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2025-2026年度第一学期高一年级阶段性质量检测（二） 英语学科 一、第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. — What do you think of the movie tonight? — ________. I can’t praise it enough. A. Just so so B. It’s hard to say C. It’s really interesting D. Sounds great 2. With its ________ views and culture, Lijiang draws a large number of tourists every year. A. familiar B. impressive C. limited D. creative 3. In Mr. Smith’s speech, he ______ the importance of team work in achieving success. A. referred to B. depended on C. passed down D. heard of 4. I couldn’t stand Jim showing off his chess skills in front of me so I accepted his ______ to a game of chess yesterday. A. challenge B. authority C. option D. adventure 5. Influenced by my father, I became interested in animals when I was a little boy, and I learned to ______ the songs of different birds. A. argue B. measure C. maintain D. recognize 6. ________the bus driver and the kind passengers, the man hurt in the accident was sent to the hospital at once. A. Instead of B. With regard to C. Thanks to D. In return for 7. —Can I have a day off tomorrow, Mr. Black? —______. You have to attend an important meeting tomorrow afternoon. A. I’m afraid not B. It’s up to you C. Of course D. It depends 8. It’s reported that a monkey took many photos using the camera, some________ even appeared in the newspapers. A. of which B. of that C. of whom D. of who 9. John seldom accepts any help ______ to him unless he is really in need. A. offering B. offered C. to offer D. having offered 10. It’s unnecessary for you to call Tom back________ he will be here in two minutes. A. unless B. although C. after D. because 11. The high-speed train ________ lowest speed can reach about 250km/h greatly benefits whoever takes it. A. that B. whose C. which D. where 12. I forgot to return the novel________ I borrowed two weeks ago to the library. A. who B. where C. which D. as 13. Linda wondered________ she could do to lose weight, so she wrote a letter to her friend, Martha, a health expert. A. how B. when C. whether D. what 14. — You look so tired. You ________ up late last night. — Yes. I had to finish an important report, so I worked till midnight. A. should stay B. should have stayed C. must stay D. must have stayed 15. The family ________ an exciting action movie when the power suddenly went out. A. watched B. have watched C. were watching D. are watching 二、第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Maria had been staying in Turkey for several weeks. She ____16____ to teach English to poor people living there. One day, she got on a bus. Since it was too early in the morning, the bus was quite ____17____. She decided it might be a good idea to ____18____ some Turkish words she had just learned during the ride. She wanted to use Turkish to ____19____ the locals. After a while, the bus stopped. And two ____20____ got on. One of them noticed the seat beside Maria and ____21____. He pointed to the seat and asked a question in Turkish. Maria ____22____ that he was asking if he could sit there. She ____23____. He smiled and said “thank you” in Turkish one of the few things Maria could understand. They sat in ____24____ for a minute. Then the man asked Maria if she thought the clock on the bus was a few minutes off. Seeing the strange look on her face, he ____25____ that he needed to get to work on time. Maria was still ____26____ and tried hard to tell him that she didn’t understand his Turkish. She then expressed it in English ____27____ he spoke English. The man was ____28____ to hear her speak in Turkish and English. He knew only a little English, so he wanted to take this opportunity to ____29____ it. Then they continued talking with each other ____30____ in two languages. Good language learners have plenty of ____31____. They are confident when chatting away. Maybe they are uncertain about their pronunciation, but that ____32____ doesn’t stop them because they know that practicing, even if done ____33____, is the only way to get better. Sure, they might get ____34____ because a native (母语的) speaker doesn’t understand them, but they just ____35____ that and work to improve themselves. 16. A. failed B. volunteered C. afforded D. struggled 17. A. dark B. noisy C. crowded D. empty 18. A. review B. discuss C. compare D. describe 19. A. care for B. compete with C. stand for D. communicate with 20. A. owners B. drivers C. passengers D. customers 21. A. approached B. returned C. replied D. passed 22. A. argued B. guessed C. promised D. hoped 23. A. nodded B. refused C. left D. waved 24. A. doubt B. surprise C. preparation D. silence 25. A. believed B. explained C. realized D. discovered 26. A. satisfied B. frightened C. confused D. shocked 27. A. now that B. even though C. so that D. in case 28. A. disappointed B. excited C. certain D. anxious 29. A. practice B. introduce C. translate D. spread 30. A. crazily B. secretly C. cheerfully D. proudly 31. A. imagination B. choices C. courage D. purposes 32. A. danger B. duty C. goal D. worry 33. A. positively B. dishonestly C. imperfectly D. creatively 34. A. disheartened B. inspired C. responsible D. formal 35. A. admire B. forget C. exchange D. prove 三、阅读理解。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 If you are tired of staying at home, now make the most out of the weekend by getting stuck in the best things going on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Kew Gardens If you are ready to fully put yourself into nature, get yourself down to Kew Gardens. It is famous for its plant collections from around the world. Now everyone visiting the place, including the members, has to book tickets online for the time range before they set foot in it. This is the first time that Kew Gardens has adopted this policy in its history. Lambeth Country Show This year the countryside festival won’t be going ahead in its usual home of Brockwell Park. But all your favourite aspects of the fair will be part of the virtual (虚拟的) edition, including the highly expected Vegetable Sculpture Competition, the usual flower show competitions, and themed talks. Even virtual music performances will make an appearance. Walthamstow Garden Party in the Air The free two-day festival in E17 will be held this weekend. You can enjoy online music and dance performances. Don’t miss the most wonderful part of the weekend: East London Radio’s first-ever online show taking place during the weekend with behind-the-scenes chats with local musicians. Columbia Road Flower Market As the largest flower market in East London, this market is located in Bethnal Green. It opens on Sundays. Every Sunday morning the quiet street of Columbia Road is filled, with stalls (摊位) selling fresh flowers and plants. Personally, it is wise to go there between 8:00 am and 10:00 am so that you can walk at your own pace and won’t be pushed by the crowds. 36. What is the biggest change in Kew Gardens this year? A. The government opens it to the public for a shorter time. B. Tickets are booked online for certain visiting hours. C. People are encouraged to appreciate the views online. D. A series of flower show competitions can be seen there. 37. What can we know about the festival in E17? A. It will last for a week. B. It requires membership status. C. Music lovers will enjoy themselves very much. D. Music fans can talk with their idols face to face. 38. What do the two festivals mentioned above have in common? A. Their ticket prices are reasonable. B Their main themes are about music arts. C. People are unable to watch performances on site. D. People can join in different street performances. 39. Why does the author advise people to visit the flower market in the early morning? A. To avoid the traffic jam there. B. To get good deals from stall owners. C To get the most popular fresh flowers. D. To have a pleasant shopping experience. 40. If you want to study various plants, the best choice will be________. A. Kew Gardens B. Lambeth Country Show C. Columbia Road Flower Market D. Walthamstow Garden Party in the Air B Pooja Kaul, a postgraduate student at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai, India, one day came to the Lashkar community, where people relied on donkeys (驴) for work on building sites. “Despite working all day, they received just Rs 300-400, hardly enough to feed their large families,” Pooja said. “While donkey milk has been a local resource, it is not as popular as cow milk. As a result, they didn’t make more money.” Pooja wanted to help the community find economic value in donkey milk. So Pooja turned to a different use — skincare. She made her first set of 250 soaps (肥皂) and returned to her hometown, Delhi. She showed her products at city exhibitions and received excellent reviews. Today, her company Organiko offers products like handmade soaps and face masks, with plans to add sunscreens. The products serve a wide market, completing more than 500 orders monthly with customers in many cities. Shahid, a 27-year-old building worker, manages a group of at least 20 donkeys. Since partnering with Organiko, Shahid has been getting about Rs 1,300 per unit of donkey milk. “Earlier, the milk had no value, and the donkeys were often given little attention. Now, we can offer them better living conditions,” Shahid says. “We milk the donkeys every other day, ensuring their babies get enough feeding first. We never overmilk or stress the animals; our focus is on care.” Meanwhile, Pooja tried hard to do more. “I applied under the National Livestock Mission in 2023, which offered government funding (资金) to animal-related new businesses. But after an 11-month-long process, there was no progress,” she said. “However, our work raised awareness about this field. In 2024, donkey farming was formally included under the National Livestock Mission. Similar businesses can now get funding aid. Although the journey was tough, it led to a positive change in action.” The challenges ahead won’t stop Pooja. Today, her work is helping rewrite the story around donkeys. Once seen as working animals, they have now become a symbol of economic opportunity. 41. What did Pooja say about the Lashkar community people? A. They were quite skilled workers. B. They struggled to make a living. C. They owned valuable farm animals. D. They cared little about donkey milk. 42. What can we learn about Pooja’s business? A. It has achieved rapid growth. B. It faces continuous challenges. C. It depends heavily on online sales. D. It focuses on a unique customer group. 43. What extra benefit did Shahid’s partnership with Organiko provide? A. Increasing donkey milk production. B. Improving the donkeys’ well-being. C. Advancing animal training practice. D. Developing local building businesses. 44. Pooja’s efforts in 2023 brought________. A. huge pay rises for Indian farmers B. strict guidelines on animal farming C. official support for donkey farming D. growing popularity of raising donkeys 45. What can be the best title for the text? A. Turn community resources into wealth B. Study donkey farming in poor communities C. Offer working animals better living conditions D. Change the skincare industry with natural products C If you spend time on social media, you’re likely to have seen the hit video: a cat is quietly eating its food unaware that a dark green cucumber has been placed behind it. The moment the cat finishes and turns around, the peaceful sight turns into disorder. The cat jumps into the air in shock rushing away. Are cats naturally afraid of cucumbers? Experts say the story is not that simple. According to cat behaviorist Katenna Jones, they generally couldn’t care less about cucumbers or other similarly shaped objects. In her long experience of living with and working with cats, most of them take little notice of cucumbers, carrots, or even candy bars (条状物). We don’t know much about cat behavior. As The New York Times recently reported, cats are highly understudied. “What we do know, however, is that cats are a prey (猎物) species, and, in the wild, they’re always on the lookout for enemies, especially when eating with their backs to a wide open space,” Jones said. “When a cat believes that it is safe, it can eat calmly,” Jones explained. “But if something large and unfamiliar unexpectedly appears behind it, the surprise can set off a fear response (反应) — just as a person might shout loudly at a big spider in the shower.” Cat behaviorist Jane Ehrlich also notes that the video may hide other things: a sudden noise, a movement off camera, or even the person filming. If the fearful moment is a one-off thing, the cat will likely be fine. However, repeated stress can lead to worsening health, attacks, or falling trust in the owner. Both experts agree that fear isn’t funny for the one that’s receiving it. Instead, owners should join their cats in positive play. Jones encourages owners to allow their cats to explore toys that match their hunting style — ground-based prey or flying objects — and to let them choose when to play. “Discover what they enjoy,” Ehrlich advises. “Laugh with your cat, not at it.” 46. The author introduces the main topic by________. A. sharing a personal experience B. raising a challenging question C. describing a popular video sight D. presenting a scientific experiment 47. What is Jones’ view on cats’ possible fear of cucumbers? A. She doubts the direct connection. B. She accepts it in certain situations. C. She suggests a shortage of training. D. She considers it a recent discovery. 48. Why does the video cat behave so shockingly according to Jones? A. It is unprepared for sudden danger. B. It mistakes the cucumber for food. C. It tries to protect its feeding space. D. It aims to get its owner’s attention. 49. What might repeated “cucumber scares” bring to cats? A. Stronger hunting abilities. B. A drop in overall well-being C. Less attention to unfamiliar objects. D. An increasing interest in creative play. 50. What do the experts suggest owners do with their cats during play? A. Train them to face fears B. Provide challenges step by step. C. Introduce new objects regularly D. Follow their natural preferences. D Chaos gardening (混沌园艺) took center stage on social media in 2023, and it appears to be here to stay. It invites gardeners to spread a mix of seeds, often without a formal design, and let nature take the lead. Thanks to social media, chaos gardening has become a way of recording the planting process and accepting whatever grows. Sometimes, it grows into a colorful, wild garden full of flowers; other times, it’s a fun mix of plants and unexpected vegetables. Many gardeners already welcome a bit of chaos. As environmental worries grow, many people look to their gardens as a source of hope. Chaos gardening can help attract pollinators (传粉者), and provide people with a simple and meaningful way to connect with nature. As more homeowners seek pollinator-friendly yards, chaos gardening fits into the movement. Its natural way cuts the need for chemicals, reducing water pollution. By creating a range of living spaces, it also helps fight climate change. The success of chaos gardening and its environmental influence depend heavily on what seeds you use. A different mix of plants can attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, but native plants continually provide the most benefit. In comparison, some seed mixes include fast-spreading foreign species that can do more harm than good. Mixing plants with different kinds of roots (根) can make soil healthier, support tiny living things in the soil, and reuse plant leaves. People may think that chaos gardening never fails. However, results can be highly unpredictable. Some gardens grow beautifully and attract pollinators, while others end up with just a few plants or messy growth. Each garden becomes a unique ecological experiment with mixed levels of the variety of species. This makes every garden truly one of a kind. Chaos gardening offers a fun, affordable way to add life, color, and ecological value to your outdoor space, especially if you enjoy experimenting. For beginners, it’s a great way to start gardening without strict rules or the pressure of doing everything perfectly. With a little purpose behind the wildness, you might just find a joyful and green way of gardening. 51. Which can best describe the feature of chaos gardening? A. A free-spirited planting style. B. A high-effort gardening method. C. A team-managed growing system. D. A production-focused farming practice. 52. Why do many gardeners welcome chaos gardening? A. It reduces costs B. It is eco-friendly. C. It benefits fitness. D. It needs less space. 53. What is key to achieving a successful chaos garden? A. Planting a variety of local seeds. B. Avoiding those fast-growing species. C. Providing enough sunlight and water. D. Growing with proper timing and spacing. 54. What does the underlined word “unpredictable” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A Satisfying. B. Balanced. C. Uncertain. D. Unnecessary. 55. The purpose of the last paragraph is to________. A. stress the need for gardening skills B. raise awareness about species protection C. explain the advantages of outdoor planting D. encourage the practice of natural gardening 第三部分 写作 第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）： 阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 I lived in Orlando and worked downtown. Every day I met different people who asked for money on the street but this girl, whom I had seen several times, never did. Whenever she saw me pass by, she only said with a sweet smile, “Good morning, sir. I wish you a wonderful day!” Impressed by her smile, later one time, I couldn’t help asking her name and decided to invite her to dinner every Tuesday. We met at the corner of Pine Street and ate together for about half an hour. Her name is Amy Joe. From her positive attitude towards life, I hardly connected her with a homeless girl. Last week Amy Joe told me something that shocked me a lot. She said she once was trying to find a job, but she didn’t know how to read or write. For this reason, she spent almost all the money she had buying books that could help her clear the hurdle, instead of buying more food. People are always like this. You never know how fortunate you are until you come across a less lucky one. I had always been ignoring the fact that I had two fantastic parents and a family that tried to give me the best. Amy Joe was not that lucky, though. I made a new decision. Not only did we have dinner together on Tuesdays, but I started to help her learn to read. Every week I borrowed a book from the library. We read it together and then she reviewed it for the rest of the week. One day after five years, Amy Joe told me she wanted to invite me to dinner as she found a job in a supermarket. She hugged me excitedly. I felt delighted at her efforts. I didn’t refuse her dinner. She had become an independent girl. She could support herself and no longer ask anyone for anything. I think this is probably the greatest thing I have ever done in my life. 56. What was the difference between Amy and other homeless people on the street? (no more than 10 words) _________________________________________________________ 57. Why was the author greatly surprised by Amy? (no more than 10 words) _________________________________________________________ 58. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 probably mean? (no more than 10 words) _________________________________________________________ 59. What happened after Amy learned from the author? (no more than 8 words) _________________________________________________________ 60. What do you appreciate most about the author’s experience of helping Amy? Explain it. (no more than 20 words) _________________________________________________________ 第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 61. 假设你是李津，进入高中后，你在学习或生活上遇到了挑战。你一定得到了来自你的家人、朋友或老师的帮助。请选择其中一人，给他/她写一封感谢信，内容需包括： （1）描述他/她在学习或生活上帮助你的一件具体事例； （2）说明此事对你高中生活的帮助 （3）谈谈你今后的行动。 注意： （1）词数100左右； （2）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； （3）可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Dear________, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Jin 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026年度第一学期高一年级阶段性质量检测（二） 英语学科 一、第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. — What do you think of the movie tonight? — ________. I can’t praise it enough. A. Just so so B. It’s hard to say C. It’s really interesting D. Sounds great 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——你觉得今晚的电影怎么样？——它真的很有趣。我再怎么夸它都不为过。A. Just so so一般般；B. It's hard to say很难说；C. It's really interesting它真的很有趣；D. Sounds great听起来很棒。结合答句后半句I can’t praise it enough传递的高度赞赏语气，空格处需填入正面评价的回应，C项与赞赏语境完全吻合，故选C。 2. With its ________ views and culture, Lijiang draws a large number of tourists every year. A. familiar B. impressive C. limited D. creative 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：凭借令人赞叹的景色与文化，丽江每年都吸引大量游客。A. familiar熟悉的；B. impressive令人赞叹的、印象深刻的；C. limited有限的；D. creative有创造力的。结合“丽江吸引大量游客”的语境，impressive符合描述景色魅力的逻辑。故选B。 3. In Mr. Smith’s speech, he ______ the importance of team work in achieving success. A. referred to B. depended on C. passed down D. heard of 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：在史密斯先生的演讲中，他提到了团队合作对取得成功的重要性。A. referred to提及；B. depended on依靠；C. passed down传递；D. heard of听说。根据句意，此处表示“提及了团队合作对取得成功的重要性”。故选A。 4. I couldn’t stand Jim showing off his chess skills in front of me, so I accepted his ______ to a game of chess yesterday. A. challenge B. authority C. option D. adventure 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：我受不了吉姆在我面前炫耀他的棋艺，所以昨天我接受了他的挑战，和他下一盘棋。A. challenge挑战；B. authority权威；C. option选择；D. adventure冒险。根据句意，此处表示“接受了他的挑战”用accept his challenge。故选A。 5. Influenced by my father, I became interested in animals when I was a little boy, and I learned to ______ the songs of different birds. A. argue B. measure C. maintain D. recognize 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：受父亲的影响，我小时候就对动物产生了兴趣，并学会了识别不同鸟类的叫声。A. argue争辩；B. measure测量；C. maintain维持；D. recognize识别。根据句意和空后的the songs of different birds可知，此处使用动词recognize。故选D。 6. ________the bus driver and the kind passengers, the man hurt in the accident was sent to the hospital at once. A. Instead of B. With regard to C. Thanks to D. In return for 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意：多亏了公交车司机和善良的乘客，事故中受伤的男子立刻被送往了医院。A. Instead of而不是；B. With regard to关于；C. Thanks to多亏了、由于；D. In return for作为……的回报。结合“受伤男子被及时送医”与“司机和乘客帮助”的逻辑，Thanks to用来表达原因，符合语境。故选C。 7. —Can I have a day off tomorrow, Mr. Black? —______. You have to attend an important meeting tomorrow afternoon. A. I’m afraid not B. It’s up to you C. Of course D. It depends 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查情景对话。句意：——布莱克先生，我明天可以请一天假吗？——恐怕不行。明天下午你要参加一个重要会议。A. I’m afraid not恐怕不行；B. It’s up to you由你决定；C. Of course当然；D. It depends看情况而定。根据后文You have to attend an important meeting tomorrow afternoon可知，明天下午说话人有重要会议参加，所以不能请假。故选A。 8. It’s reported that a monkey took many photos using the camera, some________ even appeared in the newspapers. A. of which B. of that C. of whom D. of who 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：据报道，一只猴子用相机拍了很多照片，其中一些甚至出现在报纸上。逗号后是非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词many photos，结合语意可知，此处表示很多照片中的一些，介词使用of，先行词many photos指物，关系代词使用which。故选A项。 9. John seldom accepts any help ______ to him unless he is really in need. A. offering B. offered C. to offer D. having offered 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：除非真的需要，否则汤姆很少接受别人的帮助。分析句子结构可知，主句已有谓语动词accepts，空处需填非谓语动词作定语，修饰名词help，offer和help为逻辑动宾关系，需用过去分词形式，表被动。故选B。 10. It’s unnecessary for you to call Tom back________ he will be here in two minutes. A. unless B. although C. after D. because 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查连词词义辨析。句意：你没必要给汤姆回电话，因为他两分钟后就到了。A. unless除非；B. although虽然；C. after在……之后；D. because因为。结合“无需回电话”与“他很快就到”的因果逻辑，because用来解释原因，符合语义。故选D。 11. The high-speed train ________ lowest speed can reach about 250km/h greatly benefits whoever takes it. A. that B. whose C. which D. where 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：最低速度可达250公里/小时的高铁给乘坐它的人带来了极大的好处。分析句子结构可知，空处需用关系词引导定语从句，先行词是train，指物，关系词在定语从句中作定语，表示所属关系，意为“……的”，所以此处需用关系代词whose引导定语从句。故选B。 12. I forgot to return the novel________ I borrowed two weeks ago to the library. A. who B. where C. which D. as 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：我忘记把两周前从图书馆借的那本小说还回去了。空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the novel，关系词在从句中作宾语，应使用关系代词that/which引导从句。故选C。 13. Linda wondered________ she could do to lose weight, so she wrote a letter to her friend, Martha, a health expert. A. how B. when C. whether D. what 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查宾语从句。句意：琳达想知道自己能做些什么来减轻体重，于是她给她的朋友玛莎写了一封信，玛莎是位健康专家。此处引导宾语从句，从句缺少宾语，指物，应用连接代词what引导。故选D。 14. — You look so tired. You ________ up late last night. — Yes. I had to finish an important report, so I worked till midnight. A. should stay B. should have stayed C. must stay D. must have stayed 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查情态动词表推测的用法。句意：——你看起来很累。昨晚你一定熬夜到很晚。——是的。我得完成一份重要报告，所以工作到了午夜。此处是对过去事情的肯定推测，需用“must have+过去分词”结构（must have stayed）。故选D。 15. The family ________ an exciting action movie when the power suddenly went out. A. watched B. have watched C. were watching D. are watching 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句型。句意：这家人正在看一部刺激的动作片，突然停电了。“be doing...when...”是固定句型，意为“正在做某事时，突然……”，讲述过去发生的事情，用were watching，故选C。 二、第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Maria had been staying in Turkey for several weeks. She ____16____ to teach English to poor people living there. One day, she got on a bus. Since it was too early in the morning, the bus was quite ____17____. She decided it might be a good idea to ____18____ some Turkish words she had just learned during the ride. She wanted to use Turkish to ____19____ the locals. After a while, the bus stopped. And two ____20____ got on. One of them noticed the seat beside Maria and ____21____. He pointed to the seat and asked a question in Turkish. Maria ____22____ that he was asking if he could sit there. She ____23____. He smiled and said “thank you” in Turkish, one of the few things Maria could understand. They sat in ____24____ for a minute. Then the man asked Maria if she thought the clock on the bus was a few minutes off. Seeing the strange look on her face, he ____25____ that he needed to get to work on time. Maria was still ____26____ and tried hard to tell him that she didn’t understand his Turkish. She then expressed it in English ____27____ he spoke English. The man was ____28____ to hear her speak in Turkish and English. He knew only a little English, so he wanted to take this opportunity to ____29____ it. Then they continued talking with each other ____30____ in two languages. Good language learners have plenty of ____31____. They are confident when chatting away. Maybe they are uncertain about their pronunciation, but that ____32____ doesn’t stop them because they know that practicing, even if done ____33____, is the only way to get better. Sure, they might get ____34____ because a native (母语的) speaker doesn’t understand them, but they just ____35____ that and work to improve themselves. 16. A. failed B. volunteered C. afforded D. struggled 17. A. dark B. noisy C. crowded D. empty 18. A. review B. discuss C. compare D. describe 19. A. care for B. compete with C. stand for D. communicate with 20. A. owners B. drivers C. passengers D. customers 21. A. approached B. returned C. replied D. passed 22. A. argued B. guessed C. promised D. hoped 23. A. nodded B. refused C. left D. waved 24. A. doubt B. surprise C. preparation D. silence 25 A. believed B. explained C. realized D. discovered 26. A. satisfied B. frightened C. confused D. shocked 27. A. now that B. even though C. so that D. in case 28. A. disappointed B. excited C. certain D. anxious 29. A. practice B. introduce C. translate D. spread 30. A. crazily B. secretly C. cheerfully D. proudly 31. A. imagination B. choices C. courage D. purposes 32. A. danger B. duty C. goal D. worry 33. A. positively B. dishonestly C. imperfectly D. creatively 34. A. disheartened B. inspired C. responsible D. formal 35. A. admire B. forget C. exchange D. prove 【答案】16. B 17. D 18. A 19. D 20. C 21. A 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了玛丽亚和公交车上的一名男子都是语言学习者，两人都利用机会来练习自己的语言能力。 【16题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她自愿教住在那里的穷人英语。A. failed失败；B. volunteered志愿；C. afforded买得起；D. struggled努力。根据后文“to teach English to poor people living there”可知，她自愿教住在那里的穷人英语。故选B。 【17题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：由于早上太早，公共汽车上相当空。A. dark黑暗的；B. noisy吵闹的；C. crowded拥挤的；D. empty空的。根据上文“it was too early in the morning”可知，时间还很早，车上没什么人，还很空。故选D。 【18题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她决定复习一下在旅途中刚刚学过的土耳其语单词，这可能是个好主意。A. review回顾；B. discuss讨论；C. compare比较；D. describe描述。根据后文“some Turkish words she had just learned during the ride”指复习在旅途中刚刚学过的土耳其语单词，故选A。 【19题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：她想用土耳其语和当地人交流。A. care for关心；B. compete with与……竞争；C. stand for代表；D. communicate with交流。根据上文“She wanted to use Turkish to”可知，学习土耳其语是为了交流。故选D。 【20题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：两名乘客上了车。A. owners所有者；B. drivers司机；C. passengers乘客；D. customers顾客。根据后文“he was asking if he could sit there.”可知上来的是两名乘客。故选C。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：其中一人注意到玛丽亚旁边的座位，便走了过去。A. approached靠近；B. returned返回；C. replied回答；D. passed通过。根据后文“He pointed to the seat and asked a question in Turkish.(他指着座位，用土耳其语问了一个问题)”指其中一个人靠近玛丽亚旁边的座位。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：玛丽亚猜他是在问他是否可以坐在那里。A. argued争论；B. guessed猜测；C. promised承诺；D. hoped希望。根据上文“He pointed to the seat and asked a question in Turkish.(他指着座位，用土耳其语问了一个问题)”可知，对方用的是土耳其语，玛丽亚并不熟悉，所以是猜测其意思。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她点了点头。A. nodded点头；B. refused拒绝；C. left离开；D. waved挥动。根据后文“He smiled and said “thank you” in Turkish, one of the few things Maria could understand.(他微笑着用土耳其语说了声“谢谢”，这是玛丽亚能听懂的少数几句话之一)”可知，玛丽亚点头同意对方坐在自己旁边。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们默默地坐了一分钟。A. doubt怀疑；B. surprise惊喜；C. preparation准备；D. silence沉默。根据后文“Then the man asked Maria if she thought the clock on the bus was a few minutes off.(然后那个男人问玛丽亚，她是否认为公共汽车上钟快了几分钟)”可知，后文才开始对话，说明一开始因为陌生而沉默。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：看到她脸上奇怪的表情，他解释说他需要准时上班。A. believed相信；B. explained解释；C. realized意识到；D. discovered发现。根据后文“that he needed to get to work on time.”可知，男子解释自己询问钟表时间的原因。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：玛丽亚仍然很困惑，努力告诉他她听不懂他的土耳其语。A. satisfied满意的；B. frightened害怕的；C. confused困惑的；D. shocked震惊的。根据后文“and tried hard to tell him that she didn’t understand his Turkish”可知，玛丽亚听不懂对方的话，感到困惑。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：然后她用英语表达出来——以防他会说英语。A. now that既然；B. even though即使；C. so that为了；D. in case以防万一。根据后文“he spoke English”可知，玛丽亚用英语说自己听不懂是以防对方能说英语。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那人听她说土耳其语和英语很兴奋。A. disappointed失望的；B. excited激动的；C. certain确定的；D. anxious焦虑的。根据后文“He knew only a little English, so he wanted to take this opportunity to”可知，男子想练习英语，因此听她说土耳其语和英语很兴奋。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他只懂一点英语，所以他想借此机会练习一下。A. practice练习；B. introduce介绍；C. translate翻译；D. spread传播。根据上文“He knew only a little English, so he wanted to take this opportunity to”指对方想要抓住机会练习自己英语。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然后他们继续用两种语言愉快地交谈着。A. crazily疯狂地；B. secretly秘密地；C. cheerfully高兴地；D. proudly骄傲地。根据上文可知玛丽亚和男子都想练习语言，所以愉快地交谈着。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：好的语言学习者有足够的勇气。A. imagination想象力；B. choices选择；C. courage勇气；D. purposes目的。根据后文“They are confident when chatting away.(他们聊天时很自信)”指好的语言学习者有足够的勇气。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：也许他们对自己的发音不确定，但是这种担心并不能阻止他们，因为他们知道练习，即使做得不完美，是提高的唯一方法。A. danger危险；B. duty义务；C. goal目标；D. worry担忧。指上文“Maybe they are uncertain about their pronunciation”对自己发音不确定担忧。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：也许他们对自己的发音不确定，但是这种担心并不能阻止他们，因为他们知道练习，即使做得不完美，是提高的唯一方法。A. positively积极地；B. dishonestly不诚实地；C. imperfectly不完美地；D. creatively创造性地。根据上文“Maybe they are uncertain about their pronunciation”可知，此处指语言说得不完美。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当然，他们可能会因为母语人士不理解他们而感到沮丧，但他们只是忘记了这一点，并努力提高自己。A. disheartened沮丧的；B. inspired受到鼓舞的；C. responsible负责的；D. formal正式的。根据后文“because a native speaker doesn’t understand them”指因为当地人听不懂而沮丧。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当然，他们可能会因为母语人士不理解他们而感到沮丧，但他们只是忘记了这一点，并努力提高自己。A. admire欣赏；B. forget忘记；C. exchange交换；D. prove证明。根据后文“that and work to improve themselves”可知，他们选择忘记自己的沮丧，努力提高自己。故选B。 三、阅读理解。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 If you are tired of staying at home, now make the most out of the weekend by getting stuck in the best things going on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Kew Gardens If you are ready to fully put yourself into nature, get yourself down to Kew Gardens. It is famous for its plant collections from around the world. Now everyone visiting the place, including the members, has to book tickets online for the time range before they set foot in it. This is the first time that Kew Gardens has adopted this policy in its history. Lambeth Country Show This year the countryside festival won’t be going ahead in its usual home of Brockwell Park. But all your favourite aspects of the fair will be part of the virtual (虚拟的) edition, including the highly expected Vegetable Sculpture Competition, the usual flower show competitions, and themed talks. Even virtual music performances will make an appearance. Walthamstow Garden Party in the Air The free two-day festival in E17 will be held this weekend. You can enjoy online music and dance performances. Don’t miss the most wonderful part of the weekend: East London Radio’s first-ever online show taking place during the weekend with behind-the-scenes chats with local musicians. Columbia Road Flower Market As the largest flower market in East London, this market is located in Bethnal Green. It opens on Sundays. Every Sunday morning the quiet street of Columbia Road is filled, with stalls (摊位) selling fresh flowers and plants. Personally, it is wise to go there between 8:00 am and 10:00 am so that you can walk at your own pace and won’t be pushed by the crowds. 36. What is the biggest change in Kew Gardens this year? A. The government opens it to the public for a shorter time. B. Tickets are booked online for certain visiting hours. C. People are encouraged to appreciate the views online. D. A series of flower show competitions can be seen there. 37. What can we know about the festival in E17? A. It will last for a week. B. It requires membership status. C. Music lovers will enjoy themselves very much. D. Music fans can talk with their idols face to face. 38. What do the two festivals mentioned above have in common? A. Their ticket prices are reasonable. B. Their main themes are about music arts. C. People are unable to watch performances on site. D. People can join in different street performances. 39. Why does the author advise people to visit the flower market in the early morning? A. To avoid the traffic jam there. B. To get good deals from stall owners. C. To get the most popular fresh flowers. D. To have a pleasant shopping experience. 40. If you want to study various plants, the best choice will be________. A. Kew Gardens B. Lambeth Country Show C. Columbia Road Flower Market D. Walthamstow Garden Party in the Air 【答案】36. B 37. C 38. C 39. D 40. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章推荐了四个适合周末参与的活动场所，分别介绍了邱园、兰贝斯乡村展、沃尔瑟姆斯托线上花园派对和哥伦比亚路花市的特色与相关注意事项，为人们周末外出游玩提供了参考。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Now everyone visiting the place, including the members, has to book tickets online for the time range before they set foot in it. This is the first time that Kew Gardens has adopted this policy in its history. (现在所有前往此处的游客，包括会员在内，都必须提前在线预订对应时段的门票才能入园。这是邱园历史上首次采取这一政策。)”可知，邱园今年最大的变化是要求所有游客在线预订特定游览时段的门票。故选B。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The free two-day festival in E17 will be held this weekend. You can enjoy online music and dance performances. Don’t miss the most wonderful part of the weekend: East London Radio’s first-ever online show taking place during the weekend with behind-the-scenes chats with local musicians. (本周末，一场为期两天的免费节日活动将在E17区举办。你可以欣赏线上音乐和舞蹈表演。不要错过本周末的精彩环节：东伦敦电台将首次推出线上节目，与当地音乐人进行幕后访谈。)” 可知，这场在E17区举办的节日活动有很多音乐相关的内容，音乐爱好者会玩得很尽兴。故选C。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“But all your favourite aspects of the fair will be part of the virtual (虚拟的) edition (但这场集市中所有你喜爱的环节都将以虚拟形式呈现)” 以及第四段 “You can enjoy online music and dance performances (你可以欣赏线上音乐和舞蹈表演)”可知，兰贝斯乡村展和沃尔瑟姆斯托线上花园派对这两个节日活动的共同点是，人们都无法到现场观看表演。故选C。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Personally, it is wise to go there between 8:00 am and 10:00 am so that you can walk at your own pace and won’t be pushed by the crowds. (个人建议，上午8点到10点之间去那里是明智的选择，这样你就可以从容漫步，不会被人群拥挤。)”可知，作者建议人们清晨去花市，是为了能从容自在地逛市场，拥有愉悦的购物体验。故选D。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段 “If you are ready to fully put yourself into nature, get yourself down to Kew Gardens. It is famous for its plant collections from around the world. (如果你准备好全身心投入大自然的怀抱，那就去邱园吧。它以其来自全球各地的植物收藏而闻名。)” 可知，如果想要研究各种各样的植物，最佳选择是邱园。故选A。 B Pooja Kaul, a postgraduate student at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai, India, one day came to the Lashkar community, where people relied on donkeys (驴) for work on building sites. “Despite working all day, they received just Rs 300-400, hardly enough to feed their large families,” Pooja said. “While donkey milk has been a local resource, it is not as popular as cow milk. As a result, they didn’t make more money.” Pooja wanted to help the community find economic value in donkey milk. So Pooja turned to a different use — skincare. She made her first set of 250 soaps (肥皂) and returned to her hometown Delhi. She showed her products at city exhibitions and received excellent reviews. Today, her company Organiko offers products like handmade soaps and face masks, with plans to add sunscreens. The products serve a wide market, completing more than 500 orders monthly with customers in many cities. Shahid, a 27-year-old building worker, manages a group of at least 20 donkeys. Since partnering with Organiko, Shahid has been getting about Rs 1,300 per unit of donkey milk. “Earlier, the milk had no value, and the donkeys were often given little attention. Now, we can offer them better living conditions,” Shahid says. “We milk the donkeys every other day, ensuring their babies get enough feeding first. We never overmilk or stress the animals; our focus is on care.” Meanwhile, Pooja tried hard to do more. “I applied under the National Livestock Mission in 2023, which offered government funding (资金) to animal-related new businesses. But after an 11-month-long process, there was no progress,” she said. “However, our work raised awareness about this field. In 2024, donkey farming was formally included under the National Livestock Mission. Similar businesses can now get funding aid. Although the journey was tough, it led to a positive change in action.” The challenges ahead won’t stop Pooja. Today, her work is helping rewrite the story around donkeys. Once seen as working animals, they have now become a symbol of economic opportunity. 41. What did Pooja say about the Lashkar community people? A. They were quite skilled workers. B. They struggled to make a living. C. They owned valuable farm animals. D. They cared little about donkey milk. 42. What can we learn about Pooja’s business? A. It has achieved rapid growth. B. It faces continuous challenges. C. It depends heavily on online sales. D. It focuses on a unique customer group. 43. What extra benefit did Shahid’s partnership with Organiko provide? A. Increasing donkey milk production. B. Improving the donkeys’ well-being. C. Advancing animal training practice. D. Developing local building businesses. 44. Pooja’s efforts in 2023 brought________. A. huge pay rises for Indian farmers B. strict guidelines on animal farming C. official support for donkey farming D. growing popularity of raising donkeys 45. What can be the best title for the text? A. Turn community resources into wealth B. Study donkey farming in poor communities C. Offer working animals better living conditions D. Change the skincare industry with natural products 【答案】41. B 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了印度学生Pooja将廉价驴奶制成护肤产品，创立Organiko公司。这不仅帮助建筑工人Shahid等社区成员增收致富，还促使政府将养驴业纳入国家支持项目，实现了资源到财富的转化。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Despite working all day, they received just Rs 300-400, hardly enough to feed their large families(尽管他们一整天都在工作，但所得报酬却只有300到400卢比，这远远不够养活他们庞大的家庭)”可知，拉什卡尔社区的人们谋生很艰难。故选B。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“She made her first set of 250 soaps (肥皂) and returned to her hometown, Delhi. She showed her products at city exhibitions and received excellent reviews. Today, her company Organiko offers products like handmade soaps and face masks, with plans to add sunscreens. The products serve a wide market, completing more than 500 orders monthly with customers in many cities.(她首次制作了250块肥皂，并返回了她的家乡德里。她将自己的产品展示在城市展览会上，并获得了极好的评价。如今，她的公司Organiko提供诸如手工肥皂和面膜等产品，并计划增加防晒霜产品。这些产品面向广泛的市场，每月能完成超过500笔订单，客户遍布许多城市)”可知，Pooja的生意实现了快速增长。故选A。 【43题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段““Earlier, the milk had no value, and the donkeys were often given little attention. Now, we can offer them better living conditions,” Shahid says. “We milk the donkeys every other day, ensuring their babies get enough feeding first. We never overmilk or stress the animals; our focus is on care.”(“此前，这些驴奶毫无价值，而那些驴子也常常得不到足够的关注。如今，我们能够为它们提供更好的生活条件，”Shahid说。“我们每隔一天给这些驴子挤一次奶，确保它们的幼崽能先获得充足的喂养。我们从不过度挤奶或让它们承受太大压力；我们的重点在于照顾它们。”)”可知，Shahid与Organiko公司的合作提高了驴子们的生存质量。故选B。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In 2024, donkey farming was formally included under the National Livestock Mission.(2024年，驴子养殖正式被纳入国家畜牧业计划之中)”可知，Pooja在2023年所做的努力为驴子养殖业赢得了官方的支持。故选C。 【45题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“The challenges ahead won’t stop Pooja. Today, her work is helping rewrite the story around donkeys. Once seen as working animals, they have now become a symbol of economic opportunity.(未来的挑战不会让普娅气馁。如今，她的工作正在改变人们对驴子的看法。过去人们认为驴子只是工作用的动物，而现在它们已成为经济机遇的象征)”可知，文章主要介绍了印度学生Pooja将廉价驴奶制成护肤产品，创立Organiko公司。这不仅帮助建筑工人Shahid等社区成员增收致富，还促使政府将养驴业纳入国家支持项目，实现了资源到财富的转化。由此可知，A选项“将社区资源转化为财富”最符合文章标题。故选A。 C If you spend time on social media, you’re likely to have seen the hit video: a cat is quietly eating its food unaware that a dark green cucumber has been placed behind it. The moment the cat finishes and turns around, the peaceful sight turns into disorder. The cat jumps into the air in shock rushing away. Are cats naturally afraid of cucumbers? Experts say the story is not that simple. According to cat behaviorist Katenna Jones, they generally couldn’t care less about cucumbers or other similarly shaped objects. In her long experience of living with and working with cats, most of them take little notice of cucumbers, carrots, or even candy bars (条状物). We don’t know much about cat behavior. As The New York Times recently reported, cats are highly understudied. “What we do know, however, is that cats are a prey (猎物) species, and, in the wild, they’re always on the lookout for enemies, especially when eating with their backs to a wide open space,” Jones said. “When a cat believes that it is safe, it can eat calmly,” Jones explained. “But if something large and unfamiliar unexpectedly appears behind it, the surprise can set off a fear response (反应) — just as a person might shout loudly at a big spider in the shower.” Cat behaviorist Jane Ehrlich also notes that the video may hide other things: a sudden noise, a movement off camera, or even the person filming. If the fearful moment is a one-off thing, the cat will likely be fine. However, repeated stress can lead to worsening health, attacks, or falling trust in the owner. Both experts agree that fear isn’t funny for the one that’s receiving it. Instead, owners should join their cats in positive play. Jones encourages owners to allow their cats to explore toys that match their hunting style — ground-based prey or flying objects — and to let them choose when to play. “Discover what they enjoy,” Ehrlich advises. “Laugh with your cat, not at it.” 46. The author introduces the main topic by________. A. sharing a personal experience B. raising a challenging question C. describing a popular video sight D. presenting a scientific experiment 47. What is Jones’ view on cats’ possible fear of cucumbers? A. She doubts the direct connection. B. She accepts it in certain situations. C. She suggests a shortage of training. D. She considers it a recent discovery. 48. Why does the video cat behave so shockingly according to Jones? A. It is unprepared for sudden danger. B. It mistakes the cucumber for food. C. It tries to protect its feeding space. D. It aims to get its owner’s attention. 49. What might repeated “cucumber scares” bring to cats? A. Stronger hunting abilities. B. A drop in overall well-being C. Less attention to unfamiliar objects. D. An increasing interest in creative play. 50. What do the experts suggest owners do with their cats during play? A. Train them to face fears B. Provide challenges step by step. C. Introduce new objects regularly D. Follow their natural preferences. 【答案】46. C 47. A 48. A 49. B 50. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章由社交媒体上爆火的猫咪被黄瓜吓到的视频切入，通过动物行为学家的观点，分析了猫咪出现该反应的真实原因，指出反复的惊吓会对猫咪健康造成不良影响，并给出了主人与猫咪互动的合理建议。 【46题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“If you spend time on social media, you’re likely to have seen the hit video: a cat is quietly eating its food unaware that a dark green cucumber has been placed behind it. The moment the cat finishes and turns around, the peaceful sight turns into disorder. The cat jumps into the air in shock rushing away. (如果你经常刷社交媒体，大概率见过那个爆火的视频：一只猫咪正安静地吃着饭，丝毫没注意身后被放了一根深绿色的黄瓜。当猫咪吃完转身的那一刻，原本平和的画面瞬间变得混乱，它吓得一跃而起，仓皇逃走。)”可知，作者是通过描述一个热门视频的场景来引出文章的主题。故选C。 【47题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Are cats naturally afraid of cucumbers? Experts say the story is not that simple. According to cat behaviorist Katenna Jones, they generally couldn’t care less about cucumbers or other similarly shaped objects. (猫咪天生就怕黄瓜吗？专家表示事情并非如此简单。猫咪行为学家卡特娜·琼斯称，猫咪通常对黄瓜或者其他形状类似的物体根本毫不在意。)” 可知，琼斯并不认为猫咪的恐惧和黄瓜有直接的关联。故选A。 【48题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“What we do know, however, is that cats are a prey (猎物) species, and, in the wild, they’re always on the lookout for enemies, especially when eating with their backs to a wide open space... But if something large and unfamiliar unexpectedly appears behind it, the surprise can set off a fear response (然而我们明确的是，猫咪属于猎物类动物，在野外环境中，它们需要时刻警惕天敌，尤其是在背对着开阔地带进食的时候……但如果有一个体积较大且陌生的东西突然出现在身后，这种突如其来的惊吓就会触发它的恐惧反应。)”可知，视频里的猫咪之所以反应剧烈，是因为它对突然出现的“危险”毫无防备。故选A。 【49题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“If the fearful moment is a one-off thing, the cat will likely be fine. However, repeated stress can lead to worsening health, attacks, or falling trust in the owner. (如果只是一次性的惊吓，猫咪很可能不会有什么大碍。但反复的压力会导致它的健康状况恶化、出现攻击行为，或是降低对主人的信任度。)”可知，反复用黄瓜吓唬猫咪会导致它的整体健康水平下降。故选B。 【50题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Instead, owners should join their cats in positive play. Jones encourages owners to allow their cats to explore toys that match their hunting style — ground-based prey or flying objects — and to let them choose when to play. ‘Discover what they enjoy,’ Ehrlich advises. ‘Laugh with your cat, not at it.’ (相反，主人应该和猫咪进行积极的互动玩耍。琼斯建议主人让猫咪去探索那些符合它们捕猎习性的玩具——比如地面猎物类或者飞行类的玩具，并且让猫咪自己决定玩耍的时间。埃利希建议道：“去发现它们喜欢的事物，和猫咪一起欢笑，而不是嘲笑它。”)”可知，专家建议主人在和猫咪玩耍时，要遵从猫咪的天性和喜好。故选D。 D Chaos gardening (混沌园艺) took center stage on social media in 2023, and it appears to be here to stay. It invites gardeners to spread a mix of seeds, often without a formal design, and let nature take the lead. Thanks to social media, chaos gardening has become a way of recording the planting process and accepting whatever grows. Sometimes, it grows into a colorful, wild garden full of flowers; other times, it’s a fun mix of plants and unexpected vegetables. Many gardeners already welcome a bit of chaos. As environmental worries grow, many people look to their gardens as a source of hope. Chaos gardening can help attract pollinators (传粉者), and provide people with a simple and meaningful way to connect with nature. As more homeowners seek pollinator-friendly yards, chaos gardening fits into the movement. Its natural way cuts the need for chemicals, reducing water pollution. By creating a range of living spaces, it also helps fight climate change. The success of chaos gardening and its environmental influence depend heavily on what seeds you use. A different mix of plants can attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, but native plants continually provide the most benefit. In comparison, some seed mixes include fast-spreading foreign species that can do more harm than good. Mixing plants with different kinds of roots (根) can make soil healthier, support tiny living things in the soil, and reuse plant leaves. People may think that chaos gardening never fails. However, results can be highly unpredictable. Some gardens grow beautifully and attract pollinators, while others end up with just a few plants or messy growth. Each garden becomes a unique ecological experiment with mixed levels of the variety of species. This makes every garden truly one of a kind. Chaos gardening offers a fun, affordable way to add life, color, and ecological value to your outdoor space, especially if you enjoy experimenting. For beginners, it’s a great way to start gardening without strict rules or the pressure of doing everything perfectly. With a little purpose behind the wildness, you might just find a joyful and green way of gardening. 51. Which can best describe the feature of chaos gardening? A. A free-spirited planting style. B. A high-effort gardening method. C. A team-managed growing system. D. A production-focused farming practice. 52. Why do many gardeners welcome chaos gardening? A. It reduces costs B. It is eco-friendly. C. It benefits fitness. D. It needs less space. 53. What is key to achieving a successful chaos garden? A. Planting a variety of local seeds. B. Avoiding those fast-growing species. C. Providing enough sunlight and water. D. Growing with proper timing and spacing. 54. What does the underlined word “unpredictable” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Satisfying. B. Balanced. C. Uncertain. D. Unnecessary. 55. The purpose of the last paragraph is to________. A. stress the need for gardening skills B. raise awareness about species protection C. explain the advantages of outdoor planting D. encourage the practice of natural gardening 【答案】51. A 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍混沌园艺的特点、生态价值、种植关键及发展前景，展现这种随性种植方式的独特魅力。 【51题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“It invites gardeners to spread a mix of seeds, often without a formal design, and let nature take the lead. (它邀请园丁们撒下多种种子的混合物，通常不进行正式规划，而是让大自然主导生长。)”可知，混沌园艺的特点是随性自由的种植风格。故选A项。 【52题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Chaos gardening can help attract pollinators (传粉者), and provide people with a simple and meaningful way to connect with nature. As more homeowners seek pollinator-friendly yards, chaos gardening fits into the movement. Its natural way cuts the need for chemicals, reducing water pollution. By creating a range of living spaces, it also helps fight climate change. (混沌园艺有助于吸引传粉者，还能为人们提供一种简单且有意义的亲近自然的方式。随着越来越多的房主希望打造利于传粉者生存的庭院，混沌园艺恰好顺应了这一趋势。这种顺应自然的种植方式减少了对化学药剂的需求，降低了水污染。通过打造多样的生存空间，它还有助于应对气候变化。)”可知，许多园丁推崇混沌园艺是因为它具有生态友好的特点。故选B项。 【53题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The success of chaos gardening and its environmental influence depend heavily on what seeds you use. A different mix of plants can attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, but native plants continually provide the most benefit. (混沌园艺能否成功以及它能产生多大的环境效益，很大程度上取决于你使用的种子类型。多样的植物组合能吸引蜜蜂、蝴蝶等传粉者，但本土植物始终能带来最大的益处。)”可知，打造成功的混沌花园的关键是种植多种本土种子。故选A项。 【54题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“Some gardens grow beautifully and attract pollinators, while others end up with just a few plants or messy growth. Each garden becomes a unique ecological experiment with mixed levels of the variety of species. (有些花园长势喜人，吸引了众多传粉者，而有些花园最终却只长出寥寥几株植物，或是长势杂乱无章。每个花园都成了一场独特的生态实验，物种丰富度参差不齐。)”可知，混沌园艺的种植结果是不确定的，因此“unpredictable”的意思是不确定的，与“uncertain”含义一致。故选C项。 【55题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Chaos gardening offers a fun, affordable way to add life, color, and ecological value to your outdoor space, especially if you enjoy experimenting. For beginners, it’s a great way to start gardening without strict rules or the pressure of doing everything perfectly. With a little purpose behind the wildness, you might just find a joyful and green way of gardening. (混沌园艺是一种有趣又经济实惠的方式，能为你的户外空间增添生机、色彩和生态价值，尤其适合喜欢尝试的人。对于园艺新手来说，这是一种绝佳的入门方式，无需遵守严格的规则，也不必承受事事追求完美的压力。在这份随性的背后融入些许巧思，你或许就能找到一种愉悦又环保的园艺方式。)”可知，最后一段的目的是鼓励人们尝试这种顺应自然的园艺方式。故选D项。 第三部分 写作 第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）： 阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 I lived in Orlando and worked downtown. Every day I met different people who asked for money on the street but this girl, whom I had seen several times, never did. Whenever she saw me pass by, she only said with a sweet smile, “Good morning, sir. I wish you a wonderful day!” Impressed by her smile, later one time, I couldn’t help asking her name and decided to invite her to dinner every Tuesday. We met at the corner of Pine Street and ate together for about half an hour. Her name is Amy Joe. From her positive attitude towards life, I hardly connected her with a homeless girl. Last week Amy Joe told me something that shocked me a lot. She said she once was trying to find a job, but she didn’t know how to read or write. For this reason, she spent almost all the money she had buying books that could help her clear the hurdle, instead of buying more food. People are always like this. You never know how fortunate you are until you come across a less lucky one. I had always been ignoring the fact that I had two fantastic parents and a family that tried to give me the best. Amy Joe was not that lucky, though. I made a new decision. Not only did we have dinner together on Tuesdays, but I started to help her learn to read. Every week I borrowed a book from the library. We read it together and then she reviewed it for the rest of the week. One day after five years, Amy Joe told me she wanted to invite me to dinner as she found a job in a supermarket. She hugged me excitedly. I felt delighted at her efforts. I didn’t refuse her dinner. She had become an independent girl. She could support herself and no longer ask anyone for anything. I think this is probably the greatest thing I have ever done in my life. 56. What was the difference between Amy and other homeless people on the street? (no more than 10 words) _________________________________________________________ 57. Why was the author greatly surprised by Amy? (no more than 10 words) _________________________________________________________ 58. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 probably mean? (no more than 10 words) _________________________________________________________ 59. What happened after Amy learned from the author? (no more than 8 words) _________________________________________________________ 60. What do you appreciate most about the author’s experience of helping Amy? Explain it. (no more than 20 words) _________________________________________________________ 【答案】56. Amy greeted the author positively instead of asking for money. 57. He found the girl valued books more than food. 58. Amy bought books to help with her reading and writing. 59. She got a job and could support herself. 60. The author respected Amy and supported her dream, which turned her into an independent girl. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者在奥兰多结识了一位不乞讨、乐观且渴望读书的流浪女孩。受其精神感动，作者坚持教她读写五年。最终女孩找到工作实现独立，作者深感欣慰。 【56题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第一段“Every day I met different people who asked for money on the street but this girl, whom I had seen several times, never did. Whenever she saw me pass by, she only said with a sweet smile, “Good morning, sir. I wish you a wonderful day!”(每天我都会遇到一些在街上向我要钱的人，但这个我见过好几次的女孩却从不这样做。每当她看到我路过时，她只是带着甜美的微笑说道：“早上好，先生。祝您有个美好的一天！”)”可知，艾米与街头其他无家可归者之间的区别是艾米积极地向作者打招呼，而不是要钱。故答案为Amy greeted the author positively instead of asking for money. 【57题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第三段“For this reason, she spent almost all the money she had buying books that could help her clear the hurdle, instead of buying more food.(因此，她几乎花光了自己所有的钱来购买那些能帮助她克服这一障碍的书籍，而不是去购买更多的食物)”可知，惊讶是因为他发现这个女孩更看重书籍而非食物。故答案为He found the girl valued books more than food. 【58题详解】 考查句意猜测。根据第三段“She said she once was trying to find a job, but she didn’t know how to read or write.(她说她曾经在找工作，但那时她既不会读也不会写)”可知，艾米既不会读也不会写，可知买书是为了帮助自己进行阅读和写作。故划线部分意思是“艾米买书是为了帮助自己进行阅读和写作”。故答案为Amy bought books to help with her reading and writing. 【59题详解】 考查细节理解。根据最后一段“One day after five years, Amy Joe told me she wanted to invite me to dinner as she found a job in a supermarket. She hugged me excitedly. I felt delighted at her efforts. I didn’t refuse her dinner. She had become an independent girl. She could support herself and no longer ask anyone for anything. I think this is probably the greatest thing I have ever done in my life.(五年后的一天，艾米·乔告诉我她想请我吃晚餐，因为她找到了一份在超市的工作。她兴奋地拥抱了我。我为她的努力感到高兴。我没有拒绝她的邀请。她已经成长为一个独立的女孩。她能够自食其力，不再向任何人寻求帮助。我认为这是我一生中做过的最棒的事情)”可知，艾米找到了一份工作，能够自食其力。故答案为She got a job and could support herself. 【60题详解】 考查开放题。根据“你最欣赏作者帮助艾米这一经历的哪些方面？请解释一下。”可回答：作者尊重艾米并支持她的梦想，这使她成为了一个独立的女孩。故答案为The author respected Amy and supported her dream, which turned her into an independent girl. 第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 61. 假设你是李津，进入高中后，你在学习或生活上遇到了挑战。你一定得到了来自你的家人、朋友或老师的帮助。请选择其中一人，给他/她写一封感谢信，内容需包括： （1）描述他/她在学习或生活上帮助你的一件具体事例； （2）说明此事对你高中生活的帮助 （3）谈谈你今后的行动。 注意： （1）词数100左右； （2）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； （3）可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Dear________, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Jin 【答案】例文 Dear Mr. Zhang, Since I started high school two months ago, I’ve been meaning to express my sincere gratitude for your unconditional support for your generous/selfless help. When I first entered high school, I struggled with the complex math problems. One day, I was stuck on a particularly difficult question and couldn’t worked it out. You noticed my frustration, came over, and patiently explained the solution step by step. Your clear explanation not only made me understand that problem but also gave me the confidence to face other math challenges. This incident has had a profound impact on my high-school life. It made me realize that as long as I am willing to ask for help, difficulties can be overcome. From then on, I became more positive in learning math. In the future, I will keep a positive attitude towards study. I’ll also reach out to others if they need help, just as you did for me. Yours sincerely, Li Jin 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李津的身份给家人、朋友或老师写一封感谢信，描述对方在高中学习或生活上帮助自己的一件具体事例，说明此事对自己高中生活的帮助，并谈谈今后的行动。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 表达：express→convey 感激：gratitude→appreciation 沮丧：frustration→distress 深刻的：profound→far-reaching 2. 句式拓展 同义句替换 原句：Your clear explanation not only made me understand that problem but also gave me the confidence to face other math challenges. 拓展句：Not only did your clear explanation make me understand that problem but also it gave me the confidence that I need to face other math challenges. 【点睛】【高分句型1】When I first entered high school, I struggled with the complex math problems.（运用了when引导的时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】 It made me realize that as long as I am willing to ask for help, difficulties can be overcome. （运用了that引导宾语从句以及as long as引导的条件状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $