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重庆英语中期考试
注意事项:
1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. Which color of shoes does the woman suggest the boy wear?
A. Black. B. White. C. Blue.
2. What size does the woman want?
A. 12. B. 10. C. 8.
3 What season is it now?
A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter.
4. Why is the woman growing sunflowers?
A. To eat the seeds. B. To enjoy the. flowers. C. To get the seeds for the man.
5. What does the woman think of her apartment?
A. It’s good. B. It’s noisy. C. It’s crowded.
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 are the speakers mainly talking about?
A Their favorite food. B. The changeable weather. C. The preparation for camping.
7. What will the man take?
A. Bread. B. Hamburgers. C. Cards.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. Which gift will the woman give to her parents?
A. A book. B. A travel. C. A birthday party.
9. What will the speakers do next?
A. Go home. B. Book tickets. C. Go shopping.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman think of white lies?
A. They’re beneficial. B. They’ re useless. C. They’ re harmful.
11. What will the man tell his friend when his friend hasn’t arrived?
A. He’s afraid he can’t go there. B. The bus is too crowded. C He s almost there.
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Relatives. C. Fellow workers.
听第9段材料,回答第13至 16题。
13. Where does the man come from?
A. Australia. B. Ireland. C. India.
14. How does the woman probably feel about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day?
A. Very excited about it. B. Quite curious about it. C. Not very interested in it.
15. What is the Irish student club doing?
A. Serving food. B. Cutting food. C. Cooking food.
16. Who is the woman?
A. The man’s schoolmate. B. The man’s sister. C. The man’s teacher.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What happened to the meat from the food company?
A. It was sold out. B. It rose in price. C. It had the quality problem.
18. What is probably causing the traffic jam?
A. An event. B. An accident. C. Road maintenance.
19. When does the state fair start?
A. This Saturday. B. This Friday. C. This Sunday.
20. Where is the state fair?
A On State Street. B. On Highway 5. C. On Main Street.
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
As one of the most popular destinations in the world, there is no shortage of things to do in Vancouver Island.
Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress opened its doors in 1908 and has been an elegant staple (贸易中心) in the downtown core since day one. It remains one of the top hotels in Victoria. That means it isn’t exactly budget-friendly, so if you’d prefer to skip the tea and just stop into the hotel for a drink another time of day, that’s welcome too.
Castles
Craigdarroch Castle was built in 1890 by coal baron (大亨) Robert Dunsmuir. The stunning Victorian building features stained-glass windows, beautiful woodwork, and great views of the area. Another castle on Vancouver Island is Hatley Castle, which was built in 1908 and the grounds feature over 15 kilometers of walking trails, a First Nations historical site, and a bird preserve.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse
Located on the south-western coast of Vancouver Island, halfway between Victoria and Port Renfrew, Sheringham Point Lighthouse is a great contrast to the crashing waves below and is one of the best things to see in the area. The lighthouse was built in 1912 and is a historical site in the area. There are even virtual historical tours you can take.
Victoria
Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, was founded in 1843 and is a hub of Canadian history. While in the heart of the city, explore Bastion Square (shops, restaurants, and bars galore), take a walk through Fan Tan ALley, which lays claim to being Canada’s narrowest street, or take a tour.
1. What might prevent visitors having tea at Fairmont Empress?
A. Location. B. Expense. C. Schedule. D. Regulation.
2. What can visitors do at Hatley Castle?
A. Go surfing. B. Enjoy woodwork. C. Go hiking. D. See stained-glass windows.
3. Which of the following has the longest history?
A. Fairmont Empress. B. Craigdarroch Castle.
C. Sheringham Point Lighthouse. D. Victoria.
B
Amina Hassan is a five-year-old girl from Arlaadi IDP (internally displaced people) camp on the outskirts of Dhusamareeb town in Galmudug state, Somalia. Amina and her family left their home due to drought in 2021 and settled in the camp where they depend on humanitarian support. Despite the challenges she has gone through, Amina’s bright spirit has never been shaken.
Every morning, Amina wakes up early, eager to go to the temporary learning center set up in the camp. The center is a place where children like Amina can continue their education and dream of a better future. Amina loves going to school as it provides her with a sense of normalcy and hope.
At the center, Amina’s eyes light up as she listens to the teachers share stories and reveal new things. She is diligent, always eager to learn. Amina’s favorite subject is mathematics, and she is adept at solving simple problems. Amina dreams of becoming a teacher one day. She said, “I help other children like me receive an education and realize their full potential.”
As Amina walks back to her home after a day spent at the center, she is filled with a sense of pride and determination. She knows that education is her key to a brighter future, and she is grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow during adversity (逆境). Amina’s story in the Arlaadi IDP camp is not just one of struggle, but also of resilience, hope, and the power of education to transform lives.
The Arlaadi IDP temporary learning center has five teachers operating two classrooms, covering a total of 149 students. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) provides the children with clean, safe drinking water, learning materials, and a monthly salary for the teachers, thanks to funding from the global partnership for education.
4. What led to Amina’s staying at Arlaadi IDP camp?
A. A natural disaster. B. Her bright spirit. C. Her love for study. D. The poverty of her family.
5. What does the temporary learning center mean to Amina?
A. A school with friends. B. A game to play.
C. A place of hope. D. A way to see the world.
6. Which of the following can best replace the underlined part “is adept at” in paragraph 3?
A. has difficulty in B. ends up with C. takes pride in D. does well in
7. How is the temporary learning center mainly funded?
A. By personal contributions. B. Through worldwide support.
C. By the effort of a single charity. D. Through funds of the local government.
C
Forests play a crucial role in promoting health and well-being, but not all forests provide the same benefits. A large-scale international study, co-led by the University of Surrey and the University of Ghent, demonstrates how specific forest characteristics — such as canopy density (树冠密度) and tree species diversity — can affect various health outcomes.
The research investigated 164 forests across 5 European countries, offering valuable insights for forest management and urban planning. The study examined 7 ecological characteristics of forests and their influence on human health.
Tree species diversity was found to have a limited but positive effect on human health and well-being. Increasing tree species diversity is therefore considered a safe and beneficial intervention for forest managers, which also provides multiple co-benefits beyond human health, such as supporting associated non-tree biodiversity.
Forest structures — particularly, the canopy structure — were found to have the strongest health impact, both with their own benefits and disadvantages. Dense canopy reduces heat stress by providing more shade and creating a more stable microclimate, while also improving air quality by increasing leaf surface area for fine particulate matter deposition (细颗粒物沉积) — both crucial elements in urban areas where heatwaves and airborne pollutants are more frequent.
On the other hand, a dense canopy can also increase the risk of Lyme disease — as ticks (蜱虫) like it in wet environment — and lead to less light reaching the forest floor, which can slow the growth of medicinal plants, affecting their potential health benefits.
“Our study shows that forests generally provide a mental health benefit, reducing anxiety and stress, regardless of their biodiversity or structure. Contact with forests could be prescribed (开处方) by the National Health Service (NHS), as research shows that NHS nature prescriptions are effective at improving mental health,” says Dr Melissa Marseille, a lecturer in Environmental Psychology.
8 Which factor determines the health benefits provided by a forest?
A. The size of the forest. B. The history of the forest.
C. The height of the forest. D. The species diversity of the forest.
9. What is a benefit of dense forest canopy?
A. It increases sunlight for forest plants. B. It prevents all air pollutants effectively.
C It lowers the risk of heat-related issues. D. It reduces the sunlight that attracts ticks.
10 What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?
A. The risk of Lyme disease. B. Downside of thick canopy.
C. The growth of medicinal plants. D. The potential health benefits of canopy.
11. What advice may Dr Melissa give?
A. Including forest visits in mental health treatment plans.
B. Linking forest access to non-tree biodiversity plans.
C. Prioritizing forest biodiversity for anxiety reduction.
D. Expanding canopy coverage to maximize stress relief.
D
University of Hawaii scientists are among a team of researchers who have discovered an innovative way to help adapt food crops around the world to Earth’s rapidly changing climate. A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals how plant seed banks, home to millions of genetically diverse plants around the world, can help speed up the process of breeding (培育) crops better suited for climate change.
“Climate-driven pressures on food crops touch every country on our planet and this technique holds promise for making more use of our global seed banks,” said co-author Michael Kantar of the UH Manoa College of tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience(CTAHR).
According to Kantar, plant seed banks are essential for protecting the genetic (基因的) diversity of food crops. These “living libraries” store seeds and other genetic material, providing a vital resource for plant breeders working to develop new crop varieties that have a range of characteristics from drought resistance to disease tolerance (忍耐力).
The researchers used sorghum (高粱), a grain grown for food, fuel, and livestock feed, to test a new method called environmental genetic selection. It combines DNA data with climate information to predict which plants are best suited for future conditions.
“It can be applied to any crop that has the right data, including sorghum, barley, cannabis, pepper and dozens of other crops,” said Kantar.
The approach also saves time. Instead of testing thousands of plants in the field, scientists use a smaller, diverse“ mini-core” group to forecast how crops will perform in different environments. This helps breeders quickly select the best parents for new, climate-resilient varieties.
“This method will help us keep pace with the hotter temperatures and increased risk of flooding from Earth’s changing climate and help develop new varieties to ensure food security,” Kantar said.
Researchers discovered that nations with high sorghum use may need genetic resources from other countries to effectively adapt to climate change, stressing the value of global teamwork in securing the world’s food supply.
12. What is the purpose of the study of University of Hawaii?
A. To stop climate change. B. To understand plant seed banks.
C. To speed up crop harvest. D. To secure food supply.
13. Why are seed banks referred to as “ living libraries”?
A. They replace traditional farming methods.
B. They provide genetic resources for new crops.
C. They store rare plants from around the world.
D. They protect crops from drought or disease.
14. Which word best describes environmental genetic selection?
A. Productive. B. Unpractical. C. Inexpensive. D. Inconvenient.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Strategies for Improving Crop Yields
B. Innovative Methods for Storing Plant Seeds
C. “Living Libraries” That Fight Climate Change
D. The Role of Global Seed Banks in Agriculture
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。
How to Stay Focused
Staying focused can help you complete a variety of professional and personal tasks, from studying for a test to finishing your work an hour early. There are various practical steps you can take to help yourself focus better.
Make a to-do list. Making a to-do list at the beginning of every day or week can make you feel more focused and positive to continue your work. You will feel more fulfilled when you check those tasks off your list and move on to the next one. ____16____
Organize your workspace. Having a clean space can help you focus and get your work done with much more concentration. ____17____ Clean off your desk to include only the things you need to work on, leaving just a few photos or souvenirs to help you relax a bit.
Give yourself a time limit for each task. ____18____ Next to each item on the list, write about how long it’ll take you to complete each task. Be realistic about this judgement. Then, try to complete each task within the range of each time limit.
Make time for breaks during the day. Though it may sound counter-intuitive (反直觉的) to add relaxation into your daily schedule, this step will actually help you stay focused. ____19____ This will help you get more energetic to finish the task, give you a break to rest your eyes, and will give you some time to prepare for the next task ahead.
____20____ Many people incorrectly think that multi- tasking is great because it allows you to deal with a variety of tasks at the same time. To the contrary, multi-tasking actually confuses your brain and slows you down, keeping you from being fully engaged in any one task.
A. Prioritize your tasks.
B. Multi- task less to make you focused.
C. This will also keep you focused on one task at a time.
D. Managing your time goes hand in hand with making a to-do list.
E. You should take at least a 5-10 minute break for every hour of work.
F. It’s better to save the easier or more manageable tasks for the end of the day.
G. Remove anything that can take your attention away and isn’t related to the task.
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I will never forget this lady and her kindness towards a complete stranger. I hadn’t seen my little brother in ages, and last August I finally met him in ____21____, not only in video. We ____22____ a friend’s wedding in Germany — neither of us live there. His flight home was several hours before mine so I went with him to the ____23____ to see him off and then had to ____24____ Frankfurt Airport for an entire day waiting for my own flight.
I ____25____ my brother so much that I couldn’t help bursting into tears. A random lady with her two kids sitting across from me ____26____ me. She asked if I was okay, which I answered no, not really. She told me if I wanted to talk about it, she’d ____27____.
After a little bit, she said she had to go because her ____28____ was soon. I thanked her again for her ____29____. It really made a world of difference to my ____30____ day. But this wonderful woman wasn’t done yet. Although she had to take her two children to catch her flight, she ____31____ a few minutes later, holding a box of chocolates and a small bag of snacks for me.
She said, “I know it won’t fix whatever is wrong but ____32____ it helps.” I thanked her again before she left.
I know it’s not the biggest ____33____ in the world but the fact that she went out of her way to be so kind to me really meant so much. I wanted to share the ____34____ here so others know of this lovely person and her care for some random ____35____ who was crying in the airport.
21. A. place B. fact C. order D. person
22. A. attended B. planned C. organized D. hosted
23. A. port B. airport C. stop D. station
24. A. come up B. go over C. hang around D. get across
25. A. missed B. liked C. appreciated D. expected
26. A. ignored B. guided C. checked D. noticed
27. A. mind B. listen C. talk D. insist
28. A. flight B. job C. time D. energy
29. A. honesty B. mission C. kindness D. aim
30. A. fine B. normal C. every D. tough
31. A. returned B. arrived C. finished D. disappeared
32. A. generally B. hopefully C. definitely D. constantly
33. A. scene B. event C. gesture D. secret
34. A. journal B. picture C. lady D. story
35. A. friend B. stranger C. staff D. partner
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。
I’ve spent the past 20 years traveling to remote corners of this vast country as an explorer with a pen — initially hoping ____36____ (tell) China’s story but ultimately living it; not only sharing it but also sharing in it; and not only witnessing but unintentionally becoming part of it.
I’ve discovered China is a country ____37____ deserts, mountains, forests and tundra are best explored on the backs of yaks, horses, elephants and ostriches. While too much of the world misunderstands too much of China, nobody in the world understands all of it — or even close to enough of it — ____38____ (include) even Chinese people.
I was particularly honored when many overseas friends said my latest book, A Global Nomad’s Journey Through China’s Poverty Alleviation — which goes beyond policy technicalities (技术性细节) to tell the ____39____ (person) stories of how measures have transformed lives across remote corners of the country — ____40____ (change) their views on China for the better. But I was ____41____ (especial) delighted when many Chinese readers said that they had learned about their own country from reading this book, ____42____ (write) by a foreigner. That was a less-expected honor.
While we initially released the book ____43____ English and Chinese, I was delighted that an Italian publisher asked to translate and published it and ____44____ a Nepalese publisher followed suit, bringing this story to more people in more languages.
That’s because, as Nelson Mandela once said, “If you talk to a man in ____45____ language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”
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,你计划参加国际青少年环保论坛(International Youth Environmental Forum),并已完成英文演讲稿初稿。请给外教Ms. Cooper写一封邮件,请求她帮忙完善稿件的语言表达和逻辑结构,内容包括:
(1)写信目的;
(2)寻求帮助;
(3)期待回复。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Ms. Cooper,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
I still vividly remember my freshman year at college, a time full of excitement and new experiences.
Like many other students, I was eager to get involved in various activities and make the most of my college life. So, when I was accepted into our school’s famous chorus (合唱团) program, I was over the moon. The prospect of going on an international tour to China and other Asian countries was just amazing, and I was determined to do everything I could to be a good member of the chorus.
One of our first performances was scheduled at the city hall about an hour away from campus. I had been looking forward to it for weeks. But that very morning, disaster struck. I woke up late and realized with horror that I had missed the bus that was supposed to take us there. My heart sank. I felt panic rising in me. I thought to myself, “This is the end of everything.” The thought of missing the international tour because of my mistake made me feel really terrible.
I didn’t have a car, and I didn’t know anyone nearby who could drive me there. I was at a loss as to what to do. So, I just wandered out into the hallway, feeling really upset and kind of crying silently. That’s when Pam, my neighbor across the dormitory, came out to see what was wrong.
Pam and I had known each other for two months, but our relationship had been rocky. A lot of that was my fault. I had just arrived at college and made some freshman friends. We were having so much fun, running up and down the halls, playing practical jokes on each other and laughing loudly. We didn’t really think about how all that noise might affect others on the same floor. Pam would ask us to be quiet because she was trying to sleep or needed to study. We would stop for a while, but soon we would go back to our usual fun.
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。
So, that morning, I was a bit embarrassed to see Pam who came to check on me first.
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She drove me to the city hall, right before the chorus began to perform.
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注意事项:
1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. Which color of shoes does the woman suggest the boy wear?
A. Black. B. White. C. Blue.
2. What size does the woman want?
A. 12. B. 10. C. 8.
3 What season is it now?
A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter.
4. Why is the woman growing sunflowers?
A. To eat the seeds. B. To enjoy the. flowers. C. To get the seeds for the man.
5. What does the woman think of her apartment?
A. It’s good. B. It’s noisy. C. It’s crowded.
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 are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Their favorite food. B. The changeable weather. C. The preparation for camping.
7. What will the man take?
A. Bread. B. Hamburgers. C. Cards.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. Which gift will the woman give to her parents?
A. A book. B. A travel. C. A birthday party.
9. What will the speakers do next?
A. Go home. B. Book tickets. C. Go shopping.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman think of white lies?
A. They’re beneficial. B. They’ re useless. C. They’ re harmful.
11. What will the man tell his friend when his friend hasn’t arrived?
A. He’s afraid he can’t go there. B. The bus is too crowded. C He s almost there.
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Relatives. C. Fellow workers.
听第9段材料,回答第13至 16题。
13. Where does the man come from?
A. Australia. B. Ireland. C. India.
14. How does the woman probably feel about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day?
A. Very excited about it. B. Quite curious about it. C. Not very interested in it.
15. What is the Irish student club doing?
A. Serving food. B. Cutting food. C. Cooking food.
16. Who is the woman?
A The man’s schoolmate. B. The man’s sister. C. The man’s teacher.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What happened to the meat from the food company?
A. It was sold out. B. It rose in price. C. It had the quality problem.
18. What is probably causing the traffic jam?
A. An event. B. An accident. C. Road maintenance.
19. When does the state fair start?
A. This Saturday. B. This Friday. C. This Sunday.
20. Where is the state fair?
A. On State Street. B. On Highway 5. C. On Main Street.
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
As one of the most popular destinations in the world, there is no shortage of things to do in Vancouver Island.
Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress opened its doors in 1908 and has been an elegant staple (贸易中心) in the downtown core since day one. It remains one of the top hotels in Victoria. That means it isn’t exactly budget-friendly, so if you’d prefer to skip the tea and just stop into the hotel for a drink another time of day, that’s welcome too.
Castles
Craigdarroch Castle was built in 1890 by coal baron (大亨) Robert Dunsmuir. The stunning Victorian building features stained-glass windows, beautiful woodwork, and great views of the area. Another castle on Vancouver Island is Hatley Castle, which was built in 1908 and the grounds feature over 15 kilometers of walking trails, a First Nations historical site, and a bird preserve.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse
Located on the south-western coast of Vancouver Island, halfway between Victoria and Port Renfrew, Sheringham Point Lighthouse is a great contrast to the crashing waves below and is one of the best things to see in the area. The lighthouse was built in 1912 and is a historical site in the area. There are even virtual historical tours you can take.
Victoria
Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, was founded in 1843 and is a hub of Canadian history. While in the heart of the city, explore Bastion Square (shops, restaurants, and bars galore), take a walk through Fan Tan ALley, which lays claim to being Canada’s narrowest street, or take a tour.
1. What might prevent visitors having tea at Fairmont Empress?
A. Location. B. Expense. C. Schedule. D. Regulation.
2. What can visitors do at Hatley Castle?
A Go surfing. B. Enjoy woodwork. C. Go hiking. D. See stained-glass windows.
3. Which of the following has the longest history?
A. Fairmont Empress. B. Craigdarroch Castle.
C. Sheringham Point Lighthouse. D. Victoria.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文,文章介绍了温哥华岛的几处值得游览的景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Fairmont Empress部分的第三句“That means it isn’t exactly budget-friendly, so if you’d prefer to skip the tea and just stop into the hotel for a drink another time of day, that’s welcome too.(这意味着它并非特别实惠,所以如果您更愿意不喝茶,改在一天中的其他时间来酒店喝一杯,也是完全可以的)”可知,阻碍游客在这里喝一杯茶的因素可能是费用问题。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Castles部分的最后一句“Another castle on Vancouver Island is Hatley Castle, which was built in 1908 and the grounds feature over 15 kilometers of walking trails, a First Nations historical site, and a bird preserve.(温哥华岛上的另一座城堡是哈特利城堡,它建于1908年,其周边区域有超过15公里的步行道、一个原住民历史遗迹以及一个鸟类保护区)”可知,游客可以在Hatley Castle徒步。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据四个景点Fairmont Empress“Fairmont Empress opened its doors in 1908 and has been an elegant staple (贸易中心) in the downtown core since day one.(费尔蒙帝后酒店于1908年开业,自开业以来就一直是市中心的一处优雅地标)”;Castles“Craigdarroch Castle was built in 1890 by coal baron (大亨) Robert Dunsmuir.(克雷格达罗奇城堡于1890年由煤炭大亨罗伯特·邓斯穆尔所建)”;Sheringham Point Lighthouse“The lighthouse was built in 1912 and is a historical site in the area.(这座灯塔建于1912年,是该地区的一处历史遗迹)”及Victoria“Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, was founded in 1843 and is a hub of Canadian history.(维多利亚是不列颠哥伦比亚省的省会城市,于1843年建立,是加拿大历史的重要中心)”设立的时间可知,Victoria的历史最悠久。故选D。
B
Amina Hassan is a five-year-old girl from Arlaadi IDP (internally displaced people) camp on the outskirts of Dhusamareeb town in Galmudug state, Somalia. Amina and her family left their home due to drought in 2021 and settled in the camp where they depend on humanitarian support. Despite the challenges she has gone through, Amina’s bright spirit has never been shaken.
Every morning, Amina wakes up early, eager to go to the temporary learning center set up in the camp. The center is a place where children like Amina can continue their education and dream of a better future. Amina loves going to school as it provides her with a sense of normalcy and hope.
At the center, Amina’s eyes light up as she listens to the teachers share stories and reveal new things. She is diligent, always eager to learn. Amina’s favorite subject is mathematics, and she is adept at solving simple problems. Amina dreams of becoming a teacher one day. She said, “I help other children like me receive an education and realize their full potential.”
As Amina walks back to her home after a day spent at the center, she is filled with a sense of pride and determination. She knows that education is her key to a brighter future, and she is grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow during adversity (逆境). Amina’s story in the Arlaadi IDP camp is not just one of struggle, but also of resilience, hope, and the power of education to transform lives.
The Arlaadi IDP temporary learning center has five teachers operating two classrooms, covering a total of 149 students. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) provides the children with clean, safe drinking water, learning materials, and a monthly salary for the teachers, thanks to funding from the global partnership for education.
4. What led to Amina’s staying at Arlaadi IDP camp?
A. A natural disaster. B. Her bright spirit. C. Her love for study. D. The poverty of her family.
5. What does the temporary learning center mean to Amina?
A. A school with friends. B. A game to play.
C. A place of hope. D. A way to see the world.
6. Which of the following can best replace the underlined part “is adept at” in paragraph 3?
A. has difficulty in B. ends up with C. takes pride in D. does well in
7. How is the temporary learning center mainly funded?
A. By personal contributions. B. Through worldwide support.
C. By the effort of a single charity. D. Through funds of the local government.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了索马里一个因干旱而流离失所的小女孩阿米娜在临时学习中心努力学习,追求梦想的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Amina and her family left their home due to drought in 2021 and settled in the camp where they depend on humanitarian support. (2021年,阿米娜和她的家人因干旱离开家园,在难民营定居,依靠人道主义援助生活。)”可知,阿米娜和她的家人因为自然灾害(干旱)而离开家园,住在阿拉迪国内流离失所者营地。故选A。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The center is a place where children like Amina can continue their education and dream of a better future. Amina loves going to school as it provides her with a sense of normalcy and hope. (这个中心是像阿米娜这样的孩子可以继续接受教育,梦想更美好未来的地方。阿米娜喜欢上学,因为这给了她一种正常和希望的感觉。)”可知,对于阿米娜来说,这个临时学习中心是一个充满希望的地方。故选C。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段“Amina’s favorite subject is mathematics, and she is adept at solving simple problems. (阿米娜最喜欢的科目是数学,她_____解决简单的问题。)”可知,阿米娜喜欢数学,由此可推测出她应该很擅长解决数学问题,所以“is adept at”的意思是“在……方面做得好”。故选D。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) provides the children with clean, safe drinking water, learning materials, and a monthly salary for the teachers, thanks to funding from the global partnership for education. (联合国国际儿童紧急基金会(UNICEF)为孩子们提供清洁、安全的饮用水、学习材料和教师的月薪,这要归功于全球教育伙伴关系的资助。)”可知,临时学习中心的主要资金来源是全球支持。故选B。
C
Forests play a crucial role in promoting health and well-being, but not all forests provide the same benefits. A large-scale international study, co-led by the University of Surrey and the University of Ghent, demonstrates how specific forest characteristics — such as canopy density (树冠密度) and tree species diversity — can affect various health outcomes.
The research investigated 164 forests across 5 European countries, offering valuable insights for forest management and urban planning. The study examined 7 ecological characteristics of forests and their influence on human health.
Tree species diversity was found to have a limited but positive effect on human health and well-being. Increasing tree species diversity is therefore considered a safe and beneficial intervention for forest managers, which also provides multiple co-benefits beyond human health, such as supporting associated non-tree biodiversity.
Forest structures — particularly, the canopy structure — were found to have the strongest health impact, both with their own benefits and disadvantages. Dense canopy reduces heat stress by providing more shade and creating a more stable microclimate, while also improving air quality by increasing leaf surface area for fine particulate matter deposition (细颗粒物沉积) — both crucial elements in urban areas where heatwaves and airborne pollutants are more frequent.
On the other hand, a dense canopy can also increase the risk of Lyme disease — as ticks (蜱虫) like it in wet environment — and lead to less light reaching the forest floor, which can slow the growth of medicinal plants, affecting their potential health benefits.
“Our study shows that forests generally provide a mental health benefit, reducing anxiety and stress, regardless of their biodiversity or structure. Contact with forests could be prescribed (开处方) by the National Health Service (NHS), as research shows that NHS nature prescriptions are effective at improving mental health,” says Dr Melissa Marseille, a lecturer in Environmental Psychology.
8. Which factor determines the health benefits provided by a forest?
A. The size of the forest. B. The history of the forest.
C The height of the forest. D. The species diversity of the forest.
9. What is a benefit of dense forest canopy?
A. It increases sunlight for forest plants. B. It prevents all air pollutants effectively.
C. It lowers the risk of heat-related issues. D. It reduces the sunlight that attracts ticks.
10. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?
A. The risk of Lyme disease. B. Downside of thick canopy.
C. The growth of medicinal plants. D. The potential health benefits of canopy.
11. What advice may Dr Melissa give?
A. Including forest visits in mental health treatment plans.
B. Linking forest access to non-tree biodiversity plans.
C. Prioritizing forest biodiversity for anxiety reduction.
D. Expanding canopy coverage to maximize stress relief.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项国际研究,该研究揭示了森林特征对人类健康的影响,并讨论了森林管理建议。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“A large-scale international study, co-led by the University of Surrey and the University of Ghent, demonstrates how specific forest characteristics — such as canopy density (树冠密度) and tree species diversity — can affect various health outcomes.(由萨里大学和根特大学共同领导的一项大规模国际研究展示了特定的森林特征——如树冠密度和树种多样性——如何影响各种健康结果)”可知,森林的物种多样性决定了森林提供的健康效益。故选D。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Dense canopy reduces heat stress by providing more shade and creating a more stable microclimate, while also improving air quality by increasing leaf surface area for fine particulate matter deposition (细颗粒物沉积) — both crucial elements in urban areas where heatwaves and airborne pollutants are more frequent.(茂密的树冠通过提供更多的遮阴处和创造更稳定的小气候来减少热应激反应,同时还通过增加叶子表面积来增强细颗粒物沉积,从而改善空气质量——这两者对热浪和空气污染物更为频繁的城市地区至关重要)”可知,树冠茂密的一个好处是它能够降低因高温引发问题的风险。故选C。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第五段“On the other hand, a dense canopy can also increase the risk of Lyme disease — as ticks like it in wet environment — and lead to less light reaching the forest floor, which can slow the growth of medicinal plants, affecting their potential health benefits.(另一方面,茂密的树冠也可能增加莱姆病的风险,因为蜱虫喜欢潮湿的环境,并导致更少的光线到达森林地面,这可能会减缓药用植物的生长,影响它们的潜在健康益处)”可知,第五段主要讲的是茂密树冠的缺点。故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Contact with forests could be prescribed (开处方) by the National Health Service (NHS), as research shows that NHS nature prescriptions are effective at improving mental health,(国家医疗服务体系可以纳入与森林接触的处方,因为研究表明,国家医疗服务体系的自然处方对改善心理健康是有效的)”可知,Dr Melissa可能建议将森林游览纳入健康治疗方案中。故选A。
D
University of Hawaii scientists are among a team of researchers who have discovered an innovative way to help adapt food crops around the world to Earth’s rapidly changing climate. A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals how plant seed banks, home to millions of genetically diverse plants around the world, can help speed up the process of breeding (培育) crops better suited for climate change.
“Climate-driven pressures on food crops touch every country on our planet and this technique holds promise for making more use of our global seed banks,” said co-author Michael Kantar of the UH Manoa College of tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience(CTAHR).
According to Kantar, plant seed banks are essential for protecting the genetic (基因的) diversity of food crops. These “living libraries” store seeds and other genetic material, providing a vital resource for plant breeders working to develop new crop varieties that have a range of characteristics from drought resistance to disease tolerance (忍耐力).
The researchers used sorghum (高粱) a grain grown for food, fuel, and livestock feed, to test a new method called environmental genetic selection. It combines DNA data with climate information to predict which plants are best suited for future conditions.
“It can be applied to any crop that has the right data, including sorghum, barley, cannabis, pepper and dozens of other crops,” said Kantar.
The approach also saves time. Instead of testing thousands of plants in the field, scientists use a smaller, diverse“ mini-core” group to forecast how crops will perform in different environments. This helps breeders quickly select the best parents for new, climate-resilient varieties.
“This method will help us keep pace with the hotter temperatures and increased risk of flooding from Earth’s changing climate and help develop new varieties to ensure food security,” Kantar said.
Researchers discovered that nations with high sorghum use may need genetic resources from other countries to effectively adapt to climate change, stressing the value of global teamwork in securing the world’s food supply.
12. What is the purpose of the study of University of Hawaii?
A. To stop climate change. B. To understand plant seed banks.
C. To speed up crop harvest. D. To secure food supply.
13. Why are seed banks referred to as “ living libraries”?
A. They replace traditional farming methods.
B. They provide genetic resources for new crops.
C. They store rare plants from around the world.
D. They protect crops from drought or disease.
14. Which word best describes environmental genetic selection?
A. Productive. B. Unpractical. C. Inexpensive. D. Inconvenient.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Strategies for Improving Crop Yields
B. Innovative Methods for Storing Plant Seeds
C. “Living Libraries” That Fight Climate Change
D. The Role of Global Seed Banks in Agriculture
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了夏威夷大学研究人员参与的一项新研究,研究揭示了如何利用全球植物种子库加速培育适应气候变化的农作物,以确保粮食安全。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals how plant seed banks, home to millions of genetically diverse plants around the world, can help speed up the process of breeding (培育) crops better suited for climate change.(发表在《自然气候变化》杂志上的一项新研究揭示了,作为全球数百万种基因多样性植物的家园,植物种子库如何帮助加速培育更适合气候变化的作物。)”以及最后一段中“Researchers discovered that nations with high sorghum use may need genetic resources from other countries to effectively adapt to climate change, stressing the value of global teamwork in securing the world’s food supply.(研究人员发现,高粱使用量高的国家可能需要其他国家的遗传资源来有效适应气候变化,这强调了全球合作在保障世界粮食供应方面的价值。)”可知,夏威夷大学这项研究的目的是确保粮食供应。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“According to Kantar, plant seed banks are essential for protecting the genetic (基因的) diversity of food crops. These “living libraries” store seeds and other genetic material, providing a vital resource for plant breeders working to develop new crop varieties that have a range of characteristics from drought resistance to disease tolerance (忍耐力).(根据Kantar的说法,植物种子库对于保护粮食作物的遗传多样性至关重要。这些“活图书馆”储存种子和其他遗传物质,为植物育种者提供重要资源,他们致力于开发具有从抗旱到抗病等一系列特性的新作物品种。)”可知,种子库被称为“活图书馆”是因为它们为新作物提供遗传资源。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中“The approach also saves time. Instead of testing thousands of plants in the field, scientists use a smaller, diverse“ mini-core” group to forecast how crops will perform in different environments. This helps breeders quickly select the best parents for new, climate-resilient varieties.(这种方法还节省了时间。科学家们不再在田间测试数千株植物,而是使用一个较小、多样化的“迷你核心”群体来预测作物在不同环境中的表现。这有助于育种者快速为新的、适应气候变化的品种选择最佳亲本。)”以及倒数第二段中““This method will help us keep pace with the hotter temperatures and increased risk of flooding from Earth’s changing climate and help develop new varieties to ensure food security,” Kantar said.(“这种方法将帮助我们跟上地球气候变化导致的温度升高和洪水风险增加的步伐,并帮助开发新品种以确保粮食安全,”Kantar说。)”可知,环境遗传选择法是高效的。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是根据第一段中“A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals how plant seed banks, home to millions of genetically diverse plants around the world, can help speed up the process of breeding (培育) crops better suited for climate change.(发表在《自然气候变化》杂志上的一项新研究揭示了,作为全球数百万种基因多样性植物的家园,植物种子库如何帮助加速培育更适合气候变化的作物。)”第三段中“According to Kantar, plant seed banks are essential for protecting the genetic (基因的) diversity of food crops. These “living libraries” store seeds and other genetic material, providing a vital resource for plant breeders working to develop new crop varieties that have a range of characteristics from drought resistance to disease tolerance (忍耐力).(根据Kantar的说法,植物种子库对于保护粮食作物的遗传多样性至关重要。这些“活图书馆”储存种子和其他遗传物质,为植物育种者提供重要资源,他们致力于开发具有从抗旱到抗病等一系列特性的新作物品种。)”可知,文章主要讲述了夏威夷大学研究人员参与的一项新研究揭示了如何利用全球植物种子库加速培育适应气候变化的农作物,以确保粮食安全。可知,C选项““Living Libraries” That Fight Climate Change(对抗气候变化的“活图书馆”)”最符合文章标题。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。
How to Stay Focused
Staying focused can help you complete a variety of professional and personal tasks, from studying for a test to finishing your work an hour early. There are various practical steps you can take to help yourself focus better.
Make a to-do list. Making a to-do list at the beginning of every day or week can make you feel more focused and positive to continue your work. You will feel more fulfilled when you check those tasks off your list and move on to the next one. ____16____
Organize your workspace. Having a clean space can help you focus and get your work done with much more concentration. ____17____ Clean off your desk to include only the things you need to work on, leaving just a few photos or souvenirs to help you relax a bit.
Give yourself a time limit for each task. ____18____ Next to each item on the list, write about how long it’ll take you to complete each task. Be realistic about this judgement. Then, try to complete each task within the range of each time limit.
Make time for breaks during the day. Though it may sound counter-intuitive (反直觉的) to add relaxation into your daily schedule, this step will actually help you stay focused. ____19____ This will help you get more energetic to finish the task, give you a break to rest your eyes, and will give you some time to prepare for the next task ahead.
____20____ Many people incorrectly think that multi- tasking is great because it allows you to deal with a variety of tasks at the same time. To the contrary, multi-tasking actually confuses your brain and slows you down, keeping you from being fully engaged in any one task.
A. Prioritize your tasks.
B. Multi- task less to make you focused.
C. This will also keep you focused on one task at a time.
D. Managing your time goes hand in hand with making a to-do list.
E. You should take at least a 5-10 minute break for every hour of work.
F. It’s better to save the easier or more manageable tasks for the end of the day.
G. Remove anything that can take your attention away and isn’t related to the task.
【答案】16. C 17. G 18. D 19. E 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何保持专注,给出了几个实用的方法。
【16题详解】
上文“Making a to-do list at the beginning of every day or week can make you feel more focused and positive to continue your work. You will feel more fulfilled when you check those tasks off your list and move on to the next one.(在每天或每周开始时制定一份待办事项清单可以让你更加专注和积极地继续工作。当你从清单上划掉这些任务并继续下一个任务时,你会感到更有成就感。)”说明了制定待办事项清单的益处,本空位于该段最后,应该承接上文继续说明制定待办事项清单的益处,C选项“这也会让你一次专注于一项任务”符合语境。故选C。
【17题详解】
上文“Having a clean space can help you focus and get your work done with much more concentration.(有一个干净的空间可以帮助你集中注意力,更加专注地完成工作。)”说明了整理工作空间的好处,本空位于该段最后,应该承接上文继续说明整理工作空间的具体做法,G选项“移除任何可能分散你注意力且与任务无关的东西”符合语境。故选G。
【18题详解】
上文“Give yourself a time limit for each task.(为每个任务设定一个时间限制。)”说明了为每个任务设定时间限制的重要性,下文“Next to each item on the list, write about how long it’ll take you to complete each task.(在清单上的每一项旁边,写下完成每个任务需要多长时间。)”说明了为每个任务设定时间限制的具体做法,本空位于该段中间,应该承接上文并引出下文,D选项“管理你的时间和制定待办事项清单是相辅相成的”符合语境。故选D。
【19题详解】
上文“Make time for breaks during the day. Though it may sound counter-intuitive to add relaxation into your daily schedule, this step will actually help you stay focused.(白天安排休息时间。虽然把放松加入你的日常日程听起来可能违反直觉,但这一步实际上会帮助你保持专注。)”说明了安排休息时间的重要性,本空位于该段最后,应该承接上文继续说明安排休息时间的具体做法,E选项“每工作一小时,你应该至少休息5-10分钟”符合语境。故选E。
【20题详解】
空处为段落主题句,根据下文“Many people incorrectly think that multi-tasking is great because it allows you to deal with a variety of tasks at the same time. To the contrary, multi-tasking actually confuses your brain and slows you down, keeping you from being fully engaged in any one task.(许多人错误地认为多任务处理很棒,因为它允许你同时处理各种任务。相反,多任务处理实际上会混淆你的大脑,减慢你的速度,使你无法完全投入到任何一项任务中。)”可知,该段主要讲的是少做多任务处理可以让你更专注,B选项“少做多任务处理,让你更专注”符合语境,引出该段主题。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,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I will never forget this lady and her kindness towards a complete stranger. I hadn’t seen my little brother in ages, and last August I finally met him in ____21____, not only in video. We ____22____ a friend’s wedding in Germany — neither of us live there. His flight home was several hours before mine so I went with him to the ____23____ to see him off and then had to ____24____ Frankfurt Airport for an entire day waiting for my own flight.
I ____25____ my brother so much that I couldn’t help bursting into tears. A random lady with her two kids sitting across from me ____26____ me. She asked if I was okay, which I answered no, not really. She told me if I wanted to talk about it, she’d ____27____.
After a little bit, she said she had to go because her ____28____ was soon. I thanked her again for her ____29____. It really made a world of difference to my ____30____ day. But this wonderful woman wasn’t done yet. Although she had to take her two children to catch her flight, she ____31____ a few minutes later, holding a box of chocolates and a small bag of snacks for me.
She said, “I know it won’t fix whatever is wrong but ____32____ it helps.” I thanked her again before she left.
I know it’s not the biggest ____33____ in the world but the fact that she went out of her way to be so kind to me really meant so much. I wanted to share the ____34____ here so others know of this lovely person and her care for some random ____35____ who was crying in the airport.
21. A. place B. fact C. order D. person
22. A. attended B. planned C. organized D. hosted
23. A. port B. airport C. stop D. station
24. A. come up B. go over C. hang around D. get across
25. A. missed B. liked C. appreciated D. expected
26. A. ignored B. guided C. checked D. noticed
27. A. mind B. listen C. talk D. insist
28. A. flight B. job C. time D. energy
29. A. honesty B. mission C. kindness D. aim
30. A. fine B. normal C. every D. tough
31. A. returned B. arrived C. finished D. disappeared
32. A. generally B. hopefully C. definitely D. constantly
33. A. scene B. event C. gesture D. secret
34. A. journal B. picture C. lady D. story
35. A. friend B. stranger C. staff D. partner
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在机场与弟弟分别时非常难过,一位陌生女士注意到后主动关心并安慰作者,还为作者拿来巧克力和零食,作者想分享这个故事让更多人知道这位女士的善良。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我已经很多年没见过我的弟弟了,去年八月,我终于见到了他本人,而不只是在视频里。A. place地方;B. fact事实;C. order命令;D. person人。根据上文“I hadn’t seen my little brother in ages”和下文“not only in video”可知,此次是见到本人而非仅视频见面。固定搭配in person表示“亲自,本人”。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们一起去德国参加了一个朋友的婚礼——我们俩都不住在那里。A. attended参加;B. planned计划;C. organized组织;D. hosted主持。根据下文“a friend’s wedding”可知,作者和弟弟一起参加朋友的婚礼。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他回家的航班比我的早几个小时,所以我和他一起去机场送他,然后不得不在法兰克福机场闲逛一整天,等待我自己的航班。A. port港口;B. airport机场;C. stop站点;D. station车站。根据下文“to see him off”以及“Frankfurt Airport”可知,作者去机场送弟弟。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:他回家的航班比我的早几个小时,所以我和他一起去机场送他,然后不得不在法兰克福机场闲逛一整天,等待我自己的航班。A. come up出现;B. go over复习;C. hang around闲逛;D. get across使……被理解。根据下文“waiting for my own flight”可知,作者要在机场等待自己的航班,所以要在机场闲逛一整天。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我太想念弟弟了,忍不住哭了起来。A. missed想念;B. liked喜欢;C. appreciated欣赏;D. expected期待。根据下文“I couldn’t help bursting into tears”可知,作者忍不住哭了起来,说明作者非常想念弟弟。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:坐在我对面、带着两个孩子的一位陌生女士注意到了我。A. ignored忽视;B. guided指导;C. checked检查;D. noticed注意到。根据下文“She asked if I was okay”可知,这位女士注意到了作者,并询问作者是否还好。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:她告诉我,如果我想谈谈,她会愿意倾听。A. mind介意;B. listen听;C. talk谈话;D. insist坚持。根据上文“She asked if I was okay”以及下文“if I wanted to talk about it”可知,这位女士询问作者是否还好,并表示如果作者想谈谈,她愿意听。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:过了一会儿,她说她得走了,因为她的航班很快就要起飞了。A. flight航班;B. job工作;C. time时间;D. energy精力。根据下文“she had to take her two children to catch her flight”可知,这位女士要带着两个孩子去赶航班。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我再次感谢她的善意。A. honesty诚实;B. mission任务;C. kindness善意;D. aim目的。根据上文“She asked if I was okay, which I answered no, not really. She told me if I wanted to talk about it, she’d ___7___.”可知,这位女士主动关心作者,所以作者感谢她的善意。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这真的让我艰难的一天变得完全不同。A. fine好的;B. normal正常的;C. every每一个的;D. tough艰难的。根据上文“I couldn’t help bursting into tears”可知,作者在机场与弟弟分别时非常难过,所以这一天对作者来说是艰难的。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:尽管她得带着两个孩子赶飞机,几分钟后她却回来了,手里拿着一盒巧克力和一小袋零食递给我。A. returned返回;B. arrived到达;C. finished结束;D. disappeared消失。根据下文“holding a box of chocolates and a small bag of snacks for me”可知,这位女士又回来了,还为作者拿来了巧克力和零食。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:她说:“我知道这不能解决所有问题,但希望能帮上一点忙。”A. generally一般地;B. hopefully有希望地;C. definitely肯定地;D. constantly不断地。根据上文“I know it won’t fix whatever is wrong”以及下文“it helps”可知,这位女士知道巧克力和零食不能解决作者的问题,但希望能有所帮助。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我知道这不是世界上最大的善举,但她特意对我这么友善,这对我来说真的很重要。A. scene场景;B. event事件;C. gesture姿态;D. secret秘密。根据上文“she went out of her way to be so kind to me”可知,这位女士特意对作者友善,这是一种善举。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我想在这里分享这个故事,让其他人知道这位可爱的人,以及她对一个在机场哭泣的陌生路人的关怀。A. journal日记;B. picture图片;C. lady女士;D. story故事。根据下文“so others know of this lovely person and her care for some random”可知,作者想分享这个故事,让更多人知道这位女士的善良。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我想在这里分享这个故事,让其他人知道这位可爱的人,以及她对一个在机场哭泣的陌生路人的关怀。A. friend朋友;B. stranger陌生人;C. staff员工;D. partner伙伴。根据上文“a random lady with her two kids sitting across from me”以及“some random”可知,作者和这位女士的关系是陌生人。故选B。
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。
I’ve spent the past 20 years traveling to remote corners of this vast country as an explorer with a pen — initially hoping ____36____ (tell) China’s story but ultimately living it; not only sharing it but also sharing in it; and not only witnessing but unintentionally becoming part of it.
I’ve discovered China is a country ____37____ deserts, mountains, forests and tundra are best explored on the backs of yaks, horses, elephants and ostriches. While too much of the world misunderstands too much of China, nobody in the world understands all of it — or even close to enough of it — ____38____ (include) even Chinese people.
I was particularly honored when many overseas friends said my latest book, A Global Nomad’s Journey Through China’s Poverty Alleviation — which goes beyond policy technicalities (技术性细节) to tell the ____39____ (person) stories of how measures have transformed lives across remote corners of the country — ____40____ (change) their views on China for the better. But I was ____41____ (especial) delighted when many Chinese readers said that they had learned about their own country from reading this book, ____42____ (write) by a foreigner. That was a less-expected honor.
While we initially released the book ____43____ English and Chinese, I was delighted that an Italian publisher asked to translate and published it and ____44____ a Nepalese publisher followed suit, bringing this story to more people in more languages.
That’s because, as Nelson Mandela once said, “If you talk to a man in ____45____ language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”
【答案】36. to tell
37. whose##where
38. including
39. personal
40. had changed
41. especially
42. written
43. in 44. that
45. a
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了一位外国作者二十年来以“笔为工具的探险家”身份,游历中国偏远地区的经历。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:过去二十年来,我作为一名“笔为工具的探险家”,游历了这个广袤国家的偏远角落——起初希望讲述中国的故事,最终却亲身经历其中;不仅分享它,更参与其中;不仅见证它,还无意间成为它的一部分。 hope to do sth.为固定搭配,意为“希望做某事”,空处需填动词不定式作宾语。故填to tell。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:我发现中国是一个这样的国家,在它的沙漠、山脉、森林和冻原地区,最好的探索方式是骑在牦牛、马、大象和鸵鸟的背上。空处引导定语从句,先行词a country,在定语从句中作定语,需用关系代词whose引导;或者先行词a country在定语从句中作地点状语,需用关系副词where引导。故填whose/where。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意:尽管世界上有太多人对中国存在太多误解,但世上没有人能完全理解中国——甚至连足够了解都做不到——这其中也包括中国人自己。空处表示“包括”,需填介词including。故填including。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意:当许多海外友人说我的新书《一位全球游牧者的中国扶贫之旅》让他们对中国的看法有所改善时,我感到特别荣幸,这本书超越了政策技术性细节,讲述了各项措施如何改变中国偏远地区人们生活的个人故事。修饰名词stories需用形容词personal作定语。故填personal。
【40题详解】
考查动词时态。句意同上。said后面是宾语从句,从句缺少谓语,change这一动作发生在said之前,表示“过去的过去”,使用过去完成时。故填had changed。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意:但当许多中国读者表示,他们从这本由外国人撰写的书中了解到了自己的国家时,我感到格外欣慰。修饰形容词delighted需用副词especially作状语。故填especially。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。已有谓语动词said,空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语,book和write为逻辑动宾关系,需用过去分词形式。故填written。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意:虽然我们最初用英文和中文出版了这本书,但让我很高兴的是,一家意大利出版商要求翻译并出版了这本书,随后一家尼泊尔出版商也效仿,用更多的语言把这个故事带给更多的人。表示“用某种语言”需用介词in。故填in。
【44题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意同上。空处引导宾语从句,从句不缺成分,且引导词没有含义,需用连接词that引导,and连接两个并列的宾语从句,第二个that不能省略。故填that。
45题详解】
考查冠词。句意:那是因为,正如尼尔森・曼德拉曾经说过的:“如果你用一个人能理解的语言与他交谈,他会记在脑子里;如果你用他自己的语言与他交谈,他会记在心里。”language为可数名词,此处表示泛指,且language发音以辅音音素开头,需用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
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,你计划参加国际青少年环保论坛(International Youth Environmental Forum),并已完成英文演讲稿初稿。请给外教Ms. Cooper写一封邮件,请求她帮忙完善稿件的语言表达和逻辑结构,内容包括:
(1)写信目的;
(2)寻求帮助;
(3)期待回复。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Ms. Cooper,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Ms. Cooper,
I hope this email finds you well. I’m writing to ask for your help with my English speech draft, as I plan to attend the International Youth Environmental Forum.
The draft focuses on youth actions for environmental protection, such as organizing campus recycling drives and promoting eco-friendly habits online, but I’m unsure about its language expression and logical structure. Could you kindly polish the wording to make it more natural and adjust the structure for better flow?
I’d greatly appreciate your guidance and look forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份给外教写邮件,请求帮忙完善环保论坛演讲稿的语言与逻辑。
【详解】1.词汇积累
参加:attend → take part in
完善:polish → improve
关注:focus on → center on
指导:guidance → instruction
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句:The draft focuses on youth actions for environmental protection, such as organizing campus recycling drives and promoting eco-friendly habits online, but I’m unsure about its language expression and logical structure.
拓展句:While the draft focuses on youth actions for environmental protection, such as organizing campus recycling drives and promoting eco-friendly habits online, I’m unsure about its language expression and logical structure.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to ask for your help with my English speech draft, as I plan to attend the International Youth Environmental Forum.(运用了不定式作目的状语和as引导的原因状语从句)
【高分句型2】The draft focuses on youth actions for environmental protection, such as organizing campus recycling drives and promoting eco-friendly habits online, but I’m unsure about its language expression and logical structure.(运用了动名词短语作宾语)
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。
I still vividly remember my freshman year at college, a time full of excitement and new experiences.
Like many other students, I was eager to get involved in various activities and make the most of my college life. So, when I was accepted into our school’s famous chorus (合唱团) program, I was over the moon. The prospect of going on an international tour to China and other Asian countries was just amazing, and I was determined to do everything I could to be a good member of the chorus.
One of our first performances was scheduled at the city hall about an hour away from campus. I had been looking forward to it for weeks. But that very morning, disaster struck. I woke up late and realized with horror that I had missed the bus that was supposed to take us there. My heart sank. I felt panic rising in me. I thought to myself, “This is the end of everything.” The thought of missing the international tour because of my mistake made me feel really terrible.
I didn’t have a car, and I didn’t know anyone nearby who could drive me there. I was at a loss as to what to do. So, I just wandered out into the hallway, feeling really upset and kind of crying silently. That’s when Pam, my neighbor across the dormitory, came out to see what was wrong.
Pam and I had known each other for two months, but our relationship had been rocky. A lot of that was my fault. I had just arrived at college and made some freshman friends. We were having so much fun, running up and down the halls, playing practical jokes on each other and laughing loudly. We didn’t really think about how all that noise might affect others on the same floor. Pam would ask us to be quiet because she was trying to sleep or needed to study. We would stop for a while, but soon we would go back to our usual fun.
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。
So, that morning, I was a bit embarrassed to see Pam who came to check on me first.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
She drove me to the city hall, right before the chorus began to perform.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
So, that morning, I was a bit embarrassed to see Pam who came to check on me first. I quickly wiped my tears and tried to explain what had happened, expecting her to shrug it off or maybe even remind me of how inconsiderate I’d been before. But instead, she listened quietly, then surprised me by saying, “Wait here — I’ll get my car keys.” I stared at her in disbelief. “You’d really drive me?” I asked. She nodded with a small smile. “Everyone deserves a second chance,” she said simply. In that moment, I felt a wave of gratitude — and shame — for how I’d treated her before.
She drove me to the city hall, right before the chorus began to perform. As we pulled up, I could already hear the warm-up notes echoing through the building. My heart pounded with relief and excitement. Before rushing inside, I turned to Pam and sincerely thanked her — not just for the ride, but for her kindness despite everything. From that day on, our relationship changed completely. We became real friends, and I learned a valuable lesson: respect and empathy go a long way in building meaningful connections.
【解析】
【导语】本文以作者的大学新生生活为线索,讲述了作者加入学校著名合唱团,期待国际巡演,却在首次市政厅演出当天睡过头错过班车,陷入无助时,曾因自己吵闹而关系紧张的邻居帕姆前来询问情况的故事。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“所以,那天早上,看到帕姆先过来关心我,我有点尴尬。”可知,第一段可描写作者擦干眼泪解释情况,本以为帕姆会忽视或指责自己之前的不体贴,没想到帕姆愿意开车送他,作者既感激又愧疚的经过。
②由第二段首句内容“合唱团即将登台表演之际,她开车送我到了市政厅。”可知,第二段可描写作者赶到后满心欣慰与兴奋,向帕姆真诚致谢,两人自此成为真正的朋友,作者领悟到尊重与同理心对建立良好关系的重要性的情景。
2. 续写线索:尴尬解释情况——帕姆愿开车相送——作者感激愧疚——及时赶到演出场地——真诚致谢——成为好友——领悟人生道理
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①解释:explain/account for
②冲入:rush/dash
③致谢:thank/express gratitude
情绪类
①愧疚:shame/remorse
②欣慰:relief/comfort
【点睛】[高分句型1] I quickly wiped my tears and tried to explain what had happened, expecting her to shrug it off or maybe even remind me of how inconsiderate I’d been before.(运用了what引导宾语从句以及现在分词短语作状语和how引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] As we pulled up, I could already hear the warm-up notes echoing through the building.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句以及现在分词短语作宾补)
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