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扬州市新华中学2025—2026学年高三第二次适应性练习
英语试题
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. What can we learn about Mike?
A. He has been job-hunting.
B. He enjoys reading letters.
C. He is offering the woman a job.
2. How much did the woman save?
A. $9.36. B. $44.33. C. $53.69.
3. Why was the woman surprised?
A. She lost her receipt.
B. She had to pay for the repairs.
C. The timing button of the radio was broken.
4. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a library. B. In a hotel. C. In a shop.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Organizing an activity. B. Selecting books. C. Managing time.
第二节(共15小题:每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What will the man do on the weekend?
A. Go to the grocery store. B. Go on a hike. C. Go to the beach.
7. Who might Miles be?
A. The man’s friend. B. A pet. C. The man.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why is the woman upset with the man?
A. He hasn’t been attending class.
B. He didn’t turn in his essay.
C. His essay is too short.
9. How many essays has the man rewritten altogether this year?
A. Three essays. B. Two essays. C. One essay.
10. What does the woman instruct the man to do?
A. Perform well on future work.
B. Write a new essay.
C. Show up to class.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What does the man usually do at the gym?
A. Running. B. Weight lifting. C. Swimming.
12. How does the man benefit from exercising with a class?
A. He can try various machines.
B. He is motivated to push himself harder.
C. He can learn exercise skills from others.
13. What do the speakers agree to do together?
A. Go biking. B. Learn yoga. C. Take a swimming class.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Brother and sister. B. Good friends. C. Roommates.
15. What will the woman do tonight?
A. Visit her friends. B. See a play. C. Go to the gym.
16. What does the man promise the woman?
A. He will return in five hours.
B. He will never borrow her car.
C. He will fill up her car with gas.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is happening on Wednesday evening?
A. A bake sale. B. A book club. C. An event to honor an artist.
18. When does the book fair end?
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
19. What will the money from the bake sale go toward?
A. The sports teams. B. The art department. C. The computer lab.
20. Who is invited to attend the book club?
A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Students.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Shared mobility: Making travel easier for all
In many big cities in Europe and the US it might seem like we’ve achieved cheap and easy mobility for everyone — just use your phone to find shared e-bikes and electric cars. But if you’re elderly, living in a low-income area or imagine without a smartphone or credit card, using these shared services becomes much more difficult. Here is a survey reporting barriers to using bike sharing.
Shared mobility could be a key part of a more sustainable transportation system. But to be most effective, it needs to include everyone. For-profit shared mobility providers have largely failed to deliver on this, but various initiatives and projects are finding creative solutions to reach underserved communities.
Public-Sector Intervention
Governments support shared mobility options for low-income groups, expanding access while reducing private vehicle use. Programs prioritize cash payment options to include more populations.
Non-Profit Innovation
Organizations repurpose abandoned resources(e.g., Uber’s deserted e-bikes) into community-driven initiatives like E- Bike Libraries, offering free bikes, training, and social rides to underserved areas.
How to bridge the accessibility gap?
Technology Adaptation
Services avoid digital exclusion by keeping phone/ email booking
systems alongside apps. Simplified operations lower barriers for users.
Community-Centric Design
Programs partner with trusted local hubs (libraries) and focus on daily needs (grocery runs, family visits), developing social inclusion for elderly groups.
Gender and Family Fairness
Carsharing services add child seats, women-friendly features (e.g., cleanliness, safety), and affordable pricing to address gaps in usage.
By combining economic support, grassroots innovation, and empathetic design, these efforts aim to make mobility available to everyone, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and ensure fair access for all. “You tend to plan for what you know. That’s why it’s so important to bring in different views in the development of mobility.” says Lina Mosshammer, founder and CEO of the Austrian mobility consulting company Point&.
1. What percentage of lower income people express concern on safety in the survey?
A. 24%. B. 27%. C. 42%. D. 88%.
2. Which solution involves the idea of recycling used bikes?
A. Public-Sector Intervention. B. Technology Adaptation.
C. Community-Centric Design. D. Non-Profit Innovation.
3. What does Mosshammer stress to address the challenge?
A. Increasing urban mobility. B. Offering affordable alternatives.
C. Integrating diverse viewpoints. D. Consulting with the users beforehand.
B
One day I was walking across campus when I spotted one of my students sitting on a bench, her face turned toward the sun, her eyes closed. I went over and asked if 1 could sit with her. When I asked how she was doing, she explained that her phone had “crashed”, and she was bored.
The moment reminded me how deeply we’re shaped by the digital world. Our devices, including computers, smartphones and the never-ending flow of online content, keep feeding us fresh updates, training us to expect continued stimulation. We’ve become trapped in a cycle of response, as if any pause were a problem to be solved.
My thoughts wandered back to my childhood—those afternoons spent staring out the window, doing nothing in particular. What felt like aimless boredom was actually a retooling period when my mind needed to reset before it could rediscover joy and invention. Before I knew it, I was building models, climbing trees, or playing instruments.
“What are your personal interests?” I asked my student. Her eyes lit up as she showed me her amazing artwork. “Have you ever felt bored while drawing?” I asked. “Never, ” she said, though ideas didn’t always come easily. “Does that annoy you?” “No,” she responded, “because I know that something will eventually pop into my head. When it does, it’s a real rush of satisfaction.”
That was it. That was exactly it. She needed to walk in the desert before arriving at the oasis (绿洲). She needed to experience a complete lack of inspiration before it struck her. This must have been what Ralph Waldo Emerson meant when he wrote, “Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds...Improve them and they will become the brightest gems (宝石) in a useful life.”
As I left, I told her the truth:“I envy you”—not for her dead device, but for the creative space it had opened.
4. What is the author’s main concern over digital devices?
A. They cause unease during quiet pauses.
B. They require frequent software updates.
C. They often stop working without warning.
D. They may replace face-to-face interaction.
5. What role did boredom play in the author’s childhood?
A. It taught him to be patient. B. It gave him time to recharge.
C. It developed his rich imagination. D. It helped him avoid digital distraction.
6. What can we learn from the student’s response?
A. True artists never feel bored. B. Drawing requires special training.
C. Inspiration comes after waiting. D. Satisfaction begins when desire ends.
7. What advice is the author implying by saying“I envy you”?
A. Use phone less. B. Hold tight to youth.
C. Search for more treasure. D. Spare time for creativity.
C
Symbolic interactionism is a sociological perspective that examines how individuals use symbols to communicate and create social reality. Founded by sociologists like George Herbert Mead and Charles Horton Cooley, the theory focuses on micro-level interactions between individuals, emphasizing the importance of symbols in these exchanges. Unlike other sociological perspectives that focus on larger structures, symbolic interactionism looks at how individual actions shape social structures through meaning-making processes.
It suggests that individuals act based on the meanings they attach to objects, people, and situations. These meanings, in turn, are constructed and improved through social interactions. Symbols, such as language, gestures, and objects, are central to this process, as they provide the medium through which individuals understand and interpret the social world.
A symbol, in the context of symbolic interactionism, is anything that carries meaning beyond its literal form. It could be a word, gesture, object, or even a social role. Symbols are not naturally meaningful; rather, their meanings are socially constructed and learned through interaction. For example, a handshake is not just a physical act but a symbol of greeting, agreement, or friendship in many cultures. Compared with saying hello, shaking hands has more unexpected effects.
Symbols are essential for human communication and interaction. They allow individuals to convey complex ideas, emotions, and intentions in a way that is understood by others. Language, for instance, is a system of symbols that allows people to communicate abstract concepts like love, justice, and freedom. Without symbols, human interaction would be limited to immediate, visible experiences.
One of the most important ways symbols function in social interaction is through the construction of identity. Individuals employ symbols to express who they are and how they relate to the world around them. The clothes one wears are symbols, which signal one’s profession, social status, or even personal beliefs and preferences. For example, a doctor’s white coat symbolizes medical authority, while a business suit might symbolize professionalism. So have you got the magic of symbols?
8. What’s the function of paragraph 1?
A. To explain how to relate to others. B. To define symbolic interactionism.
C. To tell how symbolic interactionism formed. D. To compare varied sociological perspectives.
9. What does the author imply about symbols?
A. They indicate how humans feel. B. Their meanings remain the same.
C. Their forms are created by humans. D. They strengthen what words convey.
10. What’s the main idea of paragraph 4?
A. The limits of human interaction. B. The disadvantage of lack of symbols.
C. The role of symbols in social interaction. D. The function of languages in communication.
11. Which conduct can reveal the identity of symbols’ users?
A. A rich employer lights a cigarette. B. Policemen gesture to direct traffic.
C. Students paint on school uniform. D. A doctor raises money for patients.
D
Polymetallic nodules (多金属结核) on the deep-ocean seafloor contain minerals like cobalt and nickel, which mining companies hope to harvest for green-energy batteries and technologies. However, a recent study suggests these prized, potato-sized rocks may also serve as a source of oxygen for the bacteria and other microorganisms living there.
Jeffrey Marlow, one of the authors of the study, said researchers planted some watertight structures on the ocean floor, which were equipped with instruments to measure the property and composition of living things and their probable usage of oxygen. Researchers measured the oxygen loss over a 48-hour period while the structure was sealed on the seafloor. Typically, a decline in oxygen is an indicator for biological abundance because breathing organisms consume it. Yet, contrary to all expectations, they observed a rise in oxygen levels, a finding that directly challenged conventional understanding.
But not everyone is on the same wavelength as him. Canada’s The Metals Co (TMC) stated the study had been rejected by four scientific publications until finding a home at Nature, which the company labeled as “a journal that has long championed the preservation of deep-sea mineral.” TMC also said the method was wrong, arguing the team’s findings contradicted other work that had been conducted in the Pacific Ocean’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ).“The heightened oxygen levels are in fact erroneous in the data, and we are currently preparing a peer-reviewed paper as a fightback,” said the company.
Bo Barker, a microbiologist at Denmark’s Aarhus University, said the study invited more questions than it did answers. He described it as a “novel but very confusing process for which the mechanism is still not clear.”
For years, companies such as Canada’s TMC have been battling to persuade the international governing authority to green-light their plans to obtain these rocks in the Pacific Ocean’s CCZ. The company has argued that the metals are essential for fossil fuel-free technologies and that the impact mining will have on the ocean floor is not only minimal, but also fades next to the destruction of rain forests and human communities caused by land-based mining.
12. What can be inferred about the recent study?
A. It cast light on new organisms. B. It capitalized on costly equipment.
C. It consumed considerable time. D. It documented oxygen concentration.
13. What does the underlined word “erroneous” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Misleading. B. Pronounced. C. Precise. D. Imaginary.
14. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?
A. Summarize the previous paragraphs. B. Add some background information.
C. Clarify some writing techniques. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Minerals, a double-edged Sword B. Oxygen: The Lifeline for CCZ
C. TMC, an Eco-minded Enterprise D. A Tiny Rock: A Big Wave
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。
Are you able to cook a healthy meal? Are you able to manage your money well? Are you able to sew on a button? ___16___ This highlights a significant gap in modern education, which heavily prioritizes academic achievement and strict testing, often at the expense of practical life skills.
Schools have done well in preparing us to be academic achievers in school, but may not have prepared us well enough in developing life skills. ___17___ For those without these basic skills, the pandemic lockdown was a rude shock. With restaurants closed and home services stopped, it would have been satisfying to cook a meal or fix a light bulb. It’s a shame that schools produce scholarly individuals who are unprepared for simple home tasks.
___18___ For example, financial management fosters responsibility and caution, while lessons on investment teach wealth growth. Equipped with this literacy, students can better discuss financial goals with parents, and budgeting knowledge can steer them away from overspending. Thus, in our complex world, schools must teach beyond academic subjects.
After all, all the responsibility cannot be transferred to the home. The argument for parents teaching practical life skills overlooks modern realities. Many working parents lack the time, and some may not possess the proficiency themselves. ___19___.
Sandra Carey, a writer, puts it appropriately: “Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.” School is not simply a place to pass knowledge and prepare us for a career. ___20___
A. Thus, a balanced approach is needed early on.
B. For instance, many communities offer evening classes for adults.
C. Instead, it equips us with the wisdom to construct a fulfilling life.
D. Not many of us can confidently nod our heads to these questions.
E. Consequently, the central role in bridging this gap must fall to our schools.
F. By integrating practical skills, schools can teach a more complete set of life values.
G. Yet practical skills such as cooking and housekeeping are essential in the real world.
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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Years ago, as a shy and uncertain post-graduate, I took a decent job but felt like wearing ill-fitting shoes. Lost and ____21____, I waited for inspiration to strike.
And inspiration did strike. I ____22____ The Artist's Way, a 12-week course to unlock ____23____. Julia Cameron, its creator, believes we all ____24____ an inner creativity; we just block ourselves from that urge. The path she lays out is simple yet requires ____25____.
There are weekly readings. For months, I'd discuss with members about our reading and ____26____ our progress, frustrations, and aha moments. One key ____27____ was writing “morning pages” — no stopping and no editing for at least three full pages. It felt writing nonsense at first. But as I ____28____, it helped me realize I'd use excuses to ____29____ a dance class or job opportunity. I found I tend to avoid any ____30____.
Another practice was “artist dates” — solo activities to inspire fun. Cameron emphasized that ____31____ our limiting beliefs was only half the battle; we must also ____32____ seek joy. So, I invited ____33____ pleasures: baking cookies, collecting fallen flowers, etc. I even rented a car to a coastal town. At sunset, I'd roll down my car window, sing loudly and ____34____ the pink sky. Joy entered my serious life.
A year later, I quitted my job and ____35____ one in a creative field. It took three more years to dance on stage. As for publishing short stories, perhaps next summer.
21. A. confused B. motivated C. annoyed D. impatient
22. A. set up B. reflected on C. turned down D. came across
23 A. mystery B. creativity C. achievement D. passion
24. A. display B. expect C. possess D. mention
25. A. flexibility B. commitment C. fortune D. cooperation
26. A. memorize B. deny C. share D. forget
27. A. contest B. suggestion C. trial D. task
28. A. persisted B. surveyed C. complained D. wondered
29. A. establish B. take C. abandon D. miss
30 A. risk B. guidance C. strategy D. praise
31. A. promoting B. recognizing C. illustrating D. preserving
32. A. helplessly B. humbly C. actively D. cautiously
33. A. original B. permanent C. intense D. simple
34. A. admire B. paint C. decorate D. brighten
35. A. designed B. landed C. refused D. inquired
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。
Throughout the ages, Chinese women have different ways to make them look more beautiful. Compared with the modern, ancient women had ____36____ (few) kinds of makeup. But they still had their own set of “secret weapons”.
____37____ (believe) to have originated during the Spring and Autumn Period, facial powder was one of the most basic forms of makeup. In order to make their skin look white, ancient people directly applied highly toxic lead powder to the face. Rouge, powder used ____38____ (color) the lips or cheeks, can date back to the Shang dynasty. Lipstick is another popular beauty enhancement product since the pre-Qin dynasty, ____39____ color in ancient China was mostly red to make women look more youthful and energetic.
Chinese women have always paid great attention to their eyebrows as they believe that this facial feature ____40____ (link) to their fate. The beauty-loving women first used burnt willow branches ____41____ eyebrow pens. Later, they grinded Dai (黛), a kind of mineral with a dark blue color, into powder and then added water to mix. There were dozens of popular eyebrow shapes during the Tang dynasty. The arched and thin eyebrow, ____42____ (resemble) a willow leaf, was trendy then as it was regarded as ____43____ symbol of elegance.
The aesthetic standards of ancient people were different from ____44____ of us now, and modern popular makeup is also different from traditional Chinese makeup, but the unchangeable ____45____ (pursue) of beauty has been around for thousands of years.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 当前,“盲盒消费”在青年群体中广为流行。请你围绕“What’s Hidden Inside the Blind Box?”这一话题写一篇发言稿,在英语课上分享。内容包括:(1)陈述现象;(2)发表看法。
注意:
(1)写作词数应80左右;
(2)可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
What’s Hidden Inside the Blind Box?
Hello, everyone!
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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。
It was early autumn when the school organized a weekend camping trip to a nearby mountain forest. The air was crisp, the leaves were turning golden, and the students were buzzing with excitement. After weeks of studying and exams, everyone welcomed the chance to enjoy nature and relax outdoors.
Among the students were four close friends: Leo, Eric, Jason, and Alice. Though their personalities were quite different, they made a great team. Alice, the only girl in the group, was smart and well-prepared. She had brought along a compass, a map, and even a first-aid kit.
After arriving at the campsite, the students pitched their tents, gathered firewood, and helped prepare a simple meal. The campsite was surrounded by tall pine trees, and in the distance, a mountain stream could be heard. The teachers reminded everyone to stay within the marked area and never go off-trail alone.
After lunch, the students were allowed to explore in small groups. Leo’s group decided to follow a trail leading up a hill. According to Alice, there was a small lookout point that offered a beautiful view of the valley.
As they walked, Jason kept running ahead, calling the others to hurry. “Let’s see what’s up there!” he shouted. Alice followed closely behind, holding the map. Leo walked at a steady pace, checking that no one fell behind. Eric lagged at the end, clearly nervous about being so deep in the forest.
The path became narrower as they climbed. Birds chirped in the trees, and dry leaves crunched under their shoes. The sunlight filtered through the branches above, casting dancing shadows on the ground. After about an hour, they reached the edge of a rocky area covered in leaves. The trail began to twist more than expected, and many landmarks they passed didn’t match what was on the map.
“I think the viewpoint is just beyond this slope (斜坡),” Jason said, pointing excitedly.
Leo looked uncertain. “Let’s be careful. It looks slippery.”
But before anyone could stop him, Jason had already climbed ahead.
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just as he reached the top of the slope, his foot slipped.
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With the first aid finished, they realized a new challenge: how to get back.
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扬州市新华中学2025—2026学年高三第二次适应性练习
英语试题
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. What can we learn about Mike?
A. He has been job-hunting.
B. He enjoys reading letters.
C. He is offering the woman a job.
2. How much did the woman save?
A $9.36. B. $44.33. C. $53.69.
3. Why was the woman surprised?
A. She lost her receipt.
B. She had to pay for the repairs.
C. The timing button of the radio was broken.
4. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a library. B. In a hotel. C. In a shop.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Organizing an activity. B. Selecting books. C. Managing time.
第二节(共15小题:每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What will the man do on the weekend?
A. Go to the grocery store. B. Go on a hike. C. Go to the beach.
7. Who might Miles be?
A. The man’s friend. B. A pet. C. The man.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why is the woman upset with the man?
A. He hasn’t been attending class.
B. He didn’t turn in his essay.
C. His essay is too short.
9. How many essays has the man rewritten altogether this year?
A. Three essays. B. Two essays. C. One essay.
10. What does the woman instruct the man to do?
A Perform well on future work.
B. Write a new essay.
C. Show up to class.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What does the man usually do at the gym?
A. Running. B. Weight lifting. C. Swimming.
12. How does the man benefit from exercising with a class?
A. He can try various machines.
B. He is motivated to push himself harder.
C. He can learn exercise skills from others.
13. What do the speakers agree to do together?
A. Go biking. B. Learn yoga. C. Take a swimming class.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Brother and sister. B. Good friends. C. Roommates.
15. What will the woman do tonight?
A Visit her friends. B. See a play. C. Go to the gym.
16. What does the man promise the woman?
A. He will return in five hours.
B. He will never borrow her car.
C. He will fill up her car with gas.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is happening on Wednesday evening?
A. A bake sale. B. A book club. C. An event to honor an artist.
18. When does the book fair end?
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
19. What will the money from the bake sale go toward?
A. The sports teams. B. The art department. C. The computer lab.
20. Who is invited to attend the book club?
A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Students.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Shared mobility: Making travel easier for all
In many big cities in Europe and the US, it might seem like we’ve achieved cheap and easy mobility for everyone — just use your phone to find shared e-bikes and electric cars. But if you’re elderly, living in a low-income area or imagine without a smartphone or credit card, using these shared services becomes much more difficult. Here is a survey reporting barriers to using bike sharing.
Shared mobility could be a key part of a more sustainable transportation system. But to be most effective, it needs to include everyone. For-profit shared mobility providers have largely failed to deliver on this, but various initiatives and projects are finding creative solutions to reach underserved communities.
Public-Sector Intervention
Governments support shared mobility options for low-income groups, expanding access while reducing private vehicle use. Programs prioritize cash payment options to include more populations.
Non-Profit Innovation
Organizations repurpose abandoned resources(e.g., Uber’s deserted e-bikes) into community-driven initiatives like E- Bike Libraries, offering free bikes, training, and social rides to underserved areas.
How to bridge the accessibility gap?
Technology Adaptation
Services avoid digital exclusion by keeping phone/ email booking
systems alongside apps. Simplified operations lower barriers for users.
Community-Centric Design
Programs partner with trusted local hubs (libraries) and focus on daily needs (grocery runs, family visits), developing social inclusion for elderly groups.
Gender and Family Fairness
Carsharing services add child seats, women-friendly features (e.g., cleanliness, safety), and affordable pricing to address gaps in usage.
By combining economic support, grassroots innovation, and empathetic design, these efforts aim to make mobility available to everyone, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and ensure fair access for all. “You tend to plan for what you know. That’s why it’s so important to bring in different views in the development of mobility.” says Lina Mosshammer, founder and CEO of the Austrian mobility consulting company Point&.
1. What percentage of lower income people express concern on safety in the survey?
A. 24%. B. 27%. C. 42%. D. 88%.
2. Which solution involves the idea of recycling used bikes?
A. Public-Sector Intervention. B. Technology Adaptation.
C. Community-Centric Design. D. Non-Profit Innovation.
3. What does Mosshammer stress to address the challenge?
A. Increasing urban mobility. B. Offering affordable alternatives.
C. Integrating diverse viewpoints. D. Consulting with the users beforehand.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了共享出行服务虽为城市交通带来便利,但老年人、低收入群体等仍面临使用障碍,各方正通过政策支持、非营利创新、技术适配等措施推动普惠共享出行。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Barrier 3: Concern that riding a bike would expose them to risks (障碍3:担心骑自行车会使他们面临风险)”对应的图表可知,低收入人群中表达安全担忧的比例是27%。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Non-Profit Innovation部分中的“Organizations repurpose abandoned resources (e.g., Uber’s deserted e-bikes) into community-driven initiatives like E-Bike Libraries, offering free bikes, training, and social rides to underserved areas.(一些组织将废弃的资源(例如优步废弃的电动自行车)重新利用,用于社区驱动的项目,如电动自行车图书馆,为服务不足的地区提供免费自行车、培训和社会骑行)”可知,非营利性创新涉及回收利用旧自行车的想法。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段““You tend to plan for what you know. That’s why it’s so important to bring in different views in the development of mobility.” says Lina Mosshammer, founder and CEO of the Austrian mobility consulting company Point&.(“你往往会为你所知道的事情做计划。这就是为什么在出行的发展中引入不同的观点如此重要。”奥地利出行咨询公司Point&的创始人兼首席执行官莉娜·莫沙默说道)”可知,Mosshammer强调要整合不同的观点来解决共享出行面临的挑战。故选C。
B
One day, I was walking across campus when I spotted one of my students sitting on a bench, her face turned toward the sun, her eyes closed. I went over and asked if 1 could sit with her. When I asked how she was doing, she explained that her phone had “crashed”, and she was bored.
The moment reminded me how deeply we’re shaped by the digital world. Our devices, including computers, smartphones and the never-ending flow of online content, keep feeding us fresh updates, training us to expect continued stimulation. We’ve become trapped in a cycle of response, as if any pause were a problem to be solved.
My thoughts wandered back to my childhood—those afternoons spent staring out the window, doing nothing in particular. What felt like aimless boredom was actually a retooling period when my mind needed to reset before it could rediscover joy and invention. Before I knew it, I was building models, climbing trees, or playing instruments.
“What are your personal interests?” I asked my student. Her eyes lit up as she showed me her amazing artwork. “Have you ever felt bored while drawing?” I asked. “Never, ” she said, though ideas didn’t always come easily. “Does that annoy you?” “No,” she responded, “because I know that something will eventually pop into my head. When it does, it’s a real rush of satisfaction.”
That was it. That was exactly it. She needed to walk in the desert before arriving at the oasis (绿洲). She needed to experience a complete lack of inspiration before it struck her. This must have been what Ralph Waldo Emerson meant when he wrote, “Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds...Improve them and they will become the brightest gems (宝石) in a useful life.”
As I left, I told her the truth:“I envy you”—not for her dead device, but for the creative space it had opened.
4. What is the author’s main concern over digital devices?
A. They cause unease during quiet pauses.
B. They require frequent software updates.
C. They often stop working without warning.
D. They may replace face-to-face interaction.
5. What role did boredom play in the author’s childhood?
A. It taught him to be patient. B. It gave him time to recharge.
C. It developed his rich imagination. D. It helped him avoid digital distraction.
6. What can we learn from the student’s response?
A. True artists never feel bored. B. Drawing requires special training.
C. Inspiration comes after waiting. D. Satisfaction begins when desire ends.
7. What advice is the author implying by saying“I envy you”?
A. Use phone less. B. Hold tight to youth.
C. Search for more treasure. D. Spare time for creativity.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。本文叙述了作者与一位学生的校园邂逅,反思数字时代对“空白”的恐惧,指出创造力正孕育于放下电子设备的静默之中。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Our devices, including computers, smartphones and the never-ending flow of online content, keep feeding us fresh updates, training us to expect continued stimulation. We’ve become trapped in a cycle of response, as if any pause were a problem to be solved. (我们的设备不断推送新内容,训练我们持续寻求刺激;我们陷入了“一停就要回应”的循环,好像任何停顿都是必须解决的问题)”可知,作者担忧的是数字设备让人在安静时感到不安。故选A项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“My thoughts wandered back to my childhood—those afternoons spent staring out the window, doing nothing in particular. What felt like aimless boredom was actually a retooling period when my mind needed to reset before it could rediscover joy and invention.(我回想起自己的童年——那些下午,我凝视着窗外,没做什么特别的事。那种看似漫无目的的无聊,实际上是一段重新调整的时期,那时我的大脑需要重置,之后才能重新发现快乐与创造力)”可知,童年那段无所事事的空白,实质上是大脑重启,给作者“充电”时间。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段学生说的“I know that something will eventually pop into my head. When it does, it’s a real rush of satisfaction.(我知道灵感终究会出现;当它到来时,会带来真正的满足感)”可知,灵感会在耐心等待之后降临。故选C项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第六段作者道别时所说“As I left, I told her the truth:‘I envy you’—not for her dead device, but for the creative space it had opened. (当我离开时,我向她坦诚:‘我羡慕你’——不是羡慕她那坏掉的手机,而是羡慕它打开的那片创意空间)”可知,作者明确说明“羡慕的不是学生故障的手机,而是手机故障带来的创作空间,可见其隐含建议是“为创造力留出时间。故选D项。
C
Symbolic interactionism is a sociological perspective that examines how individuals use symbols to communicate and create social reality. Founded by sociologists like George Herbert Mead and Charles Horton Cooley, the theory focuses on micro-level interactions between individuals, emphasizing the importance of symbols in these exchanges. Unlike other sociological perspectives that focus on larger structures, symbolic interactionism looks at how individual actions shape social structures through meaning-making processes.
It suggests that individuals act based on the meanings they attach to objects, people, and situations. These meanings, in turn, are constructed and improved through social interactions. Symbols, such as language, gestures, and objects, are central to this process, as they provide the medium through which individuals understand and interpret the social world.
A symbol, in the context of symbolic interactionism, is anything that carries meaning beyond its literal form. It could be a word, gesture, object, or even a social role. Symbols are not naturally meaningful; rather, their meanings are socially constructed and learned through interaction. For example, a handshake is not just a physical act but a symbol of greeting, agreement, or friendship in many cultures. Compared with saying hello, shaking hands has more unexpected effects.
Symbols are essential for human communication and interaction. They allow individuals to convey complex ideas, emotions, and intentions in a way that is understood by others. Language, for instance, is a system of symbols that allows people to communicate abstract concepts like love, justice, and freedom. Without symbols, human interaction would be limited to immediate, visible experiences.
One of the most important ways symbols function in social interaction is through the construction of identity. Individuals employ symbols to express who they are and how they relate to the world around them. The clothes one wears are symbols, which signal one’s profession, social status, or even personal beliefs and preferences. For example, a doctor’s white coat symbolizes medical authority, while a business suit might symbolize professionalism. So have you got the magic of symbols?
8. What’s the function of paragraph 1?
A. To explain how to relate to others. B. To define symbolic interactionism.
C. To tell how symbolic interactionism formed. D. To compare varied sociological perspectives.
9. What does the author imply about symbols?
A. They indicate how humans feel. B. Their meanings remain the same.
C. Their forms are created by humans. D. They strengthen what words convey.
10. What’s the main idea of paragraph 4?
A. The limits of human interaction. B. The disadvantage of lack of symbols.
C. The role of symbols in social interaction. D. The function of languages in communication.
11. Which conduct can reveal the identity of symbols’ users?
A. A rich employer lights a cigarette. B. Policemen gesture to direct traffic.
C. Students paint on school uniform. D. A doctor raises money for patients.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。符号互动论由米德等创立,认为个体借语言等符号互动构建意义与身份,塑造社会现实。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Symbolic interactionism is a sociological perspective that examines how individuals use symbols to communicate and create social reality. Founded by sociologists like George Herbert Mead and Charles Horton Cooley, the theory focuses on micro-level interactions between individuals, emphasizing the importance of symbols in these exchanges. Unlike other sociological perspectives that focus on larger structures, symbolic interactionism looks at how individual actions shape social structures through meaning-making processes. (符号互动主义是一种社会学视角,它研究个体如何利用符号来进行交流并构建社会现实。这一理论由乔治·赫伯特·米德和查尔斯·霍顿·科利尔等社会学家创立,其重点在于个体之间的微观层面互动,强调符号在这些互动中的重要性。与关注更大结构的其他社会学视角不同,符号互动主义着眼于个体行为如何通过意义构建过程塑造社会结构。)”可知,第一段旨在定义符号互动论。故选B。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Symbols, such as language, gestures, and objects, are central to this process, as they provide the medium through which individuals understand and interpret the social world. (符号,如语言、手势和物品,是这一过程的核心,因为它们为个体理解和解读社会世界提供了媒介。)”以及第三段“Compared with saying hello, shaking hands has more unexpected effects. (与简单的打招呼相比,握手所产生的效果往往更为出乎意料。)”可知,作者暗示符号的含义能强化词语所表达的意思。故选D。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“Symbols are essential for human communication and interaction. They allow individuals to convey complex ideas, emotions, and intentions in a way that is understood by others. Language, for instance, is a system of symbols that allows people to communicate abstract concepts like love, justice, and freedom. Without symbols, human interaction would be limited to immediate, visible experiences. (符号对于人类的交流与互动至关重要。它们使个体能够以他人能够理解的方式传达复杂的想法、情感和意图。例如,语言就是一种符号系统,它使人们能够交流诸如爱、正义和自由等抽象概念。如果没有符号,人类的交流将仅限于直接的、可见的体验。)”可知,第4段的主要观点是符号在社会互动中的作用。故选C。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The clothes one wears are symbols, which signal one’s profession, social status, or even personal beliefs and preferences. For example, a doctor’s white coat symbolizes medical authority, while a business suit might symbolize professionalism. (人们所穿的衣物具有象征意义,它们能反映出一个人的职业、社会地位,甚至个人的信仰和偏好。例如,医生身着的白色外套象征着医疗权威,而商务套装则可能象征着专业精神。)”可知,警察通过手势来指挥交通能够揭示符号使用者的身份。故选B。
D
Polymetallic nodules (多金属结核) on the deep-ocean seafloor contain minerals like cobalt and nickel, which mining companies hope to harvest for green-energy batteries and technologies. However, a recent study suggests these prized, potato-sized rocks may also serve as a source of oxygen for the bacteria and other microorganisms living there.
Jeffrey Marlow, one of the authors of the study, said researchers planted some watertight structures on the ocean floor, which were equipped with instruments to measure the property and composition of living things and their probable usage of oxygen. Researchers measured the oxygen loss over a 48-hour period while the structure was sealed on the seafloor. Typically, a decline in oxygen is an indicator for biological abundance because breathing organisms consume it. Yet, contrary to all expectations, they observed a rise in oxygen levels, a finding that directly challenged conventional understanding.
But not everyone is on the same wavelength as him. Canada’s The Metals Co (TMC) stated the study had been rejected by four scientific publications until finding a home at Nature, which the company labeled as “a journal that has long championed the preservation of deep-sea mineral.” TMC also said the method was wrong, arguing the team’s findings contradicted other work that had been conducted in the Pacific Ocean’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ).“The heightened oxygen levels are in fact erroneous in the data, and we are currently preparing a peer-reviewed paper as a fightback,” said the company.
Bo Barker, a microbiologist at Denmark’s Aarhus University, said the study invited more questions than it did answers. He described it as a “novel but very confusing process for which the mechanism is still not clear.”
For years, companies such as Canada’s TMC have been battling to persuade the international governing authority to green-light their plans to obtain these rocks in the Pacific Ocean’s CCZ. The company has argued that the metals are essential for fossil fuel-free technologies and that the impact mining will have on the ocean floor is not only minimal, but also fades next to the destruction of rain forests and human communities caused by land-based mining.
12. What can be inferred about the recent study?
A. It cast light on new organisms. B. It capitalized on costly equipment.
C. It consumed considerable time. D. It documented oxygen concentration.
13. What does the underlined word “erroneous” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Misleading. B. Pronounced. C. Precise. D. Imaginary.
14. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?
A. Summarize the previous paragraphs. B. Add some background information.
C. Clarify some writing techniques. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Minerals, a double-edged Sword B. Oxygen: The Lifeline for CCZ
C. TMC, an Eco-minded Enterprise D. A Tiny Rock: A Big Wave
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了最近一项关于深海海底多金属结核的研究引发了争议,该研究发现这些结核可能是细菌等微生物的氧气来源,但这一结论受到了一些公司和科学家的质疑。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Jeffrey Marlow, one of the authors of the study, said researchers planted some water tight structures on the ocean floor, which were equipped with instruments to measure the property and composition of living things and their probable usage of oxygen. Researchers measured the oxygen loss over a 48-hour period while the structure was sealed on the seafloor.(该研究的作者之一杰弗里·马洛说,研究人员在海底放置了一些防水结构,这些结构配备了测量生物特性和组成以及它们可能使用氧气的仪器。研究人员测量了该结构在海底密封48小时期间的氧气损失)”可知,这项研究记录了氧气浓度的变化。故选D。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“TMC also said the method was wrong, arguing the team’s findings contradicted other work that had been conducted in the Pacific Ocean’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ).(TMC还表示,该方法错误,认为该团队的研究结果与在太平洋克拉里昂-克利珀顿区进行的其他研究相矛盾)”以及后文“and we are currently preparing a peer-reviewed paper as a fightback(我们目前正在准备一篇经过同行评审的论文作为反击)”可知,TMC认为该团队的研究方法错误,研究结果与其他研究相矛盾,因此他们认为数据中的氧气水平升高是错误的,故划线词意思是“错误的,误导的”。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“For years, companies such as Canada’s TMC have been battling to persuade the international governing authority to green-light their plans to obtain these rocks in the Pacific Ocean’s CCZ. The company has argued that the metals are essential for fossil fuel-free technologies and that the impact mining will have on the ocean floor is not only minimal, but also fades next to the destruction of rain forests and human communities caused by land-based mining.(多年来,像加拿大TMC这样的公司一直在努力说服国际管理机构批准他们在太平洋克拉里昂-克利珀顿区获取这些岩石的计划。该公司认为,这些金属对于无化石燃料技术至关重要,而且采矿对海底的影响不仅最小,而且与陆地采矿对雨林和人类社区造成的破坏相比,也微不足道)”可推知,作者在最后一段的目的是增加一些背景信息。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Polymetallic nodules (多金属结核) on the deep-ocean seafloor contain minerals like cobalt and nickel, which mining companies hope to harvest for green-energy batteries and technologies. However, a recent study suggests these prized, potato-sized rocks may also serve as a source of oxygen for the bacteria and other microorganisms living there.(深海海底的多金属结核含有钴和镍等矿物质,矿业公司希望从中获取绿色能源电池和技术。然而,最近的一项研究表明,这些珍贵的、土豆大小的岩石也可能是生活在那里的细菌和其他微生物的氧气来源)”结合文章主要讲述了最近一项关于深海海底多金属结核的研究引发了争议,该研究发现这些结核可能是细菌等微生物的氧气来源,但这一结论受到了一些公司和科学家的质疑。可知,D选项“一块小石头:掀起大波澜”最符合文章标题。故选D。
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。
Are you able to cook a healthy meal? Are you able to manage your money well? Are you able to sew on a button? ___16___ This highlights a significant gap in modern education, which heavily prioritizes academic achievement and strict testing, often at the expense of practical life skills.
Schools have done well in preparing us to be academic achievers in school, but may not have prepared us well enough in developing life skills. ___17___ For those without these basic skills, the pandemic lockdown was a rude shock. With restaurants closed and home services stopped, it would have been satisfying to cook a meal or fix a light bulb. It’s a shame that schools produce scholarly individuals who are unprepared for simple home tasks.
___18___ For example, financial management fosters responsibility and caution, while lessons on investment teach wealth growth. Equipped with this literacy, students can better discuss financial goals with parents, and budgeting knowledge can steer them away from overspending. Thus, in our complex world, schools must teach beyond academic subjects.
After all, all the responsibility cannot be transferred to the home. The argument for parents teaching practical life skills overlooks modern realities. Many working parents lack the time, and some may not possess the proficiency themselves. ___19___.
Sandra Carey, a writer, puts it appropriately: “Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.” School is not simply a place to pass knowledge and prepare us for a career. ___20___
A. Thus, a balanced approach is needed early on.
B. For instance, many communities offer evening classes for adults.
C. Instead, it equips us with the wisdom to construct a fulfilling life.
D. Not many of us can confidently nod our heads to these questions.
E. Consequently, the central role in bridging this gap must fall to our schools.
F. By integrating practical skills, schools can teach a more complete set of life values.
G. Yet practical skills such as cooking and housekeeping are essential in the real world.
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. F 19. E 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了现代教育中重学术轻实践技能的问题,强调学校应教授实用生活技能以帮助学生构建充实人生。
【16题详解】
由上文“Are you able to cook a healthy meal? Are you able to manage your money well? Are you able to sew on a button? (你会做一顿健康的饭吗?你能很好地管理你的钱吗?你会缝纽扣吗?)”提出的一系列问题可知,本空应是对这些问题的回应。D选项“Not many of us can confidently nod our heads to these questions. (我们中很少有人能自信地对这些问题点头。)”是对上文问题的直接回应,表示很少有人能自信地回答这些问题,符合题意。故选D。
【17题详解】
由上文“Schools have done well in preparing us to be academic achievers in school, but may not have prepared us well enough in developing life skills. (学校在培养我们在学校成为学术成就者方面做得很好,但在培养我们的生活技能方面可能做得不够好。)”及下文“For those without these basic skills, the pandemic lockdown was a rude shock. (对于那些没有这些基本技能的人来说,疫情封锁是一个沉重的打击。)”可知,本空应强调实践技能的重要性。G选项“Yet practical skills such as cooking and housekeeping are essential in the real world. (然而,烹饪和家务等实践技能在现实世界中是必不可少的。)”能承上启下,强调实践技能的重要性,符合题意。故选G。
【18题详解】
由下文“For example, financial management fosters responsibility and caution, while lessons on investment teach wealth growth. (例如,财务管理培养责任感和谨慎性,而投资课程教授财富增长。)”可知,本空应总起说明学校教授实用技能的作用。F选项“By integrating practical skills, schools can teach a more complete set of life values. (通过整合实用技能,学校可以教授一套更完整的人生价值观。)”可以概括下文的例子,起到总起的作用,符合题意。故选F。
【19题详解】
由上文“After all, all the responsibility cannot be transferred to the home. The argument for parents teaching practical life skills overlooks modern realities. Many working parents lack the time, and some may not possess the proficiency themselves. (毕竟,所有的责任都不能转移到家庭。父母教授实践生活技能的观点忽视了现代现实。许多上班族父母缺乏时间,有些父母自己可能也不具备这些技能。)”可知,本空应提出解决这一问题的建议。E选项“Consequently, the central role in bridging this gap must fall to our schools. (因此,弥补这一差距的核心作用必须落在我们的学校身上。)”能承接上文,提出学校应在弥补这一差距中发挥核心作用,符合题意。故选E。
【20题详解】
由上文“School is not simply a place to pass knowledge and prepare us for a career. (学校不仅仅是传授知识和为我们准备职业的地方。)”及下文“Sandra Carey, a writer, puts it appropriately: “Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.” (作家桑德拉·凯里恰当地表达了这一点:“永远不要把知识和智慧混为一谈。一个帮助你谋生;另一个帮助你创造生活。”)”可知,本空应强调学校应传授的更深层次的东西。C选项“Instead, it equips us with the wisdom to construct a fulfilling life. (相反,它赋予我们构建充实生活的智慧。)”能承上启下,强调学校应赋予我们构建充实生活的智慧,符合题意。故选C。
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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Years ago, as a shy and uncertain post-graduate, I took a decent job but felt like wearing ill-fitting shoes. Lost and ____21____, I waited for inspiration to strike.
And inspiration did strike. I ____22____ The Artist's Way, a 12-week course to unlock ____23____. Julia Cameron, its creator, believes we all ____24____ an inner creativity; we just block ourselves from that urge. The path she lays out is simple yet requires ____25____.
There are weekly readings. For months I'd discuss with members about our reading and ____26____ our progress, frustrations, and aha moments. One key ____27____ was writing “morning pages” — no stopping and no editing for at least three full pages. It felt writing nonsense at first. But as I ____28____, it helped me realize I'd use excuses to ____29____ a dance class or job opportunity. I found I tend to avoid any ____30____.
Another practice was “artist dates” — solo activities to inspire fun. Cameron emphasized that ____31____ our limiting beliefs was only half the battle; we must also ____32____ seek joy. So, I invited ____33____ pleasures: baking cookies, collecting fallen flowers, etc. I even rented a car to a coastal town. At sunset, I'd roll down my car window, sing loudly and ____34____ the pink sky. Joy entered my serious life.
A year later, I quitted my job and ____35____ one in a creative field. It took three more years to dance on stage. As for publishing short stories, perhaps next summer.
21. A. confused B. motivated C. annoyed D. impatient
22. A. set up B. reflected on C. turned down D. came across
23. A. mystery B. creativity C. achievement D. passion
24. A. display B. expect C. possess D. mention
25. A. flexibility B. commitment C. fortune D. cooperation
26. A. memorize B. deny C. share D. forget
27. A. contest B. suggestion C. trial D. task
28. A. persisted B. surveyed C. complained D. wondered
29. A. establish B. take C. abandon D. miss
30. A. risk B. guidance C. strategy D. praise
31. A. promoting B. recognizing C. illustrating D. preserving
32. A. helplessly B. humbly C. actively D. cautiously
33. A. original B. permanent C. intense D. simple
34. A. admire B. paint C. decorate D. brighten
35. A. designed B. landed C. refused D. inquired
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从一个害羞、迷茫且对工作不满的研究生,通过参与“艺术家之路”这门课程,逐步发掘自身创造力、克服内心局限、积极寻求快乐,最终辞去原有工作并在创意领域开启新职业道路的自我成长历程。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:既迷茫又困惑,我等待灵感来袭。 A. confused困惑的;B. motivated有动力的;C. annoyed恼怒的;D. impatient不耐烦的。前文提到“I took a decent job but felt like wearing ill-fitting shoes. (我找了一份体面的工作,但感觉自己穿了一双不合脚的鞋子。)”可知作者找的工作不适合自己,再结合“Lost”,空处需填与“迷茫”并列的负面情绪,所以应是既迷茫又困惑,故选A。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:我偶然发现了“艺术家之路”,这是一个为期12周的课程,旨在释放创造力。A. set up建立;B. reflected on反思;C. turned down拒绝;D. came across偶然发现,遇见。前文说“inspiration did strike (灵感真的来了)”,后文引出“The Artist's Way”这一课程,说明是偶然发现这一课程,它能带来灵感,故选D。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. mystery神秘;B. creativity创造力;C. achievement成就;D. passion热情。后文明确提到“Julia Cameron, its creator, believes we all ___4___ an inner creativity”课程创始人认为我们都有内在创造力,直接提示课程的核心是“解锁创造力”,故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:它的创造者朱莉娅·卡梅伦(Julia Cameron)认为,我们都拥有内在的创造力;我们只是阻止了自己的冲动。A. display展示;B. expect期待;C. possess拥有;D. mention提到。后文“we just block ourselves from that urge”我们只是阻止了自己的冲动,说明Julia Cameron的观点是我们都有内在的创造力,故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:她提出的道路很简单,但需要付出努力。A. flexibility灵活性;B. commitment投入,专注;C. fortune运气;D. cooperation合作。前文说“path she lays out is simple (路径简单)”和“yet”表转折,说明道路简单但需要投入,并且后文“weekly readings (每周阅读)” “discuss with members (和成员讨论)”等行为均需持续投入,坚持。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:几个月来,我和成员们讨论我们的阅读,分享我们的进步、挫折和顿悟时刻。A. memorize记忆;B. deny否认;C. share分享;D. forget忘记。前文“I'd discuss with members about our reading”可知,和成员们讨论我们的阅读目的是分享这些进步、挫折和顿悟时刻,故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:其中一项关键任务是写“晨间笔记”——至少要写满三页——不能停下来,也不能编辑。 A. contest比赛;B. suggestion建议;C. trial尝试;D. task任务。根据下文“no stopping and no editing for at least three full pages”可知,这是要完成的任务,故选D。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但当我坚持下去的时候,它让我意识到,我会找借口放弃舞蹈课或工作机会。A. persisted坚持;B. surveyed调查;C. complained抱怨;D. wondered想知道。前文“It felt writing nonsense at first. ”和But可知前后是转折,说明起初感觉无聊,后来坚持了下来,故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. establish建立;B. take参加;C. abandon放弃;D. miss错过。根据“use excuses to”可知,使用借口放弃舞蹈课和工作,和前文坚持晨间笔记后发现自身问题相呼应,故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我发现我倾向于避免任何风险。A. risk风险;B. guidance指导;C. strategy策略;D. praise赞扬。前文提到“I'd use excuses to ___9___ a dance class or job opportunity”放弃舞蹈课和工作机会,这些机会本质是需要尝试的风险(如学舞蹈可能失败、新工作可能不适应),因此应是我倾向于避免任何风险。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:卡梅伦强调,认识到我们的限制性信念只是成功的一半;我们也必须积极寻求快乐。 A. promoting促进;B. recognizing意识到;C. illustrating说明;D. preserving保护。后文“...our limiting beliefs was only half the battle”再结合前文“用借口放弃机会”,所以应是先意识到限制,再做后续行动,故选B。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. helplessly无助地;B. humbly谦虚地;C. actively积极地;D. cautiously谨慎地。后文“So, I invited ___13___ pleasures: baking cookies, collecting fallen flowers, etc.”说明是积极地寻找快乐,故选C。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:所以,我邀请了一些简单的快乐:烤饼干,收集落花等等。A. original原创的;B. permanent永久的;C. intense强烈的;D. simple简单的。后文“baking cookies, collecting fallen flowers, etc.”烤饼干,收集落花等等都是日常的行为,所以是简单的快乐,故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:日落时分,我摇下车窗,大声唱歌,欣赏粉红色的天空。A. admire欣赏;B. paint画画;C. decorate装饰;D. brighten使明亮。前文“At sunset”可知,在日落时欣赏粉色的天空,是寻求快乐的具体体现,故选A。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:一年后,我辞掉了工作,在创造领域找到了一份工作。A. designed设计;B. landed获得;C. refused拒绝;D. inquired询问。前文“I quitted my job”以及后文“one in a creative field”可知,作者辞掉了原来的工作,在创造领域又找了一份工作,故选B。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Throughout the ages, Chinese women have different ways to make them look more beautiful. Compared with the modern, ancient women had ____36____ (few) kinds of makeup. But they still had their own set of “secret weapons”.
____37____ (believe) to have originated during the Spring and Autumn Period, facial powder was one of the most basic forms of makeup. In order to make their skin look white, ancient people directly applied highly toxic lead powder to the face. Rouge, powder used ____38____ (color) the lips or cheeks, can date back to the Shang dynasty. Lipstick is another popular beauty enhancement product since the pre-Qin dynasty, ____39____ color in ancient China was mostly red to make women look more youthful and energetic.
Chinese women have always paid great attention to their eyebrows as they believe that this facial feature ____40____ (link) to their fate. The beauty-loving women first used burnt willow branches ____41____ eyebrow pens. Later, they grinded Dai (黛), a kind of mineral with a dark blue color, into powder and then added water to mix. There were dozens of popular eyebrow shapes during the Tang dynasty. The arched and thin eyebrow, ____42____ (resemble) a willow leaf, was trendy then as it was regarded as ____43____ symbol of elegance.
The aesthetic standards of ancient people were different from ____44____ of us now, and modern popular makeup is also different from traditional Chinese makeup, but the unchangeable ____45____ (pursue) of beauty has been around for thousands of years.
【答案】36. fewer
37. Believed
38. to color
39. whose 40. is linked
41. as 42. resembling
43. a 44. those
45. pursuit
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国古代女性使用不同化妆品和美容方法的历史及文化意义。
【36题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意:与现代相比,古代女性的化妆品种类较少。根据“Compared with the modern”可知,此处应用形容词few的比较级fewer,表示“更少的”。故填fewer。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:据信起源于春秋时期,面霜是最基本的化妆形式之一。本句谓语为was,此处为非谓语动词,作状语,believe“相信”与逻辑主语facial powder之间为被动关系,所以此处使用过去分词believed,且位于句首,首字母需大写。故填Believed。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:胭脂,一种用于给嘴唇或脸颊上色的粉末,可以追溯到商朝。color“着色”。本句谓语为can date back to,此处为非谓语动词,作状语,表示目的,所以使用动词不定式to color。故填to color。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:口红是自先秦时期以来另一种流行的美容产品,在中国古代,口红的颜色大多是红色,使女性看起来更年轻、更有活力。本空引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词Lipstick,指物,关系词代替先行词在从句中作定语,修饰color,用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。
【40题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意:中国女性一直非常注重自己眉毛,因为他们认为这个面部特征与他们的命运息息相关。本句描述一般事实,时态用一般现在时,link“把(物体、机器、地方等)连接起来”与主语this facial feature之间为被动关系,用一般现在时的被动语态,主语为第三人称单数,所以be动词为is。故填is linked。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意:爱美的女性首先用烧焦的柳枝作为眉笔。use sth. as sth.意为“把……用作……”,as为介词。故填as。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:柳叶眉,形似柳叶,在当时很流行,因为它被视为优雅的象征。本句谓语为was,此处为非谓语动词,作后置定语,The arched and thin eyebrow与resemble“像,类似于”之间为主动关系,用现在分词形式。故填resembling。
【43题详解】
考查冠词。句意:柳叶眉,形似柳叶,在当时很流行,因为它被视为优雅的象征。symbol为可数名词,此处表示泛指“一个象征”,且symbol为辅音音素开头的单词,所以使用不定冠词a。故填a。
【44题详解】
考查代词。句意:古代人的审美标准与我们现在的不同,现代流行的妆容也与中国传统妆容不同,但不变的对美的追求已经存在了几千年。此处指代前面的“aesthetic standards”,用名词性物主代词ours“我们的”。故填those。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意:古代人的审美标准与我们现在的不同,现代流行的妆容也与中国传统妆容不同,但不变的对美的追求已经存在了几千年。此处作主语,用名词pursuit“追求”。故填pursuit。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 当前,“盲盒消费”在青年群体中广为流行。请你围绕“What’s Hidden Inside the Blind Box?”这一话题写一篇发言稿,在英语课上分享。内容包括:(1)陈述现象;(2)发表看法。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为80左右;
(2)可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
What’s Hidden Inside the Blind Box?
Hello, everyone!
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【答案】
What’s Hidden Inside the Blind Box?
Hello, everyone! Blind box consumption has become very popular among young people nowadays. They are eager to buy blind boxes, not knowing what is hidden inside.
In my opinion, blind box consumption can bring excitement and surprise. However, we should also be rational and not overindulge. After all, the things hidden inside the blind box may not always meet our expectations. Moreover, we should pay attention to the quality and price of the blind boxes to avoid being cheated.
That’s all. Thank you!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于发言稿。要求考生围绕“What’s Hidden Inside the Blind Box?”这一话题,陈述盲盒消费在青年群体中流行的现象,并发表自己的看法。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
流行:popular → prevalent
急切的:eager → anxious
满足:meet → satisfy
理性的:rational → reasonable
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:In my opinion, blind box consumption can bring excitement and surprise.
拓展句:In my opinion, blind box consumption, which is becoming increasingly popular among young people, can bring excitement and surprise.
【点睛】[高分句型1] They are eager to buy blind boxes, not knowing what is hidden inside. (运用了现在分词knowing作伴随状语)
[高分句型2] After all, the things hidden inside the blind box may not always meet our expectations. (运用了过去分词hidden作后置定语)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was early autumn when the school organized a weekend camping trip to a nearby mountain forest. The air was crisp, the leaves were turning golden, and the students were buzzing with excitement. After weeks of studying and exams, everyone welcomed the chance to enjoy nature and relax outdoors.
Among the students were four close friends: Leo, Eric, Jason, and Alice. Though their personalities were quite different, they made a great team. Alice, the only girl in the group, was smart and well-prepared. She had brought along a compass, a map, and even a first-aid kit.
After arriving at the campsite, the students pitched their tents, gathered firewood, and helped prepare a simple meal. The campsite was surrounded by tall pine trees, and in the distance, a mountain stream could be heard. The teachers reminded everyone to stay within the marked area and never go off-trail alone.
After lunch, the students were allowed to explore in small groups. Leo’s group decided to follow a trail leading up a hill. According to Alice, there was a small lookout point that offered a beautiful view of the valley.
As they walked, Jason kept running ahead, calling the others to hurry. “Let’s see what’s up there!” he shouted. Alice followed closely behind, holding the map. Leo walked at a steady pace, checking that no one fell behind. Eric lagged at the end, clearly nervous about being so deep in the forest.
The path became narrower as they climbed. Birds chirped in the trees, and dry leaves crunched under their shoes. The sunlight filtered through the branches above, casting dancing shadows on the ground. After about an hour, they reached the edge of a rocky area covered in leaves. The trail began to twist more than expected, and many landmarks they passed didn’t match what was on the map.
“I think the viewpoint is just beyond this slope (斜坡),” Jason said, pointing excitedly.
Leo looked uncertain. “Let’s be careful. It looks slippery.”
But before anyone could stop him, Jason had already climbed ahead.
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just as he reached the top of the slope, his foot slipped.
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With the first aid finished, they realized a new challenge: how to get back.
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【答案】
Just as he reached the top of the slope, his foot slipped. Jason lost his balance and fell down the rocky slope, rolling over and over until he finally came to a stop at the bottom. The others gasped in horror. Alice quickly rushed down to him, checking for injuries. “Jason, are you okay?” she asked, her voice trembling. Leo and Eric followed closely behind, their faces pale with worry. Fortunately, Jason seemed to have only suffered a few scrapes and bruises, but he was clearly in pain and couldn’t stand up on his own.
With the first aid finished, they realized a new challenge: how to get back. The slope was too steep and slippery for Jason to climb up alone. “We need to find a safer way,” Leo said, looking around. They noticed a narrow path that seemed to lead back to the main trail, which was a relief. Eric volunteered to stay with Jason while Alice and Leo went ahead to explore the path. “Don’t worry,” Alice reassured Jason, “we’ll come back for you soon.” After what seemed like ages, they returned and guided everyone safely back to the campsite, where the teachers were waiting anxiously.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。Leo、Eric、Jason和Alice四人结伴登山,Jason不顾劝阻爬上斜坡后滑倒受伤,众人进行急救后,又面临如何返回营地的新挑战。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“就在他到达坡顶时,他的脚滑倒了。”可知,第一段可以描写Jason滑倒后众人的反应,Alice的急救措施,以及Jason的伤势情况,展现紧张氛围。
②由第二段句首内容“急救结束后,他们意识到了一个新的挑战:如何回去。”可知,第二段可以描写众人面对返回难题时的思考与行动,包括发现新路径、分工合作,以及最终安全返回营地,与老师会合,体现团队合作与解决问题的过程。
2.续写线索:Jason滑倒受伤——众人急救并担忧——发现返回难题——寻找安全路径——分工合作探索——安全返回营地
3.词汇激活
行为类
①检查:check/examine
②猛冲:rush/dash
③四处张望:look around/glance around
情绪类
①惊恐地:in horror/in fear
②担心:worry/be concerned/feel anxious
【点睛】【高分句型1】They noticed a narrow path that seemed to lead back to the main trail, which was a relief. (运用了that引导的限制性定语从句以及which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】After what seemed like ages, they returned and guided everyone safely back to the campsite, where the teachers were waiting anxiously. (运用了what引导的宾语从句以及where引导的非限制性定语从句)
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