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25-26学年高二期中考试英语试卷
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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 kind of sandwich does the man like now?
A. A cheese sandwich. B. A ham sandwich. C. A mushroom sandwich.
2. What is the woman probably doing?
A. Playing football. B. Doing housework. C. Staying in the shade.
3. Where are the speakers?
A. In a photo studio. B. In a travel agency. C. In a museum.
4 What will the man do next?
A. Take some drinks. B. Go on writing. C. Make a salad.
5. When does the conversation take place?
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man’s plan for this Saturday?
A. Buying a ring. B. Taking a swimming class. C. Repairing his cell phone.
7. How often does Monica have table tennis lessons?
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. How does the woman sound at first?
A. Regretful. B. Anxious. C. Relieved.
9. What does the man offer to do for the woman?
A. Call in sick for her. B. Take her to the hospital. C. Meet the business partners.
10. How will the woman contact Mr. Arnold?
A. By phone. B. By message. C. By email.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What is the man doing?
A. Hosting a program. B. Conducting a survey. C. Giving an interview.
12. How long did the activity last?
A. About one week. B. About two weeks. C. About three weeks.
13. What did the man do in the activity?
A. He filmed a video. B. He saved the homeless. C. He created a broadcast channel.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. Why doesn’t the man’s wife like the bedside tables?
A. They are of poor quality. B. They are out of date. C. They cost her a lot.
15. What after-sales service will the man receive?
A. Free installation. B. A full refund. C. Lifetime warranty.
16. What does the man want to do?
A. Buy some books. B. Put off the delivery time. C. Throw away the old furniture.
17. How will the man pay the bill?
A. By card. B. In cash. C. By check.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What contributed to the speaker’s problem in her high school?
A. Her poor physical health. B. Her bad learning habits. C. The great family stress.
19. What does the speaker do now?
A. Do homework in time. B. Take more exercise. C. Watch her favorite shows.
20. What is the speaker’s third suggestion?
A. Learning to draw. B. Downloading some apps. C. Watching some comedies.
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
Panama City, Panama
For beach vacations that get you out of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture consider a trip to Panama City. Here, you will enjoy beaches and city exploring. Book your stay at the Westin Playa Bonita, where you can book a room starting at $222 a night. There are various programs, including beach Olympics, star observation and Spanish lessons.
Jupiter, Florida
This place offers you quality time you can spend with your loved ones. Book your stay at Jupiter Beach Resort& amp; Spa, with rates for a family of four starting at $207 a night. Here, you can shoot baskets at the basketball courts, take a dip in the pool or teach your children beach yoga.
San Diego, California
The West Coast is a great spot for cheap beach vacations, so tell your family to pack their bags for a visit to San Diego. A cheap $10 Uber ride from the airport will have you pull up at the Kona Kai Resort& amp; Spa. Here, a family of four can stay in a Deluxe Guest Room starting at $159 per night. Your kids can practice cannonballs at the pool after a visit to the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
Kihei, Hawaii
For west coasters who are growing bored with their background, fly to the islands of Hawaii. Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan, with a charge of $179 a night for a family of four. Here, you’ll see some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids play in the Pacific. And if you set about cooking a fancy meal, you’ ll enjoy suites that come with a full kitchen.
1. For a family interested in both beach activities and astronomy, which destination is most specifically recommended?
A. Panama City, Panama B. San Diego, California C. Jupiter, Florida D. Kihei, Hawaii
2. What activity is specifically mentioned as available for children at the Jupiter Beach Resort & amp; Spa?
A. Learning Spanish. B. Beach yoga. C. Star observation. D. Cooking fancy meals.
3. What do the four attractions have in common?
A. They all have private beaches for guests. B. They all offer free airport transportation.
C. They all offer rooms with a full kitchen. D. They are all intended for family trips.
B
“I am not crazy” says Dr. William Farber, shortly after performing acupuncture (针灸) on a rabbit. “I am ahead of my time.” If he seems a little defensive, it might be because even some of his coworkers occasionally laugh at his unusual methods. But Farber is certain he’ll have the last laugh. He’s one of a small but growing number of American veterinarians (兽医) now practicing “holistic” medicine-combining traditional Western treatments with acupuncture, chiropractic (按摩疗法) and herbal medicine.
Farber, a graduate of Colorado State University, started out as a more conventional veterinarian. He became interested in alternative treatments 20 years ago when he suffered from terrible back pain. He tried muscle-relaxing drugs but found little relief. Then he tried acupuncture, an ancient Chinese practice, and was amazed that he improved after two or three treatments. What worked on a veterinarian seemed likely to work on his patients. So, after studying the techniques for a couple of years, he began offering them to pets.
Leigh Tindale’s dog Charlie had a serious heart condition. After Charlie had a heart attack, Tindale says, she was prepared to put him to sleep, but Farber’s treatments eased her dog’s suffering so much that she was able to keep him alive for an additional five months. And Priscilla Dewing reports that her horse, Nappy, “moves more easily and rides more comfortably” after a chiropractic adjustment.
Farber is certain that the holistic approach will grow more popular with time, and if the past is any indication, he may be right: Since 1982, membership in the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association has grown from 30 to over 700. “Sometimes it surprises me that it works so well,” he says. “I will do anything to help an animal. That’s my job.”
4. What do some of Farber’s coworkers think of him?
A. He’s odd. B. He’s strict. C. He’s brave. D. He’s rude.
5. Why did Farber decide to try acupuncture on pets?
A. He was trained in it at university. B. He was inspired by another veterinarian.
C. He benefited from it as a patient. D. He wanted to save money for pet owners.
6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. Steps of a chiropractic treatment. B. The complexity of veterinarians’ work.
C. Examples of rare animal diseases. D. The effectiveness of holistic medicine.
7. Why does the author mention the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association?
A. To prove Farber’s point. B. To emphasize its importance.
C. To praise veterinarians. D. To advocate animal protection.
C
We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table. While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more.
BMF is an indoor garden system. It can be set up for a family. Additionally, it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital, restaurant or school. The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.
Specifically, it’s a farm that relies on new technology. By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. After harvest, users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod (容器) to get the next growth cycle started.
Moreover, having a system in the same building where it’s eaten means zero emissions (排放) from transporting plants from soil to salad. In addition, there’s no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.
BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee.
8. What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1?
A. It guarantees the variety of food. B. It requires day-to-day care.
C. It cuts the farm-to-table distance. D. It relies on farmer’s markets.
9. What information does the convenient app offer?
A. Real-time weather changes. B. Current condition of the plants.
C. Chemical pollutants in the soil. D. Availability of pre-seeded pods.
10. What can be concluded about BMF employees?
A. They have a great passion for sports.
B. They are devoted to community service.
C. They are fond of sharing daily experiences.
D. They have a strong environmental awareness.
11. What does the text mainly talk about?
A. BMF’s major strengths. B. BMF’s general management.
C. BMF’s global influence. D. BMF’s technical standards.
D
Imagine you’ re out for an evening walk in a foreign city, looking to find a restaurant for dinner. If you’ re like most people, you will look for the busiest restaurant with the most diners because its popularity is bound to reflect on the quality of food and service. But is this true?
In tourist areas, early diners have no meaningful clues as to which restaurant to choose, so they may have picked their evening eatery on a whim (一时兴起). Following passers-by may have misinterpreted their restaurant choice as a well-informed decision and blindly followed their example. This could have resulted in a snow-balling effect, whereby ever-increasing numbers of customers were attracted to the restaurant in question, creating a false impression of approval. Therefore, following the example of others could have led to a suboptimal(次优的) dinner choice in an overcrowded restaurant.
Blindly copying other people’s thoughts or choices or simply going with the crowd is often referred to as “herd behavior(从众行为).” It is a frequent occurrence among humans as well as many other animals.
Herding can appear to make a lot of sense. Average judgments of large groups of people often outperform individual choices. Furthermore, following the crowd appears to offer protection and comfort—— after all, there’s “ safety in numbers”--while helping to maintain a favorable fame. Finally, following the herd reduces the effort needed to make a personal or unique decision; it is therefore an easy option.
Herd behaviors, while common and easy to explain, hold significant dangers. Contrary to the so-called “wisdom of crowds”, which emerges when the judgments of individual group members are independently collected to produce an average opinion, herd behaviors typically rely on so-called “information cascades”, where people take on others’ beliefs or copy their choices without critically evaluating the underlying reasons. As a result, herding can have many undesirable outcomes, including negative influences on consumer choices, like in the restaurant example above.
12. What likely causes a restaurant’s popularity in tourist areas according to Para.2?
A. Early diners choose it based on its high quality and reputation.
B. Passers-by may assume that the early diners made an informed choice.
C. The restaurant is recommended by locals familiar with the area.
D. The restaurant is advertised as having high-quality food and service.
13. What is one reason why people tend to follow the crowd?
A. It leads to average judgments.
B. It brings a sense of security.
C. It challenges a favorable reputation.
D. It allows for better decision-making.
14. What does the underlined “ information cascades” mean in Para.5?
A. Adopting others’ beliefs or choices without evaluation.
B. Critical evaluation of underlying reasons for choices.
C. Average judgments formed by large groups of people.
D. Independent collection of individual opinions and judgments.
15 What is the author’s attitude towards “herd behavior”?
A. Neutral B. Favorable C. Critical D. Indifferent
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。
The world of writing is changing. Things have moved very quickly from keyboards and predictive text. The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) means robots can now write human-quality text without having hands at all.
Recent improvements in speech-to-text software mean even human “writers” do not need to touch a keyboard, let alone a pen. And with help from AI, text can even be generated by decoders that read brain activity through non-invasive scanning. ____16____, without having to lift a finger. The word “writer” may come to mean something very different, as people compose text in multiple ways in an increasingly digital world.
However, learning to handwrite is still a key component of the literacy curriculum in primary schools. ____17____. But there are a number of important reasons why handwriting will still be taught in schools.
● It helps you remember
Handwriting has important cognitive benefits, including for memory. Research suggests traditional pen-and-paper notes are remembered better, due to the greater complexity of the handwriting process. ____18____ In many cases, students become better readers through practicing writing.
____19____
Handwriting does not need electricity, devices, batteries, software, subscriptions, a fast Internet connection, a keyboard, charging time or the many other things on which digital writing depends. It only needs a pen and paper and can be done anywhere. Sometimes handwriting is the easiest and best option.
●It is about thinking
Most importantly, learning to write and learning to think are closely connected. ____20____. They are developed and organized as they are composed. Thinking is too important to be outsourced to robots!
Teaching writing is about giving students a toolkit of multiple writing strategies. Handwriting will remain an important component of this toolkit for the foreseeable future.
A. It is very accessible
B. Ideas are formed as students write
C. It has become part of your daily routine
D. Writers of the future will be talkers and thinkers
E. And learning to read and handwrite are closely linked
F. Good handwriting can help you make a good first impression
G. Parents may be wondering whether learning to handwrite is worth the trouble
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。
As a growing family, we gathered lots of stuff, especially toys. After our first boy was born, friends and family ___21___ him with gifts, flooding our once ___22___ rooms with many colorful playthings.
___23___ my son’s seemingly countless possessions robbed me of the mood to enjoy life. My spare time melting away, my ___24___ began to mount up.
Then one day, the weight of the mess became too much to bear. I ___25___! It was time to make a ___26___. I grabbed trash bags and rushed into my son’s bedroom, ___27___ the scattered (散落的) toys on the floor quickly. Then I took those bags of toys immediately to the basement(地下室). Of course, there was the initial crying over losing his toys, but gradually he managed to ___28___ it.
Days went by. Then weeks. ___29___, the absence of disorder seemed to promote a deeper sense of appreciation for the toys that ____30____. With fewer toys, my son had to rely on his imagination, like ____31____ a paper box into a spaceship and going on a fantasy adventure in it. It’s been months, and those packed toys are still in the basement.
With each passing day the ____32____ of our minimalist lifestyle became more apparent. Freed from the burden of cleaning up the house, we ____33____ a world where less really became more. Minimalism allows me to see more ____34____ in life, and my boy is becoming more ____35____ when playing with a reduced number of toys.
21. A. helped B. filled C. showered D. equipped
22. A. spacious B. modern C. bright D. quiet
23. A. Selling B. Sorting C. Counting D. Delivering
24. A. laziness B. anxiety C. regret D. guilt
25. A. retired B. escaped C. cheered D. exploded
26. A. donation B. record C. promise D. change
27. A. playing with B. putting aside C. picking up D. throwing away
28. A. accept B. believe C. share D. remember
29. A. Originally B. Hopefully C. Unexpectedly D. Unfortunately
30. A. waited B. remained C. increased D. appeared
31. A. placing B. turning. C. dividing D. mixing
32. A. benefits B. symbols C. impressions D. patterns
33. A. missed B. disconnected C. imagined D. unlocked
34. A. problems B. predictions C. preparations D. possibilities
35. A. generous B. courageous C. creative D. supportive
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。
Pang Zhongwang, ____36____ doctoral student at Tsinghua University’s Department of Precision Instruments, was named one of “Touching China’s 2024 Persons of the Year” on Saturday. ____37____ (grow) up in extreme poverty, he faced enormous hardships. His father suffered from schizophrenia (精神分裂症), and his mother, ____38____ lower body was paralyzed, used a wheelchair.
Despite facing considerable challenges in his family, he remained optimistic, holding onto the belief that “knowledge changes fate”. In 2017, Pang ____39____ (admit) to Tsinghua University with a high score. ____40____ (initial), he feared being a disappointment, but he found his path in research, persisting through numerous failures. He refused donations, relying instead ____41____ school scholarships. His mother, who named him “Zhongwang” (meaning “the hope of all”), taught him always to look forward. “Mom smiles every day——why should I feel sad?” he once said.
Sadly, his mother passed away in 2020, just before he was granted the opportunity ____42____ (pursue) a doctorate at Tsinghua. As a top scholar, he ____43____ (publish) SCI papers over the past few years and holds patents, aiming to “serve the country through ____44____ (science) research”—a mission he wholeheartedly embraces. Pang’s story will inspire other children from disadvantage backgrounds to study diligently and change their destinies. His journey shows us ____45____ with hope and determination, we can all live up to expectations and create our own brilliance.
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,你校正在组织英语征文比赛。请以“你敬佩的一位名人”为主题,写一篇短文参赛,内容包括:
1.人物简介;
2.人物主要事迹及贡献;
3.启示与意义。
注意:1.写作词数应为100左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Meredith family lived in a small community. As the economy was in decline, some people in the town had lost their jobs. Many of their families were struggling to make ends meet. People were trying to help each other meet the challenges.
Mrs. Meredith was a most kind and thoughtful woman. She spent a great deal of time visiting the poor. She knew they had problems, and they needed all kinds of help. When she had time, she would bring food and medicine to them.
One morning she told her children about a family she had visited the day before. There was a man sick in bed, his wife, who took care of him and could not go out to work, and their little boy. The little boy -his name was Bernard-had interested her very much.
“I wish you could see him,” she said to her own children, John, Harry, and Clara. “He is such a help to his mother. He wants very much to earn some money, but I don't see what he can do.”
After their mother left the room, the children sat thinking about Bernard. “I wish we could help him to earn money,” said Clara. “His family is suffering so much.”
“So do I,” said Harry. “We really should do something to assist them.”
For some moments, John said nothing, but, suddenly, he sprang to his feet and cried, “I have a great idea! I have a solution that we can all help accomplish (完成).”
The other children also jumped up all attention. When John had an idea, it was sure to be a good one. “I tell you what we can do,” said John. “You know that big box of corn Uncle John sent us? Well, we can make popcorn (爆米花), and put it into paper bags, and Bernard can take it around to the houses and sell it.”
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。
When Mrs. Meredith heard of John's idea, she thought it was a good one, too.
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With everything ready, Bernard started out on his new business.
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25-26学年高二期中考试英语试卷
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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 kind of sandwich does the man like now?
A. A cheese sandwich. B. A ham sandwich. C. A mushroom sandwich.
2. What is the woman probably doing?
A. Playing football. B. Doing housework. C. Staying in the shade.
3. Where are the speakers?
A. In a photo studio. B. In a travel agency. C. In a museum.
4. What will the man do next?
A. Take some drinks. B. Go on writing. C. Make a salad.
5. When does the conversation take place?
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man’s plan for this Saturday?
A. Buying a ring. B. Taking a swimming class. C. Repairing his cell phone.
7. How often does Monica have table tennis lessons?
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. How does the woman sound at first?
A. Regretful. B. Anxious. C. Relieved.
9. What does the man offer to do for the woman?
A. Call in sick for her. B. Take her to the hospital. C. Meet the business partners.
10. How will the woman contact Mr. Arnold?
A. By phone. B. By message. C. By email.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What is the man doing?
A. Hosting a program. B. Conducting a survey. C. Giving an interview.
12. How long did the activity last?
A. About one week. B. About two weeks. C. About three weeks.
13. What did the man do in the activity?
A. He filmed a video. B. He saved the homeless. C. He created a broadcast channel.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. Why doesn’t the man’s wife like the bedside tables?
A. They are of poor quality. B. They are out of date. C. They cost her a lot.
15. What after-sales service will the man receive?
A. Free installation. B. A full refund. C. Lifetime warranty.
16. What does the man want to do?
A. Buy some books. B. Put off the delivery time. C. Throw away the old furniture.
17. How will the man pay the bill?
A. By card. B. In cash. C. By check.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What contributed to the speaker’s problem in her high school?
A. Her poor physical health. B. Her bad learning habits. C. The great family stress.
19. What does the speaker do now?
A. Do homework in time. B. Take more exercise. C. Watch her favorite shows.
20. What is the speaker’s third suggestion?
A. Learning to draw. B. Downloading some apps. C. Watching some comedies.
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
Panama City, Panama
For beach vacations that get you out of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture, consider a trip to Panama City. Here, you will enjoy beaches and city exploring. Book your stay at the Westin Playa Bonita, where you can book a room starting at $222 a night. There are various programs, including beach Olympics, star observation and Spanish lessons.
Jupiter, Florida
This place offers you quality time you can spend with your loved ones. Book your stay at Jupiter Beach Resort& amp; Spa, with rates for a family of four starting at $207 a night. Here, you can shoot baskets at the basketball courts, take a dip in the pool or teach your children beach yoga.
San Diego, California
The West Coast is a great spot for cheap beach vacations, so tell your family to pack their bags for a visit to San Diego. A cheap $10 Uber ride from the airport will have you pull up at the Kona Kai Resort& amp; Spa. Here, a family of four can stay in a Deluxe Guest Room starting at $159 per night. Your kids can practice cannonballs at the pool after a visit to the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
Kihei, Hawaii
For west coasters who are growing bored with their background, fly to the islands of Hawaii. Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan, with a charge of $179 a night for a family of four. Here, you’ll see some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids play in the Pacific. And if you set about cooking a fancy meal, you’ ll enjoy suites that come with a full kitchen.
1. For a family interested in both beach activities and astronomy, which destination is most specifically recommended?
A. Panama City, Panama B. San Diego, California C. Jupiter, Florida D. Kihei, Hawaii
2. What activity is specifically mentioned as available for children at the Jupiter Beach Resort & amp; Spa?
A. Learning Spanish. B. Beach yoga. C. Star observation. D. Cooking fancy meals.
3. What do the four attractions have in common?
A. They all have private beaches for guests. B. They all offer free airport transportation.
C. They all offer rooms with a full kitchen. D. They are all intended for family trips.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几处适合家庭度假的旅游景点。
1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“For beach vacations that get you out of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture, consider a trip to Panama City. Here, you will enjoy beaches and city exploring. Book your stay at the Westin Playa Bonita, where you can book a room starting at $222 a night. There are various programs, including beach Olympics, star observation and Spanish lessons.(对于那些让你出城并邀请你和你的家人深入文化的海滩度假,可以考虑去巴拿马城旅行。在这里,您将享受海滩和城市探索。预订威斯汀普拉亚博尼塔酒店的住宿,在那里您可以预订每晚222美元起的房间。有各种各样的项目,包括海滩奥运会、观星和西班牙语课程)” 可知,巴拿马城既提供海滩活动,又有与天文学相关的“观星”项目,符合“对海滩活动和天文学都感兴趣的家庭”的需求。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Here, you can shoot baskets at the basketball courts, take a dip in the pool or teach your children beach yoga.(在这里,你可以在篮球场投篮,在游泳池畅游,或者教你的孩子沙滩瑜伽)”可知,该度假村明确提到为孩子提供的活动是“沙滩瑜伽”。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“For beach vacations that get you out of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture, consider a trip to Panama City. (对于那些让你出城并邀请你和你的家人深入文化的海滩度假,可以考虑去巴拿马城旅行)”、第二段“This place offers you quality time you can spend with your loved ones. (这个地方为您提供了与亲人共度的美好时光)”、第三段“The West Coast is a great spot for cheap beach vacations, so tell your family to pack their bags for a visit to San Diego. (西海岸是廉价海滩度假的好地方,所以告诉你的家人收拾行李去圣地亚哥旅游)”、第四段“Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan, with a charge of $179a night for a family of four.(入住毛伊岛榕树的阿斯顿酒店,一家四口每晚收费179美元)”可知,四个目的地的描述均围绕家庭展开,相同之处在于它们均以家庭旅行为目标群体。故选D项。
B
“I am not crazy,” says Dr. William Farber, shortly after performing acupuncture (针灸) on a rabbit. “I am ahead of my time.” If he seems a little defensive, it might be because even some of his coworkers occasionally laugh at his unusual methods. But Farber is certain he’ll have the last laugh. He’s one of a small but growing number of American veterinarians (兽医) now practicing “holistic” medicine-combining traditional Western treatments with acupuncture, chiropractic (按摩疗法) and herbal medicine.
Farber, a graduate of Colorado State University, started out as a more conventional veterinarian. He became interested in alternative treatments 20 years ago when he suffered from terrible back pain. He tried muscle-relaxing drugs but found little relief. Then he tried acupuncture, an ancient Chinese practice, and was amazed that he improved after two or three treatments. What worked on a veterinarian seemed likely to work on his patients. So, after studying the techniques for a couple of years, he began offering them to pets.
Leigh Tindale’s dog Charlie had a serious heart condition. After Charlie had a heart attack, Tindale says, she was prepared to put him to sleep, but Farber’s treatments eased her dog’s suffering so much that she was able to keep him alive for an additional five months. And Priscilla Dewing reports that her horse, Nappy, “moves more easily and rides more comfortably” after a chiropractic adjustment.
Farber is certain that the holistic approach will grow more popular with time, and if the past is any indication, he may be right: Since 1982, membership in the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association has grown from 30 to over 700. “Sometimes it surprises me that it works so well,” he says. “I will do anything to help an animal. That’s my job.”
4. What do some of Farber’s coworkers think of him?
A He’s odd. B. He’s strict. C. He’s brave. D. He’s rude.
5. Why did Farber decide to try acupuncture on pets?
A. He was trained in it at university. B. He was inspired by another veterinarian.
C. He benefited from it as a patient. D. He wanted to save money for pet owners.
6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. Steps of a chiropractic treatment. B. The complexity of veterinarians’ work.
C. Examples of rare animal diseases. D. The effectiveness of holistic medicine.
7. Why does the author mention the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association?
A. To prove Farber’s point. B. To emphasize its importance.
C. To praise veterinarians. D. To advocate animal protection.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述兽医威廉·法伯(William Farber)博士在从针灸中受益后,将综合医疗应用于动物,并取得了初步成效。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“If he seems a little defensive, it might be because even some of his coworkers occasionally laugh at his unusual methods.( 如果他看起来有点戒备的姿态,那可能是因为他的一些同事偶尔会嘲笑他不寻常的方法。) ”可知,Farber的同事们有时会嘲笑他不寻常的方法,他们认为他很奇怪。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“Then he tried acupuncture, an ancient Chinese practice, and was amazed that he improved after two or three treatments. What worked on a veterinarian seemed likely to work on his patients. So, after studying the techniques for a couple of years, he began offering them to pets.(然后,他尝试了针灸,这是一种古老的中国疗法,并惊讶地发现,经过两三次治疗,他的病情有所好转。对兽医有效的方法似乎对他的病人也有效。因此,在研究了这些技术几年后,他开始把它们提供给宠物。)”可知,Farber作为患者从针灸中受益,这促使他决定尝试在宠物上使用针灸。故选C。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段内容“Leigh Tindale’s dog Charlie had a serious heart condition. After Charlie had a heart attack, Tindale says, she was prepared to put him to sleep, but Farber’s treatments eased her dog’s suffering so much that she was able to keep him alive for an additional five months. And Priscilla Dewing reports that her horse, Nappy, “moves more easily and rides more comfortably” after a chiropractic adjustment.(利·廷代尔的狗查理患有严重的心脏病。廷代尔说,查理心脏病发作后,她准备让他进入睡眠状态,但法伯的治疗大大减轻了她的狗的痛苦,她能够让它多活五个月。普里西拉·杜因(Priscilla Dewing)报告说,她的马纳皮(Nappy)经过脊椎按摩调整后,“行动更容易,乘车更舒服”。) ”可知,本段主要讲述了两个例子,一个是Farber通过整体医学方法帮助了患有严重心脏病的狗Charlie,另一个是马Nappy在接受脊椎按摩治疗后移动和骑行更为舒适。这些例子都是为了说明整体医学的有效性。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的内容“Farber is certain that the holistic approach will grow more popular with time, and if the past is any indication, he may be right: Since 1982, membership in the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association has grown from 30 to over 700. ( 法伯确信,随着时间的推移,综合疗法会越来越受欢迎,如果过去有任何迹象的话,他可能是对的:自1982年以来,美国综合兽医协会的会员已经从30个增加到700多个。)”可知,法伯认为综合疗法会越来越受欢迎,随后作者列举了美国综合兽医协会的会员已经从30个增加到700多个的例子,因此推断美国整体兽医协会是为证明法伯的观点。故选A。
C
We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table. While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more.
BMF is an indoor garden system. It can be set up for a family. Additionally, it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital, restaurant or school. The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.
Specifically, it’s a farm that relies on new technology. By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. After harvest, users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod (容器) to get the next growth cycle started.
Moreover, having a system in the same building where it’s eaten means zero emissions (排放) from transporting plants from soil to salad. In addition, there’s no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.
BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee.
8. What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1?
A. It guarantees the variety of food. B. It requires day-to-day care.
C. It cuts the farm-to-table distance. D. It relies on farmer’s markets.
9. What information does the convenient app offer?
A. Real-time weather changes. B. Current condition of the plants.
C. Chemical pollutants in the soil. D. Availability of pre-seeded pods.
10. What can be concluded about BMF employees?
A. They have a great passion for sports.
B. They are devoted to community service.
C. They are fond of sharing daily experiences.
D. They have a strong environmental awareness.
11. What does the text mainly talk about?
A. BMF’s major strengths. B. BMF’s general management.
C. BMF’s global influence. D. BMF’s technical standards.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了巴比伦微农场(BMF)的一些主要优势,包括减少食物运输距离、通过云技术远程监控、自动化系统节约水资源、减少化学污染、以及员工的环保生活方式等。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more. (虽然农贸市场是减少旅程的可靠选择,但巴比伦微型农场(BMF)甚至缩短了旅程)”可知,巴比伦微型农场(BMF)进一步缩短了从农场到餐桌的距离。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. (此外,还有一个便捷的应用程序,可以实时提供增长数据)”可知,这个便捷的应用程序提供了植物生长的实时数据。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee. (BMF员工在日常生活中追求可持续发展。大约一半的人步行或骑自行车上班。在办公室里,他们通过限制垃圾桶和避免一次性塑料来鼓励回收和减少浪费。BMF的一名员工表示:“我们热衷于减少环境中的废物、碳和化学品。”)”可知,BMF员工具有强烈的环保意识。故选D。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more. (虽然农贸市场是减少旅程的可靠选择,但巴比伦微型农场(BMF)甚至缩短了旅程)”、第三段“By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. (通过云连接,对BMF进行远程监控。此外,还有一个方便的应用程序可以实时提供不断增长的数据。由于该系统是自动化的,因此大大减少了种植植物所需的水量。该系统不是给一排排土壤浇水,而是为每株植物提供合适的水量)”以及最后一段“BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee. (BMF员工在日常生活中追求可持续发展。大约一半的人步行或骑自行车上班。在办公室里,他们通过限制垃圾桶和避免一次性塑料来鼓励回收和减少浪费。BMF的一名员工表示:“我们热衷于减少环境中的废物、碳和化学品。”)”可知,文章主要介绍了巴比伦微农场(BMF)的一些主要优势,包括减少食物运输距离、通过云技术远程监控、自动化系统节约水资源、减少化学污染、以及员工的环保生活方式等。故选A。
【点睛】
D
Imagine you’ re out for an evening walk in a foreign city, looking to find a restaurant for dinner. If you’ re like most people, you will look for the busiest restaurant with the most diners because its popularity is bound to reflect on the quality of food and service. But is this true?
In tourist areas, early diners have no meaningful clues as to which restaurant to choose, so they may have picked their evening eatery on a whim (一时兴起). Following passers-by may have misinterpreted their restaurant choice as a well-informed decision and blindly followed their example. This could have resulted in a snow-balling effect, whereby ever-increasing numbers of customers were attracted to the restaurant in question, creating a false impression of approval. Therefore, following the example of others could have led to a suboptimal(次优的) dinner choice in an overcrowded restaurant.
Blindly copying other people’s thoughts or choices or simply going with the crowd is often referred to as “herd behavior(从众行为).” It is a frequent occurrence among humans as well as many other animals.
Herding can appear to make a lot of sense. Average judgments of large groups of people often outperform individual choices. Furthermore, following the crowd appears to offer protection and comfort—— after all, there’s “ safety in numbers”--while helping to maintain a favorable fame. Finally, following the herd reduces the effort needed to make a personal or unique decision; it is therefore an easy option.
Herd behaviors, while common and easy to explain, hold significant dangers. Contrary to the so-called “wisdom of crowds”, which emerges when the judgments of individual group members are independently collected to produce an average opinion, herd behaviors typically rely on so-called “information cascades”, where people take on others’ beliefs or copy their choices without critically evaluating the underlying reasons. As a result, herding can have many undesirable outcomes, including negative influences on consumer choices, like in the restaurant example above.
12. What likely causes a restaurant’s popularity in tourist areas according to Para.2?
A. Early diners choose it based on its high quality and reputation.
B. Passers-by may assume that the early diners made an informed choice.
C. The restaurant is recommended by locals familiar with the area.
D. The restaurant is advertised as having high-quality food and service.
13. What is one reason why people tend to follow the crowd?
A It leads to average judgments.
B. It brings a sense of security.
C. It challenges a favorable reputation.
D. It allows for better decision-making.
14. What does the underlined “ information cascades” mean in Para.5?
A. Adopting others’ beliefs or choices without evaluation.
B. Critical evaluation of underlying reasons for choices.
C. Average judgments formed by large groups of people.
D. Independent collection of individual opinions and judgments.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards “herd behavior”?
A. Neutral B. Favorable C. Critical D. Indifferent
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文,介绍了旅游地区餐厅受欢迎可能是因为从众行为以及从众行为产生的原因和存在的危险。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Following passers - by may have misinterpreted their restaurant choice as a well - informed decision and blindly followed their example. This could have resulted in a snow - balling effect, whereby ever - increasing numbers of customers were attracted to the restaurant in question, creating a false impression of approval.(路过的人可能会把他们对餐厅的选择误解为明智的决定,然后盲目地效仿。这可能会产生滚雪球效应,从而吸引越来越多的顾客到这家餐厅,造成一种被认可的假象)”可知,在旅游区一家餐厅受欢迎可能是因为路人认为早期食客做了一个明智的选择。故选B项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Furthermore, following the crowd appears to offer protection and comfort—— after all, there’s “safety in numbers”--while helping to maintain a favorable fame.(此外,随大流似乎能提供保护和舒适——毕竟,“人多势众”——同时有助于保持良好的声誉)”可知,人们倾向于从众的一个原因是它能带来安全感。故选B项。
14题详解】
词义猜测题。根据文章第五段“where people take on others’ beliefs or copy their choices without critically evaluating the underlying reasons(人们接受他人的信念或复制他们的选择,而不批判性地评估根本原因)”可知人们接受他人的信念或复制他们的选择,而不批判性地评估根本原因,可推理出“information cascades”的意思是不加评估地接受他人的信念或选择。故选A项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Herd behaviors, while common and easy to explain, hold significant dangers.(从众行为虽然常见且容易解释,但存在重大危险)”可知作者认为从众行为虽然常见,但存在重大危险,可推理出作者对“从众行为”的态度是批判的。故选C项。
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。
The world of writing is changing. Things have moved very quickly from keyboards and predictive text. The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) means robots can now write human-quality text without having hands at all.
Recent improvements in speech-to-text software mean even human “writers” do not need to touch a keyboard, let alone a pen. And with help from AI, text can even be generated by decoders that read brain activity through non-invasive scanning. ____16____, without having to lift a finger. The word “writer” may come to mean something very different, as people compose text in multiple ways in an increasingly digital world.
However, learning to handwrite is still a key component of the literacy curriculum in primary schools. ____17____. But there are a number of important reasons why handwriting will still be taught in schools.
● It helps you remember
Handwriting has important cognitive benefits, including for memory. Research suggests traditional pen-and-paper notes are remembered better, due to the greater complexity of the handwriting process. ____18____ In many cases, students become better readers through practicing writing.
____19____
Handwriting does not need electricity, devices, batteries, software, subscriptions, a fast Internet connection, a keyboard, charging time or the many other things on which digital writing depends. It only needs a pen and paper and can be done anywhere. Sometimes handwriting is the easiest and best option.
●It is about thinking
Most importantly, learning to write and learning to think are closely connected. ____20____. They are developed and organized as they are composed. Thinking is too important to be outsourced to robots!
Teaching writing is about giving students a toolkit of multiple writing strategies. Handwriting will remain an important component of this toolkit for the foreseeable future.
A. It is very accessible
B. Ideas are formed as students write
C. It has become part of your daily routine
D. Writers of the future will be talkers and thinkers
E. And learning to read and handwrite are closely linked
F. Good handwriting can help you make a good first impression
G. Parents may be wondering whether learning to handwrite is worth the trouble
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. E 19. A 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲的是在数字化快速发展的背景下写作领域发生的巨大变化,同时强调了手写在当代及未来教育中的重要性。
【16题详解】
空前“Recent improvements in speech-to-text software mean even human “writers” do not need to touch a keyboard, let alone a pen. And with help from AI, text can even be generated by decoders that read brain activity through non-invasive scanning.(近期,语音转文字软件取得了显著进展,这意味着即使是人类“写作者”也无需触碰键盘,更不用说动笔了。而且在人工智能的助力下,借助通过非侵入式扫描读取脑活动的解码器,甚至都能生成文本。)”说明以后人只需要用脑子想一下就可以生成文本,不需要动笔,D选项“Writers of the future will be talkers and thinkers(未来的写作者将是善于表达的人和善于思考的人)”说明未来的写作者是用脑子思考或用嘴说的人,不用动笔,是对未来的畅想,且和后文“without having to lift a finger(不需要动一根手指)”相呼应,因此承上启下,符合语境,故选D。
【17题详解】
空前“However, learning to handwrite is still a key component of the literacy curriculum in primary schools.(然而,学习手写仍然是小学识字课程的重要组成部分。)”说明了用笔书写仍然是小学课程的重要部分,空格处应该和学习用笔书写有关,G选项“Parents may be wondering whether learning to handwrite is worth the trouble(家长们可能正在疑惑,学习手写是否值得如此麻烦)”是家长对学习手写的疑虑,承接上文,符合语境,故选G。
【18题详解】
空后“In many cases, students become better readers through practicing writing.(在很多情况下,学生通过练习写成为更好的阅读者。)”说明练习写是可以提高阅读能力的,E选项“And learning to read and handwrite are closely linked(而学习阅读和书写是密切相关的)”说明学习阅读和写相关,引起下文,符合语境,故选E。
【19题详解】
空格处是本段小标题,由空后的“Handwriting does not need electricity, devices, batteries, software, subscriptions, a fast Internet connection, a keyboard, charging time or the many other things on which digital writing depends. It only needs a pen and paper and can be done anywhere.(手写无需电力、设备、电池、软件、订阅服务、高速网络连接、键盘、充电时间,也不用依赖数字写作所必需的诸多其他东西。它只需要一支笔和一张纸,而且随时随地都能进行。)”可知,本段主要讲的是用手写是很容易实现的,A选项“It is very accessible(它很容易开展)”说明用手写很容易开展,概括了本段内容,可作为小标题,故选A。
【20题详解】
空前“Most importantly, learning to write and learning to think are closely connected.(最重要的是,学习写和学习思考是紧密相连的。)”说明学习写和思考有关,B选项“Ideas are formed as students write(学生在写的过程中形成思想)”说明了在写的同时学生也在思考,承接上文,符合语境,故选B。
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。
As a growing family, we gathered lots of stuff, especially toys. After our first boy was born, friends and family ___21___ him with gifts, flooding our once ___22___ rooms with many colorful playthings.
___23___ my son’s seemingly countless possessions robbed me of the mood to enjoy life. My spare time melting away, my ___24___ began to mount up.
Then one day, the weight of the mess became too much to bear. I ___25___! It was time to make a ___26___. I grabbed trash bags and rushed into my son’s bedroom, ___27___ the scattered (散落的) toys on the floor quickly. Then I took those bags of toys immediately to the basement(地下室). Of course, there was the initial crying over losing his toys, but gradually he managed to ___28___ it.
Days went by. Then weeks. ___29___, the absence of disorder seemed to promote a deeper sense of appreciation for the toys that ____30____. With fewer toys, my son had to rely on his imagination, like ____31____ a paper box into a spaceship and going on a fantasy adventure in it. It’s been months, and those packed toys are still in the basement.
With each passing day, the ____32____ of our minimalist lifestyle became more apparent. Freed from the burden of cleaning up the house, we ____33____ a world where less really became more. Minimalism allows me to see more ____34____ in life, and my boy is becoming more ____35____ when playing with a reduced number of toys.
21. A. helped B. filled C. showered D. equipped
22. A. spacious B. modern C. bright D. quiet
23. A. Selling B. Sorting C. Counting D. Delivering
24. A. laziness B. anxiety C. regret D. guilt
25. A. retired B. escaped C. cheered D. exploded
26. A. donation B. record C. promise D. change
27. A. playing with B. putting aside C. picking up D. throwing away
28. A. accept B. believe C. share D. remember
29. A. Originally B. Hopefully C. Unexpectedly D. Unfortunately
30. A. waited B. remained C. increased D. appeared
31. A. placing B. turning. C. dividing D. mixing
32. A. benefits B. symbols C. impressions D. patterns
33. A. missed B. disconnected C. imagined D. unlocked
34. A. problems B. predictions C. preparations D. possibilities
35. A. generous B. courageous C. creative D. supportive
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这篇文章是一篇记叙文。作者描述了随着家庭成长,家中堆积了大量的玩具,这使得作者感到生活空间被占据,没有时间享受生活。然后,作者决定清理玩具,尽管最初儿子对此感到难过,但随着时间的推移,儿子逐渐适应了这种改变,并开始依靠自己的想象力玩耍。最后,作者表达了这种极简生活方式的好处,包括减轻清洁负担,以及让作者和孩子都能从生活中看到更多可能性。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在我们的第一个儿子出生后,朋友和家人纷纷送他礼物,我们曾经宽敞的房间里堆满了五颜六色的玩具。A. helped帮助;B. filled装满;C. showered大量给予;D. equipped装备。根据下文“many colorful playthings”可知,此处指家人朋友送了很多礼物给孩子,故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. spacious宽敞的;B. modern现代的;C. bright明亮的;D. quiet安静的。根据文中“flooding...with many colorful playthings”可知,此处说的是房间之前是宽敞的,现在被玩具堆满了,故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:整理我儿子似乎数不清的物品让我没了享受生活的心情。A. Selling卖;B. Sorting整理;C. Counting计数;D. Delivering交付。根据下文“my son’s seemingly countless possessions robbed me of the mood to enjoy life”可知,是整理儿子的玩具让作者心情不佳,故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我的业余时间渐渐消失,我的焦虑开始增加。A. laziness懒惰;B. anxiety焦虑;C. regret后悔;D. guilt内疚。根据上文“robbed me of the mood to enjoy life”可知,因为时间被占用,享受生活的情绪被剥夺,所以作者感到焦虑,故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:然后有一天,混乱的压力让我无法承受。我爆发了!A. retired退休;B. escaped逃跑;C. cheered欢呼;D. exploded爆发。根据前文“the weight of the mess became too much to bear”可知,作者无法忍受,情绪爆发,故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:是时候做出改变了。A. donation 捐赠;B. record 记录;C. promise 承诺;D. change 改变。根据下文“Then I took those bags of toys immediately to the basement”可知,作者把装有孩子玩具的袋子拿到了地下室,可推理出作者要做出改变,故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:我抓起垃圾袋,冲进儿子的卧室,迅速捡起散落在地上的玩具。A. playing with玩;B. putting aside放在一边;C. picking up捡起;D. throwing away扔掉。根据“the scattered toys on the floor” 根据下文“Then I took those bags of toys immediately to the basement”可知,是捡起玩具并把装有孩子玩具的袋子拿到了地下室,故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当然,一开始他因为失去玩具而哭泣,但渐渐地他接受了。A. accept接受;B. believe相信;C. share分享;D. remember记得。根据上文“but gradually”以及下文“With fewer toys, my son had to rely on his imagination”可知,孩子从一开始的不接受逐渐转变为接受,故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:出乎意料的是,没有了混乱似乎促进了对剩下玩具更深的欣赏。A. Originally最初;B. Hopefully有希望地;C. Unexpectedly出乎意料地;D. Unfortunately不幸地。根据下文“the absence of disorder seemed to promote a deeper sense of appreciation for the toys”可知,混乱的消失似乎促进了对玩具更深层次的欣赏感,这种情况是作者没有想到的,故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. waited等待;B. remained留下;C. increased增加;D. appeared出现。根据上文“Then I took those bags of toys immediately to the basement”可知,一部分玩具拿到了地下室,所以是对剩下的玩具更珍惜,故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:玩具少了,儿子不得不依靠自己的想象力,比如把一个纸盒变成一艘宇宙飞船,然后在里面进行一次奇幻冒险。A. placing放置;B. turning转变;C. dividing划分;D. mixing混合。根据下文“a paper box into a spaceship”可知此处说的是把一个纸盒变成一艘宇宙飞船,turn...into...为固定短语,含义为“把…….变成……”,故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:随着时间的推移,我们极简主义生活方式的好处变得更加明显。A. benefits好处;B. symbols象征;C. impressions印象;D. patterns模式。根据后文“Freed from the burden of cleaning up the house”可知,说的是这种生活方式的好处,故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:从打扫房子的负担中解脱出来,我们开启了一个少即是多的世界。A. missed错过;B. disconnected断开;C. imagined想象;D. unlocked开启。根据下文“a world where less really became more”可知,此处说的是开启了一个少即是多的世界,故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:极简主义让我在生活中看到了更多的可能性,我的儿子在玩较少玩具时变得更有创造力。A. problems问题;B. predictions预测;C. preparations准备;D. possibilities可能性。根据上文“Freed from the burden of cleaning up the house”以及“a world where less really became more”可知,因为生活方式的改变,所以看到了更多的可能性,故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. generous慷慨的;B. courageous勇敢的;C. creative有创造力的;D. supportive支持的。根据上文“With fewer toys, my son had to rely on his imagination”以及下文“with a reduced number of toys”可知,孩子在玩具少的情况下发挥想象力,更有创造力,故选C项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题 1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Pang Zhongwang, ____36____ doctoral student at Tsinghua University’s Department of Precision Instruments, was named one of “Touching China’s 2024 Persons of the Year” on Saturday. ____37____ (grow) up in extreme poverty, he faced enormous hardships. His father suffered from schizophrenia (精神分裂症), and his mother, ____38____ lower body was paralyzed, used a wheelchair.
Despite facing considerable challenges in his family, he remained optimistic, holding onto the belief that “knowledge changes fate”. In 2017, Pang ____39____ (admit) to Tsinghua University with a high score. ____40____ (initial), he feared being a disappointment, but he found his path in research, persisting through numerous failures. He refused donations, relying instead ____41____ school scholarships. His mother, who named him “Zhongwang” (meaning “the hope of all”), taught him always to look forward. “Mom smiles every day——why should I feel sad?” he once said.
Sadly, his mother passed away in 2020, just before he was granted the opportunity ____42____ (pursue) a doctorate at Tsinghua. As a top scholar, he ____43____ (publish) SCI papers over the past few years and holds patents, aiming to “serve the country through ____44____ (science) research”—a mission he wholeheartedly embraces. Pang’s story will inspire other children from disadvantage backgrounds to study diligently and change their destinies. His journey shows us ____45____ with hope and determination, we can all live up to expectations and create our own brilliance.
【答案】36. a 37. Growing##Having grown
38. whose 39. was admitted
40. Initially
41. on 42. to pursue
43. has published
44. scientific
45. that
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述清华博士生庞众望当选“感动中国2024年度人物”,他出身贫困仍乐观奋进,靠奖学金求学,科研报国,其故事激励他人。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意:清华大学精密仪器系博士生庞众望于周六当选“感动中国2024年度人物” 之一。这里表泛指“一名博士生”,且doctoral以辅音音素开头,应用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:他在极度贫困的环境中长大,经历了重重磨难。此空考查非谓语,逻辑主语he与grow up之间为主动关系,再根据语境可知,这里可用现在分词形式growing形式作状语,也可用现在分词完成式having grown,强调非谓语动作先于谓语动作,且句首时首字母应大写。故填Growing或Having grown。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:他的父亲患有精神分裂症,而下半身瘫痪的母亲则需依靠轮椅出行。所填空引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是his mother,且在从句中作定语(修饰“lower body”),应用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。
【39题详解】
考查 时态和语态。句意:2017年,庞众望以高分考入清华大学。此空考查谓语动词,Pang与admit之间为被动关系,且动作发生在过去(2017年),应用一般过去时的被动语态;主语Pang为单数。故填was admitted。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意:起初,他担心自己会让人失望,但他在科研中找到了方向,并在无数次失败中坚持了下来。所填空修饰整个句子,需用形容词initial的副词形式initially,表“起初;最初”,且句首时首字母应大写。故填Initially。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意:他拒绝接受捐赠,而是依靠学校奖学金。这里考查rely on,为固定搭配,意为“依靠;依赖”,符合语境。故填on。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:遗憾的是,他的母亲在2020年去世,而那时他刚获得在清华大学攻读博士学位的机会。名词opportunity后常用动词不定式作后置定语,表“做某事的机会”,the opportunity to pursue a doctorate,意为“攻读博士学位的机会”,符合语境。故填to pursue。
【43题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意:作为顶尖学者,过去几年他发表了多篇SCI论文并拥有多项专利,致力于“以科研报国”—— 这是他全心投入的使命。此空考查谓语动词,he与publish为主动关系,再根据时间状语over the past few years可知,这里应用现在完成时;主语he为单数。故填has published。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意:作为顶尖学者,过去几年他发表了多篇SCI论文并拥有多项专利,致力于“以科研报国”—— 这是他全心投入的使命。所填空修饰名词research,需用名词science的形容词形式scientific,表“科学的”。故填scientific。
【45题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意:他的经历告诉我们,只要心怀希望、意志坚定,我们都能不负期待,创造属于自己的精彩。分析句子结构可知,这里考查宾语从句,从句句意完整且不缺成分,应用that引导。故填that。
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,你校正在组织英语征文比赛。请以“你敬佩的一位名人”为主题,写一篇短文参赛,内容包括:
1人物简介;
2.人物主要事迹及贡献;
3.启示与意义。
注意:1.写作词数应为100左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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【答案】范文
A person I admire
There are many scientists who have driven social development, among whom, the one I admire most is Yuan Longping, an outstanding agricultural scientist known as the “father of hybrid rice”.
A few decades ago, lack of food was one of the main problems threatening Chinese people. After years of study, Yuan Longping successfully developed the world’s first hybrid rice which dramatically increased rice production. His approach to rice breeding also serves as a solution to food problems around the globe.
There is no doubt that his contribution is of great significance. His story gives me inspiration and motivates me to love science. And I would like to make contributions to it.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇英语短文,介绍敬佩的一位名人。
【详解】1.词汇积累
杰出的:outstanding→eminent
方法:approach→method
重要性:significance→importance
激励:motivate→inspire
2.句式拓展
同义句
原句:His story gives me inspiration and motivates me to love science.
拓展句:His story gives me inspiration, motivating me to love science.
【点睛】[高分句型1] After years of study, Yuan Longping successfully developed the world’s first hybrid rice which dramatically increased rice production. (运用了which引导的定语从句)
[高分句型2] There is no doubt that his contribution is of great significance. (运用了that引的同位语从句)
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Meredith family lived in a small community. As the economy was in decline, some people in the town had lost their jobs. Many of their families were struggling to make ends meet. People were trying to help each other meet the challenges.
Mrs. Meredith was a most kind and thoughtful woman. She spent a great deal of time visiting the poor. She knew they had problems, and they needed all kinds of help. When she had time, she would bring food and medicine to them.
One morning she told her children about a family she had visited the day before. There was a man sick in bed, his wife, who took care of him and could not go out to work, and their little boy. The little boy -his name was Bernard-had interested her very much.
“I wish you could see him,” she said to her own children, John, Harry, and Clara. “He is such a help to his mother. He wants very much to earn some money, but I don't see what he can do.”
After their mother left the room, the children sat thinking about Bernard. “I wish we could help him to earn money,” said Clara. “His family is suffering so much.”
“So do I,” said Harry. “We really should do something to assist them.”
For some moments, John said nothing, but, suddenly, he sprang to his feet and cried, “I have a great idea! I have a solution that we can all help accomplish (完成).”
The other children also jumped up all attention. When John had an idea, it was sure to be a good one. “I tell you what we can do,” said John. “You know that big box of corn Uncle John sent us? Well, we can make popcorn (爆米花), and put it into paper bags, and Bernard can take it around to the houses and sell it.”
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。
When Mrs. Meredith heard of John's idea, she thought it was a good one, too.
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With everything ready, Bernard started out on his new business.
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【答案】When Mrs. Meredith heard of John’s idea, she thought it was a good one, too. So, they went to the local supermarket together. They bought some special bags for popcorn. When they got home, they made a lot of popcorn and put it in the special bags. With the popcorn, they went to Bernard’s home. They told Bernard how to sell the popcorn. Bernard and his parents were very grateful. And the Meredith family also felt very happy to help this family.
With everything ready, Bernard started out on his new business. He took the popcorn around to the houses and sold all his popcorn. He earned a lot of money. Then, he wanted to be self-dependent. Therefore, he asked Mrs. Meredith to teach him how to make popcorn. After that, not only did he sell popcorn, but he also added cream and salt to the popcorn to make it taste better. Bernard grew up to be a remarkable man. He did not forget the help of Meredith’s family, and he also did what he could to help those in need.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了善良的梅雷迪斯一家住在一个小社区里。他们想帮助一个贫困的家庭。那家的男主人生病卧床,女主人要照顾丈夫无法外出赚钱,家中的小男孩伯纳德也做不了什么事情,生活十分困难。后来梅雷迪斯的孩子想出一个主意,制作爆米花让伯纳德去卖爆米花挣钱故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“梅雷迪思太太听说约翰的主意后,也觉得很好。”可知,第一段可描写梅雷迪思和孩子们一起制作爆米花的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“一切准备就绪后,伯纳德开始了他的新生意。”可知,第二段可描写伯纳德卖光了爆米花并且挣到了很多钱,以及表达对梅雷迪思一家的感恩之情。
2.续写线索:梅雷迪思太太觉得主意很好——决定制作白爆米花——拿着爆米花去了伯纳德家——伯纳德开始了他的新生意——挣到了很多钱——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①回到家:got home/went back home/arrive home
②.开始:started out/set out
③.挣钱:earn money/make money
情绪类
①.感激的:grateful/thankful/ appreciative
②.高兴的:happy /glad
【点睛】[高分句型1]. When they got home, they made a lot of popcorn and put it in the special bags.(运用了when引导的时间状语从句。)
[高分句型2]. After that, not only did he sell popcorn, but he also added cream and salt to the popcorn to make it taste better.(运用了not only…but also…的固定句型以及not only位于句首时,句子需要部分倒装。)
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