans. Who knows? Let’s wait and see. 12. How does the author introduce the topic of ants’potential use in cancer diagnosis? A. By comparing ants to dogs. B. By presenting the results of a new study. C. By describing the training process of ants. D. By discussing the history of cancer diagnosis. 13. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. The process of the research. B. The reason of the research. C. The limitation of the research. D. The conclusion of the research. 14. What can we infer about the use of ants in cancer diagnosis? A. Ants have already been used in clinical settings. B. Ants’ noses are more sensitive than dogs’ noses. C. Ants may become a cost-effective diagnostic tool. D. Ants will replace dogs in cancer detection entirely. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the use of ants in cancer diagnosis? A. Doubtful B. Negative C. Objective D. Indifferent. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了法国国家科学研究中心的研究人员发现，蚂蚁能够通过嗅觉区分人类的癌细胞和健康细胞，这表明蚂蚁未来可能被用于癌症诊断。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Ants have the ability to smell cancerous cells in humans, a new study has discovered, suggesting they could be used for cancer diagnosis in future. (一项新的研究发现，蚂蚁能够嗅出人类体内的癌细胞，这表明它们未来可能被用于癌症诊断)”可知，第一段通过展示一项新研究的结果来引出蚂蚁在癌症诊断中的潜在用途这一话题。故选B。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“To conduct their research, the scientists performed tests with 36 ants, smelling cells under a laboratory setting. First, the specialists exposed the ants to the smell of a sample of cancerous human cells. This smell was then associated with a reward of sugar solution. In a second step, the researchers exposed the ants to two different smells. One was a new smell and the second was the smell of the cancerous cells. Once this test was successful, the researchers exposed the ants to different cancerous cells. (为了进行研究，科学家们在实验室环境下对 36 只蚂蚁进行了细胞嗅探测试。首先，专家们让蚂蚁闻了闻一个人类癌细胞样本的气味。然后，这种气味与糖溶液的奖励联系在一起。在第二步中，研究人员让蚂蚁接触两种不同的气味。一种是新的气味，另一种是癌细胞的气味。一旦这个测试成功，研究人员就会让蚂蚁接触不同的癌细胞)”可知，文章第二段主要介绍了研究人员是如何进行研究的，即研究的过程。故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“This first study shows that ants have high potential, are capable of learning very quickly, at lower cost, and are efficient, CNRS points out in a news release. (法国国家科学研究中心在一份新闻稿中指出，这项首次研究表明，蚂蚁具有很大的潜力，能够快速学习，成本较低，而且效率很高)”和文章第四段““Dogs’ noses are well suited for medical diagnosis. However, training them to do so requires several months to a year. Ants therefore represent a fast, efficient, inexpensive, and highly discriminant detection tool for detection of cancer cell volatiles,” the team explained. (“狗的鼻子非常适合医学诊断。然而，训练它们这样做需要几个月到一年的时间。因此，蚂蚁代表了一种快速、高效、廉价和高判别力的检测工具，用于检测癌细胞挥发物，”研究小组解释说)”可知，蚂蚁可能成为一种经济有效的诊断工具。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“But more clinical tests must be carried out before they could be used in clinical settings like hospitals, the team said. They suggest that in future, ants could turn out to be better than dogs when it comes to locating cancerous cells in humans. Who knows? Let’s wait and see.(但研究小组表示，在它们被用于医院等临床环境之前，还必须进行更多的临床试验。他们认为在未来，蚂蚁在定位人类癌细胞方面可能会比狗更好。谁知道呢？让我们拭目以待)”可知，作者对蚂蚁在癌症诊断中的应用持客观态度。故选C。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In every culture throughout time, the kitchen has had a powerful influence. The simple practice of sitting down together at the table gives us the chance to connect and communicate. ___16___ It depends on where you live, your age, and other factors, but the answer is, yes. Our intentions for “home” are evolving. ___17___ Fast-paced lifestyles and work schedules make it hard to find time to shop for groceries and prepare meals. Online food delivery services have taken off, too. In 2016, one in 10 Chinese were ordering food online. Throughout Europe, online ordering is capturing 56 percent of the market in Sweden and 43 percent in Austria. In India, online food ordering is expected to reach close to $12m(US)by 2023. While there is a trend towards bring-in and order-in food, as well as dining out, the kitchen is still a core in home life. Food & Wine cited a survey in 22 countries asking about cooking habits. ___18___ At the lower end were South Koreans, who spent just 3.7 hours per week cooking. People in India were at the top with 13.2 hours per week spent in the kitchen. Simply being in the kitchen, cooking and eating with other people, can have healthy benefits. Regardless of its size, the kitchen is a warm and inviting place. ___19___ The difference is, now you can follow a recipe on your iPad while cooking. It’s true that impersonal appliances are connecting to each other and to us. Refrigerators order vegetables. Cooktop hoods with sensors turn on by themselves. While technology and our expectations for the kitchen are shape-shifting in real time, the fundamentals remain the same. ___20___ A. So is cooking a way to express yourself? B. The global average was almost 6.5 hours. C. But is our relationship to the kitchen changing? D. It’s like gathering around a campfire in the past. E. People seem to be spending less time cooking worldwide. F. Now more of them are eating outside the home more frequently. G. The kitchen is where we connect with food and company in the soul of the home. 【答案】16. C 17. E 18. B 19. D 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要探讨了厨房在人们生活中的重要性，以及随着时代发展人们与厨房的关系正在发生变化，如快节奏生活导致人们烹饪时间减少、外卖兴起等，但同时强调厨房仍然是家庭生活的核心，在厨房中与他人一起烹饪和用餐对健康有益，且尽管厨房相关的科技在发展，但厨房作为家庭中与食物和家人联系的核心地位这一基本原理并未改变。 【16题详解】 根据上文“In every culture throughout time, the kitchen has had a powerful influence. The simple practice of sitting down together at the table gives us the chance to connect and communicate. (在古往今来的每一种文化中，厨房都产生了强大的影响。一起坐在餐桌旁的简单练习让我们有机会建立联系和交流。)”及下文“It depends on where you live, your age, and other factors, but the answer is, yes. Our intentions for ‘home’ are evolving. (这取决于你住在哪里、你的年龄和其他因素，但答案是肯定的。我们对‘家’的意图正在演变。)”可知，空处为过渡句，且为问句，设问厨房与我们之间的关系是否变化，与C项“But is our relationship to the kitchen changing? (但是我们与厨房的关系是否发生了变化?)”上下文一致，承上启下，故选C项。 【17题详解】 根据下文“Fast-paced lifestyles and work schedules make it hard to find time to shop for groceries and prepare meals. Online food delivery services have taken off, too. In 2016, one in 10 Chinese were ordering food online. (快节奏的生活方式和工作日程使人们很难找到时间购买杂货和准备饭菜。在线食品配送服务也已经起飞。2016年，每10个中国人中就有1个在网上订购食物。)”可知，人们在烹饪上花费的时间在减少，与E项“People seem to be spending less time cooking worldwide. (全世界人们花在烹饪上的时间似乎越来越少。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选E项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“While there is a trend towards bring-in and order-in food, as well as dining out, the kitchen is still a core in home life. Food & Wine cited a survey in 22 countries asking about cooking habits. (虽然有自带和点餐以及外出就餐的趋势，但厨房仍然是家庭生活的核心。Food & Wine引用了22个国家的一项调查，询问烹饪习惯。)”并结合下文“At the lower end were South Koreans, who spent just 3.7 hours per week cooking. People in India were at the top with 13.2 hours per week spent in the kitchen. (处于较低端的是韩国人，他们每周仅花3.7小时做饭。印度人则处于顶端，每周在厨房花费13.2小时。)”可知，空处出做饭所花时间有关，与B项“The global average was almost 6.5 hours. (全球平均时间接近6.5小时。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选B项。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Regardless of its size, the kitchen is a warm and inviting place. (无论厨房大小，它都是一个温暖而诱人的地方。)”可知，厨房是温暖且吸引人的地方，与D项“It’s like gathering around a campfire in the past. (过去围着篝火聚会。)”上下文一致，符合文意，形象地说明了厨房的这种氛围。故选D项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“While technology and our expectations for the kitchen are shape-shifting in real time, the fundamentals remain the same. (虽然技术和我们对厨房的期望正在实时变化，但基本原理保持不变。)”可知，厨房的在家庭中的意义重大，与G项“The kitchen is where we connect with food and company in the soul of the home. (厨房是我们与食物和家的灵魂相处的地方。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选G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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 At the age of 7, I needed to get a vaccination (接种疫苗) before school. I was scared, but the promise of a balloon made the pain ____21____. I bravely took the shot. As I waited, my ____22____ filled with amazing plans for that balloon. I would tie the balloon to my doll’s arm, and ____23____ she was floating away, only to ____24____ her at the last minute. Next, I planned to rub it on my hair until it stood on end, as if I were a rock star. Then, the doctor returned with a ____25____ expression. He announced the tragic news: “I’m sorry, ____26____ we’re out of balloons.” All my big plans for that balloon were ____27____ instantly. I was heartbroken. The entire way home, my grandma encouraged me to stay optimistic, reminding me we had balloons at home to blow up. But I ____28____ knew those balloons would never ____29____ the unique one from the doctor’s. Disappointed, I walked slowly into the house and then froze at an incredible ____30____: the whole backyard was filled with colorful balloons — a moment of pure magical ____31____! We lived less than a mile from Disneyland. As it turned out, when the wind was just right, the balloons released from the daily parades would ____32____ in our backyard on windy days. I screamed with joy, ran out, and spun wildly among them. My spirits ____33____ at once. I will never forget those balloons. And I will never forget my grandmother’s ____34____: maintain a positive outlook, and everything has a way of ____35____ eventually. 21. A. unusual B. worthwhile C. effective D. beneficial 22. A. impression B. curiosity C. imagination D. determination 23. A. pretend B. announce C. recommend D. admit 24. A. contact B. approach C. appreciate D. rescue 25. A. concerned B. frightened C. confused D. annoyed 26. A. so B. or C. and D. but 27. A. attacked B. ruined C. challenged D. revised 28. A. frequently B. extremely C. positively D. particularly 29. A. correspond with B. refer to C. relate to D. compare with 30. A. sight B. site C. image D. look 31. A. adventure B. movement C. event D. experiment 32. A. land B. sink C. explode D. crash 33. A. rose B. erupted C. survived D. recovered 34. A. tradition B. wisdom C. measure D. impact 35. A. coming along B. ending up C. working out D. making sense 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了7岁时作者因打疫苗期盼医生气球却落空，伤心之际发现后院满是迪士尼飘来的气球，也难忘奶奶“保持乐观，凡事终有转机”的教诲。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我当时很害怕，但气球带来的希望让这种痛苦变得值得了。A. unusual不寻常的；B. worthwhile值得的；C. effective有效的；D. beneficial有益的。根据上文“the promise of a balloon made the pain”可知，作者希望得到气球，所以尽管害怕，但气球带来的希望让这种痛苦变得值得了。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在等待的时候，我的脑海中充满了关于那个气球的奇妙计划。A. impression印象；B. curiosity好奇心；C. imagination想象力；D. determination决心。根据后文“filled with amazing plans for that balloon”指作者在想象关于那个气球的奇妙计划。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我会把气球系在我的洋娃娃的手臂上，假装她要飘走了，然后在最后一刻把她救回来。A. pretend假装；B. announce宣布；C. recommend推荐；D. admit承认。根据后文“she was floating away”可知，气球不会让洋娃娃飘走，这是作者假装会发生的事情。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我会把气球系在我的洋娃娃的手臂上，假装她要飘走了，然后在最后一刻把她救回来。A. contact联系；B. approach靠近；C. appreciate感激；D. rescue救援。根据上文“she was floating away, only to”可知，洋娃娃要飘走了，作者在最后一刻把她救回来。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随后，医生一脸担忧地回来了。A. concerned担心的；B. frightened害怕的；C. confused困惑的；D. annoyed生气的。根据后文“I’m sorry”可知，医生一脸担忧地回来了。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：他宣布了这个令人悲痛的消息：“很抱歉，但是我们没有气球了。”A. so所以；B. or或者；C. and并且；D. but但是。I’m sorry, but...是一种表示委婉拒绝的固定句型，通过先表达歉意再说明原因，既维护对方尊严又明确立场，故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我之前对那个气球的所有宏伟计划瞬间都化为泡影了。A. attacked攻击；B. ruined毁灭；C. challenged挑战；D. revised改变。根据上文“we’re out of balloons”可知，气球用完了，所有的计划都毁灭了。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：但我绝对清楚，那些气球永远都无法与那位医生送来的那独一无二的气球相媲美。A. frequently频繁地；B. extremely极其；C. positively明确地，积极地；D. particularly特别。根据后文“knew those balloons would never…the unique one from the doctor’s”可知，虽然作者被告知家里也有气球，但是作者心里非常清楚，那些气球永远都无法与那位医生送来的那独一无二的气球相媲美。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：但我绝对清楚，那些气球永远都无法与那位医生送来的那独一无二的气球相媲美。A. correspond with符合；B. refer to参考；C. relate to与……有关；D. compare with与……相比。根据后文“the unique one from the doctor’s”可知，医生的气球对作者来说是独一无二的，因此家里的气球无法媲美。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我失望地缓缓走进屋内，然后惊讶地发现眼前的情景简直令人难以置信：整个后院布满了五颜六色的气球——这简直是一场纯粹的神奇时刻！A. sight视力，景象；B. site位置；C. image图片；D. look看。根据后文“the whole backyard was filled with colorful balloons”可知，整个后院布满了五颜六色的气球，这是令人难以置信的场景。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我失望地缓缓走进屋内，然后惊讶地发现眼前的情景简直令人难以置信：整个后院布满了五颜六色的气球——这简直是一场纯粹的神奇时刻！A. adventure冒险；B. movement运动；C. event事件，活动；D. experiment实验。根据上文“the whole backyard was filled with colorful balloons — a moment of pure magical”可知，整个后院布满了五颜六色的气球，对作者来说这简直是一场纯粹的神奇时刻，event指这一神奇事件。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：结果表明，当风力恰到好处时，每天游行活动中释放的气球会在有风的日子里飘落到我们家的后院里。A. land着陆；B. sink下沉；C. explode爆炸；D. crash撞车。根据后文“in our backyard on windy days”指这些气球降落到作者家的院子里。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的精神立刻恢复了过来。A. rose上升；B. erupted爆发；C. survived幸存；D. recovered恢复。根据上文“I screamed with joy, ran out, and spun wildly among them.(我欣喜地尖叫起来，冲了出去，在它们中间疯狂地旋转着)”可知，作者失望的精神因为这些气球得到了恢复。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我永远不会忘记祖母的那句教诲：保持积极的心态，最终一切都会得到解决的。A. tradition传统；B. wisdom智慧；C. measure措施；D. impact影响。根据后文“maintain a positive outlook”可知，后文是祖母的人生智慧，故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我永远不会忘记祖母的那句教诲：保持积极的心态，最终一切都会得到解决的。A. coming along前往；B. ending up结束；C. working out解决；D. making sense讲得通。根据上文“I was heartbroken. The entire way home, my grandma encouraged me to stay optimistic, reminding me we had balloons at home to blow up.(我心如刀绞。在回家的路上，奶奶一直鼓励我要保持乐观，还提醒我说家里有气球可以让我们一起吹起来玩)”以及作者虽然没有得到气球，十分失望，但是回到家却看到了一院子的气球，说明保持积极的心态，最终一切都会得到解决的。故选C。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. Its sound so well known ___36___ it has often been used in films. The Clock tower was completed in 1859 and the Great Clock started on 31 May，with the Great Bell’s strikes ___37___ (hear) for the first time on 11 July. It celebrated its 150th anniversary on 31 May 2009, during ___38___ celebratory events took place. The tower has become one of the most outstanding ___39___ (symbol) of both London and England. The Clock Tower you see today is not the first tower to be built in Parliament’s ground. The ___40___ (origin) tower was built in 1288- 1290 during the reign of King Edward I. Unfortunately ___41___ big fire destroyed most of the Palace of Westminster. Architects ___42___ ( invite) to submit their designs and Sir Charles Barry’s was successful. Reconstruction of the Clock Tower began in September 1843.___43___ was designed in the Victorian Gothic style. With time passing by, the top of the clock tower is leaning one-and-a-half fee off a level positionand ___44___ (get) worse each year now, partly as a result ____45____ decades of underground excavation. 【答案】36. that 37. heard 38. which 39 symbols 40. original 41. a 42. were invited 43. It 44. getting 45. of 【解析】 【分析】本文为说明文。文章主要介绍了伦敦威斯敏斯特宫北端大钟——大本钟的有关历史知识。 【36题详解】 考查句型固定句式。句意：大本钟的声音如此有名以至于它经常在电影里出现。so…that...为固定搭配，意为“如此……以致于”，故填that。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：大钟于5月31日开始报时，大钟在7月11日第一次敲响。在with的复合结构中，介词宾语the Great Bell’s strikes与动词hear二者是被动关系，即敲钟的声音被听到，用过去分词作宾补。故填heard。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：它于2009年5月31日庆祝成立150周年，其间举行了庆祝活动。本句是定语从句，其中31 May 2009是先行词，在定语从句中作介词during的宾语，指物要用which，定语从句中常把介词与关系词一起提到前面，即介词+关系代词which，表示在此期间。故填which。 【39题详解】 考查名词的复数形式。句意：这座塔已成为伦敦和英国最突出的象征之一。“one of+名词复数”，可知，空格后要跟名词的复数形式。故填symbols。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：最初的钟塔建于1288~1290年爱德华一世统治时期。本空格修饰名词tower，一般用形容词修饰名词tower，故填original。 【41题详解】 考查不定冠词。句意：一场大火摧毁了威斯敏斯特宫的绝大部分。此处是表示数量，表示“一”，故填a。 【42题详解】 考查被动语态。句意：众多设计师应邀提交设计方案，其中查尔斯·巴里的方案脱颖而出。主语Architects与动词 invite二者是被动关系，即设计师是被动，表示设计师是“被邀请”要用被动语态；本文叙述的过去的事，要用一般过去时。综合可知，空格处要用一般过去时的被动形式，主语是复数，故填were invited。 【43题详解】 考查代词。句意：它是按维多利亚哥特式风格设计的。根据语境可知，空格处指代上文中的Clock Tower，英语中常用it指代上文提到的事，故填It。 【44题详解】 考查时态。句意：随着时间的流逝，钟楼的顶部已经偏离水平位置倾斜了1.5英尺，而且每年的倾斜幅度都在增加，造成这一结果的部分原因是长达几十年的地下挖掘。句末的时间状语now和上文中is leaning的运用都表明应该填现在进行式，强调动作现阶段一直在进行。故填getting。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：随着时间的流逝，钟楼的顶部已经偏离水平位置倾斜了1.5英尺，而且每年的倾斜幅度都在增加，造成这一结果的部分原因是长达几十年的地下挖掘。“as a result of…”是固定搭配，意思是“因为；由于”，故填of。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校学生会为响应国家号召启动了“体重管理年”活动，旨在提高全校师生健康水平。请你代表学生会给校英语报写一份倡议书，呼吁全校师生加入此活动。内容包括： 1.体重管理的重要性； 2.如何进行体重管理； 3.发出体重管理倡议。 注意： 1.词数80词左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：体重管理年： Year of Weight Management ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear teachers and schoolmates, To respond to the national call and improve the health of all faculty and students, our school student union has launched the “Year of Weight Management” activity. Hope everyone to join in. Proper weight management is vital, which reduces the risk of many diseases and boosts our energy and confidence. To manage weight, first, eat a balanced diet with more vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Second, do regular exercise, such as jogging or playing sports. Last but not least, form good living habits, like getting enough sleep and avoiding staying up late. Let’s take action now! Join us in this meaningful activity. Let’s embrace a healthy lifestyle together! Students’ Union 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生代表学校学生会为校英语报写一份倡议书，呼吁全校师生加入“体重管理年”活动。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 响应：to respond to → in response to 重要的：vital → crucial/significant 养成良好生活习惯：form good living habits → develop good living habits 有意义的：meaningful → significant 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：To manage weight, first, eat a balanced diet with more vegetables, fruits and whole grains. 拓展句：To manage your weight effectively, you can start by eating a balanced diet which consists of more vegetables, fruits and whole grains. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Proper weight management is vital, which reduces the risk of many diseases and boosts our energy and confidence. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】To manage weight, first, eat a balanced diet with more vegetables, fruits and whole grains. (运用了不定式作目的状语) 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。 My dad is a helpful police off and I respect him very much. In his spare time, he likes volunteering to give lectures on law to the children in our community. I remember my father took a special care of a family made up of a struggling single father, Jack, and his three sons. The elder boys seemed kind and understanding while the youngest boy, Tom, was naughty and wild. When helping Jack in life and work, my father always taught his children to obey the law. During one visit, my dad and Jack had a deep conversation. During their talk, Jack expressed his concern about the future of his youngest boy, and said, “As we know, Tom is a clever boy, but he is too competitive. He always behaves badly at school. For some reason, he fought with his classmate again yesterday. I don’t know how to deal with him.” Obviously, he felt powerless to guide Tom. So, he asked for my father’s advice and ideas. “Will you allow your boy to leave the city for a few days? I want to take him to spend the summer with my son in the suburbs(郊区) of our hometown.” My dad offered the only solution he could think of on the spot. However, Jack agreed and was grateful to my father. My dad decided that it would be good for Tom to see another side of family life, which he had never been experiencing. Then he discussed the plan with me. I couldn’t agree more. When the summer vacation came, we had a new member, Tom, in our family. Although we seemed very unfamiliar to him, he had no trouble adapting to the new home environment. Amazingly, we found that he was an honest and open boy and got along well with the whole family. He seemed to like playing in the backyard and particularly enjoyed swimming in the pool. Wherever my father went, he took both of us with him. It wasn’t long before Tom and I became good friends. I felt so lucky to have him with me, and I even shared everything interesting with him. 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。 My father took Tom and I to participate in all kinds of activities. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Back to his own home, Tom seemed to be a different person. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version： My father took Tom and I to participate in all kinds of activities. Besides studying together, we also travelled to famous scenic spots to experience the kind world around us. My father motivated us to do good deeds in our hometown. We were encouraged to help homeless people on the street, bringing them food, drinks and clothes. It was a completely different experience from what he had experienced before, which he liked very much. In this way, we lived a meaningful life, and he was slowly changing. However, the wonderful days of summer vacation were soon over. Back to his own home, Tom seemed to be a different person. This holiday had a good effect on him. When he returned to school, he became more friendly and understanding. He went to school on time every day, worked hard at his lessons, and won the friendship of his classmates. He also took part in volunteer activities, like going to a nursing home to help elderly people on weekends. He always helped do housework for his father after school. His father was very grateful for what my father did. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者的爸爸是一个乐于助人的警察，他注意到单亲爸爸Jack的儿子Tom表现不好，于是他带Tom和作者一起去郊外度过一个有意义的夏天，在那里爸爸带Tom和作者做了很多事情，Tom回来的时候变成了一个好孩子。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由续写第一段首句内容“我爸爸带Tom和我参加了各种各样的活动。”可知，第一段可以描述在这个暑假他们一起做的事情，这些事情在慢慢影响Tom。 ②由续写第二段首句内容“回到自己的家，Tom似乎变了一个人。”可知，第二段可以描写Tom回家之后的表现和之前大不相同，成了一个友好、积极、懂事的孩子。 2. 续写线索：爸爸带我们参加各种活动——爸爸鼓励我们做好事——Tom回到家之后变化很大——在家里和学校都表现很好 3. 词汇激活： 行为类 ①鼓励：motivate/inspire/encourage ②做好事：do good deeds/do something good ③过……的生活：live/lead a…life ④对……有良好的影响：have a good effect on/have a positive influence on ⑤努力学习：work hard/study hard/be hard-working 情绪类 ①善解人意：understanding/considerate/thoughtful ②对……感激：be grateful for/appreciate/show gratitude for 【点睛】【高分句型1】It was a completely different experience from what he had experienced before, which he liked very much.(使用了what引导宾语从句和which引导非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】He also took part in volunteer activities, like going to a nursing home to help elderly people on weekends. 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