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2026年1月份英语月考试卷 第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分） 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What did the man have for breakfast? A. Noodles. B. Eggs and toast. C. Yogurt with blueberries. 2. What is the conversation mainly about? A. A hill. B. A church. C. A town. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Fellow workers. B. Doctor and patient. C. Chef and customer. 4. What does the man desire to know about a savings account? A. The minimum balance requirement. B. The interest rates and monthly fees. C. The online banking services. 5. What is the man doing? A. Solving a math problem. B. Watching a tennis match. C. Explaining scoring rules. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where did Lucara Diamond Corp. discover the massive diamond? A. In Botswana. B. In South Africa. C. In Canada. 7. How many carats does the Cullinan diamond weigh? A. 1,905. B. 2,492. C. 3,106. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Why does the man intend to buy his daughter a car? A. For her progress in being independent. B. For her 22nd birthday. C. For her new job. 9. What does the woman mention about choosing a car? A. The budget. B. The safety. C. The comfortable ness. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What experience has the man had? A. He's engaged in volunteer work. B. He's been class monitor for 2 years. C. He's led the students' union for a year. 11. How does the man describe himself? A. Creative. B. Responsible. C. Communicative. 12. Who is the man's main opponent according to the woman? A. John. B. Lisa. C. Mark. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What made the woman want to pursue her career? A. Her gardening experiences in childhood. B. Her passion for architectural design. C. Her love for artistic creation. 14. What does the woman normally do first on working days? A. Select plants. B. Draft design plans. C. Assess sites. 15. How does the woman keep up with the latest trends in her career? A. By reading related journals. B. By watching related TV shows. C. By exploring different gardens abroad. 16. What is the woman's last piece of advice? A. Getting some hands-on training. B. Showing respect for the environment. C. Learing about various types of plants. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the first step in the teaching of democracy in Dan Gartrell's view? A. Teaching children to appreciate every group member. B. Allowing children to make all decisions themselves. C. Encouraging children to solve conflicts with kind words. 18. Who is Rachel Robertson? A. A company owner. B. An education expert. C A chief academic officer. 19. What does Rachel Robertson think a child aged 3 or 4 starts to do? A. Read independently. B. Build close relationships with others. C. Contribute to the classroom community. 20. What activity did children at the CDC take part in recently? A. Voting on the best beach in Virginia. B. Deciding what to study and eat. C. Decorating their classrooms. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分40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 The 2023 administration of the Community College Survey of Students Engagement investigated how prepared the students were for meeting their career goals. What we learned is that over 90% of the students reported that they had chosen a career path, but when asked more specific questions, many were missing vital information. DO THEY KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT ESSENTIAL SKILLS? Knowing which skills they will need for their chosen career path is clearly important information for students. Almost half of the respondents indicated that their coursework at the college very much provided them with the information they need in their chosen career path, compared to 18% who reported very little or not at all. How much has your coursework at this college provided information about the skills you will need in your chosen career path? Limited to students who reported having chosen a career path WHAT HELPS STUDENTS KNOW MORE? Credit earning Not surprisingly, students with 30 or more credit hours were more likely to report that their coursework had very much equipped them with information about the skills needed for their chosen career path than were students who had earned fewer than 30 credit hours. How much has your coursework at this college provided information about the skills you will need in your chosen career path? Limited to students who reported having chosen a career path Participation in an internship (实习)-type experience Students who engaged in internships or similar experiences were much more likely to report that their coursework provided them with information about the skills they would need in their chosen career path. How much has your coursework at this college provided information about the skills you will need in your chosen career path? Participated in an internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment Limited to students who reported having chosen a career path Note: Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. 1. Where is the text probably from? A. A course plan. B. A survey report. C. A market research. D. A job advertisement. 2. How many students felt their courses very much supplied the information for their chosen career? A. 59,274. B. 32,271. C. 21,734. D. 11,855. 3. What helps students understand more about their future work skills? A. Doing some field work. B. Gaining career information. C. Making a clear growing path. D. Taking challenging coursework. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要围绕2023年社区学院学生参与度调查展开，该调查探究了学生对实现职业目标的准备情况，重点探讨了学生对所选职业所需关键技能的了解程度，以及学分获得情况和实习经历对学生了解职业所需技能的影响。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The 2023 administration of the Community College Survey of Students Engagement investigated how prepared the students were for meeting their career goals. What we learned is that over 90% of the students reported that they had chosen a career path, but when asked more specific questions, many were missing vital information(2023年社区学院学生参与度调查研究了学生对实现职业目标的准备情况。我们了解到，超过90%的学生报告称他们已经选择了职业道路，但当被问到更具体的问题时，许多人缺乏关键信息)”可知，此文本是围绕社区学院学生参与度调查展开的，可推理出文本可能来自一份调查报告。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一幅图上面“How much has your coursework at this college provided information about the skills you will need in your chosen career path?(本院的课程在多大程度上为你提供了与所选职业方向所需技能相关的信息？)”以及图片上的文字“N=65860(总样本量为65860)”、“very much= 49%(极大占49%)”可知，认为本院的课程在极大程度上提供了与所选职业方向所需技能相关的信息的学生人数为：65860×49% = 32271人，故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Participation in an internship (实习)-type experience部分“Students who engaged in internships or similar experiences were much more likely to report that their coursework provided them with information about the skills they would need in their chosen career path(参加实习或类似经历的学生更有可能报告说，他们的课程为他们提供了所选职业道路所需技能的信息)”可知，做一些实地工作（实习或类似经历）有助于学生更多地了解他们未来工作所需的技能。故选A项。 B My son just turned 14 and does not have a smartphone. When he graduated from Grade 8, he was the only kid in his class without one. He asks for a phone now that he’s going to high school. I say no, he asks why, I explain, and he pushes back. “You can choose to do things differently when you’re a parent,” I told him. But sometimes, I wonder if I’m being too stubborn or unfair. The more I research, the more confident I feel in my decision. Many studies link the current mental health crisis among adolescents to fundamental changes in how they socialize, namely, the shift from in-person to online interaction. But other mothers challenge my view. “He must feel so left out!” Then there are the parents who tell me sadly that they wish they had delayed their teenager’s phone ownership longer than they did. They urge me to hold out. If teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 are truly spending an average of 8 hours 39 minutes per day on their devices, as stated in a survey conducted by Common Sense Media, then what are they not doing? Kids absorbed in their devices are missing out on real life, and that strikes me as really sad. I want my son to have a childhood he feels satisfied with and proud of. I want it to be full of adventures, imaginative play and physical challenges which he must sort out himself without asking me for help. The easiest and simplest way to achieve these goals is to delay giving him a smartphone. Some think my son is missing out or falling behind, but he is not. He does well in school and extra-curricular activities, hangs out with his friends in person, and moves independently around our small town. He promises he’ll give his own 14-year-old a phone someday, and I tell him that’s fine. But recently, he admitted that he missed the beautiful scenery on a drive to a nearby mountain because he had been so absorbed in his friend’s iPad. If that is his version of admitting I’m right, I’ll take it. 4. What does the underlined phrase “pushes back” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Agrees. B. Delays. C. Opposes. D. Persuades. 5. What is the author primarily concerned about regarding giving her son a phone? A. Her son’s online safety. B. Her son’s mental growth. C. Her son’s reduced physical activities. D. Her son’s poor academic performance. 6. What quality does the author want her son to develop in his childhood? A. Team spirit. B. Leadership. C. Independence. D. Critical thinking. 7. What can be learned about the author’s son? A. He is falling behind academically. B. He is easily influenced by his friends. C. He has given up his desire for a smartphone. D. He has realized the problems of much screen time. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者反对儿子使用手机及其原因。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“He asks for a phone now that he’s going to high school. I say no, he asks why, I explain, and he pushes back.(既然他要上高中了，他就要电话了。我说不行，他问为什么，我解释，然后他pushes back)”以及第二段““You can choose to do things differently when you’re a parent,” I told him. But sometimes, I wonder if I’m being too stubborn or unfair.(“当你为人父母时，你可以选择以不同的方式做事，”我告诉他。但有时，我会怀疑自己是不是太固执了，还是太不公平了)”可知，作者的儿子要电话时，作者不同意，儿子问为什么之后，作者解释，由第二段作者进一步的解释可推知，作者的儿子仍在进行反对，推测画线短语表示“反对”，与opposes同义。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The more I research, the more confident I feel in my decision. Many studies link the current mental health crisis among adolescents to fundamental changes in how they socialize, namely, the shift from in-person to online interaction. (我研究得越多，对自己的决定就越有信心。许多研究将当前青少年的心理健康危机与他们社交方式的根本变化联系起来，即从面对面互动转向在线互动)”可知，关于给儿子一部智能手机，作者主要担心的是孩子的心理健康。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段“I want my son to have a childhood he feels satisfied with and proud of. I want it to be full of adventures, imaginative play and physical challenges which he must sort out himself without asking me for help. (我希望我的儿子有一个他感到满意和自豪的童年。我希望它充满冒险、富有想象力的游戏和身体挑战，他必须自己解决这些问题，而不需要我的帮助)”可知，作者希望儿子在童年时期发展出的品质是独立性。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Some think my son is missing out or falling behind, but he is not. He does well in school and extra-curricular activities, hangs out with his friends in person, and moves independently around our small town. He promises he’ll give his own 14-year-old a phone someday, and I tell him that’s fine. But recently, he admitted that he missed the beautiful scenery on a drive to a nearby mountain because he had been so absorbed in his friend’s iPad. (有些人认为我儿子错过了或落后了，但他并没有。他在学校和课外活动中表现出色，当面和朋友们一起玩，并在我们的小镇上独立活动。他承诺有一天会给自己14岁的孩子一部手机，我告诉他没关系。但最近，他承认，他错过了开车去附近山上的美景，因为他太沉迷于朋友的iPad了)”可知，作者的儿子发现沉迷于iPad导致错过了路上的美景，他已经意识到屏幕时间过长的弊端。故选D。 C Want to learn a new language or get A’s in college exams? Previous studies have shown that exercise can help stimulate the areas of the brain that convert (转换) new information into long-term memory. A new study has taken this information one step further and found the best time when exercise can help maximize learning. Building upon past research that found exercise releases biochemicals that improve mental function, scientists at Radboud University and the University of Edinburgh conducted a study to determine when exercise was most beneficial to learning. Participants — 72 healthy male and female adults — were first asked to perform a computer test that challenged their visual and spatial learning. After the test, all of the subjects watched nature documentaries, but two-thirds of them also exercised. Half of the exercisers did circuit training on an exercise bike for 35 minutes immediately after the test. The other half did the same exercise but not until four hours after they had been tested. Two days later, all of the participants returned to the lab for a recall test, and they were connected to MRI (磁共振成像) machines to assess their brain activity. The participants who exercised four hours after taking the computer test were able to recall what they had learned most accurately. Their brainwaves also showed more consistent levels of activity, indicating that their brains were less taxed to remember what they had learned. According to this research, the best time to exercise to improve learning is four hours after studying. But why? That’s one question the researchers have yet to answer. Another question left unanswered is the level of exercise that might best improve learning. I’ve run enough marathons to prove the fact that my brain is anything but sharp during or after a tough workout. But the researchers noted that light workouts might not give the brain enough of a biochemical boost to improve learning. 8. What did the new study aim to explore? A. When exercise is best for learning. B. What biochemicals are good for health. C. How brainwaves should be measured. D. Which area of the brain is the most active. 9. What were all the participants asked to do during the experiment? A. Train on bicycles. B. Do mathematics exercises. C. Play computer games. D. Watch films about nature. 10. Why did the participants return to the lab two days later? A. To do a medical examination. B. To have their memory tested. C. To get their workouts recorded. D. To finish their previous tasks. 11. What might the author’s marathon running prove? A. The findings of the study are reliable. B. Long-distance runners are often smart. C. Studies on the marathon are not enough. D. Hard exercise may not sharpen the brain. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新研究——锻炼可以帮助刺激大脑将新信息转化为长期记忆的区域，以及进行锻炼以最大程度提高学习的最佳时间。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“A new study has taken this information one step further and found the best time when exercise can help maximize learning.(一项新的研究更进一步，找到了锻炼有助于最大化学习效果的最佳时间)”可知，新研究旨在探索什么时候锻炼最有利于学习。故选A项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“After the test, all of the subjects watched nature documentaries(测试后，所有受试者都观看了自然纪录片)”可知，实验要求所有受试者在实验过程中观看自然纪录片。故选D项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Two days later, all of the participants returned to the lab for a recall test(两天后，所有参与者返回实验室进行回忆测试)”可知，参与者两天后返回实验室是为了进行记忆测试。故选B项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“I’ve run enough marathons to prove the fact that my brain is anything but sharp during or after a tough workout.(我已经跑了足够多的马拉松来证明这样一个事实：在艰苦的锻炼过程中或之后，我的大脑一点也不敏锐)”可知，作者通过自己跑马拉松的经历证明，剧烈的锻炼可能不会使大脑变得敏锐。故选D项。 D When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic (有氧的) exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure. Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This type of training is known as isometric exercise, according to the Mayo Clinic. Isometric muscle action happens when muscles contract but do not visibly change length, and the joints involved don’t move, facilitating stability of the body. Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without, just relying on the body’s own weight. “These findings provide a comprehensive data-driven framework to support the development of new exercise guideline recommendations for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure,” said study coauthor Dr. Jamie O’Driscoll in a news release. The researchers looked into randomized controlled trials that had reported the effects of exercise interventions, lasting two or more weeks, on blood pressure between 1990 and February 2023. From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure. It’s also important to note that there are other lifestyle changes as well as exercise that can benefit your blood pressure. These include keeping to a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, cutting down on salt, not drinking too much alcohol and ensuring that you continue to take any prescribed medication. More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said. 12. What does the underlined part “isometric exercise” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Exercise that is done with extra weights. B. Exercise that involves visible muscle contraction. C. Exercise that focuses on stability of the body. D. Exercise that engages muscles without movement. 13. How did the researchers carry out the study? A. By providing statistics. B. By interviewing experts. C. By doing experiments. D. By making comparisons. 14. What does the author suggest the future studies about isometric exercise focus on? A. Exploring the reasons for its effectiveness. B. Demonstrating its influences on mental health. C. Assessing its suitability for different populations. D. Determining its long-term impacts on blood pressure. 15. What is the text mainly about? A. The benefits of aerobic exercises. B. The best exercise for blood pressure. C. The effects of various types of exercises. D. The importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle. 【答案】12. D 13. D 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是一项新的研究表明在没有运动的情况下锻炼肌肉可能最适合降低血压。 【12题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.(2023年7月发表在《英国运动医学杂志》(British Journal of Sports Medicine)上的一项大型研究表明，不动的肌肉锻炼，比如蹲墙和平板支撑，可能是降血压的最佳方式。)”可知，不动的肌肉锻炼可能是降血压的最佳方式，结合划线短语“This type of training”可知，这种类型的训练指的是上文中提到的“不动的肌肉锻炼”，由此可知，划线短语应与“不动的肌肉锻炼”意义相近。故选D项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure.(研究人员对15827名参与者的270项试验进行了回顾，发现在HIIT(高强度间歇训练)、等长运动、有氧运动、动态阻力训练以及后两者的结合中，等长运动能最大程度地降低血压。)”可知，此项研究是对以前的研究数据进行分析，通过比较得出的研究结论——等长运动能最大程度地降低血压，由此可知，该项实验是通过对比进行的。故选D项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据尾段中的“More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said.(作者说，需要更多的研究来确定为什么等长运动比其他类型的训练更能降低血压。)”可知，接下来需要更多的研究确定为什么等长运动比其他运动更能降低血压，由此可知，作者建议未来关于等长运动的研究重点是探究其有效性的原因。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据首段中的“Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure.(最近的研究表明，另一种类型的体育活动值得作为预防和治疗高血压的有效工具。)”以及下文中介绍的该项研究的研究过程和分析可知，新的研究发现一种体育活动值得作为预防和治疗高血压的有效工具，由此可知，本文主要讲述的是一项对降血压最好的运动。故选B项。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Walking in the city is very different from walking in the park. A psychology study suggests urban environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load. ____16____ It can ease your mind and quicken your pace. The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive (认知的) tiredness and improve reaction time straight away. ____17____ The first of the two experiments focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load. During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a 15-meter room at their natural speed. The wall opposite them showed an image of either a nature scene or a city scene. ____18____ On the whole, when walking in city settings, people considered that they felt more uncomfortable and they walked at a slower pace, indicating a higher cognitive load. ____19____ In the trial, participants were asked to distinguish between basic visual shapes on the computer while also in the presence of a natural or urban image (the same ones from the first experiment). Measuring reaction time in both natural and urban settings, the team found the results supporting their idea. In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing among simple shapes. ____20____ Our brains take longer to process information. However, more research is needed to prove that idea. A. Nature influences us in many ways. B. The second dug into some higher-level cognitive processes. C. A walk in nature does the opposite, though. D. They said they couldn’t concentrate properly after walking. E. After each, participants were asked to rate their discomfort. F. The reason is that urban environments are more distracting. G. The study includes two experiments with two different approaches. 【答案】16. C 17. G 18. E 19. B 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项心理学研究，该研究通过两个实验对比了城市环境和自然环境对人类步行方式、认知负荷及反应时间的影响，发现城市环境会减慢步伐、增加认知负荷，而自然环境则能缓解精神疲劳、提高反应速度。 【16题详解】 上文“A psychology study suggests urban environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load. (一项心理学研究表明，城市环境会减慢你的步伐，并可能增加你的精神负荷)”指出了城市环境的负面影响。C选项“A walk in nature does the opposite, though. (然而，在自然中散步则相反)”与上文形成鲜明对比，直接引出自然环境带来的相反(积极)效果。下文“It can ease your mind and quicken your pace. (它可以放松你的心情，加快你的步伐)”中的“It”指代C选项中的“A walk in nature”，并具体说明了其积极影响。上下文逻辑连贯。故选C项。 【17题详解】 上文“It can ease your mind and quicken your pace. The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive (认知的) tiredness and improve reaction time straight away. (它可以放松你的心情，加快你的步伐。研究结果表明，自然环境可能潜在地减少认知疲劳并立即改善反应时间)”总结了研究的部分积极发现。下文“The first of the two experiments... (两个实验中的第一个……)”开始具体介绍实验。G选项“The study includes two experiments with two different approaches. (该研究包括采用两种不同方法的两个实验)”位于两者之间，作为承上启下的过渡句，先对上文提及的“研究”进行整体结构说明，指出它包括两个实验，然后自然引出下文对第一个实验的具体描述。该选项使文章从概括性发现转向实验细节的介绍，逻辑清晰。故选G项。 【18题详解】 上文“During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a 15-meter room at their natural speed. The wall opposite them showed an image of either a nature scene or a city scene. (在这次试验中，参与者被安装了传感器，并设置了十几个动作控制摄像头来观察他们以自然速度反复走过一个15米长的房间。他们对面的墙壁上显示着一幅自然景色或城市景色的图像)”描述了第一个实验的具体设置和过程。E选项“After each, participants were asked to rate their discomfort. (每次之后，参与者都被要求评估他们的不适感)”顺承上文，介绍了实验流程的下一步：在每次行走(暴露于不同场景图像)后，收集参与者的主观感受数据(不适感评分)。下文“On the whole, when walking in city settings, people considered that they felt more uncomfortable... (总体而言，在城市环境中行走时，人们认为他们感到更不舒服……)”则报告了这一主观评分的结果。E选项是连接实验过程与结果的关键环节。故选E项。 【19题详解】 上文“On the whole, when walking in city settings, people considered that they felt more uncomfortable and they walked at a slower pace, indicating a higher cognitive load. (总体而言，在城市环境中行走时，人们认为他们感到更不舒服，并且步伐更慢，这表明了更高的认知负荷)”总结了第一个实验的结果。下文“In the trial, participants were asked to distinguish between basic visual shapes on the computer while also in the presence of a natural or urban image (the same ones from the first experiment). (在试验中，参与者被要求区分电脑上的基本视觉形状，同时面前也呈现着自然或城市的图像(与第一个实验相同))”开始描述第二个实验的具体任务。B选项“The second dug into some higher-level cognitive processes. (第二个实验探究了一些更高级的认知过程)”位于段首，概括性地介绍了第二个实验的侧重点(更高级认知过程)，从而与第一个实验(主要关注步行和主观不适感)形成区分和递进，并引出下文的详细说明。该句是承上启下的关键句。故选B项。 【20题详解】 上文“Measuring reaction time in both natural and urban settings, the team found the results supporting their idea. In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing among simple shapes. (测量在自然和城市两种环境下的反应时间后，研究团队发现结果支持他们的观点。在城市环境中，参与者区分简单形状的速度更慢)”报告了第二个实验的关键发现：城市环境中反应变慢。F选项“The reason is that urban environments are more distracting. (原因是城市环境更令人分心)”顺承上文，为上述发现提供了一个可能的解释。这与下文“Our brains take longer to process information. (我们的大脑需要更长的时间来处理信息)”形成了“原因(分心)——结果(处理信息变慢)”的逻辑链条，而“处理信息变慢”正是“反应变慢”的直接原因。F选项使论述更加深入。故选F项。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) When I moved to a new school, my grades began to slip, and a once outgoing personality faded into the background. One day, after I handed in yet another ____21____ done assignment, Mr. Thompson, the math teacher asked me to stay after class. In the afternoon the class was ____22____, leaving just the two of us in the classroom. “Alex, is everything alright? ” Mr. Thompson asked, his voice filled with ____23____. When I ____24____ my troubles, Mr. Thompson listened with patience, nodding ____25____. He then shared a story about his own ____26____ when he was younger— moving frequently due to his father’s military career. “That must have been ____27____ ” I said, feeling a connection for the first time in weeks. Mr. Thompson ____28____, “It was. But I learned that seeking help and finding supportive people made a ____29____. How about we work on a plan to get you back on track?” With that, Mr. Thompson became a lifeline for me. He set up weekly meetings to ____30____ what I had learnt and discuss strategies to improve my academic performance. He also ____31____ me to join the school’s debate team, knowing it would be a good way for me to meet new friends and ____32____ confidence. As months passed, I made rapid progress. The ____33____ with Mr. Thompson grew stronger. At that moment, the realization ____34____ me: even in the darkest times, the ____35____ of others could light the way. 21. A. neatly B. poorly C. properly D. briefly 22. A. dismissed B. organized C. informed D. grouped 23. A. surprise B. certainty C. concern D. relief 24. A. suffered from B. asked for C. dealt with D. poured out 25. A. gratefully B. thoughtfully C. casually D. hopefully 26. A. struggles B. failures C. choices D. dreams 27. A. rare B. strange C. tough D. unique 28. A. choked B. signed C. nodded D. stared 29. A. difference B. promise C. choice D. point 30. A. quote B. review C. prove D. exchange 31. A. ordered B. appointed C. encouraged D. elected 32. A. affect B. convey C. maintain D. regain 33. A. bond B. similarity C. competition D. cooperation 34. A. escaped B. hit C. upset D. shocked 35. A. confidence B. wisdom C. patience D. kindness 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者转学到新学校后成绩下滑、性格变得内向。数学老师汤普森先生通过耐心倾听和分享个人经历，帮助作者重拾信心并制定了学习计划。在汤普森先生帮助下，作者不仅学业进步，还结识了新朋友，重拾了自信。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：有一天，在我又交了一份做得很差的作业后，数学老师汤普森先生让我留下。A. neatly整洁地；B. poorly差劲地；C. properly适当地；D. briefly简短地。根据前文“my grades began to slip”可知，作者的成绩开始下滑，因此推断此处表示作业完成得不好。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：下午放学后，教室里只剩下我们两个人。A. dismissed解散；B. organized组织；C. informed通知；D. grouped分组。根据下文“ leaving just the two of us in the classroom”可知，教室里只剩下我们两个人，班级已经解散了。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“亚历克斯，一切都好吗？”汤普森先生问，他的声音充满了关切。A. surprise惊讶；B. certainty确定；C. concern关心；D. relief宽慰。根据上文“Alex, is everything alright?”可知，此处表达老师对学生的关心。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我倾诉烦恼时，汤普森先生耐心地听着，若有所思地点头。A. suffered from遭受；B. asked for请求；C. dealt with处理；D. poured out倾诉。根据下文“Mr. Thompson listened with patience”可知，此处表示学生向老师倾诉烦恼。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我倾诉烦恼时，汤普森先生耐心地听着，若有所思地点头。A. gratefully感激地；B. thoughtfully沉思地；C. casually随意地；D. hopefully有希望地。根据上文“Mr. Thompson listened with patience, nodding”可知，老师是在耐心地听着地听着学生的倾诉，并沉思地点头回应。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后，他分享了自己年轻时的困难经历——由于父亲的军旅生涯，他经常搬家。A. struggles奋斗，难事；B. failures失败；C. choices选择；D. dreams梦想。根据下文“when he was younger— moving frequently due to his father’s military career”可知，老师由于父亲的军旅生涯而频繁搬家，此处表示他年轻时的困难。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“那一定很艰难，”我说，几周来第一次感受到了这种联系。A. rare罕见的；B. strange奇怪的；C. tough艰难的；D. unique独特的。根据上文“when he was younger— moving frequently due to his father’s military career”可知，由于老师父亲的军旅生涯而频繁搬家，作者认为这一定是很艰难的经历。故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：汤普森先生点了点头，“确实如此。但我了解到寻求帮助和找到支持的人会有所不同。我们制定一个计划让你重回正轨怎么样？”A. choked窒息；B. signed签名；C. nodded点头；D. stared盯着看。根据下文“It was. ”可知，此处表示老师对学生的观点点头表示赞同。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：汤普森先生点了点头，“确实如此。但我了解到寻求帮助和找到支持的人会有所不同。我们制定一个计划让你重回正轨怎么样？”A. difference不同；B. promise承诺；C. choice选择；D. point要点。根据上文“I learned that seeking help and finding supportive people”可知，作者认为寻求帮助和找到支持的人是有用的，make a difference表示“有影响，起作用”。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他安排了每周会议来复习我所学的内容，并讨论提高我学习成绩的策略。A. quote引用；B. review复习；C. prove证明；D. exchange交换。根据下文“what I had learnt and discuss strategies to improve my academic performance”可知，此处是讨论提高学业成绩的策略，故此处表示复习所学内容。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他还鼓励我加入学校的辩论队，因为他知道这对我来说是结识新朋友和重拾信心的好方法。A. ordered命令；B. appointed任命；C. encouraged鼓励；D. elected选举。根据下文“to join the school’s debate team, knowing it would be a good way for me to meet new friends ”可知，此处表示老师鼓励学生加入辩论队。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他还鼓励我加入学校的辩论队，因为他知道这对我来说是结识新朋友和重拾信心的好方法。A. affect影响；B. convey传达；C. maintain维持；D. regain恢复。根据上文“to join the school’s debate team, knowing it would be a good way for me to meet new friends ”可知，他还鼓励我加入学校的辩论队，因为他知道这对我来说是结识新朋友的好方法，因此也会让作者恢复自信。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：与汤普森的关系越来越牢固。A. bond联系；B. similarity相似性；C. competition竞争；D. cooperation合作。根据上文“feeling a connection for the first time in weeks”及“As months passed, I made rapid progress. ”可知，几个月过去了，作者进步很快，因此作者和汤普森先生之间的联系越来越强。故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那一刻，我意识到：即使在最黑暗的时候，别人的善良也能照亮前路。A. escaped逃跑；B. hit击中，使突然想起；C. upset使心烦；D. shocked震惊。根据下文“even in the darkest times, the 15  of others could light the way.”可知，此处表示作者意识到了这个道理，即某种想法或认识突然击中自己。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那一刻，我意识到：即使在最黑暗的时候，别人的善良也能照亮前路。A. confidence信心；B. wisdom智慧；C. patience耐心；D. kindness善良。根据下文“light the way”可知，此处表示别人的善良或善意能给他人带来希望和光明。故选D项。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In 2010, the UN Department of Global Communications instituted language days for each of the organization’s six official languages. The goal was two-fold: ___36___ (celebrate) cultural diversity as well as to promote the equal use of all six ___37___ (tongue). Language is the carrier of communication, the bridge of interaction between nations, ___38___ the bond of understanding among civilizations. At the same time, a language and its individual ___39___ (write) forms make up the “soul” of a national tradition. Every language is worthy of respect and should ___40___ (treat) equally. The UN Chinese Language Day not only provides a unique platform ___41___ the world to better understand China, but also ___42___ (promote) language and cultural exchanges in the world. Today, more than 70 countries have included the Chinese language in their education systems. Chinese plays an increasingly important role in ___43___ (improve) communication and cooperation between China and ___44___ rest of the world. As more and more foreigners start to study the Chinese language and experience Chinese culture, the world will have a better understanding of China and its rich history, its hard-working people, its development through _____45_____ (innovate), and its inclusiveness. China, on its part, will also embrace (拥抱) the world with greater openness and make new contributions to the international community. 【答案】36. to celebrate 37. tongues 38. and 39. written 40 be treated 41. for 42. promotes 43. improving 44. the 45. innovation 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了联合国设立语言日的目的及中文日的意义。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：目的是双重的：庆祝文化多样性，并促进所有六种语言的平等使用。本句谓语为was，此处为非谓语动词，应用celebrate“庆祝”的不定式，作目的状语，与to promote并列。故填to celebrate。 【37题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：目的是双重的：庆祝文化多样性，并促进所有六种语言的平等使用。tongue“语言”为可数名词，由six修饰，应用复数形式。故填tongues。 【38题详解】 考查连词。句意：语言是沟通的载体，是国家间互动的桥梁，是文明间理解的纽带。the carrier of communication、the bridge of interaction between nations和the bond of understanding among civilizations为并列关系，应用连词and连接。故填and。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：语言和它的书写形式组成了民族传统的“灵魂”。本空修饰名词forms，需用形容词written“书写的”，作前置定语。故填written。 【40题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：每一种语言都值得尊重，应该平等对待。主语Every language与动词treat“对待”构成被动关系，用be treated表被动，且位于情态动词should后，be用原形。故填be treated。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：联合国中文日不仅为世界提供了一个更好地了解中国的独特平台，而且促进了世界范围内的语言和文化交流。表示“为某人/某物提供某物”用固定短语provide sth. for sb./sth.，本空用介词for，符合题意。故填for。 【42题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：联合国中文日不仅为世界提供了一个更好地了解中国的独特平台，而且促进了世界范围内的语言和文化交流。此处与provides并列作谓语，时态应用一般现在时，且主语为The UN Chinese Language Day，本空用promote“促进”的第三人称单数promotes。故填promotes。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中文在促进中国与世界其他地区的交流与合作方面发挥着越来越重要的作用。此处作介词in的宾语，应用improve“提高”的动名词形式，作宾语。故填improving。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：中文在促进中国与世界其他地区的交流与合作方面发挥着越来越重要的作用。the rest of...“……的其余部分”，为固定短语，本空用冠词the，符合题意。故填the。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：随着越来越多的外国人开始学习中文和体验中国文化，世界将更好地了解中国及其丰富的历史、勤劳的人民、通过创新实现的发展以及包容性。此处作介词through的宾语，应用名词innovation“创新”。故填innovation。 第四部分 写作（共2题，40分） 第一节 应用文写作 （满分15分） 46. 你发现你校图书馆藏书存在被勾画涂改的现象。为此，请你向校英文报投稿，写一篇文章，内容包括： (1)具体情况； (2)呼吁爱护书籍。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： Treasure Our Library Books: A Shared Responsibility Recently, I’ve noticed a worrying phenomenon in our school library: Many books are marked with pens, with words underlined or even sentences crossed out randomly. Some pages are even torn, which ruins the beauty of the books. Library books are shared resources for all students. They help us gain knowledge and broaden our horizons. Let’s all take action to treasure these books. Never draw or write in them, and always keep them clean and intact. Only in this way can we enjoy the pleasure of reading together. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生针对学校图书馆藏书被勾画涂改的现象向校英文报投稿，需具体说明现象并发出爱护书籍的呼吁。 【详解】1.词汇积累 任意地：randomly → arbitrarily 毁坏，破坏：ruin → damage/spoil 获得，得到：gain → acquire/obtain 珍视：treasure → cherish 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Library books are shared resources for all students 拓展句：Library books are shared resources that are available to every student in our school and play a vital role in our academic growth. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Some pages are even torn, which ruins the beauty of the books. (运用了关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】 Only in this way can we enjoy the pleasure of reading together. (运用了“only+状语”位于句首引出的部分倒装句) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 My wife and I wanted to share our new home with family and friends by hosting a small gathering in the early summer. She had prepared lots of snacks, while my job was to have the backyard in order. There was plenty of space for the kids to run and play. There was just one thing I hadn’t counted on: My brother chose to bring his dog Toby, a 50-pound ball of fire. Though friendly, he could easily knock over my niece’s small boys and my six-month-old granddaughter. So, when my brother showed up, I asked him to watch Toby and keep him outside. My plan was working out just fine. Toby was using up his energy by running back and forth in the backyard and giving the kids plenty of room. Unexpectedly, after supper, the weather changed. It started to rain and everyone went indoors. It was an awkward moment. I didn’t want Toby to be running around in the house, and my brother wasn’t happy with driving home with a wet dog. Eventually, my brother decided to leave rather than force the issue. A few days passed, and I hadn’t heard anything from my brother. I texted him and expressed wishes for him to come out again. His reply came as a surprise — a shock, actually: “Not a chance.” Clearly, he was unhappy over the way we had parted. After all, I had left him little choice. Well, he’ll get over it, I reasoned. Two months passed. My wife suggested I get in touch with my brother, but I resisted, thinking he should call first. However, my conscience (良心) kept bothering me. I tried to put myself in my brother’s shoes. He was facing health issues and his wife of thirty-five years had passed away a few months earlier. Toby was his constant companion, the one who kept him going. 注意: (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I realized it was me who was at fault. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With the biscuits my wife had made, I arrived at my brother’s door. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: I realized it was me who was at fault. I had been so focused on keeping the party under control that I failed to consider how important Toby was to my brother during this difficult time. My pride had kept me from reaching out, and now months had passed without a proper conversation. One evening, I picked up the phone and left him a voice message, apologizing for my behavior and asking if we could meet. To my relief, he called back the next day, and we agreed to get together soon. With the biscuits my wife had made, I arrived at my brother’s door. He opened it with a surprised smile, and for a moment, neither of us spoke. Then we hugged — something we hadn’t done since before his wife passed away. We sat on the porch with Toby resting beside us, and I handed him the box of biscuits. “Thank you,” he said quietly. We talked for hours, laughing, remembering old times, and slowly rebuilding what had been lost. As I watched Toby gently rest his head on my brother’s leg, I knew we were finally on the path to healing. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者因担心弟弟的狗Toby影响聚会，要求弟弟看好狗，后因天气变化导致弟弟提前离开并心生芥蒂。两个月后作者意识到自己的过错，主动带着妻子做的饼干登门道歉，最终兄弟俩和解的故事，展现了亲情中理解与包容的重要性。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我意识到是我错了。” 可知，第一段可描写作者反思自己在聚会上只顾控制局面，忽视了Toby对弟弟的重要性，因骄傲迟迟未联系弟弟，最终通过电话留言道歉并约定见面。 ②由第二段首句内容“带着妻子做的饼干，我来到了弟弟家门口。”可知，第二段可描写弟弟开门时的惊讶与沉默，兄弟俩拥抱和解，坐在门廊上谈心，看着Toby依偎在弟弟腿边，明白亲情修复的意义。 2. 续写线索：反思过错——电话留言道歉——约定见面——带饼干登门——拥抱沉默——谈心和解——领悟亲情 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①道歉：apologize/say sorry/make an apology ②拥抱：hug/embrace ③重建：rebuild/restore/reconstruct 情绪类： ①宽慰：relief/comfort/satisfaction/ease ②惊讶：surprised /shocked/astonished 【点睛】[高分句型1] I had been so focused on keeping the party under control that I failed to consider how important Toby was to my brother during this difficult time.（运用了“so...that...”引导结果状语从句以及how引导宾语从句） [高分句型2] One evening, I picked up the phone and left him a voice message, apologizing for my behavior and asking if we could meet.（运用了现在分词短语作状语以及if引导的宾语从句） [高分句型 3] As I watched Toby gently rest his head on my brother’s leg, I knew we were finally on the path to healing.（运用了as引导时间状语从句以及省略that的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年1月份英语月考试卷 第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分） 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What did the man have for breakfast? A. Noodles. B. Eggs and toast. C. Yogurt with blueberries. 2. What is the conversation mainly about? A. A hill. B. A church. C. A town. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Fellow workers. B. Doctor and patient. C. Chef and customer. 4. What does the man desire to know about a savings account? A. The minimum balance requirement. B. The interest rates and monthly fees. C. The online banking services. 5. What is the man doing? A. Solving a math problem. B. Watching a tennis match. C. Explaining scoring rules. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where did Lucara Diamond Corp. discover the massive diamond? A. In Botswana. B. In South Africa. C. In Canada. 7. How many carats does the Cullinan diamond weigh? A. 1,905. B. 2,492. C. 3,106. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Why does the man intend to buy his daughter a car? A. For her progress in being independent. B. For her 22nd birthday. C. For her new job. 9. What does the woman mention about choosing a car? A. The budget. B. The safety. C. The comfortable ness. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What experience has the man had? A. He's engaged in volunteer work. B. He's been class monitor for 2 years. C. He's led the students' union for a year. 11. How does the man describe himself? A. Creative. B. Responsible. C. Communicative. 12. Who is the man's main opponent according to the woman? A. John. B. Lisa. C. Mark. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What made the woman want to pursue her career? A. Her gardening experiences in childhood. B. Her passion for architectural design. C. Her love for artistic creation. 14. What does the woman normally do first on working days? A. Select plants. B. Draft design plans. C. Assess sites. 15. How does the woman keep up with the latest trends in her career? A. By reading related journals. B. By watching related TV shows. C. By exploring different gardens abroad. 16. What is the woman's last piece of advice? A. Getting some hands-on training. B. Showing respect for the environment. C. Learing about various types of plants. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the first step in the teaching of democracy in Dan Gartrell's view? A. Teaching children to appreciate every group member. B. Allowing children to make all decisions themselves. C. Encouraging children to solve conflicts with kind words. 18. Who is Rachel Robertson? A. A company owner. B. An education expert. C. A chief academic officer. 19. What does Rachel Robertson think a child aged 3 or 4 starts to do? A. Read independently. B. Build close relationships with others. C. Contribute to the classroom community. 20. What activity did children at the CDC take part in recently? A. Voting on the best beach in Virginia. B. Deciding what to study and eat. C. Decorating their classrooms. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分40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 The 2023 administration of the Community College Survey of Students Engagement investigated how prepared the students were for meeting their career goals. What we learned is that over 90% of the students reported that they had chosen a career path, but when asked more specific questions, many were missing vital information. DO THEY KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT ESSENTIAL SKILLS? Knowing which skills they will need for their chosen career path is clearly important information for students. Almost half of the respondents indicated that their coursework at the college very much provided them with the information they need in their chosen career path, compared to 18% who reported very little or not at all. How much has your coursework at this college provided information about the skills you will need in your chosen career path? Limited to students who reported having chosen a career path WHAT HELPS STUDENTS KNOW MORE? Credit earning Not surprisingly, students with 30 or more credit hours were more likely to report that their coursework had very much equipped them with information about the skills needed for their chosen career path than were students who had earned fewer than 30 credit hours. How much has your coursework at this college provided information about the skills you will need in your chosen career path? Limited to students who reported having chosen a career path Participation in an internship (实习)-type experience Students who engaged in internships or similar experiences were much more likely to report that their coursework provided them with information about the skills they would need in their chosen career path. How much has your coursework at this college provided information about the skills you will need in your chosen career path? Participated in an internship, field experience, co-op experience, or clinical assignment Limited to students who reported having chosen a career path Note: Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding 1. Where is the text probably from? A. A course plan. B. A survey report. C. A market research. D. A job advertisement. 2. How many students felt their courses very much supplied the information for their chosen career? A. 59,274. B. 32,271. C. 21,734. D. 11,855. 3. What helps students understand more about their future work skills? A. Doing some field work. B. Gaining career information. C. Making a clear growing path. D. Taking challenging coursework. B My son just turned 14 and does not have a smartphone. When he graduated from Grade 8, he was the only kid in his class without one. He asks for a phone now that he’s going to high school. I say no, he asks why, I explain, and he pushes back. “You can choose to do things differently when you’re a parent,” I told him. But sometimes, I wonder if I’m being too stubborn or unfair. The more I research, the more confident I feel in my decision. Many studies link the current mental health crisis among adolescents to fundamental changes in how they socialize, namely, the shift from in-person to online interaction. But other mothers challenge my view. “He must feel so left out!” Then there are the parents who tell me sadly that they wish they had delayed their teenager’s phone ownership longer than they did. They urge me to hold out. If teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 are truly spending an average of 8 hours 39 minutes per day on their devices, as stated in a survey conducted by Common Sense Media, then what are they not doing? Kids absorbed in their devices are missing out on real life, and that strikes me as really sad. I want my son to have a childhood he feels satisfied with and proud of. I want it to be full of adventures, imaginative play and physical challenges which he must sort out himself without asking me for help. The easiest and simplest way to achieve these goals is to delay giving him a smartphone. Some think my son is missing out or falling behind, but he is not. He does well in school and extra-curricular activities, hangs out with his friends in person, and moves independently around our small town. He promises he’ll give his own 14-year-old a phone someday, and I tell him that’s fine. But recently, he admitted that he missed the beautiful scenery on a drive to a nearby mountain because he had been so absorbed in his friend’s iPad. If that is his version of admitting I’m right, I’ll take it. 4. What does the underlined phrase “pushes back” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Agrees. B. Delays. C. Opposes. D. Persuades. 5. What is the author primarily concerned about regarding giving her son a phone? A. Her son’s online safety. B. Her son’s mental growth. C. Her son’s reduced physical activities. D. Her son’s poor academic performance. 6. What quality does the author want her son to develop in his childhood? A. Team spirit. B. Leadership. C. Independence. D. Critical thinking. 7. What can be learned about the author’s son? A. He is falling behind academically. B. He is easily influenced by his friends. C. He has given up his desire for a smartphone. D. He has realized the problems of much screen time. C Want to learn a new language or get A’s in college exams? Previous studies have shown that exercise can help stimulate the areas of the brain that convert (转换) new information into long-term memory. A new study has taken this information one step further and found the best time when exercise can help maximize learning. Building upon past research that found exercise releases biochemicals that improve mental function, scientists at Radboud University and the University of Edinburgh conducted a study to determine when exercise was most beneficial to learning. Participants — 72 healthy male and female adults — were first asked to perform a computer test that challenged their visual and spatial learning. After the test, all of the subjects watched nature documentaries, but two-thirds of them also exercised. Half of the exercisers did circuit training on an exercise bike for 35 minutes immediately after the test. The other half did the same exercise but not until four hours after they had been tested. Two days later, all of the participants returned to the lab for a recall test, and they were connected to MRI (磁共振成像) machines to assess their brain activity. The participants who exercised four hours after taking the computer test were able to recall what they had learned most accurately. Their brainwaves also showed more consistent levels of activity, indicating that their brains were less taxed to remember what they had learned. According to this research, the best time to exercise to improve learning is four hours after studying. But why? That’s one question the researchers have yet to answer. Another question left unanswered is the level of exercise that might best improve learning. I’ve run enough marathons to prove the fact that my brain is anything but sharp during or after a tough workout. But the researchers noted that light workouts might not give the brain enough of a biochemical boost to improve learning. 8. What did the new study aim to explore? A. When exercise is best for learning. B. What biochemicals are good for health. C. How brainwaves should be measured. D. Which area of the brain is the most active. 9. What were all the participants asked to do during the experiment? A. Train on bicycles. B. Do mathematics exercises. C. Play computer games. D. Watch films about nature. 10 Why did the participants return to the lab two days later? A. To do a medical examination. B. To have their memory tested. C. To get their workouts recorded. D. To finish their previous tasks. 11. What might the author’s marathon running prove? A. The findings of the study are reliable. B. Long-distance runners are often smart. C. Studies on the marathon are not enough. D. Hard exercise may not sharpen the brain. D When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic (有氧的) exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure. Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This type of training is known as isometric exercise, according to the Mayo Clinic. Isometric muscle action happens when muscles contract but do not visibly change length, and the joints involved don’t move, facilitating stability of the body. Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without, just relying on the body’s own weight. “These findings provide a comprehensive data-driven framework to support the development of new exercise guideline recommendations for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure,” said study coauthor Dr. Jamie O’Driscoll in a news release. The researchers looked into randomized controlled trials that had reported the effects of exercise interventions, lasting two or more weeks, on blood pressure between 1990 and February 2023. From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure. It’s also important to note that there are other lifestyle changes as well as exercise that can benefit your blood pressure. These include keeping to a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, cutting down on salt, not drinking too much alcohol and ensuring that you continue to take any prescribed medication. More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said. 12. What does the underlined part “isometric exercise” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Exercise that is done with extra weights. B. Exercise that involves visible muscle contraction. C. Exercise that focuses on stability of the body. D. Exercise that engages muscles without movement. 13. How did the researchers carry out the study? A. By providing statistics. B. By interviewing experts. C. By doing experiments. D. By making comparisons. 14 What does the author suggest the future studies about isometric exercise focus on? A. Exploring the reasons for its effectiveness. B. Demonstrating its influences on mental health. C. Assessing its suitability for different populations. D. Determining its long-term impacts on blood pressure. 15. What is the text mainly about? A. The benefits of aerobic exercises. B. The best exercise for blood pressure. C. The effects of various types of exercises. D. The importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Walking in the city is very different from walking in the park. A psychology study suggests urban environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load. ____16____ It can ease your mind and quicken your pace. The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive (认知的) tiredness and improve reaction time straight away. ____17____ The first of the two experiments focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load. During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a 15-meter room at their natural speed. The wall opposite them showed an image of either a nature scene or a city scene. ____18____ On the whole, when walking in city settings, people considered that they felt more uncomfortable and they walked at a slower pace, indicating a higher cognitive load. ____19____ In the trial, participants were asked to distinguish between basic visual shapes on the computer while also in the presence of a natural or urban image (the same ones from the first experiment). Measuring reaction time in both natural and urban settings, the team found the results supporting their idea. In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing among simple shapes. ____20____ Our brains take longer to process information. However, more research is needed to prove that idea. A. Nature influences us in many ways. B. The second dug into some higher-level cognitive processes. C. A walk in nature does the opposite, though. D. They said they couldn’t concentrate properly after walking. E. After each, participants were asked to rate their discomfort. F. The reason is that urban environments are more distracting. G. The study includes two experiments with two different approaches. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) When I moved to a new school my grades began to slip, and a once outgoing personality faded into the background. One day, after I handed in yet another ____21____ done assignment, Mr. Thompson, the math teacher asked me to stay after class. In the afternoon the class was ____22____, leaving just the two of us in the classroom. “Alex, is everything alright? ” Mr. Thompson asked, his voice filled with ____23____. When I ____24____ my troubles, Mr. Thompson listened with patience, nodding ____25____. He then shared a story about his own ____26____ when he was younger— moving frequently due to his father’s military career. “That must have been ____27____ ,” I said, feeling a connection for the first time in weeks. Mr. Thompson ____28____, “It was. But I learned that seeking help and finding supportive people made a ____29____. How about we work on a plan to get you back on track?” With that, Mr. Thompson became a lifeline for me. He set up weekly meetings to ____30____ what I had learnt and discuss strategies to improve my academic performance. He also ____31____ me to join the school’s debate team, knowing it would be a good way for me to meet new friends and ____32____ confidence. As months passed, I made rapid progress. The ____33____ with Mr. Thompson grew stronger. At that moment, the realization ____34____ me: even in the darkest times, the ____35____ of others could light the way. 21. A. neatly B. poorly C. properly D. briefly 22. A. dismissed B. organized C. informed D. grouped 23. A. surprise B. certainty C. concern D. relief 24. A. suffered from B. asked for C. dealt with D. poured out 25. A. gratefully B. thoughtfully C. casually D. hopefully 26. A. struggles B. failures C. choices D. dreams 27. A. rare B. strange C. tough D. unique 28. A. choked B. signed C. nodded D. stared 29. A. difference B. promise C. choice D. point 30. A. quote B. review C. prove D. exchange 31. A. ordered B. appointed C. encouraged D. elected 32. A. affect B. convey C. maintain D. regain 33. A. bond B. similarity C. competition D. cooperation 34. A. escaped B. hit C. upset D. shocked 35. A. confidence B. wisdom C. patience D. kindness 第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In 2010, the UN Department of Global Communications instituted language days for each of the organization’s six official languages. The goal was two-fold: ___36___ (celebrate) cultural diversity as well as to promote the equal use of all six ___37___ (tongue). Language is the carrier of communication, the bridge of interaction between nations, ___38___ the bond of understanding among civilizations. At the same time, a language and its individual ___39___ (write) forms make up the “soul” of a national tradition. Every language is worthy of respect and should ___40___ (treat) equally. The UN Chinese Language Day not only provides a unique platform ___41___ the world to better understand China, but also ___42___ (promote) language and cultural exchanges in the world. Today, more than 70 countries have included the Chinese language in their education systems. Chinese plays an increasingly important role in ___43___ (improve) communication and cooperation between China and ___44___ rest of the world. As more and more foreigners start to study the Chinese language and experience Chinese culture, the world will have a better understanding of China and its rich history, its hard-working people, its development through _____45_____ (innovate), and its inclusiveness. China, on its part, will also embrace (拥抱) the world with greater openness and make new contributions to the international community. 第四部分 写作（共2题，40分） 第一节 应用文写作 （满分15分） 46. 你发现你校图书馆藏书存在被勾画涂改的现象。为此，请你向校英文报投稿，写一篇文章，内容包括： (1)具体情况； (2)呼吁爱护书籍 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 My wife and I wanted to share our new home with family and friends by hosting a small gathering in the early summer. She had prepared lots of snacks, while my job was to have the backyard in order. There was plenty of space for the kids to run and play. There was just one thing I hadn’t counted on: My brother chose to bring his dog Toby, a 50-pound ball of fire. Though friendly, he could easily knock over my niece’s small boys and my six-month-old granddaughter. So, when my brother showed up, I asked him to watch Toby and keep him outside. My plan was working out just fine. Toby was using up his energy by running back and forth in the backyard and giving the kids plenty of room. Unexpectedly, after supper, the weather changed. It started to rain and everyone went indoors. It was an awkward moment. I didn’t want Toby to be running around in the house, and my brother wasn’t happy with driving home with a wet dog. Eventually, my brother decided to leave rather than force the issue. A few days passed, and I hadn’t heard anything from my brother. I texted him and expressed wishes for him to come out again. His reply came as a surprise — a shock, actually: “Not a chance.” Clearly, he was unhappy over the way we had parted. After all, I had left him little choice. Well, he’ll get over it, I reasoned. Two months passed. My wife suggested I get in touch with my brother, but I resisted, thinking he should call first. However, my conscience (良心) kept bothering me. I tried to put myself in my brother’s shoes. He was facing health issues and his wife of thirty-five years had passed away a few months earlier. Toby was his constant companion, the one who kept him going. 注意: (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I realized it was me who was at fault. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With the biscuits my wife had made, I arrived at my brother’s door. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $