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高三年级 英语
注意事项:
1.考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填涂在试卷和答题卡的规定位置。
2.考生要将答案写在答题卡上,在试卷上答题一律无效。考试结束后,将答题卡交回。
3.本试卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. Why does the woman exchange the coat?
A. It’s big. B. It’s small. C. It’s dark.
2. Where is the woman’s husband now?
A. In Paris. B. In Tokyo. C. In London.
3. What does the woman think of Greg?
A. He is handsome. B. He is interesting. C. He is very tall.
4. How will the man get to Paris?
A. By plane. B. By bus. C. By train.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A dress. B. A necklace. C. A party.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. How much will the man pay in total?
A.$900. B.$750. C.$700.
7. How will the man pay for the guitar?
A. In cash. B. By check. C. By credit card.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At the radio station. B. In the ocean. C. On the beach.
9. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Join the party. B. Invite her to the party. C. Describe the weather.
10. What is the weather like today?
A. Warm. B. Hot. C. Cool.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. How much did the man weigh last month?
A. About 160 pounds. B. About 155 pounds. C. About 165 pounds.
12. What does the woman like?
A. Fruit and milk. B. Meat and coffee. C. Alcohol and tea.
13. What does the man want to do?
A. Swim 4 times weekly. B. Jog with the woman. C. Go to bed early tonight.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14. What did the man watch first on TV today?
A. A movie. B. The news. C. Some game shows.
15. What do we know about the man?
A. He spent most of his time watching TV today.
B. He went to the studio in California today.
C. He won $10,000 in a game show today.
16. Why did the man miss the football game?
A. He was asleep when the game was on.
B. There was something wrong with the TV set.
C. He was watching another program on TV then.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing?
A. Leaving a message. B. Giving a speech. C. Writing a note.
18. Why does the speaker come to David’s town?
A. To visit David’s family. B. To spend his holiday. C. To attend a meeting.
19. Who could Catherine most probably be?
A. David’s wife. B. The speaker’s wife. C. The speaker’s daughter.
20. When will the speaker telephone David?
A. When he reaches Italy. B. When he is in the restaurant. C. When he arrives at the airport.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Graduates from Bethel University already know our capability to offer personalized help from application through graduation, as well as a reliable learning environment and career support. You can experience the same Bethel University benefits in an online graduate degree for your continued success.
Program Schedule
With different start dates per year, the programs, costing you only $1,000 each, are flexible enough to suit your schedule, even if you work full time.
Program
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Starts
Jan.12,2025
Mar.9,2025
May 4,2025
June 29,2025
Ends
Mar.1,2025
Apr.26,2025
June 16,2025
Aug.16,2025
Refund Policy:
A course dropped during the first week will receive a 100 percent refund, which is reduced by 25 percent each succeeding week. After the fourth week, no refund is available.
Admission Process
Talk to an admission advisor, who is responsible for supporting you during the application process. They’ll help you find the program that’s right for you, and ensure you have all the information needed to apply. Apply by offering an online graduate application, your official school record of undergraduate work and updated resume. Then, if you’ve been admitted, you can expect a phone call from your advisor in the next 24 hours. They’ll help you understand more about your chosen program of study,financial(金融的) aid,academic(学业的) schedule,and so on.
Financing Your Bethel Education
Students seeking financial aid for their online Bethel education must:
·Be a U.S. citizen;
·Get at least 5 credits each term;
·Have a good record regarding previous student aid.
1. How much can be returned to a student who quits from Program Spring 2 on April 16th?
A. $750. B. $500. C. $250. D. $0.
2. What does an admission advisor do?
A. Issue student loans. B. Update applicants’ information.
C. Assist in program selection. D. Contact boarder of Bethel University.
3. Which of the following plays a part in the application of financial aid?
A. Repaying ability. B. Credit history.
C. Age and nationality. D. Family income.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了贝塞尔大学提供的在线研究生学位课程,包括项目时间安排,退款政策和申请流程。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Program Schedule可知,“Program Spring 2”从2025年3月9日开始,到2025年4月26日结束。再结合Refund Policy: 中“A course dropped during the first week will receive a 100 percent refund, which is reduced by 25 percent each succeeding week. After the fourth week, no refund is available.( 第一周放弃的课程将获得100%的退款,之后每周减少25%。第四周后,恕不退款。)”可知,在4月16日从春季项目2中退出的学生,已经超过了第四周,因此不能获得任何退款。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Admission Process部分的“Talk to an admission advisor, who is responsible for supporting you during the application process. They’ll help you find the program that’s right for you, and ensure you have all the information needed to apply.( 招生顾问交谈,他在申请过程中负责为你提供支持。他们会帮助你找到适合你的项目,并确保你有申请所需的所有信息。)”可知,招生顾问负责在申请过程中支持申请人,帮助他们找到适合自己的课程,并确保申请人拥有申请所需的所有信息,也就是协助进行课程选择。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Financing Your Bethel Education部分的“Students seeking financial aid for their online Bethel education must:・Be a U.S. citizen;・Get at least 5 credits each term;・Have a good record regarding previous student aid.( 寻求在线伯特利教育经济援助的学生必须:•是美国公民;•每学期至少获得5个学分;•对以前的学生资助有良好的记录。)”可知,申请经济援助的学生必须是美国公民,每学期至少获得 5个学分,并且在之前的学生资助方面有良好的记录,“Credit history”(信用记录)与“Have a good record regarding previous student aid”相符。故选B项。
B
He had taken his final bite of the dessert. This was it, the perfect moment to ask the most important question of our relationship “Will you open a joint (联合的) bank account with me?”
He laughed, a surprised bark. This wasn’t how I had imagined this conversation going. In my head, he would have been charmed by my directness. Instead, he looked like I had just asked him for his kidney.
When the waiter approached with the check. I felt my chest tighten. Here it was again, the moment that had been haunted me for years. This anxiety about paying started when I insisted on paying for everything.
In my Chinese American family, paying for dinner is considered an honor, and my parents, aunts and uncles would threaten bodily harm to win that privilege.
“Let go of the bill.”
“I’ll kill you if you pay again!”
I used to love this spectacle, betting with my cousins on who would win. My uncle had fast hands and the advantage of sitting closest to the aisle, but my aunt was cunning (狡猾的); she would hold up the waiter before he even reached our table, slipping him her credit card while pretending to ask about the dessert menu.
But on the drive home, I overheard my parents brainstorming other ways to pay my aunt back through groceries and clothes for her children. They explained that my aunt had just lost her job and couldn’t really afford that dinner. Everyone had let her win the bill to allow her to save face. I had it completely backward.
Suddenly, I saw the elaborate system behind the chaos. Behind the bill wrestling was a tradition of care, ensuring everyone was looked after according to their circumstances.
Years of watching my family fight to pay seeded in me a compulsion to always pick up the bill. Nevertheless, I couldn’t help feeling annoyed when my dates never fought back. Especially when I was laid off, I felt like no one was looking out for me the way my family had looked out for my aunt.
I tried American dating customs: letting him pay, taking turns, going Dutch. But it all felt like trying to love an itchy sweater.
Then I met Aodhán. Over dessert, I proposed a joint account. It would let either of us make the honorable gesture of fighting for the bill, while ensuring we were both cared for, no matter who “won”. But Aodhán sat there stunned. “I haven’t had a joint bank account since I was 10,” he said in his Irish accent, “with my mam.”
We spent the next 20 minutes talking about the weather.
I expected him to ghost me. To my surprise, he arranged our next date at Citibank. When the confused banker handed us our temporary debit cards with both our names, I felt something I hadn’t felt in years of dating: relief of knowing someone understood what mattered to me, even if he didn’t intuitively understand why.
4. Why did the author’s aunt “hold up the waiter” before he reached their table?
A. To ask about the dessert menu. B. To complain about the slow service.
C. To pay the bill secretly. D. To order more food for the family.
5. By saying “It all felt like trying to love an itchy sweater”, the author probably felt ________.
A. overjoyed B. thrilled C. annoyed D. depressed
6. Why did the author propose a joint account with Aodhán?
A. To honor her tradition while ensuring mutual care.
B. To make an excuse to end their relationship.
C. To combine their incomes for a major purchase.
D. To test how much money he has.
7. Which of the following best describes the author’s understanding of the bill-fighting tradition?
A. From proud participation to angry rejection.
B. From active involvement to complete indifference.
C. From shallow enjoyment to deep appreciation.
D. From cultural confusion to intellectual superiority.
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者受中美混血家庭文化的影响,对“抢着买单”这一传统有着独特的理解——它不仅是一种面子上的荣誉,更是一种深层的关怀。作者在约会中试图将这种传统与现代伴侣关系结合,最终得到了男友理解的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第七段“but my aunt was cunning; she would hold up the waiter before he even reached our table, slipping him her credit card while pretending to ask about the dessert menu. (但是我的阿姨很狡猾;她会在服务员走到我们桌前之前拦住他,假装询问甜点菜单,同时把信用卡塞给他。)”可知,作者的阿姨在服务员到达餐桌前拦住他,是为了偷偷地支付账单。故选C项。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第十段“Years of watching my family fight to pay seeded in me a compulsion to always pick up the bill. Nevertheless, I couldn’t help feeling annoyed when my dates never fought back. (多年来,我看着家人争着买单,这让我产生了一种总是抢着买单的冲动。然而,当我的约会对象从不抢着买单时,我还是忍不住感到恼火。)”以及第十一段“I tried American dating customs: letting him pay, taking turns, going Dutch. But it all felt like trying to love an itchy sweater. (我尝试了美国的约会习俗:让他买单,轮流买单,AA制。但这一切都像是试图爱上一件让人发痒的毛衣。)”可知,作者尝试美国约会习俗,但感觉并不舒服,就像试图爱上一件让人发痒的毛衣一样,由此可知,作者感到恼火。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第十二段“Over dessert, I proposed a joint account. It would let either of us make the honorable gesture of fighting for the bill, while ensuring we were both cared for, no matter who “won”. (吃甜点时,我提议开一个联合账户。这样我们中的任何一方都可以做出抢着买单的体面举动,同时确保我们都能得到照顾,不管谁“赢”。)”可知,作者提议与Aodhán开一个联合账户,是为了尊重她的传统,同时确保双方都能得到照顾。故选A项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第七段“I used to love this spectacle, betting with my cousins on who would win. (我过去很喜欢这个场面,和表亲们打赌谁会赢。)”以及第八段“But on the drive home, I overheard my parents brainstorming other ways to pay my aunt back through groceries and clothes for her children. They explained that my aunt had just lost her job and couldn’t really afford that dinner. Everyone had let her win the bill to allow her to save face. I had it completely backward. (但在开车回家的路上,我无意中听到父母在商量其他方式,通过给她孩子买杂货和衣服来回报我阿姨。他们解释说,我阿姨刚丢了工作,实在负担不起那顿饭。每个人都让她买单,好让她保全面子。我完全搞反了。)”以及第九段“Suddenly, I saw the elaborate system behind the chaos. Behind the bill wrestling was a tradition of care, ensuring everyone was looked after according to their circumstances. (突然间,我看到了混乱背后的精心安排。在抢着买单的背后是一种关怀的传统,确保每个人都能根据自己的情况得到照顾。)”可知,作者最初只是浅显地享受抢着买单的场面,后来逐渐理解了其背后的深层含义,即这是一种关怀的传统,由此可知,作者对抢着买单的传统理解是从浅显的享受转变为深深的欣赏。故选C项。
C
D
It might surprise you to learn that dogs are playing an increasingly important role as conservationists. For centuries, they have been known as man’s best friends. Now, their unique abilities are being used to help protect some of the world’s most threatened species.
Quick and loyal, dogs possess many qualities that make them ideal for fieldwork, but it’s their extraordinary sense of smell that makes them invaluable for conservation work. With around 220 million olfactory receptors(嗅觉受体)compared to just 5 million in humans, dogs can detect scents(气味)and analyze them with astonishing accuracy, devoting 40 times more of their brain to scent analysis than we do.
Thanks to this incredible ability, some dogs are now being trained to save at-risk animals by sniffing(嗅)out their droppings. At the University of Washington’s Conservation Canines facility, 20 specially trained dogs have successfully tracked killer whale droppings, which only float briefly on the ocean’s surface. Analyzing these samples enables scientists to monitor the health of killer whale populations, which are under significant stress from food shortages, pollution, and boat traffic.
Beyond tracking animal droppings, conservation dogs are also trained for live animal detection, further showcasing their abilities. They can locate rare species in their natural habitats. Additionally, they are now used to tackle the non-native species that threaten the survival of the local wildlife. Dogs also take on other important roles. For example, at Kenya’s Mombasa port, dogs sniff out illegal wildlife products such as rhino horns and ivory. Across Africa, they work on the frontlines against illegal hunting, serving as a powerful security force enhancer.
While dogs may not be the ultimate solution to every conservation challenge, their incomparable abilities make them invaluable companions in the fight to protect our planet’s biodiversity.
8. Why are the figures mentioned in the second paragraph?
A. To highlight the superiority of dogs’ sense of smell.
B. To suggest the amazing accuracy of dogs’ analysis.
C. To recognize the importance of conservation work.
D. To show dogs’ impressive achievements in fieldwork.
9. How do dogs help protect killer whales?
A. By tracking their movements.
B. By detecting their droppings.
C. By monitoring their populations.
D. By analyzing the collected samples.
10. What can we learn from the example given in Paragraph 4?
A. Wildlife products are popular in African countries.
B. Non-native species affect the survival of local wildlife.
C. Dogs are used to detect and prevent illegal wildlife trade.
D. Dogs can accurately locate the natural habitats of rare species.
11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To appeal to people to protect biodiversity.
B. To report various environmental challenges.
C. To introduce dogs’ roles in conservation efforts.
D. To prove the conventional claim of dogs’ qualities.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍狗狗凭借独特能力在保护生物多样性等环保工作中发挥的重要作用。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Quick and loyal, dogs possess many qualities that make them ideal for fieldwork, but it’s their extraordinary sense of smell that makes them invaluable for conservation work. With around 220 million olfactory receptors(嗅觉受体)compared to just 5 million in humans, dogs can detect scents(气味)and analyze them with astonishing accuracy, devoting 40 times more of their brain to scent analysis than we do. (狗狗敏捷又忠诚,拥有多种适合野外工作的特质,但正是它们非凡的嗅觉让它们在环保工作中价值连城。狗狗拥有约2.2亿个嗅觉受体,而人类只有500万个;它们投入到气味分析的大脑区域是人类的40倍,因此能以惊人的准确度探测和分析气味。)”可知,第二段提及的数据(狗狗与人类嗅觉受体数量、大脑用于气味分析的占比),是为了突出狗狗嗅觉的优越性。故选A项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Thanks to this incredible ability, some dogs are now being trained to save at-risk animals by sniffing(嗅)out their droppings. At the University of Washington’s Conservation Canines facility, 20 specially trained dogs have successfully tracked killer whale droppings, which only float briefly on the ocean’s surface. (凭借这种惊人的能力,一些狗狗如今接受训练,通过嗅探濒危动物的粪便来拯救它们。在华盛顿大学的‘环保犬’机构,20只经过特殊训练的狗狗成功追踪到了虎鲸的粪便——这些粪便仅会在海洋表面短暂漂浮。)”可知,狗狗通过探测虎鲸的粪便来帮助保护虎鲸。故选B项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“For example, at Kenya’s Mombasa port, dogs sniff out illegal wildlife products such as rhino horns and ivory. Across Africa, they work on the frontlines against illegal hunting, serving as a powerful security force enhancer. (例如,在肯尼亚的蒙巴萨港,狗狗会嗅出犀牛角、象牙等非法野生动物制品。在非洲各地,它们奋战在打击非法狩猎的前线,成为强有力的安全力量助力者。)”可知,该例子说明狗狗被用于探测和阻止非法野生动物交易。故选C项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文,第一段指出“狗狗在环保工作中发挥日益重要的作用”,随后段落分别介绍狗狗的嗅觉优势、通过嗅探粪便保护濒危动物、探测活体动物及打击非法野生动物交易等具体作用,最后总结狗狗在保护生物多样性中的价值。由此可知,作者写作本文的目的是介绍狗狗在环保工作中的作用。故选C项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A new week means new opportunities. Even for those working a Monday through Friday schedule, the return to the workweek doesn’t have to be disturbing and depressing. Here are some tips for getting back to the office on Monday, happy and full of energy.
Start off on the right foot. You can start the work week with a morning meditation (冥想) or movement session. ____12____ Planning these into a Monday morning is a great way to start the week with the energy tank full and ready to handle anything the day, or week, has to throw at you.
Plan the fun, not just the work. ____13____ Plan for social activities, time spent doing hobbies, or me-time. Take the time on Sunday or Monday when the blues kick in to schedule getting together with a friend or going to a movie. Put it on the calendar so there is something pleasant and fun to look forward to, even during the long work week.
____14____ If you feel extreme anxiety about returning to work after a weekend, it might be worthwhile to sit down and think about why. Analyze what might be contributing to the fear of the workweek starting. Are there specific tasks that one dislikes? Is there an issue with a coworker? ____15____
Make Monday a self-care day. Start the week with an energizing or calming activity that is saved just for Monday morning. ____16____ Spend time on Monday doing self-care activities, like relaxing in the tub (浴缸), curling up with a novel, or pursuing a hobby. Self-care provides a mood boost that can prevent and counteract the stress of the workweek.
A. Plan your week.
B. Don’t ignore your feelings.
C. A better weekend can mean a better week.
D. Identifying the source is the first step into making an active effort to fix it.
E. Both exercise and mindfulness are associated with energy and mood boosts.
F. When making the schedule for the week, don’t just include work deadlines.
G. Having something to look forward to will ease the anxiety of Monday Blues.
【答案】12. E 13. F 14. B 15. D 16. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了让周一开心且精力充沛返岗的方法,包括开启好开端、规划乐趣、正视感受、进行自我关怀。
【12题详解】
由上文“You can start the work week with a morning meditation (冥想) or movement session.(你可以通过早晨冥想或运动开启工作周。)”可知,此处需说明冥想和运动的共同作用,E项“Both exercise and mindfulness are associated with energy and mood boosts.(锻炼和正念都有助于提升精力和情绪。)”中的“Both”指代上文“冥想”和“运动”,明确两者对能量与情绪的促进效果,与后文“start the week with the energy tank full(让你在一周的开始时充满能量)”形成因果衔接。故选E项。
【13题详解】
由段落主题“Plan the fun, not just the work.(规划乐趣,而不仅仅是工作。)”可知,此处需强调周计划应包含非工作内容,F项“When making the schedule for the week, don’t just include work deadlines.(制定每周计划时,不要只列工作截止时间。)”通过“don’t just include”直接呼应主题中的“not just the work”,并引出后文对社交活动、爱好等“乐趣”的规划。故选F项。
【14题详解】
由下文“If you feel extreme anxiety about returning to work after a weekend, it might be worthwhile to sit down and think about why. Analyze what might be contributing to the fear of the workweek starting.(如果你在周末后对重返工作感到极度焦虑,或许值得坐下来思考原因,分析是什么导致了对工作周开始的恐惧。)”可知,此处需总领“关注情绪根源”的主题,B项“Don’t ignore your feelings.(不要忽视你的感受。)”概括后文“分析焦虑原因”的行为,强调正视内心情绪的重要性,作为段落首句引导下文。故选B项。
【15题详解】
由上文“Analyze what might be contributing to the fear of the workweek starting. Are there specific tasks that one dislikes? Is there an issue with a coworker?(分析是什么导致了对工作周开始的恐惧。是否有讨厌的特定任务?是否和同事有矛盾?)”可知,此处需承接“分析原因”的后续步骤,D项“Identifying the source is the first step into making an active effort to fix it.(找出根源是主动努力解决问题的第一步。)”中的“Identifying the source”对应上文“Analyze what might be contributing”,“fix it”则指向问题解决,形成“分析—定位—解决”的逻辑链,其中it指代“fear of the workweek starting”。故选D项。
【16题详解】
由上文“Start the week with an energizing or calming activity that is saved just for Monday morning.(用一项专为周一早晨保留的、让人精力充沛或平静的活动开启一周。)”可知,此处需说明该活动的心理作用,G项“Having something to look forward to will ease the anxiety of Monday Blues.(有所期待会缓解周一忧郁的焦虑。)”中的“something to look forward to”指代上文“energizing or calming activity”,“ease the anxiety”呼应段落主题“Make Monday a self-care day.(让星期一成为自我关怀的一天)”和下文“Self-care provides a mood boost that can prevent and counteract the stress of the workweek.(自我关怀可以促进情绪,预防和抵消工作周的压力)”讲“自我关怀对抗压力”,进一步解释活动如何带来情绪改善。故选G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)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was just a typical morning of an ordinary workday. I was at the ___17___, on my way to the lab where I was a postdoctoral fellow (博士后研究员). But something began to ___18___ inside me as I watched the people around me-headphones hanging from their ears, eyes cast down, ___19___ faces. They looked unhappy. And I realized that I was one of them. Suddenly, I could no longer ___20___ my work life and booked a one-way ticket to fly home.
Over the years, I had grown more competitive due to the ___21___ of finishing my Ph.D. Those who could have been partners became competitors I disliked and the effect of this competition was exactly the ___22___ of what I had hoped for. I began to feel lonely and lost. I became less and less ___23___ in my scientific work. I hit my ___24___ point that day at the bus station. I had to end this before it is too late. I emailed my professors, explaining that l had put the ___25___ first and myself second for too long.
Shortly after I got back home, I started to receive some emails from my workmates — I guessed they expected me to join them again soon. After a few ____26____ asking how I was, in the emails many expressed their stress of academic life. Vulnerable (脆弱的) researchers were sticking their heads out of their shells (壳), seeking ____27____. It occurred to me that we all ____28____ sometimes, and our vulnerability seemed so much alike that I ____29____ myself from all that had bothered me for days. ____30____ it can be win-win game, instead of one where one side gains while the other side loses. Working with others and asking for help doesn’t make my contributions ____31____; it means we can all succeed.
17. A. store B. office C. cafe shop D. station
18. A. settle B. disappear C. awaken D. explode
19. A. uncertain B. unique C. unfamiliar D. unsmiling
20. A. begin with B. get rid of C. proceed with D. get down to
21. A. pressure B. response C. commitment D. obligation
22. A. outcome B. opposite C. means D. alternative
23. A. responsible B. anxious C. tough D. productive
24. A. starting B. breaking C. ending D. boiling
25. A. fame B. honor C. partner D. occupation
26. A. accounts B. jokes C. lines D. greetings
27. A. belief B. assistance C. hardship D. answers
28. A. choked B. hesitated C. relaxed D. suffered
29. A. protected B. prevented C. liberated D. excused
30. A. Actually B. Generally C. Eventually D. Fortunately
31. A. irregular B. improper C. illogical D. insignificant
【答案】17. D 18. C 19. D 20. C 21. A 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者在车站等待去实验室的车时,发现了周围的人都不快乐,作者意识到自己长期以来致力于工作上的竞争而忽略了自身的快乐,于是请假回家了,而同事的邮件让作者意识到大家都是如此,与人合作并请求帮助并不会让自己的贡献变得不重要,相反它会让所有人都成功。
【17题详解】
考查名词和名词短语辨析。句意:我在车站,在去实验室的路上,我在那里做博士后研究员。A. store商店;B. office办公室;C. cafe shop咖啡店;D. station车站。根据句中的“on my way to the lab”可知,作者在去实验室的路上,所以他此时是在车站。故选D。
【18题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但当我看着周围的人——耳机挂在耳朵上,眼睛低垂着,一脸严肃——我的内心开始觉醒。A. settle解决;B. disappear消失;C. awaken使醒来,被唤起;D. explode爆炸。根据下文中的“And I realized that I was one of them.(我意识到我就是其中之一)”可知,作者看到周围人的状况时,他的内心觉醒了。故选C。
【19题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. uncertain不确定的;B. unique独特的;C. unfamiliar不熟悉的;D. unsmiling不笑的。根据下文中的“They looked unhappy.(他们看起来不高兴)”可知,这些人表情冷漠、不苟言笑。故选D。
【20题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:突然间,我无法再继续我的工作生活,于是订了一张单程机票飞回家。A. begin with以……开始;B. get rid of摆脱;C. proceed with继续;D. get down to开始做。根据空后的“booked a one-way ticket to fly home”可知,作者无法再继续自己的工作了,就回家了。故选C。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:多年来,由于完成博士学位的压力,我变得更有竞争力了。A. pressure压力;B. response回应;C. commitment承诺;D. obligation义务。根据句中的“I had grown more competitive”和常识可知,作者完成博士学业是很有压力的,所以变得更加爱竞争。下一段中“in the emails many expressed their stress of academic life(在邮件中,许多人表达了他们学术生活的压力)”也是提示,故选A。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:那些本可以成为合作伙伴的人变成了我不喜欢的竞争对手,这种竞争的效果与我所希望的完全相反。A. outcome结果;B. opposite对手;C. means方法;D. alternative可供替代的事物。and连接并列句,前后应表示顺承。根据“Those who could have been partners became competitors I disliked”可知,一些人本可以成为合作伙伴的人,结果却成了竞争对手,所以这种竞争的效果与作者原本的希望相反。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我在科学工作上的效率越来越低。A. responsible负责任的;B. anxious焦虑的;C. tough艰难的;D. productive多产的,富有成效的。根据前文“I began to feel lonely and lost.(我开始感到孤独和失落)”可知,作者的心态发生了变化,他感到孤独和失落,所以在科学工作中的效率也越来越低。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词和形容词词义辨析。句意:那天我在公共汽车站达到了崩溃的地步。A. starting (point)(讨论或过程的)起点;B. breaking (point)(问题难以遏制的)顶点,极限;C. ending (point)终点;D. boiling (point)沸点。根据下文中的“I had to end this before it is too late.(我必须结束这一切,否则就太迟了)”可知,作者的情绪已经达到了崩溃的极限,所以才决定要结束一切。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我给教授们发了一封电子邮件,解释说我长期以来一直把工作放在第一位,把自己放在第二位。A. fame名声;B. honor荣誉;C. partner同伴;D. occupation职业。根据空后的“and myself second”和上文中的“my work life”可知,作者长期以来把工作放在第一位,把自己放在第二位。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在问候了我几句之后,许多人在邮件中表达了他们学术生活的压力。A. accounts解释,说明;B. jokes玩笑;C. lines字行;D. greetings问候,招呼。根据句中的“in the emails”可知,在同事发来的邮件中,头几行问候了作者的情况。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:脆弱的研究人员从壳里探出头来寻求帮助。A. belief信念;B. assistance帮助;C. hardship艰难;D. answers回答,答案。根据文章末句中的“asking for help”可知,这里是指寻求帮助。此处作者把研究人员比作带壳的乌龟。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我突然想到,我们都有痛苦的时候,我们的脆弱似乎是如此相似,我把自己从所有困扰我几天的事情中解放出来。A. choked窒息;B. hesitated犹豫;C. relaxed放松;D. suffered遭受,受苦。根据上文中的“their stress of academic life”和句中的“our vulnerability seemed so much alike”可知,作者和同事都有学术压力,他们的脆弱很相似,所以他们都遭受痛苦。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. protected保护;B. prevented阻止;C. liberated解放,使自由;D. excused原谅。根据空后的“myself from all that had bothered me for days”可知,作者意识到他们都一样后,他从困扰自己几天的事情中解放出来。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:事实上它可以是一个双赢的游戏,而不是一方获得而另一方失去。A. Actually事实上;B. Generally通常,一般地;C. Eventually最后;D. Fortunately幸运地。根据空后的“it can be win-win game”可知,作者在此处想强调事实上可以双赢。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:与他人合作并寻求帮助并不意味着我的贡献微不足道;这意味着我们都能成功。A. irregular不规则的;B. improper不正确的;C. illogical不合逻辑的;D. insignificant微不足道的。根据后面分句“it means we can all succeed”可知,与他人合作和寻求帮助让所有人都可以成功,而不会让作者的贡献变得不重要。故选D。
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。
Have you ever experienced one of the earliest movies? It boasts star-studded ensembles (乐团), undergoes rapid transformations in the blink of an eye, and even includes special effects, music and ____32____ (perform), all without the aid of machines or computers.
Utterly relying on hands, the ancient Chinese art of shadow play is a tradition with a history ____33____ dates back 2,000 years, and it’s also a representative of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity ____34____ (recognize) by UNESCO.
Last month, two prominent online celebrities, Nanxiang Buaichifan and Jiuyue, shared videos documenting their journey to learn how to perform shadow puppetry that ____35____ (receive) over 20 million views so far on social media platforms. “Some romance may have long faded, ____36____ we can use traditional techniques passed down through the generations to create a romance ____37____ (belong) to today’s world, which is marked by hardships and complexities,” Bilibili content creator Shujiangyuan wrote, commenting on Jiuyue’s video.
The two celebrities dedicated a month ____38____ learning the art from scratch, beginning with the basic skills of handling cowhide (牛皮革). The challenge of mastering this millennia-old technique within such a short time initially seemed like mission ____39____ (possible). Fortunately, they were lucky enough to learn from ____40____ best — Dang Feihua, a 23-year-old inheritor of the shadow puppetry tradition. Dang says that the duo took their apprenticeships _____41_____ (serious). “Jiuyue has a foundation in painting, so she learned quickly, while Nanxiang Buaichifan, having experimented with various crafts, also caught on swiftly,” he says.
【答案】32. performances
33. that##which
34. recognized
35. have received
36. but##yet
37. belonging
38. to 39. impossible
40. the 41. seriously
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了两位网络名人学习中国非物质文化遗产——皮影戏的情况。
【32题详解】
考查名词。句意:它拥有众星云集的乐团,瞬息之间千变万化,甚至包括特效、音乐和表演,所有这些都不需要机器或电脑的帮助。分析句子可知,空处和special effects以及music并列,作includes的宾语,名词performance“表演”符合题意,且空前没有表示单数概念的修饰语,可数名词performance应用复数形式,表泛指。故填performances。
【33题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:中国古代皮影戏完全依靠双手,是一项有2000多年历史的传统艺术,也是联合国教科文组织认定的人类非物质文化遗产的代表。分析句子可知,空处引导限制性定语从句,修饰先行词history,先行词指物,在从句中作主语,应用关系代词that或which作引导词。故填that/which。
【34题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:中国古代皮影戏完全依靠双手,是一项有2000多年历史的传统艺术,也是联合国教科文组织认定的人类非物质文化遗产的代表。分析句子可知,空处作a representative of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity的后置定语,是非谓语动词,recognize“认可”和a representative of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity逻辑上是被动关系,应用recognize的过去分词形式。故填recognized。
【35题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意:上个月,两位著名的网络名人,南翔不爱吃饭和九月,分享了他们学习如何表演皮影戏的视频,目前在社交媒体平台上的点击量已超过2000万。分析句子可知,空处作that引导的定语从句的谓语,结合时间状语“so far”可知,时态应用现在完成时,receive“收到”和作主语的先行词videos之间是被动关系,应用被动语态,且主语是复数,助动词应用have。故填have received。
【36题详解】
考查连词。句意:有些浪漫可能已经褪色很久了,但我们可以用几代人传承下来的传统技巧来创造一段属于当今世界的浪漫,这段浪漫充满了艰辛和复杂。分析句子可知,空处前后为完整的句子,前后两句语义构成转折,空处应用意为“但是”的并列连词but或yet,连接上下文。故填but/yet。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:有些浪漫可能已经褪色很久了,但我们可以用几代人传承下来的传统技巧来创造一段属于当今世界的浪漫,这段浪漫充满了艰辛和复杂。分析句子可知,空处作a romance的后置定语,是非谓语动词,belong to“属于”和a romance逻辑上是主动关系,应用belong的现在分词形式。故填belonging。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意:这两位名人花了一个月的时间从零开始学习这门艺术,从处理牛皮的基本技能开始。根据“dedicated a month”和“learning the art”可知,此处用固定短语dedicate… to…意为“把……奉献给……”。故填to。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意:在如此短的时间内掌握这一千年历史的技术的挑战最初似乎是不可能完成的任务。分析句子可知,空处作修饰mission的定语,结合“The challenge of mastering this millennia-old technique within such a short time”可知,此处指“不可能完成的任务”,应用possible的反义词possible,意为“不可能的”。故填possible。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意:幸运的是,他们有幸师从最优秀的皮影戏大师——23岁的皮影戏传承人党飞华。此处best为形容词最高级,其前应用定冠词the,表示“最优秀的人”。故填the。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意:党飞华说,两人认真对待他们的学徒生涯。根据“took their apprenticeships”可知,此处用固定短语take sth. seriously表示“认真对待某事”。故填seriously。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
42. 你校交换生Felix刚看完“美丽中国”摄影展,应邀给校英文网站写一篇观后感,内容包括:
1. 画展特色;
2. 观看感受;
3. 意见建议。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Charming China” Photographic Exhibition is perfectly fantastic.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
“Charming China” Photographic Exhibition is perfectly fantastic. It displays a wide variety of photos that reflect Chinese abundant and unique cultures, attractive scenery and a long history as well as great achievements in every aspect and so on. I am especially interested in tea culture, Peking opera, Chinese calligraphy and traditional handicraft. Through the exhibition, I am exposed to Chinese culture and have a deeper understanding of China and the Chinese people. It serves as a bridge between China and other countries to enhance each other’s understanding. I hope that there will be more opportunities in the future for exchange students like me to learn more about China.
【解析】
【导语】本书面表达属于应用文。要求就“美丽中国”摄影展写篇观后感描述画展特色及自己的感悟。
【详解】1.词汇积累
大量的:a variety of→a range of
丰富的:abundant →fruitful
迷人的:attractive→fascinating
加强:enhance→ strengthen
2.句式拓展
并列句变复合句
原句:Through the exhibition, I am exposed to Chinese culture and have a deeper understanding of China and the Chinese people.
拓展句:Through the exhibition, I am exposed to Chinese culture which makes me have a deeper understanding of China and the Chinese people.
【点睛】【高分句型1】It displays a wide variety of photos that reflect Chinese abundant and unique cultures, attractive scenery and a long history as well as great achievements in every aspect and so on.(运用了that引导的定语从句)
【高分句型2】I hope that there will be more opportunities in the future for exchange students like me to learn more about China.(运用了that引导的宾语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
43. 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。
“Unbelievable,” Jade screamed while examining her camera that, seconds before, had been accidentally dropped into the seawater by her. It was her father’s favourite. She had brought it to her class beach barbecue to record memorable moments with her high school classmates. Jade held the camera close to her chest before drying it with a towel. She pressed the power button several times. No response.
Tears of sadness welling up in her eyes, Jade gathered her belongings, determined to leave.“Jade, where are you going?” Her putzzled classmates called behind her, but she ignored them. Without saying goodbye, she ran away from the barbecue. She wanted to take the camera to the repairman immediately. Uncle Lee, the trusty repairman for all things digital, could only shake his head, give her a resigned look and say, “It’s beyond repair.”
The camera was a gift from Jade’s mother to her father on his fortieth birthday. Since then, it had been his companion for all events, big and small. It had been instrumental in capturing all the significant milestones in their family. Numerous advanced digital cameras had come onto the market but his father had no intention of replacing the treasure. But this time she had secretly taken it out and ruined it! Her father would get cross with her and probably never trust her with his belongings again. Thinking of this, Jade put back the disabled camera quietly in her father’s drawer in the hope that her father wouldn’t find out the truth.
Jade remained disturbed for a few days. Then came the day when her father went for his camera because Jade’s younger sister would be graduating from kindergarten and he was preparing for the ceremony.
“What’s wrong with my camera? It was in good condition last Saturday. Maybe it’s too old to work,” Jade’s father said in disbelief, having tried turning it on several times and failed. “Take it easy, dear. Perhaps it’s high time to change for an advanced one,” Jade’s mother comforted him smilingly. “But I can’t part with this big treasure.” Her father responded.
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。
Hearing this, Jade gathered up her courage.
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The next day, when Jade came home, she saw a new smartphone on her desk.
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【答案】One possible version
Hearing this, Jade gathered up her courage. Full of apology and regret, Jade gave an account of the whole story. “Sorry, dad, it’s all my fault. I know the camera means a lot to you. I hope to buy a new one for you with all my pocket money.” Turning back to fetch her money, she was stopped by her mother. “Honey, it’s just a camera. Your honesty matters most to us,” Her mother said smilingly, hugging her tightly. Relieved, Jade responded with gratitude, “Thank you, Mom. Never will I make such a mistake.”
The next day, when Jade came home, she saw a new smartphone on her desk. On it was a note saying, “Jade, you’ve grown up. We’re proud of your integrity. This phone with a great built-in camera is for you. You can use it to capture memorable moments. Love, Dad & Mum.” Jade picked up the smartphone, tears of happiness streaming down her cheeks. She realized her parents’ love and forgiveness were more precious than any possession. She promised to herself that she would be more responsible and considerate, cherishing the trust her parents had in her.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了Jade在不小心弄坏父亲心爱的相机后,内心充满了愧疚和不安。她最终鼓起勇气向父亲坦白,虽然担心父亲会生气,但父母却以宽容和理解回应了她,强调诚实的重要性。第二天,父母用一部新手机表达了对Jade勇敢和诚实的认可,Jade也因此明白了亲情和宽恕的珍贵。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“Jade听了,鼓起了勇气。”可知,第一段可描写Jade向父亲道歉以及母亲对自己的宽慰。
②由第二段首句内容“第二天,当Jade回家时,她看到桌子上有一部新的智能手机。”可知,第二段可描写Jade接受智能手机后的感悟。
2.续写线索:向父亲道歉——感谢妈妈的理解——收到智能手机——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①买:buy /purchase
②拥抱:hug/embrace
③意识到:realize /be aware of
④用:use/employ
情绪类
①感激:gratitude /appreciation
②珍贵的:precious/valuable
【点睛】[高分句型1] Her mother said smilingly, hugging her tightly. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] She realized her parents’ love and forgiveness were more precious than any possession. (运用了省略that的宾语从句)
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. Why does the woman exchange the coat?
A. It’s big. B. It’s small. C. It’s dark.
2. Where is the woman’s husband now?
A. In Paris. B. In Tokyo. C. In London.
3. What does the woman think of Greg?
A. He is handsome. B. He is interesting. C. He is very tall.
4. How will the man get to Paris?
A. By plane. B. By bus. C. By train.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A dress. B. A necklace. C. A party.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. How much will the man pay in total?
A.$900. B.$750. C.$700.
7. How will the man pay for the guitar?
A. In cash. B. By check. C. By credit card.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At the radio station. B. In the ocean. C. On the beach.
9. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Join the party. B. Invite her to the party. C. Describe the weather.
10. What is the weather like today?
A. Warm. B. Hot. C. Cool.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. How much did the man weigh last month?
A. About 160 pounds. B. About 155 pounds. C. About 165 pounds.
12. What does the woman like?
A. Fruit and milk. B. Meat and coffee. C. Alcohol and tea.
13. What does the man want to do?
A. Swim 4 times weekly. B. Jog with the woman. C. Go to bed early tonight.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14. What did the man watch first on TV today?
A. A movie. B. The news. C. Some game shows.
15. What do we know about the man?
A. He spent most of his time watching TV today.
B. He went to the studio in California today.
C. He won $10,000 in a game show today.
16. Why did the man miss the football game?
A. He was asleep when the game was on.
B. There was something wrong with the TV set.
C. He was watching another program on TV then.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing?
A. Leaving a message. B. Giving a speech. C. Writing a note.
18. Why does the speaker come to David’s town?
A. To visit David’s family. B. To spend his holiday. C. To attend a meeting.
19. Who could Catherine most probably be?
A. David’s wife. B. The speaker’s wife. C. The speaker’s daughter.
20. When will the speaker telephone David?
A. When he reaches Italy. B. When he is in the restaurant. C. When he arrives at the airport.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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Program
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Starts
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Admission Process
Talk to an admission advisor, who is responsible for supporting you during the application process. They’ll help you find the program that’s right for you, and ensure you have all the information needed to apply. Apply by offering an online graduate application, your official school record of undergraduate work and updated resume. Then, if you’ve been admitted, you can expect a phone call from your advisor in the next 24 hours. They’ll help you understand more about your chosen program of study,financial(金融的) aid,academic(学业的) schedule,and so on.
Financing Your Bethel Education
Students seeking financial aid for their online Bethel education must:
·Be a U.S. citizen;
·Get at least 5 credits each term;
·Have a good record regarding previous student aid.
1. How much can be returned to a student who quits from Program Spring 2 on April 16th?
A. $750. B. $500. C. $250. D. $0.
2. What does an admission advisor do?
A. Issue student loans. B. Update applicants’ information.
C. Assist in program selection. D. Contact boarder of Bethel University.
3. Which of the following plays a part in the application of financial aid?
A. Repaying ability. B. Credit history.
C. Age and nationality. D. Family income.
B
He had taken his final bite of the dessert. This was it, the perfect moment to ask the most important question of our relationship “Will you open a joint (联合的) bank account with me?”
He laughed, a surprised bark. This wasn’t how I had imagined this conversation going. In my head, he would have been charmed by my directness. Instead, he looked like I had just asked him for his kidney.
When the waiter approached with the check. I felt my chest tighten. Here it was again, the moment that had been haunted me for years. This anxiety about paying started when I insisted on paying for everything.
In my Chinese American family, paying for dinner is considered an honor, and my parents, aunts and uncles would threaten bodily harm to win that privilege.
“Let go of the bill.”
“I’ll kill you if you pay again!”
I used to love this spectacle, betting with my cousins on who would win. My uncle had fast hands and the advantage of sitting closest to the aisle, but my aunt was cunning (狡猾的); she would hold up the waiter before he even reached our table, slipping him her credit card while pretending to ask about the dessert menu.
But on the drive home, I overheard my parents brainstorming other ways to pay my aunt back through groceries and clothes for her children. They explained that my aunt had just lost her job and couldn’t really afford that dinner. Everyone had let her win the bill to allow her to save face. I had it completely backward.
Suddenly, I saw the elaborate system behind the chaos. Behind the bill wrestling was a tradition of care, ensuring everyone was looked after according to their circumstances.
Years of watching my family fight to pay seeded in me a compulsion to always pick up the bill. Nevertheless, I couldn’t help feeling annoyed when my dates never fought back. Especially when I was laid off, I felt like no one was looking out for me the way my family had looked out for my aunt.
I tried American dating customs: letting him pay, taking turns, going Dutch. But it all felt like trying to love an itchy sweater.
Then I met Aodhán. Over dessert, I proposed a joint account. It would let either of us make the honorable gesture of fighting for the bill, while ensuring we were both cared for, no matter who “won”. But Aodhán sat there stunned. “I haven’t had a joint bank account since I was 10,” he said in his Irish accent, “with my mam.”
We spent the next 20 minutes talking about the weather.
I expected him to ghost me. To my surprise, he arranged our next date at Citibank. When the confused banker handed us our temporary debit cards with both our names, I felt something I hadn’t felt in years of dating: relief of knowing someone understood what mattered to me, even if he didn’t intuitively understand why.
4. Why did the author’s aunt “hold up the waiter” before he reached their table?
A. To ask about the dessert menu. B. To complain about the slow service.
C. To pay the bill secretly. D. To order more food for the family.
5. By saying “It all felt like trying to love an itchy sweater”, the author probably felt ________.
A. overjoyed B. thrilled C. annoyed D. depressed
6. Why did the author propose a joint account with Aodhán?
A. To honor her tradition while ensuring mutual care.
B. To make an excuse to end their relationship.
C. To combine their incomes for a major purchase.
D. To test how much money he has.
7. Which of the following best describes the author’s understanding of the bill-fighting tradition?
A. From proud participation to angry rejection.
B. From active involvement to complete indifference.
C. From shallow enjoyment to deep appreciation.
D. From cultural confusion to intellectual superiority.
C
D
It might surprise you to learn that dogs are playing an increasingly important role as conservationists. For centuries, they have been known as man’s best friends. Now, their unique abilities are being used to help protect some of the world’s most threatened species.
Quick and loyal, dogs possess many qualities that make them ideal for fieldwork, but it’s their extraordinary sense of smell that makes them invaluable for conservation work. With around 220 million olfactory receptors(嗅觉受体)compared to just 5 million in humans, dogs can detect scents(气味)and analyze them with astonishing accuracy, devoting 40 times more of their brain to scent analysis than we do.
Thanks to this incredible ability, some dogs are now being trained to save at-risk animals by sniffing(嗅)out their droppings. At the University of Washington’s Conservation Canines facility, 20 specially trained dogs have successfully tracked killer whale droppings, which only float briefly on the ocean’s surface. Analyzing these samples enables scientists to monitor the health of killer whale populations, which are under significant stress from food shortages, pollution, and boat traffic.
Beyond tracking animal droppings, conservation dogs are also trained for live animal detection, further showcasing their abilities. They can locate rare species in their natural habitats. Additionally, they are now used to tackle the non-native species that threaten the survival of the local wildlife. Dogs also take on other important roles. For example, at Kenya’s Mombasa port, dogs sniff out illegal wildlife products such as rhino horns and ivory. Across Africa, they work on the frontlines against illegal hunting, serving as a powerful security force enhancer.
While dogs may not be the ultimate solution to every conservation challenge, their incomparable abilities make them invaluable companions in the fight to protect our planet’s biodiversity.
8. Why are the figures mentioned in the second paragraph?
A. To highlight the superiority of dogs’ sense of smell.
B. To suggest the amazing accuracy of dogs’ analysis.
C. To recognize the importance of conservation work.
D. To show dogs’ impressive achievements in fieldwork.
9. How do dogs help protect killer whales?
A. By tracking their movements.
B. By detecting their droppings.
C. By monitoring their populations.
D. By analyzing the collected samples.
10. What can we learn from the example given in Paragraph 4?
A. Wildlife products are popular in African countries.
B. Non-native species affect the survival of local wildlife.
C. Dogs are used to detect and prevent illegal wildlife trade.
D. Dogs can accurately locate the natural habitats of rare species.
11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To appeal to people to protect biodiversity.
B. To report various environmental challenges.
C. To introduce dogs’ roles in conservation efforts.
D. To prove the conventional claim of dogs’ qualities.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A new week means new opportunities. Even for those working a Monday through Friday schedule, the return to the workweek doesn’t have to be disturbing and depressing. Here are some tips for getting back to the office on Monday, happy and full of energy.
Start off on the right foot. You can start the work week with a morning meditation (冥想) or movement session. ____12____ Planning these into a Monday morning is a great way to start the week with the energy tank full and ready to handle anything the day, or week, has to throw at you.
Plan the fun, not just the work. ____13____ Plan for social activities, time spent doing hobbies, or me-time. Take the time on Sunday or Monday when the blues kick in to schedule getting together with a friend or going to a movie. Put it on the calendar so there is something pleasant and fun to look forward to, even during the long work week.
____14____ If you feel extreme anxiety about returning to work after a weekend, it might be worthwhile to sit down and think about why. Analyze what might be contributing to the fear of the workweek starting. Are there specific tasks that one dislikes? Is there an issue with a coworker? ____15____
Make Monday a self-care day. Start the week with an energizing or calming activity that is saved just for Monday morning. ____16____ Spend time on Monday doing self-care activities, like relaxing in the tub (浴缸), curling up with a novel, or pursuing a hobby. Self-care provides a mood boost that can prevent and counteract the stress of the workweek.
A. Plan your week.
B. Don’t ignore your feelings.
C. A better weekend can mean a better week.
D. Identifying the source is the first step into making an active effort to fix it.
E. Both exercise and mindfulness are associated with energy and mood boosts.
F. When making the schedule for the week, don’t just include work deadlines.
G. Having something to look forward to will ease the anxiety of Monday Blues.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was just a typical morning of an ordinary workday. I was at the ___17___, on my way to the lab where I was a postdoctoral fellow (博士后研究员). But something began to ___18___ inside me as I watched the people around me-headphones hanging from their ears, eyes cast down, ___19___ faces. They looked unhappy. And I realized that I was one of them. Suddenly, I could no longer ___20___ my work life and booked a one-way ticket to fly home.
Over the years, I had grown more competitive due to the ___21___ of finishing my Ph.D. Those who could have been partners became competitors I disliked and the effect of this competition was exactly the ___22___ of what I had hoped for. I began to feel lonely and lost. I became less and less ___23___ in my scientific work. I hit my ___24___ point that day at the bus station. I had to end this before it is too late. I emailed my professors, explaining that l had put the ___25___ first and myself second for too long.
Shortly after I got back home, I started to receive some emails from my workmates — I guessed they expected me to join them again soon. After a few ____26____ asking how I was, in the emails many expressed their stress of academic life. Vulnerable (脆弱的) researchers were sticking their heads out of their shells (壳), seeking ____27____. It occurred to me that we all ____28____ sometimes, and our vulnerability seemed so much alike that I ____29____ myself from all that had bothered me for days. ____30____ it can be win-win game, instead of one where one side gains while the other side loses. Working with others and asking for help doesn’t make my contributions ____31____; it means we can all succeed.
17. A. store B. office C. cafe shop D. station
18. A. settle B. disappear C. awaken D. explode
19. A. uncertain B. unique C. unfamiliar D. unsmiling
20. A. begin with B. get rid of C. proceed with D. get down to
21. A. pressure B. response C. commitment D. obligation
22. A. outcome B. opposite C. means D. alternative
23. A. responsible B. anxious C. tough D. productive
24. A. starting B. breaking C. ending D. boiling
25. A. fame B. honor C. partner D. occupation
26. A. accounts B. jokes C. lines D. greetings
27. A. belief B. assistance C. hardship D. answers
28. A. choked B. hesitated C. relaxed D. suffered
29. A. protected B. prevented C. liberated D. excused
30. A. Actually B. Generally C. Eventually D. Fortunately
31. A. irregular B. improper C. illogical D. insignificant
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。
Have you ever experienced one of the earliest movies? It boasts star-studded ensembles (乐团), undergoes rapid transformations in the blink of an eye, and even includes special effects, music and ____32____ (perform), all without the aid of machines or computers.
Utterly relying on hands, the ancient Chinese art of shadow play is a tradition with a history ____33____ dates back 2,000 years, and it’s also a representative of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity ____34____ (recognize) by UNESCO.
Last month, two prominent online celebrities, Nanxiang Buaichifan and Jiuyue, shared videos documenting their journey to learn how to perform shadow puppetry that ____35____ (receive) over 20 million views so far on social media platforms. “Some romance may have long faded, ____36____ we can use traditional techniques passed down through the generations to create a romance ____37____ (belong) to today’s world, which is marked by hardships and complexities,” Bilibili content creator Shujiangyuan wrote, commenting on Jiuyue’s video.
The two celebrities dedicated a month ____38____ learning the art from scratch, beginning with the basic skills of handling cowhide (牛皮革). The challenge of mastering this millennia-old technique within such a short time initially seemed like mission ____39____ (possible). Fortunately, they were lucky enough to learn from ____40____ best — Dang Feihua, a 23-year-old inheritor of the shadow puppetry tradition. Dang says that the duo took their apprenticeships _____41_____ (serious). “Jiuyue has a foundation in painting, so she learned quickly, while Nanxiang Buaichifan, having experimented with various crafts, also caught on swiftly,” he says.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
42. 你校交换生Felix刚看完“美丽中国”摄影展,应邀给校英文网站写一篇观后感,内容包括:
1. 画展特色;
2. 观看感受;
3. 意见建议。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Charming China” Photographic Exhibition is perfectly fantastic.
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第二节(满分25分)
43. 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。
“Unbelievable,” Jade screamed while examining her camera that, seconds before, had been accidentally dropped into the seawater by her. It was her father’s favourite. She had brought it to her class beach barbecue to record memorable moments with her high school classmates. Jade held the camera close to her chest before drying it with a towel. She pressed the power button several times. No response.
Tears of sadness welling up in her eyes, Jade gathered her belongings, determined to leave.“Jade, where are you going?” Her putzzled classmates called behind her, but she ignored them. Without saying goodbye, she ran away from the barbecue. She wanted to take the camera to the repairman immediately. Uncle Lee, the trusty repairman for all things digital, could only shake his head, give her a resigned look and say, “It’s beyond repair.”
The camera was a gift from Jade’s mother to her father on his fortieth birthday. Since then, it had been his companion for all events, big and small. It had been instrumental in capturing all the significant milestones in their family. Numerous advanced digital cameras had come onto the market but his father had no intention of replacing the treasure. But this time she had secretly taken it out and ruined it! Her father would get cross with her and probably never trust her with his belongings again. Thinking of this, Jade put back the disabled camera quietly in her father’s drawer in the hope that her father wouldn’t find out the truth.
Jade remained disturbed for a few days. Then came the day when her father went for his camera because Jade’s younger sister would be graduating from kindergarten and he was preparing for the ceremony.
“What’s wrong with my camera? It was in good condition last Saturday. Maybe it’s too old to work,” Jade’s father said in disbelief, having tried turning it on several times and failed. “Take it easy, dear. Perhaps it’s high time to change for an advanced one,” Jade’s mother comforted him smilingly. “But I can’t part with this big treasure.” Her father responded.
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。
Hearing this, Jade gathered up her courage.
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The next day, when Jade came home, she saw a new smartphone on her desk.
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