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2025-2026学年度华州区华阴市第一学期期末质量监测
高一英语科试题
注意事项:
1.本试题共16页,满分150分,时间120分钟。
2.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
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。听力部分结束前,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. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is the woman’s concern about planting bamboo?
A. It will attract many birds.
B. It is expensive to maintain.
C. It might grow out of control.
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How much should the man pay?
A. $4. B. $6. C. $10.
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Who is probably the owner of the gray jacket?
A. Ian. B. Fred. C. Lucas.
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What will the man do for his mom on Mother’s Day?
A. Get some flowers. B. Cook a big meal. C. Write a letter.
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Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the street. B. In a hotel. C. In a school.
第二节 (共15小题,每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man repairing the printer?
A. Supportive. B. Unclear. C. Disapproving.
7. Who is Emily probably?
A. The speakers’ daughter.
B. The speakers’ manager.
C. The speakers’ classmate.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. What has the woman been doing?
A. Cleaning the windows.
B. Planting some flowers.
C. Watching the neighbors.
9. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Neighbors.
B. Husband and wife.
C. Gardener and house owner.
10. What would the man like to do in the garden?
A. Dig a swimming pool. B. Play football. C. Grow fruit trees.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. Why does the man come to the woman?
A. To give a party invitation.
B. To get some ideas for a gift.
C. To ask about house decoration.
12. What does the lucky bamboo with eight sticks represent?
A. Growth. B. Double happiness. C. Blessings.
13. Which of the following plants does the woman have in her bedroom?
A. The lucky bamboo. B. Spider plants. C. The Chinese money plant.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. Why does Susan talk to Mr. Brown?
A. To extend an invitation. B. To express thanks. C. To ask for a favor.
15. What does Mr. Brown consider important concerning feedback?
A. Using positive expressions. B. Focusing more on the result. C. Pointing out mistakes directly.
16. Where will the speakers probably eat together?
A. At a restaurant. B. At Susan’s house. C. At the school dining hall.
17. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Co-workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. What has Grace been doing for the past ten years?
A. Promoting fishing.
B. Creating international programs.
C. Engaging in ecological conservation.
19. What does Grace think is most essential in her work?
A. Good partnership. B. Scientific research. C. Advanced technology.
20. How will Grace end her sharing?
A. By introducing new techniques. B. By presenting her work. C. By answering some questions.
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
At first sight, Easthope doesn’t seem much like a Cassandra. She smiles a lot. Her manner is kind and motherly; pushed to name her profession, you might guess at nurse or teacher. But look closer.
Easthope is an emergency planner whose job is to support the survivors of major disasters, in which capacity she acted following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the fire at Grenfell Tower. For two decades, the public knew nothing about this vital work, which went on behind the scenes, though she was hugely admired in what we might call professional disaster circles: a voice of calm and a fountain of wisdom. But in 2023, she published a best-selling book about her career, When the Dust Settles, and that changed. People became very interested in what she did.
“At literary festivals, most authors get questions about their writing process,” Easthope says. “But I wouldn’t get those. What people wanted from me was to know how I lived with the knowledge that I have. Wasn’t I afraid? How did I handle? I would tell them that I didn’t live afraid, and I would give them basic advice. But this wasn’t enough.” In the end, she felt she had no choice but to write a second book, one in which she would try to distill (浓缩) all that she has learned for the benefit of each individual.
While her publisher describes Come What May as a roadmap for resilience (韧性), the word is one Easthope dislikes. Ready, she suggests, is a better one. Easthope also reminds people that small things, like losing hair during illness or consuming too much food after someone dies, still matter. She encourages people to remember, not to forget, what happened during disasters, because such events leave a long-lasting effect.
21. What might a Cassandra be like according to paragraph 1?
A. Severe and forbidding. B. Competent and cautious.
C. Friendly and energetic. D. Cheerful and approachable.
22. What led to increased public awareness of Easthope’s work in 2023?
A. The publication of a best seller. B. The growth of professional disaster circles.
C. Her involvement in 2004 tsunami relief. D. Her sudden rise to fame through media.
23. Why are readers’ questions cited in paragraph 3?
A. To reveal Easthope’s personal fears. B. To explain Easthope’s writing process.
C. To show Easthope’s writing motivation. D. To present public doubts about Easthope’s work.
B
Recently, campaigners have encouraged us to buy local food. This reduces ‘food miles’, that is, the distance food travels to get from the producer to the retailer. They reason that the higher the food miles, the more carbon emissions. Buying local food, therefore, has a lower carbon footprint and is more environmentally friendly.
However, the real story is not as simple as that. In fact, imported food often has a lower carbon footprint than locally grown food. Take apples, for example. In autumn, when apples are harvested, the best option for a British resident is to buy British apples. However, the apples we buy in winter or spring have been kept refrigerated for months, and this uses up a lot of energy. In spring, therefore, it is more energy-efficient to import them from New Zealand, where they are in season. Heating also uses a lot of energy, which is why growing tomatoes in heated greenhouses in the UK is less environmentally friendly than importing them from Spain, where the crop grows well in the local climate.
We must also take into account the type of transport. Transporting food by air creates about 50 times more emissions than shipping it. However, only a small proportion of goods are flown to the consumer country, and these are usually high value, perishable items which we cannot produce locally, such as seafood and out-of-season berries. Even then, these foods may not have a higher carbon footprint than locally grown food. For example, beans flown in from Kenya are grown in sunny fields using manual labour and natural fertilisers, unlike in Britain, where we use oil-based fertilisers and diesel machinery. Therefore, the total carbon footprint is still lower.
It’s also worth remembering that a product’s journey does not end at the supermarket. The distance consumers travel to buy their food, and the kind of transport they use will also add to its carbon footprint. So driving a long way to shop for food will negate any environmental benefits of buying locally grown produce. Furthermore, choosing local over imported food can also badly affect people in developing countries.
Recently, some supermarkets have been trying to raise awareness of food miles by labelling foods with stickers that show it has been imported by air. But ultimately, the message this gives is too simple. Lots of different factors contribute to a food’s carbon footprint besides the distance it has travelled. And even if we only buy local food which is currently in season, there are ethical implications. What’s more, our diets would be more limited.
24. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The importance of buying locally produced food.
B. The advantages of importing food from overseas.
C. The reasons why food miles campaigns are too simple.
D. The problems caused by transporting food.
25. According to the passage, how are Spanish tomatoes and Kenyan beans similar?
A. They are both transported by air. B. They are both grown using natural fertilizer.
C. They both have high carbon foodprints. D. They are both grown outdoors.
26. Which of the following does the writer not support?
A. Making a long journey to buy food produced locally.
B. Supporting farmers in poor countries.
C. Importing apples to Britain from New Zealand in spring.
D. Buying beans imported by air from Kenya.
27. The writer thinks that labelling food which has been transported by air _________.
A. will raise environmental awareness. B. helps people to shop more ethically.
C. does not tell a full, accurate story. D. gives false information about the product.
C
Honeybees can detect the unnoticeable smells of lung cancer in the lab — even the faint smell of disease floating from a patient’s breath. Inspired by the insects’ sharp sense of smell abilities, scientists connected bees to electrodes, passed different smells under the insects’ antennae (触角) and recorded their brain signals.
“Different smells sparked recognizable brain activity patterns. One day, doctors might be able to use honeybees in cancer clinics as sensors for early disease detection,” said Saha, a neural engineer at Michigan State University in East Lansing.
Honeybees were held in place with 3D-printed plastic harnesses while the researchers performed bee brain surgery, attaching wires to the region that processes smells. A device delivered streams of air to the insects’ antennae. Each stream could contain mixing smells, such as those breathed out by healthy people. Another mixture copied lung cancer patients’ breaths, undetectable to human noses. Using electrical signals read from the bees’ brains, researchers could distinguish between the two types of breath.
In a separate experiment, Saha’s team collected air remaining above lung cells grown in the lab. The bees could successfully tell the difference between the air samples taken near healthy cells and those gathered near cells of two cancer types: small-cell lung cancer and non- small-cell lung cancer.
Ongoing work in Saha’s lab has also revealed that bees’ smelling ability extends to other trace smells, like those emitted by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, or forever chemicals. “That actually blew my mind,” Saha says. “PFAS in the environment are very hard to detect.”
Saha’s team hopes to use the bee smell sensor to test the breath of cancer patients. “The device’s biggest flaw is that it lasts just a few hours before the bees’ response becomes unstable,” he says. “But it works fast and spits out results in real-time. With just one bee, my team could theoretically buzz through more than 100 samples.”
28. What were the bees exposed to in the experiments?
A. Printed plastics. B. Surgical tools.
C. Lung cancer cells. D. Different breath or air samples.
29. What aspects of the research are discussed in paragraph 3?
A. Its findings. B. Its methods. C. Its applications. D. Its influences.
30. Which word can best describe the bees’ smell?
A. Sensitive. B. Limited. C. Ordinary. D. Unreliable.
31. What does the underlined word “flaw” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Feature. B. Weakness. C. Benefit. D. Contribution.
D
Soil as an Antidepressant: Fact or Fiction?
Many gardening claims spread online, but one has become particularly popular: “Soil is an antidepressant.” According to this idea, supported through countless social media posts, Mycobacterium vaccae — a microbe (微生物) naturally found in soil — can actually boost your mood. All you apparently have to do to experience this benefit is get your hands in contact with earth. The bacteria are said to be absorbed through your skin or breathed in from the air, and they will quickly get to work transforming your brain chemistry for the better. But is all this a bit too good to be true?
Although the claim may initially seem a little outlandish, there have actually been a range of studies investigating the effect of this microbe on a variety of conditions, from eczema to cancer. In fact, Mycobacterium vaccae was first extracted in soil samples from Uganda by scientists in order to find a harmless close cousin of the deadly Mycobacterium tuberculosis that could be used as a form of immunotherapy (免疫疗法). Scientists became more interested in its possible effects on depression when lung cancer patients receiving the bacteria reported feeling better overall. Several careful studies appeared to confirm these mood-improving effects, leading to widespread sharing of this information online.
However, there’s an important limitation: all the studies specifically testing the depression theory were done on mice, not humans. In these experiments, researchers either injected (注射) the bacteria into the mice’s blood or added it to their food. This matters because results from animal studies often don’t work the same way in humans. For example, one analysis of 76 animal studies found that only 37% produced similar results when tried with people. Additionally, all the mice in these studies were males of the same special breed. The bacteria weren’t breathed in or absorbed through the skin — they were given in pure form directly into the body.
As someone interested in how nature affects mental health, I’m excited to see what future research reveals. However, despite the confident claims online, we can only say that “soil is an antidepressant” if you’re a specific type of male mouse that has been injected with pure bacteria from soil — and since you’re reading this, I assume you’re not.
32. What does the underlined word “outlandish” most probably mean in paragraph 2?
A. Popular and widely accepted.
B. Strange and difficult to believe.
C. Scientific and well-researched.
D. Boring and complex to understand.
33. What was the original purpose of extracting Mycobacterium vaccae?
A. To find a cure for depression
B. To treat lung cancer patients.
C. To develop a brand new gardening product.
D. To create immunotherapy from a harmless bacterium.
34. What is the key limitation of the studies mentioned?
A. They only involved human participants.
B. They were conducted only on specific mice.
C. They didn’t use purified forms of bacteria.
D. They focused only on skin absorption.
35. What is the author’s attitude toward the “soil is an antidepressant” claim?
A. Cautious. B. Disapproving. C. Supportive. D. Uninterested.
第二节 (共5小题,每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Strengthen Teeth Naturally
___36___You can work on strengthening your teeth by getting the right vitamins and minerals in your diet. You can also protect your teeth through healthy habits. In addition, avoiding certain foods and habits can help strengthen your teeth.
◆Get the right nutrients(营养)
Make sure you’re getting 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium(钙) a day. You probably know calcium helps keep your bones strong. ___37___Eating certain amount of calcium in your diet every day will help increase the strength of your teeth.
◆ ___38___
Aim to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in your weekly diet. Try selecting a variety of colors when choosing your produce, as that ensures you’ll be getting a wide variety of vitamins. Fill your plate up halfway with fruits and vegetables at every meal, then fill the rest of your plate with some protein and whole grains.
◆Brush your teeth twice a day
To brush well, hold your toothbrush at a 45℃ angle to your teeth. Brush all the surfaces of your teeth gently and try to brush for at least 2 minutes. ___39___
◆Visit your dentist regularly
Visit your dentist at least once a year for x-rays and cleaning. ___40___If you start to get a buildup of plaque(牙菌斑), which can weaken teeth, the dentist can remove it for you in time.
◆Quit smoking
You probably are aware that smoking causes lung cancer and other health problems. In addition, it can also weaken bone tissue, including your teeth. If you’ve been thinking about quitting, now may be the time.
A. These visits help find problems before they begin.
B. These foods naturally clean your teeth, helping to keep them strong.
C. Eat a balanced diet
D. The same is true for your teeth.
E. Set a timer to help you brush longer!
F. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium properly.
G. Strong teeth are important for a healthy mouth!
第三部分:语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (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。
In late March, an unusual e-mail reached Ekiben restaurant in Baltimore. Brandon Jones, the e-mail sender, wasn’t requesting the actual dish — broccoli tempura — but its ____41____. His mother-in-law, who deeply loved it, is now ____42____ lung cancer in its final stage in Vermont. He hoped to make it for her there.
The Asian restaurant owner, Steve Chu, read the e-mail and quickly replied with a(n) ____43____ suggestion. “Thanks for reaching out. We’d like to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you.” ____44____, Brandon e-mailed back, saying it was Vermont, 498 miles away. But Chu ____45____, “No problem. Tell us the date, time, and ____46____.”
The next day, Chu and his team ____47____ a truck with a hot plate and a cooler filled with ingredients, and then ____48____ the road. They pulled into the parking lot and got straight to work, ____49____ the dish. Moments later, the amazing aroma (芳香) of freshly cooked broccoli tempura ____50____ the air. After ____51____ the food, they knocked on their customer’s door.
When the door opened, Brandon’s mother-in-law immediately ____52____ the amazing aroma. She was deeply touched by the team’s ____53____. She just couldn’t believe it.
As for Chu, he couldn’t help remembering the loyal customer. “Every time she ____54____ the course, she’d tell us straightaway how completely it had won her heart,” Chu recalled. The team declined joining dinner or payment. “It is a(n) ____55____. There is a lot of good, positive energy in doing this,” he stated.
41. A. comment B. recipe C. image D. origin
42. A. battling B. funding C. studying D. assessing
43. A. formal B. professional C. similar D. alternative
44. A. Confident B. Curious C. Astonished D. Disappointed
45. A. admitted B. responded C. repeated D. whispered
46. A. menu B. price C. location D. distance
47. A. encountered B. decorated C. purchased D. loaded
48. A. hit B. crossed C. circled D. repaired
49. A. serving B. preparing C. enjoying D. displaying
50. A. cleared B. refreshed C. blew D. filled
51. A. sharing B. boxing C. storing D. recycling
52. A. welcomed B. recommended C. recognized D. described
53. A. courage B. modesty C. humanity D. honesty
54. A. finished off B. cooked up C. longed for D. registered for
55. A. privilege B. advertisement C. cooperation D. discipline
第二节 语法填空 (共10小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
___56___ well you take care of yourself, you may still get ill. A person can become so seriously ill that a doctor’s care is needed. A doctor may prescribe some medicine to help the body fight a disease.
Medicines or drugs are harmful ___57___ they are misused. Some people have drugs to escape their problems. This can be very dangerous because it can lead to addition. Generally speaking, an addict cannot stop taking the drug without any treatment. The addict’s body gradually depends on the drugs. And other serious problems can stem ___58___ this addiction. Many addicts are victims of crimes.
Another problem is called alcoholism. People can also grow ___59___ (addict) to alcohol. Those people are called alcoholics. Alcohol enters the bloodstream within two minutes after ___60___ (take). Then it ___61___ (send) throughout the body. Every system in the body is affected, especially the brain. Heavy alcohol can affect the heart and kidney. Perhaps it is liver ___62___ is the organ most seriously affected. Because of the effects, alcohol makes it difficult for people to drive. Many innocent people are killed every year by those people who drink alcohol and then drive.
Smoking is another problem which affects our body. Smoking is not only dangerous to the smokers, but also dangerous to the non-smokers. Non-smokers breathe in the smoke ___63___ (breathe) out from smokers and the smoke from burning tobacco. There is no medical value for smoking and it really does some physical damage. For example, only one cigarette will make blood vessels turn ___64___ (thin) and will speed up your heartbeat. It will quickly make slow the flow of blood and air into and out of your lungs. The chances of early deaths from lung cancer are about ten times greater for smokers than for non-smokers. Smokers also increase their chances of dying early from heart and lung disease.
Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are especially harmful to people. They are harmful to unborn children because mothers who use these things ____65____ cause serious birth defects in their unborn children while children should have a right to live as healthy as possible. Who can insure this right? Of course, parents!
第四部分:写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 请你写一篇短文向校英文报“Sports and Health”栏目投稿,向同学们推荐一项适合课间开展的运动,内容包括:
1. 介绍这项运动;
2. 说明推荐理由。
注意:
1. 词数80词左右 ;
2. 可以适当增加细节使行文连贯。
Stand Up and Exercise, Everybody!
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第二节 (满分25分)
67. 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。
Sarah, a woman overwhelmed by life’s struggles, stumbled toward her tiny apartment. She kept shaking in the storm, tears mixing with cold rain running down her pale face. When lightning flashed, it lit up the painful cuts on her hands — wounds from broken glass when she fell earlier. As she tried to open the door, the old keys kept slipping from her freezing fingers. All she wanted was to fall into a deep sleep and forget everything.
Years earlier, her husband disappeared, leaving her to raise their daughter Lily alone. Then she lost her job at the factory. Soon after, doctors found Lily had a rare heart condition. But fate twisted the knife deeper: during a routine checkup, Sarah learned that she had lung cancer — a sickness probably passed down from her mother. Hiding her illness to protect Lily, she sold her belongings, skipped meals, and worked night shifts at a diner, trying to keep life as normal as possible for her daughter.
That rainy night, while delivering food on her old bike, Sarah suddenly couldn’t breathe. Gasping for air, she collapsed on a wet bridge, her head hitting the pavement. Blood mixed with rainwater as she faded in and out of awareness. After lying dazed for minutes, she staggered up, left her bike behind, and dragged herself home like a ghost. She fell onto her worn-out couch, her labored breaths echoing in the darkness.
Meanwhile, others were searching. Paramedic (急救人员) Laura had barely touched her cold sandwich when another call came in. “A woman had collapsed on the bridge. She looked dead,” a scared witness reported. Laura’s team, already exhausted from eighteen emergencies that day, raced through the rain. At the scene, they found only a bent bicycle and faint pink stains on the wet pavement. Checking nearby security cameras, they watched Sarah stagger away from the site. The trail led to an apartment building with broken hallway lights.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答。
A loud knock interrupted the silence.
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Laura later shared their rescue experience on social media.
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高一英语科试题
注意事项:
1.本试题共16页,满分150分,时间120分钟。
2.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
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。听力部分结束前,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. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is the woman’s concern about planting bamboo?
A. It will attract many birds.
B. It is expensive to maintain.
C. It might grow out of control.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: I think we should plant something fast-growing here. Bamboo could be a good choice — it creates a natural screen and attracts some birds.
W: Bamboo? But I heard it spreads too quickly and might spread through the whole garden.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
How much should the man pay?
A. $4. B. $6. C. $10.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: So, are you ready to pay?
M: Actually, there’s a problem with our bill. We ordered 2 beers, but you charged us $10.
W: My apologies! I must have mixed up the tables. I’ll take $4 off and give you a new bill.
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Who is probably the owner of the gray jacket?
A. Ian. B. Fred. C. Lucas.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Is this gray jacket yours, Lucas?
M: No. Mine is black and Fred has a brown one. You can ask Ian. He bought a gray jacket a few days ago.
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What will the man do for his mom on Mother’s Day?
A. Get some flowers. B. Cook a big meal. C. Write a letter.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Mother’s Day is coming. Last year, I wrote a letter to my mom. This year, I plan to cook a big meal for her.
M: Sounds great. I’m going to buy a bunch of flowers for my mom.
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Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the street. B. In a hotel. C. In a school.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Let me help you carry those bags, ma’am.
W: Oh, thanks. But my apartment is next to the Grand Hotel. Two more blocks to go.
M: That’s fine. My school is just in that direction.
第二节 (共15小题,每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man repairing the printer?
A. Supportive. B. Unclear. C. Disapproving.
7. Who is Emily probably?
A. The speakers’ daughter.
B. The speakers’ manager.
C. The speakers’ classmate.
【答案】6. C 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: The printer is jammed, again!
M: Are you serious? The repairman was just here last week and said it was fixed! I'm going to try fixing it myself.
W: But you don’t have much experience with repairs, and these machines are so complicated. You might end up making it worse.
M: You know what? The machine’s too old anyway. Maybe we can use part of the family budget to buy a new one. Emily will need it too when she gets back from school.
W: Right. I’ll check online later.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. What has the woman been doing?
A. Cleaning the windows.
B. Planting some flowers.
C. Watching the neighbors.
9. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Neighbors.
B. Husband and wife.
C. Gardener and house owner.
10. What would the man like to do in the garden?
A. Dig a swimming pool. B. Play football. C. Grow fruit trees.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Have you seen what our neighbors have done with their garden?
W: No, I am busy cleaning the windows. Why?
M: All the flowers at the end of the garden have been taken out. And in their place is a huge great swimming pool.
W: That’s a shame about the flowers. I’m not sure I’m into swimming pools. When our baby is born, I don’t want a swimming pool in our garden.
M: I’d prefer a goal and a football for him to play with me.
W: I’d like a little nature area with a few fruit trees.
M: Oh well, we don’t need to worry about that for another three months!
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. Why does the man come to the woman?
A. To give a party invitation.
B. To get some ideas for a gift.
C. To ask about house decoration.
12. What does the lucky bamboo with eight sticks represent?
A. Growth. B. Double happiness. C. Blessings.
13. Which of the following plants does the woman have in her bedroom?
A. The lucky bamboo. B. Spider plants. C. The Chinese money plant.
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Hey, Emma. My sister is going to have a housewarming party in her new house. I was thinking of getting her some indoor plants as a gift, but plants aren't really my thing.
W: How about a lucky bamboo? It is believed to bring luck to the household. She can place it in the living room.
M: Quite interesting.
W: According to Chinese traditions, the significance of the lucky bamboo is tied to how many sticks it has. For example, 2 sticks represent double happiness, 5 represent blessings and wealth, and 3 more represent growth.
M: Nice. What about something for her study room?
W: A Chinese money plant would be great. It only needs watering weekly. I placed one in my bedroom and it is growing well. Spider plants are also a good choice.
M: Thanks.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. Why does Susan talk to Mr. Brown?
A. To extend an invitation. B. To express thanks. C. To ask for a favor.
15. What does Mr. Brown consider important concerning feedback?
A. Using positive expressions. B. Focusing more on the result. C. Pointing out mistakes directly.
16. Where will the speakers probably eat together?
A. At a restaurant. B. At Susan’s house. C. At the school dining hall.
17. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Co-workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
【答案】14. C 15. A 16. B 17. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Good morning, Mister Brown.
M: Good morning, Susan. Do you have any classes this morning?
W: Yes, but it won't begin until 10:20 a.m. What about you?
M: I have no class this morning.
W: Great Mister Brown. Could you give me some advice on how to give students feedback?
M: Sure. Firstly, when giving feedback, be clear about what the students did well or what they need to improve. Secondly, focus on effort. Rather than only praising or criticizing the result, focus on the effort to achieve it. Thirdly, if a student needs to improve in a particular area, offer suggestions for how to do so.
W: What kind of language do you think we should use when giving feedback?
M: Use positive language, of course. For example, instead of saying you're doing this wrong, say let's try it this way.
W: Thank you, Mister Brown. You've helped a lot.
M: You're welcome.
W: By the way, would you like to have dinner with me this weekend?
M: Thanks. But I try to avoid eating restaurant food because I have a weak stomach.
W: I'll cook. I'm good at Chinese food.
M: How can I say no to that?
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. What has Grace been doing for the past ten years?
A. Promoting fishing.
B. Creating international programs.
C. Engaging in ecological conservation.
19. What does Grace think is most essential in her work?
A. Good partnership. B. Scientific research. C. Advanced technology.
20. How will Grace end her sharing?
A. By introducing new techniques. B. By presenting her work. C. By answering some questions.
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Good evening, everyone. My name is Grace Collins, and I’m excited to share my experiences with you tonight. For the past ten years, I’ve worked to protect and restore natural ecosystems, particularly in a small island nation in the Pacific. One of my proudest projects was creating a community program where local fishermen could work together to monitor and protect the environment. These partnerships have shown me that successful conservation isn’t just about using the latest tools or technologies. It’s about building trust, respecting local traditions, and finding ways to solve problems together. I’ve learned so much from the people I’ve worked with, and their knowledge has been key to bringing real change. Later in my talk, I’ll introduce some new techniques we’ve recently developed to help speed up restoration efforts, but first, I’d like to tell you more about the work we did and what we learned along the way. After my presentation, I’d be happy to take any questions.
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
At first sight, Easthope doesn’t seem much like a Cassandra. She smiles a lot. Her manner is kind and motherly; pushed to name her profession, you might guess at nurse or teacher. But look closer.
Easthope is an emergency planner whose job is to support the survivors of major disasters, in which capacity she acted following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the fire at Grenfell Tower. For two decades, the public knew nothing about this vital work, which went on behind the scenes, though she was hugely admired in what we might call professional disaster circles: a voice of calm and a fountain of wisdom. But in 2023, she published a best-selling book about her career, When the Dust Settles, and that changed. People became very interested in what she did.
“At literary festivals, most authors get questions about their writing process,” Easthope says. “But I wouldn’t get those. What people wanted from me was to know how I lived with the knowledge that I have. Wasn’t I afraid? How did I handle? I would tell them that I didn’t live afraid, and I would give them basic advice. But this wasn’t enough.” In the end, she felt she had no choice but to write a second book, one in which she would try to distill (浓缩) all that she has learned for the benefit of each individual.
While her publisher describes Come What May as a roadmap for resilience (韧性), the word is one Easthope dislikes. Ready, she suggests, is a better one. Easthope also reminds people that small things, like losing hair during illness or consuming too much food after someone dies, still matter. She encourages people to remember, not to forget, what happened during disasters, because such events leave a long-lasting effect.
21. What might a Cassandra be like according to paragraph 1?
A. Severe and forbidding. B. Competent and cautious.
C. Friendly and energetic. D. Cheerful and approachable.
22. What led to increased public awareness of Easthope’s work in 2023?
A. The publication of a best seller. B. The growth of professional disaster circles.
C. Her involvement in 2004 tsunami relief. D. Her sudden rise to fame through media.
23. Why are readers’ questions cited in paragraph 3?
A. To reveal Easthope’s personal fears. B. To explain Easthope’s writing process.
C. To show Easthope’s writing motivation. D. To present public doubts about Easthope’s work.
【答案】21. A 22. A 23. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了紧急规划师露西·伊斯索普从幕后工作到因出版畅销书《尘埃落定时》而进入公众视野的经历,以及她第二本书《任凭风雨来袭》的创作动机和核心理念。
【21题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“At first sight, Easthope doesn’t seem much like a Cassandra. She smiles a lot. Her manner is kind and motherly; pushed to name her profession, you might guess at nurse or teacher.(乍一看,伊斯索普并不像是卡桑德拉那样的人。她总是面带微笑。她的举止亲切而慈祥;要是问起她的职业,你可能会猜测她是护士或者教师)”可知,作者将伊斯索普的外在表现与卡桑德拉进行对比,伊斯索普给人的印象是亲切的、面带微笑的,因此与之相反的卡桑德拉形象应更偏向于严肃、令人敬畏的。故选A项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“But in 2023, she published a best-selling book about her career, When the Dust Settles, and that changed. People became very interested in what she did. (但在2023年,她出版了一本关于她职业生涯的畅销书《尘埃落定时》,情况发生了变化。人们开始对她所做的工作非常感兴趣)”可知,2023年公众对伊斯索普工作认知度的提高,源于她出版了一本畅销书。故选A项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“What people wanted from me was to know how I lived with the knowledge that I have. Wasn’t I afraid? How did I handle? I would tell them that I didn’t live afraid, and I would give them basic advice. But this wasn’t enough.” In the end, she felt she had no choice but to write a second book, one in which she would try to distill (浓缩) all that she has learned for the benefit of each individual.(人们希望从我这里得到的是了解我是如何带着已知的事实生活下去的。难道我不感到害怕吗?我是如何应对的呢?我会告诉他们,我并不生活在恐惧之中,还会给他们一些基本的建议。但这还不够。”最终,她觉得自己别无选择,只能再写一本书,书中她会尝试将自己所学到的一切浓缩整理出来,以供每个人受益)”可知,作者在本段引用读者的问题,是想说明这些问题反映了公众对如何应对灾难知识的渴求,而这种需求促使伊斯索普决定写作第二本书,即解释了其写作动机。故选C项。
B
Recently, campaigners have encouraged us to buy local food. This reduces ‘food miles’, that is, the distance food travels to get from the producer to the retailer. They reason that the higher the food miles, the more carbon emissions. Buying local food, therefore, has a lower carbon footprint and is more environmentally friendly.
However, the real story is not as simple as that. In fact, imported food often has a lower carbon footprint than locally grown food. Take apples, for example. In autumn, when apples are harvested, the best option for a British resident is to buy British apples. However, the apples we buy in winter or spring have been kept refrigerated for months, and this uses up a lot of energy. In spring, therefore, it is more energy-efficient to import them from New Zealand, where they are in season. Heating also uses a lot of energy, which is why growing tomatoes in heated greenhouses in the UK is less environmentally friendly than importing them from Spain, where the crop grows well in the local climate.
We must also take into account the type of transport. Transporting food by air creates about 50 times more emissions than shipping it. However, only a small proportion of goods are flown to the consumer country, and these are usually high value, perishable items which we cannot produce locally, such as seafood and out-of-season berries. Even then, these foods may not have a higher carbon footprint than locally grown food. For example, beans flown in from Kenya are grown in sunny fields using manual labour and natural fertilisers, unlike in Britain, where we use oil-based fertilisers and diesel machinery. Therefore, the total carbon footprint is still lower.
It’s also worth remembering that a product’s journey does not end at the supermarket. The distance consumers travel to buy their food, and the kind of transport they use will also add to its carbon footprint. So driving a long way to shop for food will negate any environmental benefits of buying locally grown produce. Furthermore, choosing local over imported food can also badly affect people in developing countries.
Recently, some supermarkets have been trying to raise awareness of food miles by labelling foods with stickers that show it has been imported by air. But ultimately, the message this gives is too simple. Lots of different factors contribute to a food’s carbon footprint besides the distance it has travelled. And even if we only buy local food which is currently in season, there are ethical implications. What’s more, our diets would be more limited.
24. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The importance of buying locally produced food.
B. The advantages of importing food from overseas.
C. The reasons why food miles campaigns are too simple.
D. The problems caused by transporting food.
25. According to the passage, how are Spanish tomatoes and Kenyan beans similar?
A. They are both transported by air. B. They are both grown using natural fertilizer.
C. They both have high carbon foodprints. D. They are both grown outdoors.
26. Which of the following does the writer not support?
A. Making a long journey to buy food produced locally.
B. Supporting farmers in poor countries.
C. Importing apples to Britain from New Zealand in spring.
D. Buying beans imported by air from Kenya.
27. The writer thinks that labelling food which has been transported by air _________.
A. will raise environmental awareness. B. helps people to shop more ethically.
C. does not tell a full, accurate story. D. gives false information about the product.
【答案】24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者反驳了建议只购买本地食物更环保的单一观点,并且从季节、运输方式、消费者出行、伦理影响等方面,论证食物碳足迹受多种因素影响,指出食物里程运动的局限性。
【24题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Recently, campaigners have encouraged us to buy local food. This reduces ‘food miles’, that is, the distance food travels to get from the producer to the retailer.(最近,环保活动人士鼓励我们购买当地食品。这减少了“食物里程”,也就是食物从生产者到零售商的距离)”及第二段“However, the real story is not as simple as that. In fact, imported food often has a lower carbon footprint than locally grown food.(然而,实际情况并非如此简单。事实上,进口食品的碳足迹通常比本地种植的食品要低)”及最后一段“Recently, some supermarkets have been trying to raise awareness of food miles by labelling foods with stickers that show it has been imported by air. But ultimately, the message this gives is too simple. Lots of different factors contribute to a food’s carbon footprint besides the distance it has travelled. And even if we only buy local food which is currently in season, there are ethical implications. What’s more, our diets would be more limited.(最近,一些超市一直在努力提高人们对食品里程的认识,在食品上贴上标签,表明它是空运进口的。但最终,这传递的信息太简单了。除了食物运输的距离外,还有许多不同的因素会影响食物的碳足迹。即使我们只买当地当季的食物,也有道德问题。更重要的是,我们的饮食将更加有限)”并纵观下文可知,文章开篇介绍食物里程运动的观点,随后用 however转折,指出进口食物可能碳足迹更低,下文主要从季节、运输方式等多方面分析,最后点明碳足迹受多种因素影响,体现了反驳单一观点、分析多因素影响和指出标注缺陷,C项内容符合全文核心。故选C项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Heating also uses a lot of energy, which is why growing tomatoes in heated greenhouses in the UK is less environmentally friendly than importing them from Spain, where the crop grows well in the local climate.(加热也会消耗大量能源,这就是为什么在英国的加热温室里种植西红柿比从西班牙进口西红柿更不环保,因为西班牙的作物在当地气候下生长得很好)”及第三段“For example, beans flown in from Kenya are grown in sunny fields using manual labour and natural fertilisers, unlike in Britain, where we use oil-based fertilisers and diesel machinery.(例如,从肯尼亚空运过来的豆子是在阳光充足的田地里种植的,使用的是体力劳动和天然肥料,不像在英国,使用的是油基肥料和柴油机械)”可知,西班牙西红柿自然生长、肯尼亚豆子种在田野中,均为户外种植不是温室种植。故选D项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“It’s also worth remembering that a product’s journey does not end at the supermarket. The distance consumers travel to buy their food, and the kind of transport they use will also add to its carbon footprint. So driving a long way to shop for food will negate any environmental benefits of buying locally grown produce. Furthermore, choosing local over imported food can also badly affect people in developing countries.(同样值得记住的是,产品的旅程不会在超市结束。消费者购买食物的路程,以及他们使用的运输方式也会增加其碳足迹。因此,开车很远的路去买食物会抵消购买当地种植的农产品对环境的任何好处。此外,选择本地食品而不是进口食品也会严重影响发展中国家的人民)”及上文举例可知,开车长途跋涉购买本地食物,会抵消其环保优势,作者应该不支持这种做法。故选A项。
【27题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Recently, some supermarkets have been trying to raise awareness of food miles by labelling foods with stickers that show it has been imported by air. But ultimately, the message this gives is too simple. Lots of different factors contribute to a food’s carbon footprint besides the distance it has travelled.(最近,一些超市一直在努力提高人们对食品里程的认识,在食品上贴上标签,表明它是空运进口的。但最终,这传递的信息太简单了。除了食物运输的距离外,还有许多不同的因素会影响食物的碳足迹)”可知,作者认为超市给空运食品贴标签的做法,传递的信息过于简单,食物碳足迹受多种因素影响,未能反映完整、准确的情况。故选C项。
C
Honeybees can detect the unnoticeable smells of lung cancer in the lab — even the faint smell of disease floating from a patient’s breath. Inspired by the insects’ sharp sense of smell abilities, scientists connected bees to electrodes, passed different smells under the insects’ antennae (触角) and recorded their brain signals.
“Different smells sparked recognizable brain activity patterns. One day, doctors might be able to use honeybees in cancer clinics as sensors for early disease detection,” said Saha, a neural engineer at Michigan State University in East Lansing.
Honeybees were held in place with 3D-printed plastic harnesses while the researchers performed bee brain surgery, attaching wires to the region that processes smells. A device delivered streams of air to the insects’ antennae. Each stream could contain mixing smells, such as those breathed out by healthy people. Another mixture copied lung cancer patients’ breaths, undetectable to human noses. Using electrical signals read from the bees’ brains, researchers could distinguish between the two types of breath.
In a separate experiment, Saha’s team collected air remaining above lung cells grown in the lab. The bees could successfully tell the difference between the air samples taken near healthy cells and those gathered near cells of two cancer types: small-cell lung cancer and non- small-cell lung cancer.
Ongoing work in Saha’s lab has also revealed that bees’ smelling ability extends to other trace smells, like those emitted by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, or forever chemicals. “That actually blew my mind,” Saha says. “PFAS in the environment are very hard to detect.”
Saha’s team hopes to use the bee smell sensor to test the breath of cancer patients. “The device’s biggest flaw is that it lasts just a few hours before the bees’ response becomes unstable,” he says. “But it works fast and spits out results in real-time. With just one bee, my team could theoretically buzz through more than 100 samples.”
28. What were the bees exposed to in the experiments?
A. Printed plastics. B. Surgical tools.
C. Lung cancer cells. D. Different breath or air samples.
29. What aspects of the research are discussed in paragraph 3?
A. Its findings. B. Its methods. C. Its applications. D. Its influences.
30. Which word can best describe the bees’ smell?
A. Sensitive. B. Limited. C. Ordinary. D. Unreliable.
31. What does the underlined word “flaw” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Feature. B. Weakness. C. Benefit. D. Contribution.
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. A 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家如何利用蜜蜂敏锐的嗅觉能力来检测肺癌等疾病的微弱气味。文章详细描述了实验过程,包括如何将蜜蜂固定在3D打印的塑料支架上,如何将电极连接到蜜蜂处理气味的脑区,以及如何通过记录蜜蜂大脑的电信号来区分健康人和肺癌患者的呼吸气味。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“A device delivered streams of air to the insects’ antennae. Each stream could contain mixing smells, such as those breathed out by healthy people. Another mixture copied lung cancer patients’ breaths, undetectable to human noses.(一个装置向蜜蜂的触角输送气流。每一股气流中可能含有混合气味,比如健康人呼出的气味。另一种混合气味则模拟了肺癌患者的呼吸气味,而这种气味人类的鼻子是察觉不到的。)”以及第四段“In a separate experiment, Saha’s team collected air remaining above lung cells grown in the lab. The bees could successfully tell the difference between the air samples taken near healthy cells and those gathered near cells of two cancer types: small-cell lung cancer and non- small-cell lung cancer.(在另一项单独的实验中,萨哈的团队收集了在实验室中培养的肺细胞上方残留的空气。蜜蜂能够成功区分从健康细胞附近采集的空气样本,以及从两种癌症类型(小细胞肺癌和非小细胞肺癌)的细胞附近采集的空气样本。)”可知,在实验中,有装置向蜜蜂触角输送气流,气流中包含健康人呼出的气味以及模拟肺癌患者呼吸的气味;在另一个实验中,蜜蜂能区分从健康细胞附近和两种肺癌细胞附近采集的空气样本。所以蜜蜂在实验中接触到了不同的呼吸或空气样本。故选D。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Honeybees were held in place with 3D-printed plastic harnesses while the researchers performed bee brain surgery, attaching wires to the region that processes smells. A device delivered streams of air to the insects’ antennae. Each stream could contain mixing smells, such as those breathed out by healthy people. Another mixture copied lung cancer patients’ breaths, undetectable to human noses. Using electrical signals read from the bees’ brains, researchers could distinguish between the two types of breath.(当研究人员对蜜蜂进行脑部手术时,他们用3D打印的塑料装置固定住蜜蜂,将电线连接到蜜蜂处理气味的大脑区域。一个装置向蜜蜂的触角输送气流。每一股气流中可能含有混合气味,比如健康人呼出的气味。另一种混合气味则模拟了肺癌患者的呼吸气味,而这种气味人类的鼻子是察觉不到的。通过读取蜜蜂大脑发出的电信号,研究人员能够区分这两种类型的呼吸气味。)”可知,第三段主要讲述了研究人员用3D打印的塑料装置固定蜜蜂,对蜜蜂进行脑部手术并连接电线到处理气味的区域,用一个装置向蜜蜂触角输送包含不同气味(健康人呼出的气味和模拟肺癌患者呼吸的气味)的气流,最后通过读取蜜蜂大脑的电信号来区分两种呼吸气味。这些内容描述的是研究的具体操作方式和过程。故选B。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。文章开篇指出“Honeybees can detect the unnoticeable smells of lung cancer in the lab—even the faint smell of disease floating from a patient’s breath.(在实验室里,蜜蜂能够探测到肺癌那难以察觉的气味——甚至是从患者呼吸中飘散出的极其微弱的患病气息。)”,即蜜蜂能够探测到实验室里肺癌难以察觉的气味,甚至是患者呼吸中飘散出的微弱的患病气息;第三段提到蜜蜂能区分健康人和肺癌患者的呼吸气味;第四段表明蜜蜂能够成功区分从健康细胞附近和两种癌症类型(小细胞肺癌和非小细胞肺癌)的细胞附近采集的空气样本;第五段还提到 “Ongoing work in Saha’s lab has also revealed that bees’ smelling ability extends to other trace smells, like those emitted by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, or forever chemicals. ‘That actually blew my mind,’ Saha says. ‘PFAS in the environment are very hard to detect.’(Saha实验室正在进行的研究还表明,蜜蜂的嗅觉能力还能探测到其他微量气味,比如全氟烷基和多氟烷基物质(通常被称为PFAS,即“永久性化学物质”)所散发的气味。“这真的让我大吃一惊,” Saha说,“环境中的PFAS非常难以检测。”)”,说明蜜蜂能探测到环境中很难检测到的PFAS等微量气味。这些都体现了蜜蜂嗅觉的灵敏。故选A。
【31题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线单词所在语境“The device’s biggest flaw is that it lasts just a few hours before the bees’ response becomes unstable,” he says. “But it works fast and spits out results in real-time. With just one bee, my team could theoretically buzz through more than 100 samples.”(“这种装置最大的……是,在蜜蜂的反应变得不稳定之前,它只能持续工作几个小时,”他说,“但它工作速度很快,能够实时给出检测结果。从理论上来说,仅用一只蜜蜂,我的团队就能快速检测超过100个样本。”)”可知,划线单词下文提到了这个装置的优点,如工作速度快、能实时给出结果等,而前面说这个装置最大的“flaw”是在蜜蜂的反应变得不稳定之前它只能持续工作几个小时。“but”表示转折,说明前面提到的是这个装置不好的方面。选项B“weakness”,意为“弱点”,与此相符。故选B。
D
Soil as an Antidepressant: Fact or Fiction?
Many gardening claims spread online, but one has become particularly popular: “Soil is an antidepressant.” According to this idea, supported through countless social media posts, Mycobacterium vaccae — a microbe (微生物) naturally found in soil — can actually boost your mood. All you apparently have to do to experience this benefit is get your hands in contact with earth. The bacteria are said to be absorbed through your skin or breathed in from the air, and they will quickly get to work transforming your brain chemistry for the better. But is all this a bit too good to be true?
Although the claim may initially seem a little outlandish, there have actually been a range of studies investigating the effect of this microbe on a variety of conditions, from eczema to cancer. In fact, Mycobacterium vaccae was first extracted in soil samples from Uganda by scientists in order to find a harmless close cousin of the deadly Mycobacterium tuberculosis that could be used as a form of immunotherapy (免疫疗法). Scientists became more interested in its possible effects on depression when lung cancer patients receiving the bacteria reported feeling better overall. Several careful studies appeared to confirm these mood-improving effects, leading to widespread sharing of this information online.
However, there’s an important limitation: all the studies specifically testing the depression theory were done on mice, not humans. In these experiments, researchers either injected (注射) the bacteria into the mice’s blood or added it to their food. This matters because results from animal studies often don’t work the same way in humans. For example, one analysis of 76 animal studies found that only 37% produced similar results when tried with people. Additionally, all the mice in these studies were males of the same special breed. The bacteria weren’t breathed in or absorbed through the skin — they were given in pure form directly into the body.
As someone interested in how nature affects mental health, I’m excited to see what future research reveals. However, despite the confident claims online, we can only say that “soil is an antidepressant” if you’re a specific type of male mouse that has been injected with pure bacteria from soil — and since you’re reading this, I assume you’re not.
32. What does the underlined word “outlandish” most probably mean in paragraph 2?
A. Popular and widely accepted.
B. Strange and difficult to believe.
C. Scientific and well-researched.
D. Boring and complex to understand.
33. What was the original purpose of extracting Mycobacterium vaccae?
A. To find a cure for depression
B. To treat lung cancer patients.
C. To develop a brand new gardening product.
D. To create immunotherapy from a harmless bacterium.
34. What is the key limitation of the studies mentioned?
A. They only involved human participants.
B. They were conducted only on specific mice.
C. They didn’t use purified forms of bacteria.
D. They focused only on skin absorption.
35. What is the author’s attitude toward the “soil is an antidepressant” claim?
A. Cautious. B. Disapproving. C. Supportive. D. Uninterested.
【答案】32. B 33. D 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨“土壤是抗抑郁药”这一说法的真实性,分析相关微生物研究的情况及局限性。
【32题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“Although the claim may initially seem a little outlandish, there have actually been a range of studies investigating the effect of this microbe on a variety of conditions, from eczema to cancer.(尽管这种说法起初可能看起来有些outlandish,但实际上已经有一系列研究调查了这种微生物对从湿疹到癌症等多种疾病的影响。)”可知,前后句为转折关系,后半句提及有相关研究支撑,前半句应体现该说法看似不合理,因此猜测outlandish 意为 “奇怪且难以令人相信的”。故选B项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Mycobacterium vaccae was first extracted in soil samples from Uganda by scientists in order to find a harmless close cousin of the deadly Mycobacterium tuberculosis that could be used as a form of immunotherapy (免疫疗法).(科学家首次从乌干达的土壤样本中提取出母牛分枝杆菌,目的是寻找致命结核分枝杆菌的一种无害近亲,将其用作免疫疗法。)”可知,提取该微生物的最初目的是利用无害细菌研发免疫疗法。故选D项。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“However, there’s an important limitation: all the studies specifically testing the depression theory were done on mice, not humans.(然而,有一个重要的限制:所有专门测试抑郁症理论的研究都是在老鼠身上进行的,而不是在人类身上。)”以及“Additionally, all the mice in these studies were males of the same special breed.(此外,这些研究中的所有老鼠都是同一特殊品种的雄性。)”可知,这些研究的关键局限性是仅在特定的老鼠身上进行。故选B项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“As someone interested in how nature affects mental health, I’m excited to see what future research reveals. However, despite the confident claims online, we can only say that “soil is an antidepressant” if you’re a specific type of male mouse that has been injected with pure bacteria from soil.(作为一个对自然如何影响心理健康感兴趣的人,我很期待未来的研究能揭示什么。然而,尽管网上的说法言之凿凿,但我们只能说,只有当你是一种特定类型的、注射了土壤纯细菌的雄性老鼠时,“土壤是抗抑郁药”才成立。)”可知,作者既期待后续研究,又明确指出当前说法的局限性,态度较为谨慎。故选A项。
第二节 (共5小题,每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Strengthen Teeth Naturally
___36___You can work on strengthening your teeth by getting the right vitamins and minerals in your diet. You can also protect your teeth through healthy habits. In addition, avoiding certain foods and habits can help strengthen your teeth.
◆Get the right nutrients(营养)
Make sure you’re getting 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium(钙) a day. You probably know calcium helps keep your bones strong. ___37___Eating certain amount of calcium in your diet every day will help increase the strength of your teeth.
◆ ___38___
Aim to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in your weekly diet. Try selecting a variety of colors when choosing your produce, as that ensures you’ll be getting a wide variety of vitamins. Fill your plate up halfway with fruits and vegetables at every meal, then fill the rest of your plate with some protein and whole grains.
◆Brush your teeth twice a day
To brush well, hold your toothbrush at a 45℃ angle to your teeth. Brush all the surfaces of your teeth gently and try to brush for at least 2 minutes. ___39___
◆Visit your dentist regularly
Visit your dentist at least once a year for x-rays and cleaning. ___40___If you start to get a buildup of plaque(牙菌斑), which can weaken teeth, the dentist can remove it for you in time.
◆Quit smoking
You probably are aware that smoking causes lung cancer and other health problems. In addition, it can also weaken bone tissue, including your teeth. If you’ve been thinking about quitting, now may be the time.
A. These visits help find problems before they begin.
B. These foods naturally clean your teeth, helping to keep them strong.
C. Eat a balanced diet
D. The same is true for your teeth.
E. Set a timer to help you brush longer!
F. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium properly.
G. Strong teeth are important for a healthy mouth!
【答案】36. G 37. D 38. C 39. E 40. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了几种固齿小方法。
【36题详解】
根据文章标题可知,文章主要介绍的是几种固齿小方法,开篇第一句应点明本文主题,同时说明我们要固齿的原因,故G项(坚固的牙齿对健康的口腔很重要)符合语境。
【37题详解】
前句说钙对骨骼强壮有帮助,此处承接上文,说的是钙对牙齿也有帮助,故D项(你的牙齿也是如此)符合语境。
【38题详解】
此处为本段小标题,整段都在讲牙齿要牢固,均衡的饮食很重要,故C项(均衡饮食)符合语境。
【39题详解】
前句中提到刷牙最少两分钟,此处说的应该是刷牙时间,故E项(设置一个计时器,帮助你刷得更久)符合语境。
【40题详解】
前句提到了visit,A选项中的these visits与之呼应,故A项(这些检查有助于在问题开始之前发现问题)符合语境。
【点睛】小标题是七选五的常见考点,在小标题的选择过程中一定要在段落主题的基础上遵循段落标题的同构性,例如本篇第3题,整段都在讲牙齿要牢固,均衡的饮食很重要,再结合其他各段的标题的句式特点可知,每个小标题都是不超过六个词的祈使句,C项(均衡饮食)在句式特点和内容上都适合作小标题。
第三部分:语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (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。
In late March, an unusual e-mail reached Ekiben restaurant in Baltimore. Brandon Jones, the e-mail sender, wasn’t requesting the actual dish — broccoli tempura — but its ____41____. His mother-in-law, who deeply loved it, is now ____42____ lung cancer in its final stage in Vermont. He hoped to make it for her there.
The Asian restaurant owner, Steve Chu, read the e-mail and quickly replied with a(n) ____43____ suggestion. “Thanks for reaching out. We’d like to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you.” ____44____, Brandon e-mailed back, saying it was Vermont, 498 miles away. But Chu ____45____, “No problem. Tell us the date, time, and ____46____.”
The next day, Chu and his team ____47____ a truck with a hot plate and a cooler filled with ingredients, and then ____48____ the road. They pulled into the parking lot and got straight to work, ____49____ the dish. Moments later, the amazing aroma (芳香) of freshly cooked broccoli tempura ____50____ the air. After ____51____ the food, they knocked on their customer’s door.
When the door opened, Brandon’s mother-in-law immediately ____52____ the amazing aroma. She was deeply touched by the team’s ____53____. She just couldn’t believe it.
As for Chu, he couldn’t help remembering the loyal customer. “Every time she ____54____ the course, she’d tell us straightaway how completely it had won her heart,” Chu recalled. The team declined joining dinner or payment. “It is a(n) ____55____. There is a lot of good, positive energy in doing this,” he stated.
41. A. comment B. recipe C. image D. origin
42. A. battling B. funding C. studying D. assessing
43. A. formal B. professional C. similar D. alternative
44. A. Confident B. Curious C. Astonished D. Disappointed
45. A. admitted B. responded C. repeated D. whispered
46. A. menu B. price C. location D. distance
47. A. encountered B. decorated C. purchased D. loaded
48. A. hit B. crossed C. circled D. repaired
49. A. serving B. preparing C. enjoying D. displaying
50. A. cleared B. refreshed C. blew D. filled
51. A. sharing B. boxing C. storing D. recycling
52. A. welcomed B. recommended C. recognized D. described
53. A. courage B. modesty C. humanity D. honesty
54. A. finished off B. cooked up C. longed for D. registered for
55. A. privilege B. advertisement C. cooperation D. discipline
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. D 44. C 45. B 46. C 47. D 48. A 49. B 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. C 54. A 55. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了餐厅老板Chu及其团队跨越498英里,为患晚期肺癌的忠实顾客现场制作她喜爱的天妇罗西兰花,传递温暖与善意的故事。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:邮件发件人Brandon Jones并非要订购餐厅的招牌菜——天妇罗西兰花,而是询问这道菜的食谱。A. comment评论;B. recipe食谱、配方;C. image图片、影像;D. origin起源、源头。根据下文“He hoped to make it for her there.”可知,Brandon想为患癌的岳母制作这道菜,因此他索要的不是菜品本身,而是食谱。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他的岳母非常喜欢它,她现在正在佛蒙特州与肺癌作最后阶段的斗争。A. battling搏斗、对抗;B. funding资助、提供资金;C. studying研究、学习;D. assessing评估、评价。根据空后“lung cancer”以及语境可知,她应该是在与癌症抗争。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这家亚洲风味餐馆的老板Steve Chu读了这封邮件后,迅速回复了一个替代方案。A. formal正式的;B. professional专业的;C. similar相似的;D. alternative替代的、可供选择的。根据上文可知,Brandon想要的是食谱;再根据下文“We’d like to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you.”可知,店主提出亲自去佛蒙特州现做,这是一个替代方案。故选D。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:Brandon惊讶地回了一封电子邮件,说那是498英里外的佛蒙特州。A. Confident自信的;B. Curious好奇的;C. Astonished惊讶的、震惊的;D. Disappointed失望的。根据上文可知,Brandon本想要的是食谱;然而店主提议前往498英里外的佛蒙特州,这个回应超出预期,Brandon应是惊讶的。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但Chu回答说:“没问题。告诉我们日期、时间和地点。”A. admitted承认、认可;B. responded回应、答复;C. repeated重复、重申;D. whispered低语、小声说。根据下文“No problem. Tell us the date, time, and ________.”可知,这是Chu的回复。故选B。
【46题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:但Chu回答说:“没问题。告诉我们日期、时间和地点。”A. menu菜单;B. price价格;C. location地点、位置;D. distance距离。根据上文“We’d like to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you.”可知,店主决定前往498英里外的佛蒙特州亲自做这道菜。因此,店主需要知道日期、时间和地点才能赴约。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:第二天,Chu和他的团队把一个电热炉和一个装满食材的冷藏箱装上了一辆卡车,然后上路了。A. encountered遇到、遭遇;B. decorated装饰、装潢;C. purchased购买、购置;D. loaded装载、装上。根据下文“with a hot plate and a cooler filled with ingredients”以及常识可知,店主团队要携带厨具和食材,需装载到卡车上。故选D。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:第二天,Chu和他的团队把一个电热炉和一个装满食材的冷藏箱装上了一辆卡车,然后上路了。A. hit击打、出发;B. crossed穿过、跨越;C. circled环绕、盘旋;D. repaired修理、修复。根据常识以及下文“They pulled into the parking lot”可知,装载完毕后自然要启程前往佛蒙特州。考查短语:hit the road,意为“出发、上路”,符合语境。故选A。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他们把车开进停车场,直接开始工作,准备这道菜。A. serving服务、提供;B. preparing准备、筹备;C. enjoying享受、喜爱;D. displaying展示、陈列。根据上文“They pulled into the parking lot and got straight to work”以及常识可知,他们到达停车场后,就着手准备菜品,与后文“新鲜烹饪的香气”呼应。故选B。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:片刻之后,新鲜出炉的天妇罗西兰花的香气弥漫在空气中。A. cleared清除、清理;B. refreshed使清新、恢复精神;C. blew吹、吹动;D. filled充满、填满。根据空前“the amazing aroma (芳香) of freshly cooked broccoli tempura”以及空后“the air”可知,香气会弥漫在空气中。故选D。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:把食物装好后,他们敲响了顾客的门。A. sharing分享、分担;B. boxing打包、装箱;C. storing储存、存放;D. recycling回收、再利用。根据上文“Moments later, the amazing aroma (芳香) of freshly cooked broccoli tempura ________ the air.”可知,食物准备好了;再根据下文“they knocked on their customer’s door”可推测,食物准备好了,需要装好才能送去顾客家中。故选B。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:门一开,Brandon的岳母立刻认出了那股神奇的香味。A. welcomed欢迎、迎接;B. recommended推荐、建议;C. recognized认出、识别;D. described描述、形容。根据上文“His mother-in-law, who deeply loved it”可知,Brandon的岳母很喜欢这道菜,自然会认出这道菜的香味。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:她被队员们的人情味深深打动了。A. courage勇气、胆量;B. modesty谦逊、谦虚;C. humanity人情味、仁慈;D. honesty诚实、正直。根据上文内容可知,店主团队跨越千里送餐,这体现了人情味。故选C。
【54题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:“每次她吃完这道菜,她都会直截了当地告诉我们,这道菜彻底俘获了她的心。”Chu回忆说。A. finished off吃完、完成;B. cooked up编造、烹饪;C. longed for渴望、盼望;D. registered for注册、报名参加。根据下文“she’d tell us straightaway how completely it had won her heart”可推测,她每次吃完这道菜都赞不绝口。故选A。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:“这是一种荣幸。A. privilege荣幸、特权;B. advertisement广告、宣传;C. cooperation合作、协作;D. discipline纪律、自律。根据下文“There is a lot of good, positive energy in doing this,” he stated.”可知,店主拒绝报酬,认为做这件事是一种荣幸,符合其传递正能量的态度。故选A。
第二节 语法填空 (共10小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
___56___ well you take care of yourself, you may still get ill. A person can become so seriously ill that a doctor’s care is needed. A doctor may prescribe some medicine to help the body fight a disease.
Medicines or drugs are harmful ___57___ they are misused. Some people have drugs to escape their problems. This can be very dangerous because it can lead to addition. Generally speaking, an addict cannot stop taking the drug without any treatment. The addict’s body gradually depends on the drugs. And other serious problems can stem ___58___ this addiction. Many addicts are victims of crimes.
Another problem is called alcoholism. People can also grow ___59___ (addict) to alcohol. Those people are called alcoholics. Alcohol enters the bloodstream within two minutes after ___60___ (take). Then it ___61___ (send) throughout the body. Every system in the body is affected, especially the brain. Heavy alcohol can affect the heart and kidney. Perhaps it is liver ___62___ is the organ most seriously affected. Because of the effects, alcohol makes it difficult for people to drive. Many innocent people are killed every year by those people who drink alcohol and then drive.
Smoking is another problem which affects our body. Smoking is not only dangerous to the smokers, but also dangerous to the non-smokers. Non-smokers breathe in the smoke ___63___ (breathe) out from smokers and the smoke from burning tobacco. There is no medical value for smoking and it really does some physical damage. For example, only one cigarette will make blood vessels turn ___64___ (thin) and will speed up your heartbeat. It will quickly make slow the flow of blood and air into and out of your lungs. The chances of early deaths from lung cancer are about ten times greater for smokers than for non-smokers. Smokers also increase their chances of dying early from heart and lung disease.
Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are especially harmful to people. They are harmful to unborn children because mothers who use these things ____65____ cause serious birth defects in their unborn children while children should have a right to live as healthy as possible. Who can insure this right? Of course, parents!
【答案】56. However
57. if 58. from
59. addicted
60. taking 61. is sent
62. that 63. breathed
64. thinner
65. can
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是一个人如果滥用医生给开的治病药物的话会给身体带来害处以及药品、酒精和烟草对于人类都有哪些具体的危害。
【56题详解】
考查让步状语从句。句意:不管你把自己照顾得多好,你还是有可能生病。由句意此处表示“不管;无论”,应用however引导让步状语从句,空处位于句首,首字母需大写。故填However。
【57题详解】
考查条件状语从句。句意:药品或药物如果被滥用是有害的。此处为条件状语从句,表示“如果”,应用if引导条件状语从句。故填if。
【58题详解】
考查介词。句意:其他一些严重的问题可能源于这种上瘾。固定搭配stem from“源自;由……引起”。故填from。
【59题详解】
考查形容词。句意:人们也可能会对酒精上瘾。此处的grow为系动词,意为“变得”,其后应用形容词addicted“上瘾的”,作表语。故填addicted。
【60题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:酒精在服用后两分钟内进入血液。此处的after为介词,其后应用动名词,作宾语。故填taking。
【61题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意:然后它被输送到全身。空处应填谓语动词,主语it与send之间为被动关系,且此处为客观陈述,应用一般现在时的被动语态,主语是单数,be动词使用is。故填is sent。
【62题详解】
考查强调句型。句意:也许肝脏是受影响最严重的器官。由句意此处为强调句型It is/was+被强调部分+that/who+其他,强调主语liver,应用that。故填that。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:不吸烟者吸入吸烟者呼出的烟和燃烧烟草产生的烟。句子谓语动词为breathe in,所以空处应填非谓语动词形式,the smoke与所给动词breathe之间为被动关系,应用过去分词,作后置定语,表示被动。故填breathed。
【64题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意:例如,只抽一支烟就能使血管变薄,加快心跳。由句意及空前的系动词turn以及空后的and will speed up your heartbeat可知,此处表示“抽一支烟后的血管会变得比原来薄”,应用形容词比较级,作表语。故填thinner。
【65题详解】
考查情态动词。句意:它们对未出生的孩子是有害的,因为使用这些东西的母亲会导致未出生的孩子严重的出生缺陷,而孩子应该有权利尽可能健康地生活。由句意可知,此处应用情态动词can,在肯定句中can可以用来表示理论上的可能性。故填can。
第四部分:写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 请你写一篇短文向校英文报“Sports and Health”栏目投稿,向同学们推荐一项适合课间开展的运动,内容包括:
1. 介绍这项运动;
2. 说明推荐理由。
注意:
1. 词数80词左右 ;
2. 可以适当增加细节使行文连贯。
Stand Up and Exercise, Everybody!
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【答案】例文
Stand Up and Exercise, Everybody!
Everybody! Are you tired of sitting in class all day? One great option is the “Stand Up and Stretch” exercise. This simple routine involves standing up from your desk, stretching your arms, legs and back, and taking a few deep breaths. This exercise is recommended for several reasons.
First, it helps to combat the negative effects of prolonged sitting. Second, it can improve your focus and concentration, making it easier to stay engaged in class. Lastly, it promotes a healthy and active lifestyle, which is essential for overall well-being.
So, next time you feel a bit sluggish during class, remember to stand up and stretch! It’s a small change that can make a big difference in your day.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生向校英文报“Sports and Health”栏目投稿,撰写一篇短文向同学们推荐一项适合课间开展的运动,内容需包含运动介绍及推荐理由。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
对……厌烦:be tired of → be fed up with
包含:involve → include
对抗:combat → fight against
促进:promote → foster
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Second, it can improve your focus and concentration, making it easier to stay engaged in class.
拓展句:Second, it can improve your focus and concentration, which makes it easier to stay engaged in class.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Lastly, it promotes a healthy and active lifestyle, which is essential for overall well-being. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】It’s a small change that can make a big difference in your day.(运用了that引导的限制性定语从句)
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 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。
Sarah, a woman overwhelmed by life’s struggles, stumbled toward her tiny apartment. She kept shaking in the storm, tears mixing with cold rain running down her pale face. When lightning flashed, it lit up the painful cuts on her hands — wounds from broken glass when she fell earlier. As she tried to open the door, the old keys kept slipping from her freezing fingers. All she wanted was to fall into a deep sleep and forget everything.
Years earlier, her husband disappeared, leaving her to raise their daughter Lily alone. Then she lost her job at the factory. Soon after, doctors found Lily had a rare heart condition. But fate twisted the knife deeper: during a routine checkup, Sarah learned that she had lung cancer — a sickness probably passed down from her mother. Hiding her illness to protect Lily, she sold her belongings, skipped meals, and worked night shifts at a diner, trying to keep life as normal as possible for her daughter.
That rainy night, while delivering food on her old bike, Sarah suddenly couldn’t breathe. Gasping for air, she collapsed on a wet bridge, her head hitting the pavement. Blood mixed with rainwater as she faded in and out of awareness. After lying dazed for minutes, she staggered up, left her bike behind, and dragged herself home like a ghost. She fell onto her worn-out couch, her labored breaths echoing in the darkness.
Meanwhile, others were searching. Paramedic (急救人员) Laura had barely touched her cold sandwich when another call came in. “A woman had collapsed on the bridge. She looked dead,” a scared witness reported. Laura’s team, already exhausted from eighteen emergencies that day, raced through the rain. At the scene, they found only a bent bicycle and faint pink stains on the wet pavement. Checking nearby security cameras, they watched Sarah stagger away from the site. The trail led to an apartment building with broken hallway lights.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答。
A loud knock interrupted the silence.
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Laura later shared their rescue experience on social media.
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【答案】One possible version:
A loud knock interrupted the silence. Hearing no response, Laura exchanged a worried glance with her partner. They pushed the door open, flashlights cutting through the dim apartment. Sarah lay motionless on the couch, her skin ghostly pale, lips tinged blue. Laura knelt beside her, checking for a pulse. “Weak but present,” she muttered, swiftly strapping an oxygen mask over Sarah’s face. As they lifted her onto the stretcher, Sarah’s trembling hand clutched a faded photo of Lily tucked in her pocket. “Stay with us,” Laura urged, her voice steady but urgent. Rain lashed the windows as sirens wailed through the night, carrying Sarah toward a hospital bed she could no longer avoid.
Laura later shared their rescue experience on social media. Her post — a raw account of hidden illness and a paramedic’s persistence — went viral overnight. Strangers donated to cover Lily’s surgery and Sarah’s treatments, while a local clinic offered free cancer care. Reporters interviewed Laura, who simply said, “Everyone deserves a fighting chance.” When Sarah regained strength, she hugged Lily tighter, whispering, “We’re not alone anymore.” The broken hallway lights in their apartment building were fixed by volunteers, symbolizing the unexpected brightness piercing their darkest hour. Years later, a thank-you letter to Laura hung beside Lily’s healthy heartbeat scans, a quiet reminder that compassion had rewritten their story one breath at a time.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索,讲述了莎拉在生活重重打击下于雨夜晕倒,急救人员劳拉发现并救助她,以及后续社会各界助力改变莎拉和女儿生活的故事。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句“一声响亮的敲门声打断了寂静。”可知,第一段可描写劳拉和搭档循着线索找到莎拉的住所,破门而入后发现昏迷的莎拉,随即展开紧急救助,并在救助过程中发现莎拉对女儿莉莉的牵挂。
②由第二段首句“劳拉后来在社交媒体上分享了他们的救援经历。”可知,第二段可描写劳拉分享经历后引发社会强烈反响,各界人士纷纷伸出援手,帮助莎拉和莉莉渡过难关,让她们的生活迎来温暖曙光。
2. 续写线索:敲门——发现莎拉——实施救助——社交媒体分享——引发社会关注——得到帮助——生活改善——感恩
3. 词汇激活
行为类:
①检查:check/examine
②抬上担架:lift onto the stretcher/carry onto the stretcher
③分享:share/publicize
情感类:
①担忧的:worried/anxious
②感激的:thankful/grateful
【点睛】[高分句型1] As they lifted her onto the stretcher, Sarah’s trembling hand clutched a faded photo of Lily tucked in her pocket.(运用了as引导时间状语从句,且“tucked in her pocket”为过去分词短语作后置定语修饰photo)
[高分句型2] Her post — a raw account of hidden illness and a paramedic’s persistence — went viral overnight.(破折号中间的内容对“her post”进行解释说明,使句子结构更丰富)
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$听力考试正式开始。I think we should plant something fast growing here. Bamboo could be a good choice. IT creates a natural screen and attracts and birds. Bamboo that I heard IT spreads too quickly and might spread through the whole garden. I think we should plant something fast growing here. Bamboo could be a good choice. IT creates a natural screen and attracts and birds. Bamboo that I heard IT spreads too quickly and might spread through the whole garden. Listen to the next question. So are you ready to pay? Actually. there's a problem with our bill. We ordered two beers, but you charged us ten dollars. My apologies. I must have mixed up the tables. I'll take four dollars off and give you a new bill. So are you ready to pay? Actually. there's a problem with our bill. We ordered two beers, but you charged us ten dollars. My apologies. I must have mixed up the tables. I'll take four dollars off and give you a new bill. Listen to the next question. Is this Green jacket yours? 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For the past ten years, i've worked to protect and restore natural ecosystems, particularly in a small island nation in the pacific. One of my proudest projects was creating a community program where local Fishermen could work together to monitor and protect the environment. These partnerships have shown me that successful conservation isn't just about using the latest tools or technologies, it's about building trust, respecting local traditions and finding ways to solve problems together. I've learned so much from the people i've worked with, and their knowledge has been key to bringing real change. Later in my talk, i'll introduce some new techniques we've recently developed to help speed up restoration efforts. But first, i'd like to tell you more about the work we did and what we learned along the way after my presentation. I be happy to take any questions. Good evening, everyone. My name is Grace Collins, and i'm excited to share my experiences with you tonight. For the past ten years, i've worked to protect and restore natural ecosystems, particularly in a small island nation in the pacific. One of my proudest projects was creating a community program where local Fishermen could work together to monitor and protect the environment. These partnerships have shown me that successful conservation isn't just about using the latest tools or technologies. It's about building trust, respecting local traditions and finding ways to solve problems together. I've learned so much from the people i've worked with, and their knowledge has been key to bringing real change. Later in my talk, i'll introduce some new techniques we've recently developed to help speed up restoration. But first, i'd like to tell you more about the work we did and what we learned along the way. After my presentation, i'd be happy to take any questions. 听力部分到此结束。