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2025—2026学年上学期期中质量检测 高二英语试卷 （满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必用碳素笔或钢笔将自己的姓名、准考证号在答题卡上填写清楚。 2.考生必须把所有答案填写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的答案一律无效。 3.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，其余试题用碳素笔或钢笔作答。 4.考试结束后将本试卷及答题卡交监考教师方可离开教室。 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. When is Grandpa’s birthday? A. On May 6th. B. On May 7th. C. On May 8th. 2. What does the girl advise the man to do? A. Take classes. B. Look for a job. C. Stay at home. 3. Where will the man go for the holiday probably? A. To London. B. To his hometown. C. To Toronto. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a boat. B. In an airplane. C. On the ground. 5. What happened to Peter’s bike? A. It got broken. B. Someone stole it. C. A tree fell on it. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Which bus goes to River Drive? A. No.16. B. No.6. C. No.14. 7. What will the woman ask the bus driver? A. The ticket price. B. Where to change buses. C. How to get some change. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What did Jane like to do as a child? A Go skating. B. Make snowballs. C. Sweep away the snow. 9. What’s the weather like today? A. Snowy and cloudy. B. Snowy and warm. C. Cloudy and windy. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the boy’s homework this weekend? A. To review three chapters. B. To write a summary. C. To prepare a presentation. 11. What does the woman probably teach? A. History. B. Science. C. English. 12. What does the woman want to learn from the homework? A. What her students’ opinions are. B. Whether her students understood the reading. C. If her students can connect all the different ideas. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How long has the woman been in hospital? A. For two weeks. B. For ten days. C. For one week. 14. When can the woman leave the hospital? A. In two weeks. B. Uncertain. C. Tomorrow. 15. What’s the doctor’s suggestion for the woman? A. Having medical checks regularly. B. Taking the medicine every day. C. Avoiding any physical exercise. 16. How soon will the woman get well completely? A. In a few days. B. In a long time. C. As soon as she leaves the hospital. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did Clara do during the Civil War? A. She joined the army. B. She helped the wounded. C. She urged to stop the war. 18. What did Clara do after the Civil War? A. She led a group to search for missing soldiers. B. She considered setting up the American Red Cross. C. She collected money to help the wounded. 19. When did Clara return from Switzerland? A. In 1912. B. In 1881. C. In 1873. 20. How long did Clara serve as the American Red Cross’s president? A. Over 20 years. B. Over 12 years. C. Over 4 years. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Discovery Pass With a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass, you can: ●get unlimited booked travel to more than 365 destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network. ●choose a pass that suits your travel plans: 14 days, one month, three months or six months. ●choose a class of travel that suits your style: Economy or First Class (Premium). Please note that you cannot book a child ticket online with a Discovery Pass. You will instead need to call 13 22 32 or visit a sales agent. Before purchasing a pass, please read the relevant terms and rules. A NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass is non-refundable and it cannot be assigned to another person. Prices Pass type 14 days 1 month 3 months 6 months Adult Economy $232 $275 $298 $420 Adult Premium $300 $350 $400 $550 Child Economy $121 $143 $154 $220 Child Premium $154 $176 $220 $275 How to purchase a pass and book trips Step 1: Purchase a Discovery Pass Choose a time limit and class of travel that suits your needs. Step 2: Book your trips After you purchase a Discovery Pass, you have up to one month to book your first trip. The time limit on your pass will start from the departure date of your first booked trip. All trips must be booked and taken before the expiry (到期) date indicated on the pass. You must book each trip before you travel. Find out more about ways to book your ticket? Visit our website: https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/regional-tickets-fares/ways-to-book-your-ticket 1. What can you do with a Discovery Pass? A. Choose a weekly or monthly pass. B. Book a ticket online for your child. C. Choose an Economy class or a First class. D. Get unlimited booked travel to less than 365 destinations. 2. How much should a father with two children pay for a three-month NSW Trainlink Discovery Pass for Premium Class? A. $620 B. $840 C. $606 D. $820 3. Which statement is true about booking trips? A. You should book each trip after you travel. B. You can give the pass to others before you travel. C. You can book and take your trip after the expiry time. D. You have to book your first trip within a month after purchase. B Upon discovering her grandma Georgie’s sketches (草图) in 2021, Julia, a TikToker, barely knew how to sew clothes. However, she decided to take it upon herself to make Grandma’s old designer dreams come alive. And it was not surprising at all that when Julia shared her hard work with her absolutely delighted Grandma, and later her followers — more than 21 million viewers tuned in to see what the most adorable version of Paris Fashion Week looked like. What a sight it was. When Julia first came across her grandma’s fashion design sketches that were almost three times as old as she was, she was attracted by them. So were her unexpected online viewers, 2.7 million of them, who shared Julia’s appreciation of these drawings, leading to her first viral video. “I knew Grandma was talented, but I thought, ‘Wow, these are really much better than what I was imagining in my head’”, she told an interviewer. Using the leftover material from her grandmother’s collection of outdated fabrics, Julia has sewn many of the dresses Georgie imagined. She notes that she doesn’t always follow her “grandma’s sketches”, as what looks good on paper might not suit the body. “Grandma encourages that,” Julia explains. This ongoing cooperation across generations has led to an extremely popular series online in which Julia shows Georgie what she’s created. It also sparks sweet conversations between the two of them, which are shared on video. “It’s a beautiful bonding experience between us that has made Grandma happy,” she said. “Lots of people who are older and watch my videos say they love seeing someone younger appreciate something from their generation,” she said. “And then younger people see it and maybe they lost their grandparents, and they say seeing my videos reminds them of their grandparents,” said Julia. 4. What did Julia decide to do with Georgie’s sketches? A. To sell them online. B. To donate them to a museum. C. To bring them to Paris Fashion Week. D. To learn sewing to realize Georgie’s dream. 5. What made Julia’s first video go viral? A. Her sewing skills. B. Grandma’s old fabric. C. Her appreciation of the sketches. D. Her Paris Fashion Week participation. 6. Why did Julia’s video become popular on social media? A. It teaches people how to sew. B. It displays expansive fashion brands. C. It sparks conversations between people. D. It bridges the gap between different generations. 7. What kind of person is Julia? A. Brave and polite. B. Talented and creative. C. Honest and humorous. D. Considerate and generous. C The sperm whale is an astonishing creature. It’s longer than a semi-truck, weighs more than 90,000 pounds and is the largest member of the toothed whale family. It’s known to dive 6,500 feet in search of food, and to stay down there for longer than an hour at a time. Perhaps most fantastically, the sperm whale’s brain weighs as much as 20 pounds — the biggest of any species on Earth. But when it comes to brains, is size all that matters? There’s a lot we don’t know about the sperm whale’s intelligence because it’s difficult to carry out neurological (神经的) testing on such a huge marine mammal. But some clues point to sperm whales being much smarter than we give them credit for. A 2021 study published in Biology Letters, for example, looked back to 19th-century historical logbooks from whalers. Researchers found that sperm whales were at first easy to catch — but almost immediately, the whales learned how to evade hunters and whaling success dropped by 60 percent. The study suggests that the whales passed information to one another through sound waves to avoid being caught. Animals that have big brains usually have a few things in common. They usually live long lives; for example, sperm whales can live for 70 years or longer. Additionally, they’re capable of complex behaviors and they tend to be more social. Whales may work together to hunt or communicate in a language all their own. What’s more, humans, whales and dolphins all have spindle neurons (梭形神经元) in their brains. These nerve cells make us capable of deeper thought, such as reasoning skills, memory, communication and adaptive thinking. And like humans, whales have emotional intelligence—meaning they’re capable of empathy, grief and sadness. Still, in proportion to (与……成比例) our body size, the human brain is bigger than that of the sperm whale. Yet there’s still so much we don’t know about how smart sperm whales really are. And just like the whales of a century ago, we have likely been underestimating marine mammals, whether large or small, for as long as we’ve known of their existence. 8. What does the underlined part “give them credit for” mean? A. Criticize them for. B. Recognize them as. C. Doubt them about. D. Ignore them for. 9. What does the study published in Biology Letters find? A. Sperm whales were easy to catch. B. Sperm whales are smarter than humans. C. Whaling success increased by 60 percent. D. Sperm whales could convey messages to avoid being hunted. 10. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage? A. Sperm whales’ big size makes research difficult. B. Spindle neurons make higher intelligence possible. C. Sperm whales are intelligent because of their long lives. D. People know little even underestimate marine mammals. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards the understanding of sperm whale intelligence? A. Objective. B. Pessimistic. C. Optimistic. D. Indifferent. D One after another, injured koalas with burned paws and singed fur were carried into the rescue center. Suffering from severe dehydration and fear, they received urgent care from dedicated staff who bandaged their wounds, swaddled them gently, and placed them in baskets equipped with a familiar comfort: eucalyptus leaves. This heartbreaking scene became frequent as catastrophic wildfires which have consumed millions of acres in Australia, forced the rescue of dozens of koalas from burning trees and ash-covered ground. The plight of the koala, an iconic Australian symbol, has raised serious concerns among conservationists and scientists. They are questioning how to protect biodiversity in a country already experiencing intense fires, extreme heat, and water shortage — a nation that already has one of the highest rates of species extinction in the world. Although koalas have adapted to coexist with periodic wildfires, they now face threats on an unprecedented (史无前例的) scale. These challenges stem not only from climate change but also from extensive human development. The rise of urban areas and agriculture has split the koalas’ natural habitats, isolating populations and reducing their ability to survive disasters. In some regions, koala numbers have dropped by as much as 80%, though accurate counts across the vast continent remain difficult to obtain. “The fires are a tragedy for our wildlife,” said Cheyne Flanagan, clinical director of the Koala Hospital, the only facility of its kind globally. “We have these unique animals that exist nowhere else on Earth, and we are failing to protect them. This should serve as a massive wake-up call for everyone.” The situation underscores the urgent need for coordinated conservation efforts. It is clear that without significant intervention, the future of this beloved species remains uncertain. The loss of the koala would not only be an ecological disaster but also a cultural tragedy for Australia and the world. 12. What does the underlined word “plight” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Tough situation. B. Special habit. C. Cute appearance. D. Polluted environment. 13. Why are koalas now facing more serious threats than before? A. The Australian government ignores their survival. B. Climate change and human development bring risks. C. Conservationists have no effective protection measures. D. Their main food (eucalyptus leaves) has sharply decreased. 14. What can we learn about the Koala Hospital from Cheyne Flanagan’s statement? A. It is the world’s only koala-specialized medical facility. B. It is facing great financial pressure in rescuing injured koalas. C. It plans to expand its scale to better protect koalas in the future. D. It has successfully saved most of the koalas injured in wildfires. 15. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Impact of Australian wildfires on biodiversity. B. Rescue of injured koalas after Australian wildfires. C. Koalas’ severe threats and urgent need for conservation. D. The living habits of koalas and their dependence on eucalyptus leaves. 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。 It is widely accepted that exposure to language — whether through reading, speaking, or singing — plays an essential role in early childhood development. Engaging with language helps build neural connections that support cognitive growth. ____16____ This is largely because written texts generally contain richer and more complex vocabulary than everyday spoken communication. In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward introducing formal literacy skills at a very early age, sometimes even during preschool. ____17____ Many parents and educators believe that starting earlier allows more time for children to master reading, potentially giving them an academic advantage. However, educational research indicates that this early push for reading does not always lead to better long-term results. ____18____ In fact, some studies show that children who begin reading instruction later, around age six or seven, often catch up quickly to those who started earlier. ____19____ One reason may be that older children can more easily connect what they read to their existing knowledge and experiences, which supports deeper comprehension. Therefore, focusing too much on very early literacy may be misguided. ____20____ What matters most is creating a supportive, language-rich environment full of stories, conversations, and interactive experiences — not enforcing a strict, premature teaching schedule. The real goal should be cultivating a genuine love for communication and stories from the beginning. A. Unfortunately, this can lead to decreased interest in reading later in life. B. On the contrary, it may even cause unnecessary pressure on young kids. C. In fact, the benefits of early reading may be less than many people expect. D. For example, reading aloud to children can significantly boost their vocabulary. E. Moreover, these children sometimes develop stronger reading comprehension skills. F. They assume that the earlier a child reads, the more successful they will be academically. G. In other words early reading doesn’t necessarily make a child a better reader in the long run. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 While high school life often follows a set curriculum, college truly sets the stage for personal ____21____. I experienced this journey of self-discovery firsthand and eventually ____22____ something that profoundly enriched my college life: American Sign Language (ASL). I had ____23____ considered learning a sign language before. Coming from a hearing family with all my ____24____ also being hearing, spoken languages had always sufficed. It never occurred to me that I would ____25____ such a passion for ASL. My ____26____ with ASL began during my first week of college. I witnessed the ASL Club’s beautiful translation of a song. I was attracted not only by the graceful hand ____27____ but also by the powerful concept of communication beyond speech. The experience was ____28____ different from anything I had ever known, and this novelty left me eager for more. ____29____ by this initial exposure, I decided to attend one of the ASL Club’s meetings. That day, I merely learned how to ____30____ the alphabet in ASL. However, far from feeling frustrated by the slow pace, I was thoroughly ____31____. This positive experience motivated me to participate in the club’s activities regularly. The ____32____ semester, I enrolled in a formal ASL course. My professor was deaf, and oral communication in class was strictly ____33____. Surprisingly, I soon found the silence not awkward but peaceful. I realized that if speaking had been allowed, it might have ____34____ us to engage less deeply with the language. Now, I truly appreciate the silence and the ____35____, unique world of communication it has unveiled for me. 21. A. collection B. achievement C. exploration D. expression 22. A. recorded B. found C. discussed D. offered 23. A. almost B. always C. already D. never 24. A. friends B. tutors C. relatives D. colleagues 25. A. perform B. discover C. recite D. challenge 26. A. story B. dream C. problem D. adventure 27. A. rules B. movements C. paintings D. signals 28. A. barely B. eventually C. completely D. necessarily 29. A. Amused B. Embarrassed C. Inspired D. Confused 30. A. spell B. express C. memorize D. write 31. A. tired B. bored C. excited D. annoyed 32. A. following B. previous C. busy D. short 33. A. welcomed B. repeated C. encouraged D. prohibited 34. A. required B. caused C. allowed D. reminded 35. A. easy B. popular C. traditional D. new 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The three days before Thanksgiving are extremely busy at Kau Kau BBQ, a popular Chinese restaurant in Seattle’s Chinatown. Besides its regular Chinese roast duck, the shop also prepares a special holiday turkey using ____36____ traditional Chinese roasting method. Unlike the American-style turkey, which is ____37____ (typical) seasoned with a dry rub on the outside, the Chinese version is only soaked in salt water inside its stomach. For many Chinese-American families, this turkey represents a cultural balance — ____38____ (allow) them to join in American traditions while keeping their own culinary tastes. “They want to celebrate Thanksgiving, ____39____ they aren’t fully comfortable with the typical American turkey,” said Eric Cheung, the owner of a barbecue shop in San Francisco. Sometimes it’s the younger generation ____40____ encourages the family to try turkey. Having learned about Thanksgiving in school, they see it ____41____ an important American tradition. “It’s such a big part of the culture here,” said blogger Andrew Shiue. “We wanted ____42____ (include), even if our parents found it unfamiliar at first.” In this way, the Chinese-style turkey ____43____ (become) more than just a dish so far — it’s a symbol of ___44___ (adapt) and identity, showing how immigrant families can honor _____45_____ (they) roots while embracing new traditions. 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，你所在的高中将与英国一所高中联合举办一场主题为“Technology’s Influence on Celebrating Festivals”的交流活动，请你准备一篇发言稿，届时参与交流。内容包括： 1.举例说明技术对节日庆祝的影响； 2.你的观点。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear teachers and friends, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you 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。 In a quiet town located in the heart of China, there lived a boy named Chen. From a young age, Chen harbored a burning passion to become a famous musician, a dream that seemed far out of reach, for he was born deaf. Many in the town considered his aspiration impossible, but Chen was determined. He believed that music was not just about hearing, but about feeling and connecting with the heart and soul. Chen’s musical journey began with the ancient “guqin”, a traditional Chinese instrument known for its beautiful sounds. He spent hours feeling the gentle touch of the strings under his fingertips, learning each note’s distinct sound by heart. His devotion to understanding music through its vibrations became his unique method of communicating with the music world. Gradually the tale of the deaf boy’s extraordinary talent swiftly spread across the town and beyond, drawing crowds eager to witness his performances. Chen’s music, filled with depth and emotion, touched the hearts of many and slowly shaped his dream into reality. His persistence and skill eventually caught the attention of a celebrated musician, Professor Wang. She decided to travel far to see Chen perform. Closing his eyes, Chen allowed his hands to find their way along the “guqin”. Upon witnessing Chen’s live performance, Professor Wang was struck with amazement. The raw emotion and skill with which Chen played “guqin” impressed Professor Wang, a musician famous for her contributions to preserving China’s traditional music. She stood, with her heart beating with excitement and admiration for the young boy before her. Professor Wang approached Chen, her eyes shining with respect and a newfound purpose. She recognized not just a student in him, but the passion for Chinese music. “Your talent is extraordinary. But beyond your skill, it’s your soul that breathes life into every note you play. The world must hear your music,” she wrote a note to him. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式，在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Chen read Professor Wang’s note, his heart filled with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: With Professor Wang’s support, Chen began a new chapter in his musical journey. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025—2026学年上学期期中质量检测 高二英语试卷 （满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必用碳素笔或钢笔将自己的姓名、准考证号在答题卡上填写清楚。 2.考生必须把所有答案填写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的答案一律无效。 3.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，其余试题用碳素笔或钢笔作答。 4.考试结束后将本试卷及答题卡交监考教师方可离开教室。 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. When is Grandpa’s birthday? A. On May 6th. B. On May 7th. C. On May 8th. 2. What does the girl advise the man to do? A. Take classes. B. Look for a job. C. Stay at home. 3. Where will the man go for the holiday probably? A. To London. B. To his hometown. C. To Toronto. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a boat. B. In an airplane. C. On the ground. 5. What happened to Peter’s bike? A. It got broken. B. Someone stole it. C. A tree fell on it. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Which bus goes to River Drive? A. No.16. B. No.6. C. No.14. 7. What will the woman ask the bus driver? A. The ticket price. B. Where to change buses. C. How to get some change. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What did Jane like to do as a child? A. Go skating. B. Make snowballs. C. Sweep away the snow. 9. What’s the weather like today? A. Snowy and cloudy. B. Snowy and warm. C. Cloudy and windy. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the boy’s homework this weekend? A. To review three chapters. B. To write a summary. C. To prepare a presentation. 11. What does the woman probably teach? A. History. B. Science. C. English. 12. What does the woman want to learn from the homework? A. What her students’ opinions are. B. Whether her students understood the reading. C. If her students can connect all the different ideas. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How long has the woman been in hospital? A. For two weeks. B. For ten days. C. For one week. 14. When can the woman leave the hospital? A. In two weeks. B. Uncertain. C. Tomorrow. 15. What’s the doctor’s suggestion for the woman? A. Having medical checks regularly. B. Taking the medicine every day. C. Avoiding any physical exercise. 16. How soon will the woman get well completely? A. In a few days. B. In a long time. C. As soon as she leaves the hospital. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did Clara do during the Civil War? A. She joined the army. B. She helped the wounded. C. She urged to stop the war. 18. What did Clara do after the Civil War? A. She led a group to search for missing soldiers. B. She considered setting up the American Red Cross. C. She collected money to help the wounded. 19. When did Clara return from Switzerland? A. In 1912. B. In 1881. C. In 1873. 20. How long did Clara serve as the American Red Cross’s president? A. Over 20 years. B. Over 12 years. C. Over 4 years. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Discovery Pass With a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass, you can: ●get unlimited booked travel to more than 365 destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network. ●choose a pass that suits your travel plans: 14 days, one month, three months or six months. ●choose a class of travel that suits your style: Economy or First Class (Premium). Please note that you cannot book a child ticket online with a Discovery Pass. You will instead need to call 13 22 32 or visit a sales agent. Before purchasing a pass, please read the relevant terms and rules. A NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass is non-refundable and it cannot be assigned to another person. Prices Pass type 14 days 1 month 3 months 6 months Adult Economy $232 $275 $298 $420 Adult Premium $300 $350 $400 $550 Child Economy $121 $143 $154 $220 Child Premium $154 $176 $220 $275 How to purchase a pass and book trips Step 1: Purchase a Discovery Pass Choose a time limit and class of travel that suits your needs. Step 2: Book your trips After you purchase a Discovery Pass, you have up to one month to book your first trip. The time limit on your pass will start from the departure date of your first booked trip. All trips must be booked and taken before the expiry (到期) date indicated on the pass. You must book each trip before you travel. Find out more about ways to book your ticket? Visit our website: https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/regional-tickets-fares/ways-to-book-your-ticket 1. What can you do with a Discovery Pass? A. Choose a weekly or monthly pass. B. Book a ticket online for your child. C. Choose an Economy class or a First class. D. Get unlimited booked travel to less than 365 destinations. 2. How much should a father with two children pay for a three-month NSW Trainlink Discovery Pass for Premium Class? A. $620 B. $840 C. $606 D. $820 3. Which statement is true about booking trips? A. You should book each trip after you travel. B. You can give the pass to others before you travel. C. You can book and take your trip after the expiry time. D. You have to book your first trip within a month after purchase. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了新南威尔士州铁路公司的探索通票，包括通票的使用权益、价格、购票及预订行程的相关规则等信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“With a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass, you can”部分中“choose a class of travel that suits your style: Economy or First Class (Premium).(选择适合自己风格的旅行舱位：经济舱或头等舱（高级舱）)”可知，探索通票可选择经济舱或头等舱。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Prices”表格内容，成人高级舱三个月通票价格为$400，儿童高级舱三个月通票价格为$220。一位父亲带两个孩子购买该通票，总费用为$400 + $220×2 = $840。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“How to purchase a pass and book trips”部分中“After you purchase a Discovery Pass, you have up to one month to book your first trip.(购买探索通票后，你最多有一个月的时间预订你的第一次行程)”可知，购买通票后需在一个月内预订首次行程。故选D项。 B Upon discovering her grandma Georgie’s sketches (草图) in 2021, Julia, a TikToker, barely knew how to sew clothes. However, she decided to take it upon herself to make Grandma’s old designer dreams come alive. And it was not surprising at all that when Julia shared her hard work with her absolutely delighted Grandma, and later her followers — more than 21 million viewers tuned in to see what the most adorable version of Paris Fashion Week looked like. What a sight it was. When Julia first came across her grandma’s fashion design sketches that were almost three times as old as she was, she was attracted by them. So were her unexpected online viewers, 2.7 million of them, who shared Julia’s appreciation of these drawings, leading to her first viral video. “I knew Grandma was talented, but I thought, ‘Wow, these are really much better than what I was imagining in my head’”, she told an interviewer. Using the leftover material from her grandmother’s collection of outdated fabrics, Julia has sewn many of the dresses Georgie imagined. She notes that she doesn’t always follow her “grandma’s sketches”, as what looks good on paper might not suit the body. “Grandma encourages that,” Julia explains. This ongoing cooperation across generations has led to an extremely popular series online in which Julia shows Georgie what she’s created. It also sparks sweet conversations between the two of them, which are shared on video. “It’s a beautiful bonding experience between us that has made Grandma happy,” she said. “Lots of people who are older and watch my videos say they love seeing someone younger appreciate something from their generation,” she said. “And then younger people see it and maybe they lost their grandparents, and they say seeing my videos reminds them of their grandparents,” said Julia. 4. What did Julia decide to do with Georgie’s sketches? A. To sell them online. B. To donate them to a museum. C. To bring them to Paris Fashion Week. D. To learn sewing to realize Georgie’s dream. 5. What made Julia’s first video go viral? A. Her sewing skills. B. Grandma’s old fabric. C. Her appreciation of the sketches. D. Her Paris Fashion Week participation. 6. Why did Julia’s video become popular on social media? A. It teaches people how to sew. B. It displays expansive fashion brands. C. It sparks conversations between people. D. It bridges the gap between different generations. 7. What kind of person is Julia? A. Brave and polite. B. Talented and creative. C. Honest and humorous. D. Considerate and generous. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Georgie年轻时曾经梦想成为一名服装设计师。她的这一梦想多年后被自己的孙女Julia偶然发现，从而得以梦想成真。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Upon discovering her grandma Georgie’s sketches (草图) in 2021, Julia, a TikToker, barely knew how to sew clothes. However, she decided to take it upon herself to make Grandma’s old designer dreams come alive.( 2021年，朱莉娅在发现她奶奶乔治娅的草图后，发现自己几乎不会缝制衣服。不过，她还是决定自己动手，让奶奶那些曾经的设计师梦想成真)”可知，朱莉娅决定学习缝纫以实现乔治的梦想。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“So were her unexpected online viewers, 2.7 million of them, who shared Julia’s appreciation of these drawings, leading to her first viral video. “I knew Grandma was talented, but I thought, ‘Wow, these are really much better than what I was imagining in my head’”, she told an interviewer.(同样对她这些作品产生意外关注的还有那270万的网络观众，他们与朱莉娅一样欣赏这些画作，从而促成了她的首个热门视频的诞生。她在接受采访时说：“我知道奶奶很有才华，但我当时心想，‘哇，这些画真的比我想象中的要好得多’。”)”可知，对这些绘画的欣赏之情让朱莉娅的第一段视频走红网络。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“This ongoing cooperation across generations has led to an extremely popular series online in which Julia shows Georgie what she’s created. It also sparks sweet conversations between the two of them, which are shared on video. “It’s a beautiful bonding experience between us that has made Grandma happy,” she said.(这种跨越代际的持续合作促成了一个广受欢迎的网络系列节目，节目中朱莉娅向乔治展示她所创作的作品。这也让祖孙俩之间产生了温馨的交流，这些交流通过视频形式分享了出来。她说：“这是我们之间一段美好的亲密互动经历，也让奶奶很开心。”)”可知，Julia的视频作品在TikTok走红的原因是：它弥合了不同代际之间的差距。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Nonetheless, she decided to take it upon herself to make Grandma’s old designer dreams come alive.(尽管如此，她还是决定亲自行动起来，让奶奶那些久远的时尚梦想得以实现)”和最后一段““Lots of people who are older and watch my videos say they love seeing someone younger appreciate something from their generation,” she said. “And then younger people see it and maybe they lost their grandparents, and they say seeing my videos reminds them of their grandparents,” said Julia.(“很多年长的观众在观看我的视频后都说，他们很喜欢看到一个比自己年轻的人对他们这一代人的事物表示喜爱。”朱莉娅说道。“而年轻观众看到这些视频时，也许他们已经失去了自己的祖父母，于是他们会说看到我的视频让他们想起了自己的祖父母。”)”可知，Julia想办法让奶奶的梦想成真，而且她的创作让很多人欣慰，故她是有爱心的。根据第三段“Using the leftover material from her grandmother’s collection of outdated fabrics, Julia has sewn many of the dresses Georgie imagined. She notes that she doesn’t always follow her “grandma’s sketches”, as what looks good on paper might not suit the body. “Grandma encourages that,” Julia explains.(利用祖母收藏的过时布料中剩余的部分，朱莉娅为乔治伊设计的许多服装都得以缝制完成。她指出，自己并不总是严格按照“祖母的草图”来制作，因为纸上看起来好看的款式未必适合自己身材。“祖母鼓励这种做法。”朱莉娅解释道)”可知，Julia并不是照搬奶奶的设计，她根据实际情况进行了改动，可见她很有才华。故选B。 C The sperm whale is an astonishing creature. It’s longer than a semi-truck, weighs more than 90,000 pounds and is the largest member of the toothed whale family. It’s known to dive 6,500 feet in search of food, and to stay down there for longer than an hour at a time. Perhaps most fantastically, the sperm whale’s brain weighs as much as 20 pounds — the biggest of any species on Earth. But when it comes to brains, is size all that matters? There’s a lot we don’t know about the sperm whale’s intelligence because it’s difficult to carry out neurological (神经的) testing on such a huge marine mammal. But some clues point to sperm whales being much smarter than we give them credit for. A 2021 study published in Biology Letters, for example, looked back to 19th-century historical logbooks from whalers. Researchers found that sperm whales were at first easy to catch — but almost immediately, the whales learned how to evade hunters and whaling success dropped by 60 percent. The study suggests that the whales passed information to one another through sound waves to avoid being caught. Animals that have big brains usually have a few things in common. They usually live long lives; for example, sperm whales can live for 70 years or longer. Additionally, they’re capable of complex behaviors and they tend to be more social. Whales may work together to hunt or communicate in a language all their own. What’s more, humans, whales and dolphins all have spindle neurons (梭形神经元) in their brains. These nerve cells make us capable of deeper thought, such as reasoning skills, memory, communication and adaptive thinking. And like humans, whales have emotional intelligence—meaning they’re capable of empathy, grief and sadness. Still, in proportion to (与……成比例) our body size, the human brain is bigger than that of the sperm whale. Yet there’s still so much we don’t know about how smart sperm whales really are. And just like the whales of a century ago, we have likely been underestimating marine mammals, whether large or small, for as long as we’ve known of their existence. 8. What does the underlined part “give them credit for” mean? A. Criticize them for. B. Recognize them as. C. Doubt them about. D. Ignore them for. 9. What does the study published in Biology Letters find? A. Sperm whales were easy to catch. B. Sperm whales are smarter than humans. C. Whaling success increased by 60 percent. D. Sperm whales could convey messages to avoid being hunted. 10. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage? A. Sperm whales’ big size makes research difficult. B. Spindle neurons make higher intelligence possible. C. Sperm whales are intelligent because of their long lives. D. People know little even underestimate marine mammals. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards the understanding of sperm whale intelligence? A. Objective. B. Pessimistic. C. Optimistic. D. Indifferent. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了抹香鲸体型庞大、大脑最大，2021年研究显示其能传递信息避捕，具备复杂行为与情绪智力，但人类对其智力仍知之甚少且常低估。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Perhaps most fantastically, the sperm whale’s brain weighs as much as 20 pounds — the biggest of any species on Earth. But when it comes to brains, is size all that matters? There’s a lot we don’t know about the sperm whale’s intelligence because it’s difficult to carry out neurological (神经的) testing on such a huge marine mammal.(或许最不可思议的是，抹香鲸的大脑重量可达20磅——是地球上所有物种中最大的大脑。但说到大脑，大小真的就代表着一切吗？关于抹香鲸的智力，我们还有很多未知之处，因为要对这种庞大的海洋哺乳动物进行神经学测试是非常困难的)”可知，前文提到抹香鲸大脑最大，但人类对其智力了解有限，后文通过研究证明其比想象中聪明。故划线词意思是“将它们视为/认可它们”。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Researchers found that sperm whales were at first easy to catch — but almost immediately, the whales learned how to evade hunters and whaling success dropped by 60 percent. The study suggests that the whales passed information to one another through sound waves to avoid being caught.(研究人员发现，抹香鲸起初很容易被捕捞——但它们几乎立刻就学会了如何躲避捕猎者，捕鲸成功率随之下降了60%。该研究表明，这些鲸鱼通过声波相互传递信息，以此避免被捕获。)”可知，发表在《生物学通讯》上的这项研究发现鲸鱼可以通过声波相互传递信息以避免被捕食。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Animals that have big brains usually have a few things in common. They usually live long lives; for example, sperm whales can live for 70 years or longer.(拥有大脑的动物通常有一些共同的特点。它们通常寿命较长；例如，抹香鲸的寿命可达70年甚至更久)”可知，C选项“鲸鱼之所以聪明是因为它们寿命很长”不正确。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Yet there’s still so much we don’t know about how smart sperm whales really are. And just like the whales of a century ago, we have likely been underestimating marine mammals, whether large or small, for as long as we’ve known of their existence.(然而，对于聪明的抹香鲸到底有多聪明，我们仍知之甚少。就像一个世纪前的抹香鲸一样，我们很可能一直以来都低估了海洋哺乳动物（无论是大型还是小型）的价值，而这种低估的情况可能与我们知晓它们存在的时间长度相吻合)”可知，作者对于理解抹香鲸智力的看法是客观的。故选A。 D One after another, injured koalas with burned paws and singed fur were carried into the rescue center. Suffering from severe dehydration and fear, they received urgent care from dedicated staff who bandaged their wounds, swaddled them gently, and placed them in baskets equipped with a familiar comfort: eucalyptus leaves. This heartbreaking scene became frequent as catastrophic wildfires, which have consumed millions of acres in Australia, forced the rescue of dozens of koalas from burning trees and ash-covered ground. The plight of the koala, an iconic Australian symbol, has raised serious concerns among conservationists and scientists. They are questioning how to protect biodiversity in a country already experiencing intense fires, extreme heat, and water shortage — a nation that already has one of the highest rates of species extinction in the world. Although koalas have adapted to coexist with periodic wildfires, they now face threats on an unprecedented (史无前例的) scale. These challenges stem not only from climate change but also from extensive human development. The rise of urban areas and agriculture has split the koalas’ natural habitats, isolating populations and reducing their ability to survive disasters. In some regions, koala numbers have dropped by as much as 80%, though accurate counts across the vast continent remain difficult to obtain. “The fires are a tragedy for our wildlife,” said Cheyne Flanagan, clinical director of the Koala Hospital, the only facility of its kind globally. “We have these unique animals that exist nowhere else on Earth, and we are failing to protect them. This should serve as a massive wake-up call for everyone.” The situation underscores the urgent need for coordinated conservation efforts. It is clear that without significant intervention the future of this beloved species remains uncertain. The loss of the koala would not only be an ecological disaster but also a cultural tragedy for Australia and the world. 12. What does the underlined word “plight” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Tough situation. B. Special habit. C. Cute appearance. D. Polluted environment. 13 Why are koalas now facing more serious threats than before? A. The Australian government ignores their survival. B. Climate change and human development bring risks. C. Conservationists have no effective protection measures. D. Their main food (eucalyptus leaves) has sharply decreased. 14. What can we learn about the Koala Hospital from Cheyne Flanagan’s statement? A. It is the world’s only koala-specialized medical facility. B. It is facing great financial pressure in rescuing injured koalas. C. It plans to expand its scale to better protect koalas in the future. D. It has successfully saved most of the koalas injured in wildfires. 15. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Impact of Australian wildfires on biodiversity. B. Rescue of injured koalas after Australian wildfires. C. Koalas’ severe threats and urgent need for conservation. D. The living habits of koalas and their dependence on eucalyptus leaves. 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了澳大利亚大火致考拉受伤、生存受气候变化与人类发展威胁，其作为标志性物种处境危急，文章呼吁需协同保护以挽救这一物种。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“This heartbreaking scene became frequent as catastrophic wildfires, which have consumed millions of acres in Australia, forced the rescue of dozens of koalas from burning trees and ash-covered ground.(这一令人痛心的场景频繁出现，因为这场在澳大利亚肆虐、烧毁了数百万英亩土地的灾难性大火，迫使人们从燃烧的树木和满是灰烬的地面中救出数十只考拉)”以及后文“They are questioning how to protect biodiversity in a country already experiencing intense fires, extreme heat, and water shortage — a nation that already has one of the highest rates of species extinction in the world.(他们正在思考如何在该国已经遭受严重火灾、极端高温和水资源短缺的状况下保护生物多样性——这个国家已经是世界上物种灭绝率最高的国家之一)”可知，考拉面临许多困境。故划线词意思是“困境；艰难处境”。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“These challenges stem not only from climate change but also from extensive human development.(这些挑战不仅源于气候变化，还源于大规模的人类发展活动)”可知，考拉如今面临的风险比以往更加严峻了是因为气候变化和人类发展带来了风险。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段““The fires are a tragedy for our wildlife,” said Cheyne Flanagan, clinical director of the Koala Hospital, the only facility of its kind globally. (“这些火灾对我们的野生动物来说是一场悲剧。”考拉医院的临床主任切恩·弗拉纳根说道，该医院是全球唯一一家此类性质的医疗机构)”可知，考拉医院是世界上唯一一家专门针对考拉的医疗机构。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“This heartbreaking scene became frequent as catastrophic wildfires, which have consumed millions of acres in Australia, forced the rescue of dozens of koalas from burning trees and ash-covered ground. The plight of the koala, an iconic Australian symbol, has raised serious concerns among conservationists and scientists. They are questioning how to protect biodiversity in a country already experiencing intense fires, extreme heat, and water shortage — a nation that already has one of the highest rates of species extinction in the world.(这一令人痛心的场景频繁出现，原因是澳大利亚发生的灾难性野火已烧毁了数百万英亩土地，迫使救援人员从燃烧的树木和满是灰烬的地面中救出数十只考拉。考拉这一澳大利亚的标志性象征所面临的困境，引发了环保人士和科学家们的严重关注。他们正在思考如何在该国已经遭受严重火灾、极端高温和水资源短缺的状况下保护生物多样性——这个国家已经是世界上物种灭绝率最高的国家之一)”结合文章主要说明了澳大利亚大火致考拉受伤、生存受气候变化与人类发展威胁，其作为标志性物种处境危急，文章呼吁需协同保护以挽救这一物种。可知，这篇文章的主要观点是考拉面临的严重威胁以及迫切的保护需求。故选C。 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。 It is widely accepted that exposure to language — whether through reading, speaking, or singing — plays an essential role in early childhood development. Engaging with language helps build neural connections that support cognitive growth. ____16____ This is largely because written texts generally contain richer and more complex vocabulary than everyday spoken communication. In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward introducing formal literacy skills at a very early age, sometimes even during preschool. ____17____ Many parents and educators believe that starting earlier allows more time for children to master reading, potentially giving them an academic advantage. However, educational research indicates that this early push for reading does not always lead to better long-term results. ____18____ In fact, some studies show that children who begin reading instruction later, around age six or seven, often catch up quickly to those who started earlier. ____19____ One reason may be that older children can more easily connect what they read to their existing knowledge and experiences, which supports deeper comprehension. Therefore, focusing too much on very early literacy may be misguided. ____20____ What matters most is creating a supportive, language-rich environment full of stories, conversations, and interactive experiences — not enforcing a strict, premature teaching schedule. The real goal should be cultivating a genuine love for communication and stories from the beginning. A. Unfortunately, this can lead to decreased interest in reading later in life. B. On the contrary, it may even cause unnecessary pressure on young kids. C. In fact, the benefits of early reading may be less than many people expect. D. For example, reading aloud to children can significantly boost their vocabulary. E. Moreover, these children sometimes develop stronger reading comprehension skills. F. They assume that the earlier a child reads, the more successful they will be academically. G. In other words, early reading doesn’t necessarily make a child a better reader in the long run. 【答案】16. D 17. F 18. C 19. E 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了早期阅读对儿童发展的影响，指出过早强调阅读可能带来的问题，并强调创造语言丰富环境的重要性。 【16题详解】 上文“Engaging with language helps build neural connections that support cognitive growth.(接触语言有助于建立支持认知发展的神经连接)”阐述了接触语言的好处，D选项“For example, reading aloud to children can significantly boost their vocabulary.(例如，给孩子大声朗读可以显著提高他们的词汇量)”通过举例进一步说明接触语言的具体方式及其带来的好处，与上文构成例证关系，上下文衔接紧密。故选D项。 【17题详解】 上文“In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward introducing formal literacy skills at a very early age, sometimes even during preschool.(近年来，有一种越来越流行的趋势，即在很小的时候，有时甚至在学前阶段就引入正式的读写技能)”提出早期引入正式读写技能的趋势，F选项“They assume that the earlier a child reads, the more successful they will be academically.(他们认为孩子阅读越早，在学业上就会越成功)”解释了这种趋势背后的原因，即人们认为孩子阅读越早，学业就会越成功，上下文逻辑关系清晰。故选F项。 【18题详解】 上文“However, educational research indicates that this early push for reading does not always lead to better long-term results.(然而，教育研究表明，这种早期对阅读的推动并不总是带来更好的长期结果)”指出早期阅读的推动并不一定带来好的长期结果，C选项“In fact, the benefits of early reading may be less than many people expect.(事实上，早期阅读的好处可能比许多人预期的要少)”进一步强调早期阅读的好处可能不如人们预期的那么多，与上文意思一致，起到了补充说明的作用。故选C项。 【19题详解】 上文“In fact, some studies show that children who begin reading instruction later, around age six or seven, often catch up quickly to those who started earlier. (事实上，一些研究表明，开始阅读指导较晚的孩子，大约在6岁或7岁左右，通常会很快赶上那些开始得更早的孩子)”提出在阅读能力上年龄较大的孩子通常会很快赶上那些开始得更早的孩子，E选项“Moreover, these children sometimes develop stronger reading comprehension skills.(此外，这些孩子有时会发展出更强的阅读理解能力)”承接上文，进一步说明这些年龄较大孩子的优势，同时引出下文“One reason may be that older children can more easily connect what they read to their existing knowledge and experiences, which supports deeper comprehension.(一个原因可能是年龄较大的孩子更容易将他们所读的内容与他们现有的知识和经验联系起来，这有助于更深入的理解)”，解释了年龄较大的孩子阅读能力可能更强的原因，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。 【20题详解】 上文“Therefore, focusing too much on very early literacy may be misguided.(因此，过多地关注非常早期的读写能力可能是错误的)”得出结论，指出过多关注早期读写能力可能是错误的，B选项“On the contrary, it may even cause unnecessary pressure on young kids.(相反，它甚至可能给年幼的孩子带来不必要的压力)”进一步说明过多关注早期读写能力可能带来的负面影响，即给孩子带来不必要的压力，与上文构成因果关系，使文章的逻辑更加严密。故选B项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 While high school life often follows a set curriculum, college truly sets the stage for personal ____21____. I experienced this journey of self-discovery firsthand and eventually ____22____ something that profoundly enriched my college life: American Sign Language (ASL). I had ____23____ considered learning a sign language before. Coming from a hearing family with all my ____24____ also being hearing, spoken languages had always sufficed. It never occurred to me that I would ____25____ such a passion for ASL. My ____26____ with ASL began during my first week of college. I witnessed the ASL Club’s beautiful translation of a song. I was attracted not only by the graceful hand ____27____ but also by the powerful concept of communication beyond speech. The experience was ____28____ different from anything I had ever known, and this novelty left me eager for more. ____29____ by this initial exposure, I decided to attend one of the ASL Club’s meetings. That day, I merely learned how to ____30____ the alphabet in ASL. However, far from feeling frustrated by the slow pace, I was thoroughly ____31____. This positive experience motivated me to participate in the club’s activities regularly. The ____32____ semester, I enrolled in a formal ASL course. My professor was deaf, and oral communication in class was strictly ____33____. Surprisingly, I soon found the silence not awkward but peaceful. I realized that if speaking had been allowed, it might have ____34____ us to engage less deeply with the language. Now, I truly appreciate the silence and the ____35____, unique world of communication it has unveiled for me. 21. A. collection B. achievement C. exploration D. expression 22. A. recorded B. found C. discussed D. offered 23. A. almost B. always C. already D. never 24. A. friends B. tutors C. relatives D. colleagues 25. A. perform B. discover C. recite D. challenge 26. A. story B. dream C. problem D. adventure 27. A. rules B. movements C. paintings D. signals 28. A. barely B. eventually C. completely D. necessarily 29. A. Amused B. Embarrassed C. Inspired D. Confused 30. A. spell B. express C. memorize D. write 31. A. tired B. bored C. excited D. annoyed 32. A. following B. previous C. busy D. short 33. A. welcomed B. repeated C. encouraged D. prohibited 34. A. required B. caused C. allowed D. reminded 35. A. easy B. popular C. traditional D. new 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在大学期间发现了美国手语（ASL），并因此改变了大学生活的体验。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然高中生活通常遵循固定的课程安排，但大学则真正为个人的探索提供了广阔的空间。A. collection收集；B. achievement成就；C. exploration探索；D. expression表达。根据前文“While high school life often follows a set curriculum, college truly sets the stage for personal”和后文“I experienced this journey of self-discovery firsthand”可知，虽然高中生活通常遵循固定的课程安排，但大学则真正为个人的探索提供了广阔的空间。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我亲身经历了这段自我探索的过程，并最终找到了一件极大地丰富了我大学生活的事物：美国手语（ASL）。A. recorded记录；B. found发现；C. discussed讨论；D. offered提供。根据后文的“something that profoundly enriched my college life”可知，作者发现了改变大学生活经历的东西。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我之前从未想过要学习手语。A. almost几乎；B. always总是；C. already已经；D. never从不。根据后文的“Coming from a hearing family with all my ____4____ also being hearing, spoken languages had always sufficed.”可知，作者的家人和朋友都能听见，在交流中，口头语言就足够了，所以作者以前从来没有想过学习手语。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我来自一个听力正常的家庭，我的所有朋友也都听力正常，所以口语交流一直都能满足我们的需求。A. friends朋友；B. tutors家教；C. relatives亲戚；D. colleagues同事。根据前文的“Coming from a hearing family ”和后文“spoken languages had always sufficed.”可知，作者的朋友们也都能听见。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我从未想过自己会如此热衷于美国手语。A. perform表演；B. discover发现；C. recite背诵；D. challenge挑战。根据后文的“such a passion for ASL”和“by the powerful concept of communication beyond speech”可知，作者发现自己喜欢ASL。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我与美国手语的故事始于我上大学的第一周。A. story故事；B. dream梦想；C. problem问题；D. adventure冒险。根据后文的“began during my first week at college”可知，此处指关于学习ASL的故事。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不仅被那优雅的手部动作所吸引，还被那种超越言语的强有力的信息传达理念所打动。A. rules规则；B. movements动作；C. paintings绘画；D. signals信号。根据前文的“I was attracted not only by the graceful hand”和后文的“communication beyond speech”可知，此处指手部的动作。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：这次经历与我以往所经历的一切都截然不同，这种新奇感让我渴望有更多的体验。A. barely仅仅；B. eventually最终；C. completely完全地；D. necessarily必要地。根据后文的“different from anything I had ever known”可知，作者看到的用手语交流的方式和效果和过去经历过的完全不同。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：受到这一初步接触的启发，我决定参加一次美国手语俱乐部的活动。A. Amused被逗乐的；B. Embarrassed尴尬的；C. Inspired受到启发的；D. Confused困惑的。根据后文“I decided to attend one of the ASL Club’s meetings.”可知，作者决定参加俱乐部是因为受到了启发。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那天，我仅仅学会了用手语字母表来拼写单词。A. spell拼写；B. express表达；C. memorize记忆；D. write写。根据后文“the alphabet in ASL”可知，作者学会了如何用手语拼写字母。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，我并没有因为进展缓慢而感到沮丧，反而异常兴奋。A. tired疲惫的；B. bored无聊的；C. excited兴奋的；D. annoyed恼怒的。根据前文的“far from feeling frustrated by the slow pace”和后文的“This positive experience motivated me to participate in the club’s activities regularly.(这段积极的经历激励我定期参加俱乐部的活动)”可知，作者因为学习手语而感到兴奋，而不是沮丧。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的这个学期，我报名参加了一门正式的美国手语课程。A. following接下来的；B. previous以前的；C. busy忙碌的；D. short短暂的。根据后文的“I enrolled in a formal ASL course”可知，作者先是参加俱乐部，然后下个学期参加了手语课。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的教授失聪，课堂上严禁进行口头交流。A. welcomed欢迎；B. repeated重复；C. encouraged鼓励；D. prohibited禁止。根据前文的“My professor was deaf”和后文“Surprisingly, I soon found the silence not awkward but peaceful.(令人惊讶的是，我很快发现这种寂静并非令人尴尬，而是十分宁静的)”可知，教授失聪，沉默并非令人不快，因此此处指禁止用语言交谈。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我意识到，如果当时允许发言的话，可能会导致我们对语言的理解不够深入。A. required要求；B. caused导致；C. allowed允许；D. reminded提醒。根据前文的“I realized that if speaking had been allowed, it might have”和后文的“us to engage less deeply with the language”可知，这种沉默对于学习手语是件好事，交谈会使学生学得更少。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，我深深地感激这份宁静，以及它为我所展现的这个全新的、独特的交流世界。A. easy简单的；B. popular流行的；C. traditional传统的；D. new新的。根据前文“different from anything I had ever known, and this novelty left me eager for more.”和后文“unique world of communication”可知，此处指手语对于作者是一种新的交流方式。故选D。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The three days before Thanksgiving are extremely busy at Kau Kau BBQ, a popular Chinese restaurant in Seattle’s Chinatown. Besides its regular Chinese roast duck, the shop also prepares a special holiday turkey using ____36____ traditional Chinese roasting method. Unlike the American-style turkey, which is ____37____ (typical) seasoned with a dry rub on the outside, the Chinese version is only soaked in salt water inside its stomach. For many Chinese-American families, this turkey represents a cultural balance — ____38____ (allow) them to join in American traditions while keeping their own culinary tastes. “They want to celebrate Thanksgiving, ____39____ they aren’t fully comfortable with the typical American turkey,” said Eric Cheung, the owner of a barbecue shop in San Francisco. Sometimes, it’s the younger generation ____40____ encourages the family to try turkey. Having learned about Thanksgiving in school, they see it ____41____ an important American tradition. “It’s such a big part of the culture here,” said blogger Andrew Shiue. “We wanted ____42____ (include), even if our parents found it unfamiliar at first.” In this way, the Chinese-style turkey ____43____ (become) more than just a dish so far — it’s a symbol of ___44___ (adapt) and identity, showing how immigrant families can honor _____45_____ (they) roots while embracing new traditions. 【答案】36. a 37. typically 38. allowing 39. but 40. that##who 41. as 42. to be included 43. has become 44. adaptation 45. their 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了西雅图及旧金山中餐馆推出中式烤火鸡，以独特做法平衡中美饮食文化，受华裔家庭青睐，尤其获年轻一代支持，成为移民家庭传承根脉、融入新传统的象征。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：除了常见的中式烤鸭之外，这家店还会用传统的中式烤制方法制作一款特别的节日火鸡。此处method为泛指，且traditional以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：与美国风味的火鸡不同，其通常在表面涂抹干料进行调味，而中国版本的火鸡则仅在腹腔内用盐水浸泡。此处修饰动词seasoned，应用副词typically，作状语。故填typically。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：对于许多美籍华裔家庭而言，这只火鸡象征着一种文化上的平衡——既让他们能够融入美国的传统习俗，又能保留自己独特的饮食口味。此处allow与turkey构成主动关系，应用现在分词，作状语。故填allowing。 【39题详解】 考查连词。句意：旧金山一家烧烤店的老板埃里克·张表示：“他们想庆祝感恩节，但对典型的美国烤火鸡并不太适应。”结合前后文语境可知，前后是转折关系，应用转折连词but。故填but。 【40题详解】 考查强调句。句意：有时，是年轻一代促使家人尝试吃火鸡的。此处为强调句：It be+被强调部分+that/who+其他，被强调部分为the younger generation。故填that或who。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：在学校里了解到感恩节的相关知识后，他们认为这是美国的一项重要传统节日。固定短语see…as…表示“认为某事是……”。故填as。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“我们希望能够被接纳，即便一开始我们的父母会觉得这有些陌生。”want后跟不定式作宾语，且include与We构成被动关系，应用to be done形式。故填to be included。 【43题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：这样一来，这种中式火鸡的意义已远不止是一道菜肴那么简单——它象征着适应与认同，展现了移民家庭如何既能尊重自己的传统，又能接纳新的习俗。根据so far可知为现在完成时，主语为turkey，助动词用has。故填has become。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：这样一来，这种中式火鸡的意义已远不止是一道菜肴那么简单——它象征着适应与认同，展现了移民家庭如何既能尊重自己的传统，又能接纳新的习俗。此处作介词的宾语，应用名词adaptation“适应”。故填adaptation。 【45题详解】 考查代词。句意：这样一来，这种中式火鸡意义已远不止是一道菜肴那么简单——它象征着适应与认同，展现了移民家庭如何既能尊重自己的传统，又能接纳新的习俗。此处修饰名词roots，应用形容词性物主代词their。故填their。 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，你所在的高中将与英国一所高中联合举办一场主题为“Technology’s Influence on Celebrating Festivals”的交流活动，请你准备一篇发言稿，届时参与交流。内容包括： 1.举例说明技术对节日庆祝的影响； 2.你的观点。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear teachers and friends, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you. 【答案】Dear teachers and friends, Today, I’d like to share how technology is shaping our traditional festivals in China. A great example is the Mid-Autumn Festival. While we still eat mooncakes and admire the moon, technology adds a new layer. Families separated by distance now connect through video calls to “reunite” virtually. We send creative digital greetings and even watch the moon together via live streams. Some fear this weakens traditions, but I believe it strengthens them. Technology helps us maintain close bonds despite busy lives, ensuring the spirit of family and sharing lives on. It’s not about replacing the old, but about giving cherished traditions a new form to thrive in the modern world. Thank you. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生准备一篇发言稿，举例说明技术对节日庆祝的影响以及你的观点。 【详解】1.词汇积累 欣赏：admire → appreciate 分离：separate → isolate 确保：ensure → make sure 加强：strengthen → enhance 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Technology helps us maintain close bonds despite busy lives, ensuring the spirit of family and sharing lives on. 拓展句：Technology helps us maintain close bonds despite busy lives, which can ensure the spirit of family and sharing lives on. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Today, I’d like to share how technology is shaping our traditional festivals in China.（运用了how引导宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Technology helps us maintain close bonds despite busy lives, ensuring the spirit of family and sharing lives on.（运用了现在分词作状语） 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。 In a quiet town located in the heart of China, there lived a boy named Chen. From a young age, Chen harbored a burning passion to become a famous musician, a dream that seemed far out of reach, for he was born deaf. Many in the town considered his aspiration impossible, but Chen was determined. He believed that music was not just about hearing, but about feeling and connecting with the heart and soul. Chen’s musical journey began with the ancient “guqin”, a traditional Chinese instrument known for its beautiful sounds. He spent hours feeling the gentle touch of the strings under his fingertips, learning each note’s distinct sound by heart. His devotion to understanding music through its vibrations became his unique method of communicating with the music world. Gradually the tale of the deaf boy’s extraordinary talent swiftly spread across the town and beyond, drawing crowds eager to witness his performances. Chen’s music, filled with depth and emotion, touched the hearts of many and slowly shaped his dream into reality. His persistence and skill eventually caught the attention of a celebrated musician, Professor Wang. She decided to travel far to see Chen perform. Closing his eyes, Chen allowed his hands to find their way along the “guqin”. Upon witnessing Chen’s live performance, Professor Wang was struck with amazement. The raw emotion and skill with which Chen played “guqin” impressed Professor Wang, a musician famous for her contributions to preserving China’s traditional music. She stood, with her heart beating with excitement and admiration for the young boy before her. Professor Wang approached Chen, her eyes shining with respect and a newfound purpose. She recognized not just a student in him, but the passion for Chinese music. “Your talent is extraordinary. But beyond your skill, it’s your soul that breathes life into every note you play. The world must hear your music,” she wrote a note to him. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式，在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Chen read Professor Wang’s note, his heart filled with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: With Professor Wang’s support, Chen began a new chapter in his musical journey. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Chen read Professor Wang’s note, his heart filled with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. He had never imagined that someone of her stature would acknowledge his ability. Though he couldn’t hear the music he played, he could feel its power through the vibrations and the expressions on people’s faces. Professor Wang’s words ignited a spark of hope in him. He realized that his disability had never been a barrier, but rather a unique way of perceiving music. With trembling hands, he wrote back, “Thank you for seeing the real me.” With Professor Wang’s support, Chen began a new chapter in his musical journey. She invited him to join her music school in Beijing, where he was exposed to a wider world of traditional and modern music. Chen worked tirelessly, practicing day and night, and soon he became an inspiration to other students. His story was featured in a national newspaper, attracting the attention of music lovers across the country. Years later, Chen stood on the stage of a grand concert hall, playing the guqin for a touched audience. He had not only become a musician but also a symbol of perseverance and faith. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了中国小镇的失聪男孩陈怀揣音乐梦，以古琴为媒，通过感受琴弦振动体悟音乐。他的执着与才华打动众人，获著名音乐家王教授赏识与助力，受邀赴京深造。最终，陈登上大型音乐厅舞台，成为音乐家，其故事彰显了坚持与信念的力量。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“陈读完了王教授的信，心中既充满激动又夹杂着一丝不确定”可知，第一段可描写陈受到鼓舞，登上大型音乐厅舞台。 ②由第二段首句内容“在王教授的支持下，陈在音乐生涯中开启了新的篇章”可知，第二段可描写成为音乐家，其故事彰显了坚持与信念的力量。 2.续写线索：阅读信——受到鼓舞——点燃希望——表达感谢——开启新篇章——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①吸引：attract/appeal ②感知：perceive/feel ③意识到：realize/be aware of 情绪类 ①不屈不挠：tirelessly/unflaggingly ②毅力：perseverance/ doggedness 【点睛】[高分句型1] He realized that his disability had never been a barrier, but rather a unique way of perceiving music.（运用了that引导宾语从句） [高分句型2] She invited him to join her music school in Beijing, where he was exposed to a wider world of traditional and modern music.（运用了where引导非限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $