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高一英语期末练习卷
(考试时间90分钟,满分100分)
Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension
Section A(6分)
Directions: In Section A, you will hear six short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
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A. 3 B. 5 C. 10 D. 15
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A. It is typical of the man to be late. B. The traffic is always terrible.
C. The woman is used to making excuses. D. It’s late to start their work.
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A. She values teamwork. B. She cares nothing about her ankle.
C. She regrets joining the race. D. She felt down because of ankle pain.
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A. Angry. B. Worried. C. Calm. D. Surprised.
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A. Leave the museum. B. Pay the full price.
C. Buy a family ticket. D. Show her student ID.
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A. He once had trouble on a hike. B. He was afraid of water.
C. He plans to hike longer this time. D. He dislikes hiking.
Section B(9分)
Directions: In Section B, you will hear one short passage and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on the passage and the conversation. The passage and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
7.
A. It focuses on reading and writing. B. It encourages learning through play.
C. It starts when children are 5 years old. D. It is only for a small number of children.
8.
A. They work longer hours. B. Most hold master’s degrees.
C. They assign a lot of homework. D. Few evaluate students individually.
9.
A. Why teacher training matters in Finland.
B. How Finnish students enjoy more free time.
C. Why Finland is a global leader in education.
D. How Finland became the happiest country in the world.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10.
A. He answered more quickly. B. He didn’t know the answers.
C. He didn’t remember the questions. D. He spoke more slowly than his daughter.
11.
A. Staying in the open air while thinking. B. Reading and learning languages.
C. Doing jigsaw puzzles and exercising. D. Ensuring a good night’s sleep.
12.
A. How memory and the brain work. B. How to solve memory problems quickly.
C. Tips for doing quizzes more effectively. D. Ways to keep the brain healthy and active.
Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A(10分)
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Can College Students Put Down Their Phones for an Hour?
On many college campuses, students almost always carry their phones. They text while walking to class and scroll (滚动) through social media as they wait for lectures. Silence often becomes screen time, and conversation stops.
One student, Seán Killingsworth, felt worried about this habit. “It was just like I ____13____ (talk) to a bunch of zombies (僵尸),” he said. He missed real conversation and wanted ____14____ (few) distractions.
Driven by this concern, Killingsworth decided that he ____15____ (launch) the Reconnect Movement in 2023. The concept is simple yet bold in our digital age: students voluntarily hand over their phones at the door and spend an hour socializing without screens. Within these phone-free meetups, the atmosphere shifts greatly. Students stop ____16____ (reach) for their phones frequently. Instead, they gather around tables, listening to music ____17____ (share) through a single speaker and engaging in unmediated conversation. Club members acknowledge the initial difficulty: “At first, it can feel incredibly awkward,” one noted. Many instinctively reach for their phones ____18____ (relieve) social anxiety or fill silences. Yet, remarkably, within minutes, they relax and enjoy the conversation.
Experts continue to debate smartphones’ complex impact on mental health. Some studies highlight significant benefits from digital withdrawal in reducing anxiety and boosting mood, while ____19____ emphasize social media’s role in fostering expression and community for marginalized students. Students consistently report feeling more present, deeply reconnected with friends and classmates ____20____ they barely knew, and surprisingly refreshed. Killingsworth calls these gatherings “human connection habitats”, places ____21____ people can remember how natural conversation feels.
The movement’s core vision extends beyond the meetup hour. By purposefully focusing on the present and connecting with one another participants notice how often they reach for a distraction. Through this conscious effort to balance technology ____22____ real interaction, the Reconnect Movement empowers students to reclaim the irreplaceable value of simply being together.
Section B(10分)
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. concentration B. free C. impressed D. indicated
E. length F. originally G. regard H. regular
I. similarly J. solution K. stress
Let Time Slow Down
Have you ever felt that there aren’t enough hours in the day and time is somehow racing away from you? But then, you step outside into the countryside and suddenly everything seems slower, more relaxed, like time has somehow changed. It’s not just you — recent research ____23____ nature can control our sense of time.
For many of us the ____24____ demands of work, home and family mean that we are always feeling like we don’t have enough time. Time poverty has also been worsened by digital technologies. Permanent connectivity extends working hours and can make it difficult to ____25____ ourselves from the demands of friends and family.
The ____26____ to our lack of time may lie in the natural world. A Finnish psychologist found that being in nature may change how we experience time and perhaps even leave us ____27____ with a sense of time wealth. For example, people tend to perceive a walk in the countryside as longer than a walk of the same ____28____ in the city. And ____29____, people report feeling time passing more slowly while performing tasks in natural green environments than in urban environments.
It’s not just our sense of time in the moment which appears to be changed by the natural world; it’s also our sense of the past and future. Previous research shows that spending time in nature helps to shift our ____30____ from the immediate moment towards future needs. So rather than focusing on the ____31____ of the demands on our time, nature helps us to see the bigger picture. This can help us to prioritize our actions so that we meet our long-term goals rather than living in a constant state of “just about keeping our head above water”. This is in part because spending time in nature appears to make us less impulsive (冲动), enabling us to pay more ____32____ to long-term rewards instead of instant satisfaction.
Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension
Section A(10分)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Simply eating chicken rather than beef could cut the average American’s dietary carbon footprint in half, a new survey of 16,800 United States residents suggests.
Unsurprisingly, the findings center on meat, a category known for producing high greenhouse gas emissions. But the forecast for meat lovers isn’t entirely ____33____: an individual who choose chicken over beef every day for a year could ____34____ their emissions by roughly the same amount released by driving a car for 3,700 miles.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey asked participants to list the foods they had eaten in the past 24 hours, and researchers ____35____ the greenhouse gases emitted by producing each item. About 20 percent reported eating beef the previous day. The ten foods with the highest carbon footprints were all cuts of beef. Beef also dominated assessments of ____36____ foods in randomly selected diets: it was the most carbon-heavy choice in 52 percent of cases, followed by mixed-beef dishes, which were the most environmentally unfriendly in 33 percent of diets.
To ____37____ the benefits of eating less beef, the team created a model. In it, a beef-based dish was replaced with chicken-based option ____38____ keeping the rest of the meal unchanged. By making such a(n) ____39____ once a day, an individual can reduce their dietary carbon footprint by around 48 percent, without lowering dietary quality, ____40____ the chicken-based meals contained the same calories.
Several factors ____41____ beef’s big carbon footprint. Meat products generally produce much higher emissions than plant-based foods. Multiple rounds of agriculture — including growing corn or crops to feed livestock and subsequently raising these animals — are necessary, and cattle, ____42____ cows, give off large amounts of gas. Importantly, beef production uses 20 times as much land and releases 20 times the emissions as growing beans. The cow-centric process also requires more than 10 times the resources needed to produce chicken.
33. A. discouraging B. inspiring C. frightening D. amazing
34. A. improve B. quit C. lower D. prevent
35. A. selected B. calculated C. revealed D. established
36. A. high-impact B. high-energy C. high-calorie D. high-quality
37. A. sum up B. check in C. refer to D. figure out
38. A. while B. before C. until D. once
39. A. solution B. substitution C. procedure D. exploration
40. A. unless B. though C. while D. since
41. A. result from B. belong to C. contribute to D. put aside
42. A. particularly B. obviously C. definitely D. creatively
Section B(16分)
Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
At Novi High School, Arghal and his fellow teacher lead AI Scholars, an in-person boot camp that exposes high school students to fundamental AI concepts and guides them to build a project with social impact.
The two-week, pre-college enrichment program was created by Inspirit AI, a company started to inspire students at an early age to understand and apply artificial intelligence to improve the world, said Maddie Bradshaw, director of product at the Palo Alto, California. “Just like other types of technology, AI is a tool that exists,” she said. “We want students to learn social, cultural, economic implications of this technology with the intentions of them using this tool for good.”
During the program, students work on several hands-on AI projects. One project involves creating a music recommending system that uses logistic regression, a method for estimating the probability of an event, to predict which songs are likely to become hits. Students then design a system that recommends new songs to listeners. Another project focuses on improving road safety by developing a distracted-driver detection program that uses computer vision. According to program officials, students apply machine-learning techniques such as convolutional neural networks and transfer learning to create and refine effective models. The network uses three-dimensional data for image classification and object recognition, and after the model is built, it goes through challenge exercises so that students can analyze when it succeeds and when it fails.
Moncrief, 16, enrolled in the intensive program to further her interest in engineering as a career. She came to the class with some coding experience but not in Python, which she learned in the first week of summer class. “AI can be used for a wonderful thing like medical advancement or to make life a whole lot easier. It can be a great thing if used correctly. If not used correctly, it can become a problem,” Moncrief said.
43. In Paragraph Two, what can be inferred about Maddie Bradshaw’s attitude towards AI?
A. She believes students should apply AI as early as possible.
B. She worries that AI may create many problems and should be restricted.
C. She considers AI should be exclusively applied to a certain number of fields.
D. She thinks students should understand and use AI for positive social impact.
44. The AI projects involved in the program can be characterized as ________.
A. hardly creative B. highly practical C. primarily theoretical D. strictly historical
45 The underlined word “refine” In Paragraph Three is closest in meaning to ________.
A. abandon B. compare C. improve D. popularize
46. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.
A. explain why logistic regression is important in modern technology
B argue that computer vision is the most useful form of AI currently
C. describe how a school program helps students learn and apply AI responsibly
D. warn educators about the possible dangers of new AI tools by showing examples
(B)
Looking to spot a shooting star? These top stargazing destinations offer the perfect backdrop Bring your family along and introduce them to the spectacular night sky. Here are four places to experience a star-filled landscape.
Sossusvlei, Namibia
Stay at Little Kulala, an eco-friendly hotel in the desert. It uses solar power and is located in the large Kulala Wilderness Reserve. You can ride in a Land Rover to look for animals such as springbok, ostrich and oryx. You can also take a hot-air balloon to see the Namib Desert, which is the oldest desert in the world. After a day of exploring, relax in your small private pool. At night, you can even sleep on the rooftop and watch shooting stars and the Milky Way above you.
Death Valley National Park, California
Death Valley National Park covers 3.4 million acres. Its clean air and large open spaces make it a wonderful place to watch shooting stars, meteor showers, and many constellations. People in the area work hard to reduce light pollution so the night sky stays dark. In winter, park rangers offer programs that teach visitors about stars and space.
Rome, Italy
For a fun family activity, visit Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese for an evening picnic and stargazing. You can learn about constellations and planets that were named by ancient Roman astronomers. The hotel is in a former 19th-century palace and is close to famous cultural sites and parks in the city.
Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah
This park has some of the darkest skies in the United States. It was the first place to receive the International Dark Sky Park certification. Huge natural stone bridges create beautiful “windows” where you can look through to see the stars, just like the Pueblo people did 800 years ago. One of the most amazing views is the Milky Way rising above Owachomo Bridge.
47. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Sossusvlei, Namibia?
A. It boasts the largest desert in the world.
B. The hotel there offers bedrooms for stargazing.
C. Tourists can catch sight of all kinds of wild animals there.
D. Tourists have the chance to view the desert from various angles.
48. What can be inferred about Natural Bridges National Monument as a stargazing site?
A. Educational programs about stars and space are available.
B. The natural rock formations enhance the viewing experience.
C. The locals have made huge efforts to preserve the dark nights.
D. It is the only place to hold the International Dark Sky Park certification.
49. A family who wants both cultural sightseeing during the day and stargazing at night would most likely choose ________.
A. Sossusvlei, Namibia B. Death Valley National Park, California
C. Rome, Italy D. Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah
50. Where would you most likely find the passage?
A. A travel magazine. B. An academic journal.
C. A popular science magazine. D. A daily newspaper.
Section C(8分)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Ways Jane Goodall Challenged What It Means to Be a Scientist
Jane Goodall, a British primatologist (灵长类动物学家) known for her work with chimpanzees, died on Wednesday 1 October, aged 91. Goodall was the first to discover that chimpanzees made and used tools. She went on to become an advocate for conservation, human rights and animal welfare, including stopping the use of animals in medical research. ____51____
Humanizing Primates
While studying for her PhD at the University of Cambridge, UK, in the early 1960s, Goodall broke with the scientific tradition of using numbers to identify animals, assigning them names instead. ____52____ “It was criticized as unscientific, but she proved that science could extend its boundaries without losing accuracy,” says Mireya Mayor, a primatologist at Florida International University. Goodall was among the first to show that animals had emotions, empathy and culture, traits that had been reserved for humans.
Inspiring Women Scientists
____53____ In 1961, Goodall was one of the few students accepted into a PhD at Cambridge without an undergraduate degree. She completed her PhD in 1965. “She showed that a young woman with no formal scientific training could rewrite science and the understanding of animals on such a fundamental level,” adds Mayor.
Communicating Science
The secret to Goodall’s impact and popularity is that she made her research accessible. ____54____ She made them care about places and animals that were far away.
She was a talented storyteller, which helped her to connect with the public and engage them on important issues. She showed it is possible for researchers to be advocates and science communicators and be taken seriously.
A. Here are the ways in which Goodall’s spirit will endure.
B. Goodall’s discoveries not only changed science but also created some tools for chimpanzees.
C. Her lifelong passion for animals helped her gain worldwide fame and many international awards.
D. This change upset senior scientists at the time, but it is now common practice to use animal names.
E. Beyond primatology, Goodall’s influence is the generations of women she inspired to follow in her footsteps into fieldwork.
F. Goodall connected the science to things that people worry and care about, and showed how similar chimpanzees are to people.
Ⅳ. Summary Writing
Section A(2分)
55. Directions: Reading the following paragraph. Summarize its main idea in no more than 10 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
But food and warmth were not as important as safety — their first task was to quickly dig a hole in the garden. The family needed to have a place to take cover: World War II started in 1939, and German planes were regularly dropping bombs over London.
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Section B(4分)
56. Directions: Read the following paragraph. Summarize its main idea in no more than 15 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
A new study, led by a team from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, analyzed self-reported data from 28,485 local government workers across the course of a year, with most of the participants followed up for a second year too. Compared to passive commuting — by car or by public transport — cycling 61 kilometers (38 miles) or more per week was linked to 8-12 percent less risk of taking days off ill and 18 percent lower chance of being absent for at least 10 days due to sickness. On average, the most active commuters had 4.5 fewer sick days than passive commuters, and one fewer long sickness period per decade.
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Ⅴ. Translation(10分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
57. 检查越仔细,那些小错误越容易被发现。(likely)(汉译英)
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58. 全球科学家正在开展创新实验,这些实验旨在帮助野生动物抵御全球气候变化。(aim)(汉译英)
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59. 这群因过度依赖他人而被指责的年轻人,如今正努力变得独立,誓要将自己的生活打理得有条不紊。(blame) (汉译英)
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Ⅵ. Guided Writing(15分)
60. Directions: Write an English composition in about 100 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
这学期,上海高中增设了“大课间(the extended break)”活动,原本紧凑的校园节奏因此增添了新的调剂。请结合你自身的参与体验(如活动内容、参与感受)或身边同学的实际情况,阐述你对这一校园改变的看法,并说明具体理由。
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高一英语期末练习卷
(考试时间90分钟,满分100分)
Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension
Section A(6分)
Directions: In Section A, you will hear six short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
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A. 3 B. 5 C. 10 D. 15
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Hey, did you hear? If we get thirty students to sign up, the school will give everyone free lunch!
M: Really? We have twenty-five already.
Q: How many more students are needed to get free lunch?
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A. It is typical of the man to be late. B. The traffic is always terrible.
C. The woman is used to making excuses. D. It’s late to start their work.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Sorry I’m late again. The traffic was terrible.
W: You always say that. Anyway, let’s get started.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
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A. She values teamwork. B. She cares nothing about her ankle.
C. She regrets joining the race. D. She felt down because of ankle pain.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: I heard you still joined the race yesterday. Isn’t your ankle still hurting?
W: Just a little. I couldn’t let my team down.
Q: What does the woman mean?
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A. Angry. B. Worried. C. Calm. D. Surprised.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: The notice says our flight will be postponed for two hours.
M: Well, at least we can have a proper meal before boarding.
Q: How does the man feel about the delay?
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A. Leave the museum. B. Pay the full price.
C. Buy a family ticket. D. Show her student ID.
【答案】D
【解析】
【原文】W: Excuse me, can I use the student ticket for this exhibition?
M: Sure, as long as you show your student ID. The ticket will be half-price.
Q: What will the woman probably do next?
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A. He once had trouble on a hike. B. He was afraid of water.
C. He plans to hike longer this time. D. He dislikes hiking.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: You have brought so much water! We’re only hiking for an hour.
W: Better safe than sorry. Remember last time you fainted halfway?
Q: What can be inferred about the man?
Section B(9分)
Directions: In Section B, you will hear one short passage and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on the passage and the conversation. The passage and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
7.
A. It focuses on reading and writing. B. It encourages learning through play.
C. It starts when children are 5 years old. D. It is only for a small number of children.
8.
A. They work longer hours. B. Most hold master’s degrees.
C. They assign a lot of homework. D. Few evaluate students individually.
9.
A. Why teacher training matters in Finland.
B. How Finnish students enjoy more free time.
C. Why Finland is a global leader in education.
D. How Finland became the happiest country in the world.
【答案】7. B 8. B 9. C
【解析】
【原文】Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for eight years in a row, and it also has one of the best education systems on the planet. Finnish students often rank high in international assessments, but what makes their education special might surprise you.
Education in Finland is compulsory from age 6 to 18, yet about 80% of children aged 3 to 5 attend early childhood programs. These first years are not about academic learning but about developing social skills through play. Classroom activities are goal-oriented and interesting, inspiring children to explore and learn in their own way.
This focus on independent learning continues throughout school life. Students enjoy a lot of freedom but are guided by highly-trained teachers, most of whom have master’s degrees and take part in regular professional development training.
Finnish school days are short and low-stress. Schools start between 9:00 and 9:45 a.m. and end between 2:00 and 2:45 p.m., and students usually only have a small number of classes a day. They get time to eat, rest and play rather than being exhausted by hours of study.
Teachers in Finland assign a lot less homework than those in other countries too. Education happens primarily in the classroom, while outside of school, children have time to gain life experience and spend time with family.
Finally, Finland does not rely on standardized tests. Teachers assess students individually, focusing on real understanding. The only national exam comes at high school, which students take if they plan to enter university.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
7. What can be learned about early childhood education in Finland?
8. What is true about Finnish teachers?
9. What is the passage mainly about?
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10.
A. He answered more quickly. B. He didn’t know the answers.
C. He didn’t remember the questions. D. He spoke more slowly than his daughter.
11.
A. Staying in the open air while thinking. B. Reading and learning languages.
C. Doing jigsaw puzzles and exercising. D. Ensuring a good night’s sleep.
12.
A. How memory and the brain work. B. How to solve memory problems quickly.
C. Tips for doing quizzes more effectively. D. Ways to keep the brain healthy and active.
【答案】10. D 11. C 12. D
【解析】
【原文】W: Hi, Neil, do you think you have a good memory?
M: It depends. I can remember things that happened years ago that don’t seem important, but I often forget what I did last weekend.
W: I’m the same. That’s probably the difference between long-term and short-term memory. I sometimes can’t even remember what I had for breakfast!
M: I know what you mean. The other day, I was doing a quiz with my daughter. She’s fifteen and really quick. I knew the answers, but she said them faster.
W: Were the answers on the tip of your tongue?
M: Exactly! They just didn’t come out fast enough.
W: That reminds me of a time when my friend mentioned an event we both went to. I couldn’t remember it at all, and she had to show me photos to prove I was there!
M: Do you think you have a quick mind?
W: Not really. I need time to think before I speak. I don’t like answering questions on the spot.
M: So, what do you do to keep your mind active?
W: I do jigsaw puzzles and try to exercise regularly. I think fresh air helps the brain.
M: I like reading and studying languages. It trains memory and focus, though I don’t really do word puzzles.
W: What makes your brain feel mentally slower?
M: Lack of sleep, for sure. If I don’t sleep well, I can’t think clearly.
W: Same here. My brain works better in the morning. Too much screen time before bed makes me sleep worse and think slower the next day.
M: I guess that’s something most people can relate to.
W: Definitely. A healthy brain needs both rest and practice.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions
10. What happened when the man did a quiz with his daughter?
11. What helps the woman keep her mind active?
12. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A(10分)
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Can College Students Put Down Their Phones for an Hour?
On many college campuses, students almost always carry their phones. They text while walking to class and scroll (滚动) through social media as they wait for lectures. Silence often becomes screen time, and conversation stops.
One student, Seán Killingsworth, felt worried about this habit. “It was just like I ____13____ (talk) to a bunch of zombies (僵尸),” he said. He missed real conversation and wanted ____14____ (few) distractions.
Driven by this concern, Killingsworth decided that he ____15____ (launch) the Reconnect Movement in 2023. The concept is simple yet bold in our digital age: students voluntarily hand over their phones at the door and spend an hour socializing without screens. Within these phone-free meetups, the atmosphere shifts greatly. Students stop ____16____ (reach) for their phones frequently. Instead, they gather around tables, listening to music ____17____ (share) through a single speaker and engaging in unmediated conversation. Club members acknowledge the initial difficulty: “At first, it can feel incredibly awkward,” one noted. Many instinctively reach for their phones ____18____ (relieve) social anxiety or fill silences. Yet, remarkably, within minutes, they relax and enjoy the conversation.
Experts continue to debate smartphones’ complex impact on mental health. Some studies highlight significant benefits from digital withdrawal in reducing anxiety and boosting mood, while ____19____ emphasize social media’s role in fostering expression and community for marginalized students. Students consistently report feeling more present, deeply reconnected with friends and classmates ____20____ they barely knew, and surprisingly refreshed. Killingsworth calls these gatherings “human connection habitats”, places ____21____ people can remember how natural conversation feels.
The movement’s core vision extends beyond the meetup hour. By purposefully focusing on the present and connecting with one another, participants notice how often they reach for a distraction. Through this conscious effort to balance technology ____22____ real interaction, the Reconnect Movement empowers students to reclaim the irreplaceable value of simply being together.
【答案】13. was talking
14. fewer 15. would launch
16. reaching
17. shared 18. to relieve
19. others 20. whom##who##that
21. where 22. with
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道,主要讲的是大学生Seán Killingsworth发起“重联运动”,通过无手机社交聚会帮助学生摆脱数字依赖、重建真实人际连接的故事。
【13题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意:“就好像我在跟一群僵尸说话,”他说。根据语境可知,此处表示“好像我正在跟一群僵尸说话”,由was可知,用过去进行时,主语是I,因此空格处是was talking。故填was talking。
【14题详解】
考查比较级。句意:他怀念真实的对话,希望减少干扰。由He missed real conversation可知,此处表示想要更少的干扰,空格处意为“更少的”,用比较级fewer。故填fewer。
【15题详解】
考查时态。句意:出于这种担忧,Killingsworth决定在2023年发起“重联运动”。此处表示他决定将要发起“重联运动”,由decided可知,用过去将来时would launch,表示从过去看将要发生的动作。故填would launch。
【16题详解】
考查动名词。句意:学生们不再频繁地伸手去拿手机。由下文“Instead, they gather around tables”可知,此处表示“学生们不再频繁地伸手去拿手机”,stop doing意为“停止做某事”,因此空格处用动名词reaching作宾语,故填reaching。
【17题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:相反,他们围坐在桌旁,通过一个扬声器共享音乐,进行无中介的对话。句中谓语是gather,空格处用非谓语动词,music和share之间是逻辑动宾关系,因此用过去分词表被动,作后置定语,故填shared。
【18题详解】
考查不定式。句意:许多人会本能地伸手去拿手机,以缓解社交焦虑或填补沉默。根据语境可知,许多人拿手机的目的是缓解社交焦虑或填补沉默,因此空格处用不定式表目的,故填to relieve。
【19题详解】
考查代词。句意:一些研究强调,戒除数字产品对减轻焦虑、提升情绪大有裨益;而另一些研究则强调社交媒体在促进边缘化学生表达自我和建立社群方面的作用。由Some studies可知,空格处意为“其他的研究”,用others。故填others。
【20题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:学生们则一致表示,他们感觉更投入当下,与那些他们几乎不认识的朋友和同学重新建立了深厚的联系,而且令人意外的是,他们还感到精神焕发。空格处引导的是限制性定语从句,从句中缺少宾语,先行词friends and classmates是人,因此用关系代词whom/who/that,故填whom/who/that。
【21题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:Killingsworth将这些聚会称为“人际连接栖息地”,在这里,人们可以重新找回自然对话的感觉。空格处引导的是限制性定语从句,从句中不缺主语或宾语,先行词places是地方,因此用关系副词where引导定语从句,故填where。
【22题详解】
考查介词。句意:通过这种有意识地平衡技术与真实互动的努力,“重联运动”赋予学生们力量,让他们重新夺回简单相聚的不可替代的价值。balance sth. with sth.是固定短语,意为“平衡某物和某物”,故填with。
Section B(10分)
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. concentration B. free C. impressed D. indicated
E. length F. originally G. regard H. regular
I. similarly J. solution K. stress
Let Time Slow Down
Have you ever felt that there aren’t enough hours in the day and time is somehow racing away from you? But then, you step outside into the countryside and suddenly everything seems slower, more relaxed, like time has somehow changed. It’s not just you — recent research ____23____ nature can control our sense of time.
For many of us, the ____24____ demands of work, home and family mean that we are always feeling like we don’t have enough time. Time poverty has also been worsened by digital technologies. Permanent connectivity extends working hours and can make it difficult to ____25____ ourselves from the demands of friends and family.
The ____26____ to our lack of time may lie in the natural world. A Finnish psychologist found that being in nature may change how we experience time and perhaps even leave us ____27____ with a sense of time wealth. For example, people tend to perceive a walk in the countryside as longer than a walk of the same ____28____ in the city. And ____29____, people report feeling time passing more slowly while performing tasks in natural green environments than in urban environments.
It’s not just our sense of time in the moment which appears to be changed by the natural world; it’s also our sense of the past and future. Previous research shows that spending time in nature helps to shift our ____30____ from the immediate moment towards future needs. So rather than focusing on the ____31____ of the demands on our time, nature helps us to see the bigger picture. This can help us to prioritize our actions so that we meet our long-term goals rather than living in a constant state of “just about keeping our head above water”. This is in part because spending time in nature appears to make us less impulsive (冲动), enabling us to pay more ____32____ to long-term rewards instead of instant satisfaction.
【答案】23. D 24. H
25. B 26. J
27. C 28. E
29. I 30. A
31. K 32. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲的是大自然如何影响和改善人类对时间的感知,进而帮助缓解现代生活中的“时间匮乏”问题。
【23题详解】
考查时态。句意:这并非只是你的错觉——近期研究表明,大自然能够掌控我们对时间的感知。由“nature can control our sense of time”可知,空格处意为“表明”,是indicate,描述过去的事情,时态用一般过去时,空格处用过去式,故选D。
【24题详解】
考查形容词。句意:对我们许多人而言,工作、家庭和日常生活的常规需求,让我们总是感觉时间不够用。由“demands of work, home and family”可知,空格处意为“常规的”,是regular,故选H。
【25题详解】
考查不定式。句意:永不停歇的在线连接延长了工作时间,也让我们难以摆脱朋友和家人的各种要求。由“Permanent connectivity extends working hours”可知,空格处意为“使摆脱”,是free,make it difficult to do意为“使做某事变得困难”,其中it是形式宾语,真正的宾语是不定式,因此空格处是动词原形,故选B。
【26题详解】
考查名词。句意:解决我们时间匮乏问题的关键,或许就藏在大自然之中。由下文“A Finnish psychologist found that being in nature may change how we experience time”可知,空格处意为“解决办法”,是solution,此处是一个解决办法,因此用单数,故选J。
【27题详解】
考查形容词。句意:一位芬兰心理学家发现,身处大自然可能会改变我们体验时间的方式,甚至可能让我们感到时间充裕。由“a sense of time wealth”可知,空格处意为“印象深刻的”,用形容词作宾语补足语,修饰us,用impressed,故选C。
【28题详解】
考查名词。句意:例如,人们往往觉得在乡村散步的时间比在城市中走相同距离的时间要长。由上文“being in nature may change how we experience time”和“a sense of time wealth”可知,此处表示“在乡村散步的时间比在城市中走相同距离的时间要长”,空格处意为“长度”,是length,是不可数名词,故选E。
【29题详解】
考查副词。句意:同样,与城市环境相比,人们在绿色自然环境中执行任务时会觉得时间过得更慢。上文提到“人们往往觉得在乡村散步的时间比在城市中走相同距离的时间要长”,和下文“与城市环境相比,人们在绿色自然环境中执行任务时会觉得时间过得更慢”是相似的结论,由此可知空格处意为“同样地”,是similarly,故选I。
30题详解】
考查名词。句意:先前的研究表明,在大自然中度过的时间有助于将我们的注意力从眼前转移到未来的需求上。由“from the immediate moment towards future needs”和下文“So rather than focusing on...”可知,空格处意为“注意力”,是concentration,是不可数名词,故选A。
【31题详解】
考查名词。句意:因此,大自然会帮助我们看到更广阔的前景,而不是专注于时间要求带给我们的压力。由下文“nature helps us to see the bigger picture”可知,此处表示“大自然帮助我们不再只关注时间要求带给我们的压力”,空格处意为“压力”,用名词作宾语,是stress,是不可数名词,故选K。
【32题详解】
考查名词。句意:部分原因在于,在大自然中度过的时间似乎会让我们不那么冲动,使我们更加关注长期回报,而非即时满足。由上文“spending time in nature appears to make us less impulsive”可知,此处表示“使我们更加关注长期回报”,空格处意为“关注”,是regard,是不可数名词,故选G。
Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension
Section A(10分)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Simply eating chicken rather than beef could cut the average American’s dietary carbon footprint in half, a new survey of 16,800 United States residents suggests.
Unsurprisingly, the findings center on meat, a category known for producing high greenhouse gas emissions. But the forecast for meat lovers isn’t entirely ____33____: an individual who choose chicken over beef every day for a year could ____34____ their emissions by roughly the same amount released by driving a car for 3,700 miles.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey asked participants to list the foods they had eaten in the past 24 hours, and researchers ____35____ the greenhouse gases emitted by producing each item. About 20 percent reported eating beef the previous day. The ten foods with the highest carbon footprints were all cuts of beef. Beef also dominated assessments of ____36____ foods in randomly selected diets: it was the most carbon-heavy choice in 52 percent of cases, followed by mixed-beef dishes, which were the most environmentally unfriendly in 33 percent of diets.
To ____37____ the benefits of eating less beef, the team created a model. In it, a beef-based dish was replaced with chicken-based option ____38____ keeping the rest of the meal unchanged. By making such a(n) ____39____ once a day, an individual can reduce their dietary carbon footprint by around 48 percent, without lowering dietary quality, ____40____ the chicken-based meals contained the same calories.
Several factors ____41____ beef’s big carbon footprint. Meat products generally produce much higher emissions than plant-based foods. Multiple rounds of agriculture — including growing corn or crops to feed livestock and subsequently raising these animals — are necessary, and cattle, ____42____ cows, give off large amounts of gas. Importantly, beef production uses 20 times as much land and releases 20 times the emissions as growing beans. The cow-centric process also requires more than 10 times the resources needed to produce chicken.
33. A. discouraging B. inspiring C. frightening D. amazing
34. A. improve B. quit C. lower D. prevent
35. A. selected B. calculated C. revealed D. established
36. A. high-impact B. high-energy C. high-calorie D. high-quality
37. A. sum up B. check in C. refer to D. figure out
38. A. while B. before C. until D. once
39. A. solution B. substitution C. procedure D. exploration
40. A. unless B. though C. while D. since
41. A. result from B. belong to C. contribute to D. put aside
42. A. particularly B. obviously C. definitely D. creatively
【答案】33. A 34. C 35. B 36. A 37. D 38. A 39. B 40. D 41. C 42. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了一项研究发现:用鸡肉替代牛肉可以大幅减少美国人的饮食碳足迹,并解释了背后的原因。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但对于肉食爱好者来说,这一研究结果也并非完全令人泄气:一个人如果一年里每天都选择吃鸡肉而非牛肉,减少的碳排放总量大致相当于开汽车行驶3700英里所产生的排放量。A. discouraging令人气馁的;B. inspiring鼓舞人心的;C. frightening令人害怕的;D. amazing令人惊讶的。根据上文“Unsurprisingly, the findings center on meat, a category known for producing high greenhouse gas emissions”及下文“an individual who choose chicken over beef every day for a year could ____ their emissions by roughly the same amount released by driving a car for 3,700 miles”可推知,前文指出肉类碳排放高,而本句转折说明用鸡肉替代牛肉能大幅减排,说明结果并非让肉食爱好者“感到泄气”,discouraging符合语境。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但对于肉食爱好者来说,这一研究结果也并非完全令人泄气:一个人如果一年里每天都选择吃鸡肉而非牛肉,减少的碳排放总量大致相当于开汽车行驶3700英里所产生的排放量。A. improve改善;B. quit放弃;C. lower降低;D. prevent阻止。根据上文“Simply eating chicken rather than beef could cut the average American’s dietary carbon footprint in half”、“who choose chicken over beef every day for a year could”可知,此处指吃鸡肉而非牛肉,能减少的碳排放总量,lower后可接排放量,表示“降低排放”。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:全国健康与营养状况调查要求参与者列出过去24小时内所食用的食物种类,并且研究人员计算了每种食物生产过程中排放的温室气体。A. selected选择;B. calculated计算;C. revealed揭示;D. established建立。根据下文“the greenhouse gases emitted by producing each item”可推知,研究人员需要量化每种食物的碳排放量,calculated符合语境。故选B。
【36题详解】
考查形容词短语辨析。句意:牛肉在随机选取的饮食中,也主导了高碳食物的评估:在52%的案例中,它是碳足迹最高的选择。A. high-impact高影响力的;B. high-energy高能量的;C. high-calorie高热量的;D. high-quality高质量的。根据下文“it was the most carbon-heavy choice in 52 percent of cases”可知,此处评价的是食物对“环境的影响”,high-impact符合语境。故选A。
【37题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:为了弄清楚少吃牛肉的益处,研究团队创建了一个模型。A. sum up总结;B. check in登记入住;C. refer to参考;D. figure out弄清楚。根据下文“the team created a model”及“can reduce their dietary carbon footprint by around 48 percent”可推知,创建模型是为了弄明白少吃牛肉的好处,figure out符合语境。故选D。
【38题详解】
考查时间状语从句。句意:在这个模型中,牛肉菜品被替换为鸡肉菜品,同时保持餐食的其他部分不变。A. while同时;B. before在……之前;C. until直到;D. once 一旦。根据上文“was replaced with”及下文“keeping the rest of the meal unchanged”可知,这两个动作是同时发生的,用while引导时间状语从句。故选A。
【39题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:通过每天进行一次这样的替换,一个人可以将其饮食碳足迹减少约48%,而不会降低饮食质量,因为鸡肉餐含有相同的热量。A. solution解决方案;B. substitution替换;C. procedure程序;D. exploration探索。根据上文“a beef-based dish was replaced with chicken-based option”可知,此处指这种替换行为,substitution符合语境。故选B。
【40题详解】
考查时间状语从句。句意:通过每天进行一次这样的替换,一个人可以将其饮食碳足迹减少约48%,而不会降低饮食质量,因为鸡肉餐含有相同的热量。A. unless除非;B. though尽管;C. while当……时;D. since因为。根据上文“without lowering dietary quality”及下文“the chicken-based meals contained the same calories”的因果关系可知,此处指不会降低饮食质量的原因,用since引导时间状语从句。故选D。
【41题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:有几个因素导致了牛肉的高碳足迹。A. result from由……导致;B. belong to属于;C. contribute to导致;D. put aside把……放在一边。根据下文“Multiple rounds of agriculture — including growing corn or crops to feed livestock and subsequently raising these animals — are necessary”及“give off large amounts of gas”可知,这些因素共同导致了牛肉的高碳足迹,contribute to符合语境。故选C。
【42题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:农业过程需要多次循环——包括种植玉米或农作物来喂养牲畜,然后饲养这些动物——而且牛、尤其是奶牛会排放大量的气体。A. particularly尤其;B. obviously明显地;C. definitely肯定地;D. creatively创造性地。前文提到“cattle(牛)”,后文单独指出“cows(奶牛)”,是对牛的具体类别进行强调,particularly表示“尤其,特别”,符合语境。故选A。
Section B(16分)
Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
At Novi High School, Arghal and his fellow teacher lead AI Scholars, an in-person boot camp that exposes high school students to fundamental AI concepts and guides them to build a project with social impact.
The two-week, pre-college enrichment program was created by Inspirit AI, a company started to inspire students at an early age to understand and apply artificial intelligence to improve the world, said Maddie Bradshaw, director of product at the Palo Alto, California. “Just like other types of technology, AI is a tool that exists,” she said. “We want students to learn social, cultural, economic implications of this technology with the intentions of them using this tool for good.”
During the program, students work on several hands-on AI projects. One project involves creating a music recommending system that uses logistic regression, a method for estimating the probability of an event, to predict which songs are likely to become hits. Students then design a system that recommends new songs to listeners. Another project focuses on improving road safety by developing a distracted-driver detection program that uses computer vision. According to program officials, students apply machine-learning techniques such as convolutional neural networks and transfer learning to create and refine effective models. The network uses three-dimensional data for image classification and object recognition, and after the model is built, it goes through challenge exercises so that students can analyze when it succeeds and when it fails.
Moncrief, 16, enrolled in the intensive program to further her interest in engineering as a career. She came to the class with some coding experience but not in Python, which she learned in the first week of summer class. “AI can be used for a wonderful thing like medical advancement or to make life a whole lot easier. It can be a great thing if used correctly. If not used correctly, it can become a problem,” Moncrief said.
43. In Paragraph Two, what can be inferred about Maddie Bradshaw’s attitude towards AI?
A. She believes students should apply AI as early as possible.
B. She worries that AI may create many problems and should be restricted.
C. She considers AI should be exclusively applied to a certain number of fields.
D. She thinks students should understand and use AI for positive social impact.
44. The AI projects involved in the program can be characterized as ________.
A. hardly creative B. highly practical C. primarily theoretical D. strictly historical
45. The underlined word “refine” In Paragraph Three is closest in meaning to ________.
A. abandon B. compare C. improve D. popularize
46. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.
A. explain why logistic regression is important in modern technology
B. argue that computer vision is the most useful form of AI currently
C. describe how a school program helps students learn and apply AI responsibly
D. warn educators about the possible dangers of new AI tools by showing examples
【答案】43. D 44. B 45. C 46. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。介绍了美国诺维高中的“AI Scholars”项目,该项目通过实践活动帮助高中生学习人工智能知识,并引导他们负责任地使用AI技术。
【43题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“We want students to learn social, cultural, economic implications of this technology with the intentions of them using this tool for good. (我们希望学生们能够了解这项技术的社会、文化及经济影响,并期望他们能将这一工具用于有益的用途)”可知,Maddie Bradshaw希望学生理解并利用AI产生积极的社会影响。故选D项。
【44题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“One project involves creating a music recommending system that uses logistic regression, a method for estimating the probability of an event, to predict which songs are likely to become hits. (其中一个项目是创建一个音乐推荐系统,它使用逻辑回归,一种估算事件概率的方法,来预测哪些歌曲可能会走红)”及 “Another project focuses on improving road safety by developing a distracted-driver detection program that uses computer vision.(另一个项目则聚焦于通过开发一个使用计算机视觉的分心驾驶检测程序来提升道路安全)” 可知,涉及到的AI项目包括音乐推荐系统和分心驾驶检测程序,都是实用性很强的应用。故选B项。
【45题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段“students apply machine-learning techniques such as convolutional neural networks and transfer learning to create and refine effective models. The network uses three-dimensional data for image classification and object recognition, and after the model is built, it goes through challenge exercises so that students can analyze when it succeeds and when it fails. (学生们运用卷积神经网络和迁移学习等机器学习技术来创建并____有效的模型。该网络使用三维数据进行图像分类和对象识别,并且在模型构建完成后,会进行挑战性练习,以便学生能够分析模型的成功和失败情况)”可知,学生完成模型构建后,通过挑战性练习对其进行分析和测试。该过程的目的是为了让模型更加准确和高效,即对模型进行优化和改进。因此,划线词refine的意思最接近“improve (改进、完善)”的含义。故选C项。
【46题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“At Novi High School, Arghal and his fellow teacher lead AI Scholars, an in-person boot camp that exposes high school students to fundamental AI concepts and guides them to build a project with social impact. (在诺维高中,Arghal和他的同事负责“AI Scholars”项目,这是一个线下集训营,向高中生传授AI基础概念,并指导他们构建具有社会影响力的项目)”以及最后一段““AI can be used for a wonderful thing like medical advancement or to make life a whole lot easier. It can be a great thing if used correctly. If not used correctly, it can become a problem,” Moncrief said. (Moncrief说:“AI 可以用于医学进步这类很棒的事情,或者让生活变得更轻松。如果使用得当,它会是一件好事;如果使用不当,它也可能成为问题。”)”可知,本文介绍了诺维高中的“AI Scholars”项目,包括其目标、学生参与的实践项目,以及学生的反馈,核心是描述该项目如何帮助学生负责任地学习和使用AI。故选C项。
(B)
Looking to spot a shooting star? These top stargazing destinations offer the perfect backdrop. Bring your family along and introduce them to the spectacular night sky. Here are four places to experience a star-filled landscape.
Sossusvlei, Namibia
Stay at Little Kulala, an eco-friendly hotel in the desert. It uses solar power and is located in the large Kulala Wilderness Reserve. You can ride in a Land Rover to look for animals such as springbok, ostrich and oryx. You can also take a hot-air balloon to see the Namib Desert, which is the oldest desert in the world. After a day of exploring, relax in your small private pool. At night, you can even sleep on the rooftop and watch shooting stars and the Milky Way above you.
Death Valley National Park, California
Death Valley National Park covers 3.4 million acres. Its clean air and large open spaces make it a wonderful place to watch shooting stars, meteor showers, and many constellations. People in the area work hard to reduce light pollution so the night sky stays dark. In winter, park rangers offer programs that teach visitors about stars and space.
Rome, Italy
For a fun family activity, visit Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese for an evening picnic and stargazing. You can learn about constellations and planets that were named by ancient Roman astronomers. The hotel is in a former 19th-century palace and is close to famous cultural sites and parks in the city.
Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah
This park has some of the darkest skies in the United States. It was the first place to receive the International Dark Sky Park certification. Huge natural stone bridges create beautiful “windows” where you can look through to see the stars, just like the Pueblo people did 800 years ago. One of the most amazing views is the Milky Way rising above Owachomo Bridge.
47. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Sossusvlei, Namibia?
A. It boasts the largest desert in the world.
B. The hotel there offers bedrooms for stargazing.
C. Tourists can catch sight of all kinds of wild animals there.
D. Tourists have the chance to view the desert from various angles.
48. What can be inferred about Natural Bridges National Monument as a stargazing site?
A. Educational programs about stars and space are available.
B. The natural rock formations enhance the viewing experience.
C. The locals have made huge efforts to preserve the dark nights.
D. It is the only place to hold the International Dark Sky Park certification.
49. A family who wants both cultural sightseeing during the day and stargazing at night would most likely choose ________.
A. Sossusvlei, Namibia B. Death Valley National Park, California
C. Rome, Italy D. Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah
50. Where would you most likely find the passage?
A. A travel magazine. B. An academic journal.
C. A popular science magazine. D. A daily newspaper.
【答案】47. D 48. B 49. C 50. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。介绍了四个适合观星的旅行目的地。
【47题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sossusvlei, Namibia部分“You can ride in a Land Rover to look for animals such as springbok, ostrich and oryx. You can also take a hot-air balloon to see the Namib Desert, which is the oldest desert in the world. After a day of exploring, relax in your small private pool. (你可以乘坐路虎寻找跳羚、鸵鸟和剑羚等动物,也可以乘坐热气球观赏这片世界最古老的纳米布沙漠。经过一天的探索后,你可以在自己的小型私人泳池里放松身心)”可知,游客可以通过开车、乘坐热气球等方式从不同角度观赏沙漠。故选D项。
【48题详解】
推理判断题。根据Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah部分“Huge natural stone bridges create beautiful “windows” where you can look through to see the stars, just like the Pueblo people did 800 years ago. (巨大的天然石桥形成了美丽的“窗口”,你可以透过这些“窗口”仰望星空,就像800年前的普韦布洛人一样)”可知,天然石桥形成的独特景观为观星增添了独特体验,由此可推断天然岩石构造提升了观星体验。故选B项。
【49题详解】
细节理解题。根据Rome, Italy部分“for an evening picnic and stargazing (来一场夜间野餐和观星活动)”及“The hotel is in a former 19th-century palace and is close to famous cultural sites and parks in the city. (这家酒店位于一座19世纪的宫殿旧址,毗邻罗马市内著名的文化景点和公园)”可知,罗马既有白天可以游览的文化景点,又有晚上的观星活动,符合题目中白天文化观光和夜晚观星的需求。故选C项。
【50题详解】
推理判断题。本文介绍了四个适合观星的旅行目的地,内容涉及景点特色、体验活动等旅游相关信息,最有可能出现在旅游杂志中。故选A项。
Section C(8分)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Ways Jane Goodall Challenged What It Means to Be a Scientist
Jane Goodall, a British primatologist (灵长类动物学家) known for her work with chimpanzees, died on Wednesday 1 October, aged 91. Goodall was the first to discover that chimpanzees made and used tools. She went on to become an advocate for conservation, human rights and animal welfare, including stopping the use of animals in medical research. ____51____
Humanizing Primates
While studying for her PhD at the University of Cambridge, UK, in the early 1960s, Goodall broke with the scientific tradition of using numbers to identify animals, assigning them names instead. ____52____ “It was criticized as unscientific, but she proved that science could extend its boundaries without losing accuracy,” says Mireya Mayor, a primatologist at Florida International University. Goodall was among the first to show that animals had emotions, empathy and culture, traits that had been reserved for humans.
Inspiring Women Scientists
____53____ In 1961, Goodall was one of the few students accepted into a PhD at Cambridge without an undergraduate degree. She completed her PhD in 1965. “She showed that a young woman with no formal scientific training could rewrite science and the understanding of animals on such a fundamental level,” adds Mayor.
Communicating Science
The secret to Goodall’s impact and popularity is that she made her research accessible. ____54____ She made them care about places and animals that were far away.
She was a talented storyteller which helped her to connect with the public and engage them on important issues. She showed it is possible for researchers to be advocates and science communicators and be taken seriously.
A. Here are the ways in which Goodall’s spirit will endure.
B. Goodall’s discoveries not only changed science but also created some tools for chimpanzees.
C. Her lifelong passion for animals helped her gain worldwide fame and many international awards.
D. This change upset senior scientists at the time, but it is now common practice to use animal names.
E. Beyond primatology, Goodall’s influence is the generations of women she inspired to follow in her footsteps into fieldwork.
F. Goodall connected the science to things that people worry and care about, and showed how similar chimpanzees are to people.
【答案】51. A 52. D 53. E 54. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了91岁离世的英国灵长类动物学家珍・古道尔挑战科学家定义的三种方式:赋予灵长类动物人性、激励女性科学家、向大众科普科学。
【51题详解】
由上文“Goodall was the first to discover that chimpanzees made and used tools. She went on to become an advocate for conservation, human rights and animal welfare, including stopping the use of animals in medical research.(古道尔是第一个发现黑猩猩会制造和使用工具的人。她后来成为环境保护、人权和动物福利的倡导者,包括反对在医学研究中使用动物。)”可知,前文介绍了古道尔的重要成就和贡献,空格处需要起到总领下文的作用,引出她挑战科学家定义的具体方式,而A项“Here are the ways in which Goodall’s spirit will endure.(以下是古道尔的精神将永存的几个方面。)”符合此处语境,承接上文并引出下文的分点阐述,有承上启下作用。故选A项。
【52题详解】
由上文“While studying for her PhD at the University of Cambridge, UK, in the early 1960s, Goodall broke with the scientific tradition of using numbers to identify animals, assigning them names instead. (20世纪60年代初,古道尔在英国剑桥大学攻读博士学位期间,打破了用数字识别动物的科学传统,转而给动物起名字。)”以及下文“It was criticized as unscientific, but she proved that science could extend its boundaries without losing accuracy,(这被批评为不科学的做法,但她证明了科学可以在不损失准确性的情况下拓展其边界,)”可知,前文说明古道尔改变了识别动物的传统方式,下文提及这一做法遭到了批评,空格处需要衔接这两点,说明该做法当时带来的影响,而D项“This change upset senior scientists at the time, but it is now common practice to use animal names.(这一改变在当时让资深科学家感到不满,但如今给动物起名字已经成为普遍做法。)”符合此处语境,承接上文的“改变传统”并引出下文的“遭到批评”,有承上启下作用。故选D项。
【53题详解】
由本段小标题“Inspiring Women Scientists (激励女性科学家)”以及下文“She showed that a young woman with no formal scientific training could rewrite science and the understanding of animals on such a fundamental level,(她证明了一个没有接受过正规科学训练的年轻女性,可以在如此基础的层面上改写科学和人们对动物的认知,)”可知,本段核心是古道尔对女性科学家的激励作用,空格处需要围绕这一核心展开,而E项“Beyond primatology, Goodall’s influence is the generations of women she inspired to follow in her footsteps into fieldwork.(除了灵长类动物学领域,古道尔的影响力还在于她激励了一代又一代的女性追随她的脚步投身野外工作。)”符合此处语境,点出她对女性的激励这一核心,承接小标题并引出下文的具体说明,有总领本段的作用。故选E项。
【54题详解】
由上文“The secret to Goodall’s impact and popularity is that she made her research accessible.(古道尔产生影响力并广受喜爱的秘诀在于她让自己的研究变得通俗易懂。)”以及下文“She made them care about places and animals that were far away.(她让人们关心那些遥远的地方和动物。)”可知,前文说明古道尔让科学研究贴近大众,下文提及她让人们关注远方的动植物,空格处需要衔接这两点,说明她具体是如何让科学贴近大众并引发人们关注的,而F项“Goodall connected the science to things that people worry and care about, and showed how similar chimpanzees are to people.(古道尔将科学与人们关心和担忧的事物联系起来,并向人们展示了黑猩猩与人类有多相似。)”符合此处语境,承接上文的“让研究通俗易懂”并引出下文的“让人们关心远方的动植物”,有承上启下作用。故选F项。
Ⅳ. Summary Writing
Section A(2分)
55. Directions: Reading the following paragraph. Summarize its main idea in no more than 10 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
But food and warmth were not as important as safety — their first task was to quickly dig a hole in the garden. The family needed to have a place to take cover: World War II started in 1939 and German planes were regularly dropping bombs over London.
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【答案】The family dug garden shelter for personal safety (8 words)
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲的是在二战期间,一个家庭为了躲避德国飞机对伦敦的轰炸,将安全置于首位,首要任务是在花园里迅速挖洞作为藏身之处。
【详解】考查归纳概括。通读全文可知,本文主要讲的是在二战期间,一个家庭为了躲避德国飞机对伦敦的轰炸,将安全置于首位,首要任务是在花园里迅速挖洞作为藏身之处,段落核心主旨是这家人为自身安全在花园里挖了避难所,即The family dug garden shelter for personal safety。故答案为The family dug garden shelter for personal safety.
Section B(4分)
56. Directions: Read the following paragraph. Summarize its main idea in no more than 15 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
A new study, led by a team from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, analyzed self-reported data from 28,485 local government workers across the course of a year, with most of the participants followed up for a second year too. Compared to passive commuting — by car or by public transport — cycling 61 kilometers (38 miles) or more per week was linked to 8-12 percent less risk of taking days off ill and 18 percent lower chance of being absent for at least 10 days due to sickness. On average, the most active commuters had 4.5 fewer sick days than passive commuters, and one fewer long sickness period per decade.
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【答案】Cycling to work contributes to less sick leave and fewer long-term absences than passive commuting. (15 words)
【解析】
【详解】考查段落主旨概括。根据“Compared to passive commuting — by car or by public transport — cycling 61 kilometers (38 miles) or more per week was linked to 8-12 percent less risk of taking days off ill and 18 percent lower chance of being absent for at least 10 days due to sickness. (与开车或乘坐公共交通等被动通勤方式相比,每周骑行61公里(38英里)或以上,能使请病假的风险降低8%-12%,因生病缺勤至少10天的可能性降低18%)”可知,核心信息是骑行通勤相比被动通勤,能减少病假天数和长期缺勤。故可填Cycling to work contributes to less sick leave and fewer long-term absences than passive commuting.
Ⅴ. Translation(10分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
57. 检查越仔细,那些小错误越容易被发现。(likely)(汉译英)
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【答案】The more carefully you check, the more likely those small mistakes are to be spotted.
【解析】
【详解】考查比较级和固定句型。表示“越仔细,越……”用固定句型“the+比较级,the+比较级”;表示“仔细检查”用check carefully,修饰动词check用副词carefully,其比较级为more carefully;表示“那些小错误”用those small mistakes;likely为形容词,表示“可能的”,spot表示“发现”,与主语those small mistakes之间为被动关系,用被动语态,因此表示“容易被发现”用be likely to be spotted,且根据句意,句子用一般现在时,主语为复数,be动词用are。故翻译为The more carefully you check, the more likely those small mistakes are to be spotted.
58. 全球科学家正在开展创新实验,这些实验旨在帮助野生动物抵御全球气候变化。(aim)(汉译英)
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【答案】Scientists around the world are conducting creative experiments (that are) aimed at helping wild animals survive/resist global climate change.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态、定语从句或非谓语动词。表示“全球科学家”用scientists around the world,作主语;表示“正在开展”用are conducting,作谓语,表示现在正在进行的动作,用现在进行时;表示“创新实验”用creative experiments,作宾语;表示“这些实验旨在……”可以用定语从句“that are aimed at...”,that在从句中作主语,指代先行词experiments,或用非谓语形式“aimed at...”,aimed at为过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰名词experiments;表示“帮助野生动物”用help wild animals,位于介词at后,用动名词形式;表示“抵御全球气候变化”用survive/resist global climate change,作help的宾语补足语,此处省略了动词不定式to。故翻译为Scientists around the world are conducting creative experiments (that are) aimed at helping wild animals survive/resist global climate change.
59. 这群因过度依赖他人而被指责的年轻人,如今正努力变得独立,誓要将自己的生活打理得有条不紊。(blame) (汉译英)
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【答案】This group of/The/These young people (who are) blamed for being overly dependent/reliant on others are now making efforts to/striving to be/become independent, determined to keep their own lives in perfect order.
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语和形容词。表示“某人因……被指责”短语为sb. be blamed for;表示“依赖他人”短语为be dependent/reliant on others,其中dependent/reliant形容词作表语;表示“过度”用副词overly,作状语;表示“努力做某事”短语为make efforts/strive to do sth.,“如今正”提示此处用现在进行时are now making/striving...;表示“变得独立”用be/become independent,其中independent是形容词作表语;表示“誓要做某事”用形容词短语determined to do sth.,作状语;表示“将……打理得有条不紊”短语为keep... in perfect order。故翻译为:This group of/These young people (who are) blamed for being overly dependent/reliant on others are now making efforts to/striving to be/become independent, determined to keep their own lives in perfect order.
Ⅵ. Guided Writing(15分)
60. Directions: Write an English composition in about 100 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
这学期,上海高中增设了“大课间(the extended break)”活动,原本紧凑的校园节奏因此增添了新的调剂。请结合你自身的参与体验(如活动内容、参与感受)或身边同学的实际情况,阐述你对这一校园改变的看法,并说明具体理由。
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【答案】 My View on “the extended break”
This term, our school launched “the extended break”, which has brought a welcome change to our busy schedule. During this time, I often play basketball with friends or take a relaxing walk.
I find this initiative highly beneficial. It offers a valuable mental break from intensive studies, helping us refresh and refocus. More importantly, it encourages physical activity and social interaction, which promotes both physical health and stronger friendships among classmates.
In short, “the extended break” has made our school life more balanced and enjoyable. It is a thoughtful improvement that truly supports students’ well-being and improves academic performance.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于议论文。要求考生结合自身参与体验,阐述对上海高中增设“大课间”活动这一校园改变的看法并说明理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累
增设,推出:launch → introduce/ initiate
紧凑的,忙碌的:busy → packed/ tight
有益的,有帮助的:beneficial → rewarding/ advantageous
促进,推动:promote → boost/ foster
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句:This term, our school launched “the extended break”, which has brought a welcome change to our busy schedule
拓展句:Introduced this semester, “the extended break” has injected a refreshing element into our otherwise packed school days.
【点睛】【高分句型1】It offers a valuable mental break from intensive studies, helping us refresh and refocus. (运用了现在分词短语helping...作状语)
【高分句型2】More importantly, it encourages physical activity and social interaction, which promotes both physical health and stronger friendships among classmates. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
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$高一英语听力部分listening comprehension . section a directions in section a you here six short conversations between two speakers。At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and questions will be spoken only once after you hear a conversation and question about IT, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. One, hey, did you hear? If we get three students to sign up, the school will give everyone free lunch. Really, we have twenty five already. Question how many more students are needed to get free lunch? too. Sorry, i'm late again. The traffic was terrible. You always say that. Anyway, let's get started. Question, what can we learn from the conversation? Three, I heard you still join the race yesterday. Isn't your ankle still hurting . just a little? I couldn't let my team down. Question, what does the woman mean? For the notice says our flight will be postpone for two hours. Well, at least we can have a proper meal . before boarding. Question, how does the men feel about the delay? Five, excuse me, can I use the student ticket for this exhibition? Sure, as long as you show your student ID, the ticket will be half Price question. what will the woman probably do next? Six, you have brought so much water, we are only hiking for an hour. Better safe than sorry. Remember last time you fainted halfway. Question, what can be inferred about the man? Section b directions in section b, you will have one short message and a one longer conversation, and you'll be asked several questions on the passage and the conversation. The passage and conversation will be red twice, but the questions will be spoken only once when you hear a question, read the four part of your answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question. Have heard . question seven through nine are based on the following passage. Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for eight years in a row, and IT also has one of the best education systems on the planet. Finish, students often rank high in international assessments, but what makes their education special? My surprise you, education in finland is compulsory from age six to eighteen, yet about eighty percent of children aged three to five attend earlier childhood programs. These first chairs are not about academic learning, but about developing social skills through play. Classroom activities are go oriented and interesting, inspiring children to explore and learn in the wrong way. This focus on independent learning continues throughout school life. Students enjoy a lot of freedom, but are guided by highly trained teachers. Most of home have masters degrees and take part in regular professional development training. Finish school days are short and low stress. School start between nine and nine forty five AM, an end between two and two forty five P. M. And students usually only have a small number of classes a day. They get time to eat, rest and play. Rather than being exhausted by hours of study. Teachers in england assign a lot less homework than those in other countries, too. Education happens primarily in the classroom, while outside of school, children have time to game life experience and spend time with family. Finally, finger does not rely on standardize the tests. Teachers assess students individually, focusing on real understanding. The only national exam comes at high school, which students take if they plan to enter university. Now listen again, please. Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for eight years in a row, and IT also has one of the best education systems on the planet. Finish, students often rank high in international assessments, but what makes their education special? My surprise you, education in england is compulsory from age six to eighteen, yet about eighty percent of children aged three to five attend early childhood programs. These first years are not about academic learning, but about developing social skills through play. Classroom activities are go oriented and interesting, inspiring children to explore and learn in their own way. This focus on independent learning continues throughout school life. Students enjoy a lot of freedom, but are guided by highly trained teachers, most of whom have masters degrees, and take part in regular professional development training. Finish school days are short and low dress school star between nine and nine forty five AM and, and between two and two forty five PM. And students usually only have a small number of classes a day. They get time to eat, rest and play, rather than being exhausted by hours of study. Teachers in vinland assign a lot less homework than those in other countries too. Education happens primarily in the classroom, while outside of school, children have time to gain life experience and spend time with family. Finally, fin land does not rely on standardize teachers, assays students individually, focusing on real understanding. The only national exam comes at high school, which students take if they plan to enter university. Question seven, what can be learned about early childhood education in england? Question aid, what is true about finish teachers? Questioning what is the passage manly about? Questions ten through twelve are based on the following conversation. Hi neo, do you think you have a good memory? IT depends. I can remember things that happened years ago that don't seem important, but I often forget what I did last weekend. I'm the same. That's probably the difference between long term and shorter memory. I sometimes can't even remember what I had for breakfast. I know what you mean. The other day I was doing a quiz with my daughter. He is fifteen and really quick. I knew the answers, but SHE set them faster. We are the answers on the tip of your time. exactly. They just didn't come out fast enough. That reminds me of a time when my friend mentioned an event we both went to. I couldn't remember IT at all, and he had to show me photos to prove I was there. Do you think you have a quick mind? Not really. I need time to think before I speak. I don't like answering questions on the spot. So what do you do to keep your mind active? I do jigsaw puzzles and try to exercise regularly. I think fresh air helps . the brain. I like reading and studying languages, a trans memory and focus. Though I don't really do word puzzles. What makes your brain feel mentally slower? Lack of sleep, for sure. If I don't sleep well, I can't think clearly. Same here. My brain works Better in the morning. Too much screen time before bed makes me sleep worse and think slower the next day. I guess that's something most people can relate to. Definitely, a healthy brain needs both rest . and practice. Now listen again, please. Hi neo. Do you think you have a good memory? IT depends. I can remember things that happened years ago that don't seem important, but I often forget what I did last weekend. I'm the same. That's probably the difference between long term and short term memory. I sometimes can't even remember what I had for breakfast. I know what you mean. The other day I was doing a quiz with my daughter. He is fifteen and really quick. I knew the answers, but SHE set them faster. We are the answers on the tip of your time. exactly. They just didn't come out fast enough. That reminds me of a time when my friend mentioned an event we both went to. I couldn't remember IT at all, and he had to show me photos to prove I was there. Do you think you have a quick mind? Not really. I need time to think before I speak. I don't like answering questions . on the spot. So what do you do to keep your mind active? I do jigsaw puzzles and try to exercise regularly. I think fresh air helps the brain. I like reading and studying languages, a trans memory and focus. Though I don't really do word puzzles. what makes your brain feel mentally slower? Lack of sleep, for sure. If I don't sleep well, I can't think clearly. Same here. My brain works Better in the morning. Too much screening time before bed makes me sleep worse and think slower the next day. I guess that's something most people can relate to. Definitely, a healthy brain needs both rest and practice. Question ten, what happened when the man did a quiz with his daughter? Question eleven, what helps the woman keep her mind active? Question twelve, what are the two speakers mainly talking about? This is the end of the listening comprehension.