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2. 每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。
3. 考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分,考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
注意,听力部分答题时,请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 does the man forget to do?
A. Update his bank app. B. Return the money. C. Text the woman.
2. How much should the man pay?
A. $4. B. $5. C. $9.
3. What does the man mean?
A. He will move away soon.
B. He has nowhere to put the tree.
C. He accepts the woman’s offer gladly.
4. Why is the man calling Polly?
A. To ask her to babysit.
B. To invite her to the concert.
C. To inform her of the concert time.
5. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a museum. B. In a post office. C. In a shop.
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。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7题。
6. What does Gavin offer to do?
A. Make the bed. B. Clean the house. C. Prepare some food.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Grandma and grandson. B. Mother and son. C. Sister and brother.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10题。
8. What did the woman do last Friday?
A. She bought her first car.
B. She went for a test drive.
C. She took a driving lesson.
9. What do we know about Joseph?
A. He is saving for a car.
B. He wants to be a car dealer.
C. He knows about sales skills.
10. How does the man feel about the woman’s payment choice?
A. Surprised. B. Doubtful. C. Understanding.
听下面一段对话,回答第11 至第13题。
11. What’s wrong with the man?
A. He has chest pain. B. He has a running nose. C. He has a heartache.
12. What does the woman arrange for the man?
A. An online consultation. B. A medical test. C. An urgent operation.
13. What did the man plan to do tonight?
A Have a big meal. B. Buy a ticket. C. Make an appointment.
听下面一段对话,回答第14至第16题。
14. What does Jack give to the woman?
A. His class schedule. B. His health report. C. His birth certificate.
15. What benefit does the Fitness Club provide?
A. Free meals. B. Accommodation. C. Sportswear discounts.
16. Which position will Jack apply for?
A First- Aid Trainer. B. Fitness Leader. C. Junior Nutrition Assistant.
听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20题。
17. What is the situation on the Harbour Bridge?
A. It is closed for repairs.
B. It is severely damaged.
C. It is blocked after an accident.
18. What are drivers going to the city advised to do?
A. Take another route. B. Drive more slowly. C. Wait in line patiently.
19. What is the problem on the M4 highway?
A. There was a car crash.
B. A truck has broken down.
C. Road work is in progress.
20. What can we learn about the train services?
A. Trains are running late.
B. All trains are canceled.
C. Services are back to normal.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The American Museum of Natural History invites you to embark on a journey where wonder and wisdom come together to reveal the mysteries of our planet and beyond. To ensure a smooth visit, we kindly remind you of the following details.
Admission
Admission fees are categorized into General Admission and Resident Pricing (exclusively for residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut who present valid identification upon entry). All tickets must be reserved online on the Museum’s website. Children under the age of 3 are admitted free of charge.
Category
General Admission
Resident Pricing
Adults
$28
$25
Students (With ID)
$22
$20
Seniors (Ages 60+)
$22
$20
Children (Ages 3-12)
$16
$14
Parking
Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. on weekdays; 8:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. on weekends
Monday: Closed
Electric vehicle charger s are available to visitors and monthly parkers on the mid-level of the parking garage. These free charging stations include four charging units with a total of eight ports.
Photography
Except where noted, photography for personal use is allowed with hand-held cameras using available light or electronic flash attachments.
◆Selfie-sticks are not permitted at the Museum.
◆Tripods (三脚架) and lights may not be used.
◆Reproduction or sale of photographs is not allowed without Museum permission.
◆No photography or filming is permitted in the theaters.
The American Museum of Natural History takes photographs and video footage in its galleries, classrooms, and other public spaces. By attending, you agree that the Museum may use photographs and video footage in which you appear for its documentary, promotional, or other purposes.
1. If a 10-year-old boy and his 65-year-old grandmother both from New Jersey, visit the Museum, how much will they have to pay?
A. $34. B. $36. C. $38. D. $40.
2. When is the parking garage available?
A. 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday. B. 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
C. 11:00 a.m. on Monday. D. 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.
3. Which of the following behaviors would most probably be banned?
A. A student taking a photo with a hand-held camera.
B. A lady posting a selfie on personal social media.
C. A visitor live-streaming his walk outside the Museum.
D. A filmmaker shooting a space show in the theaters.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。介绍了美国自然历史博物馆的门票信息、停车规则及摄影规定等参观须知。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Admission部分“Resident Pricing (exclusively for residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut who present valid identification upon entry) (居民价格,仅适用于纽约,新泽西和康涅狄格州的居民,在入场时出示有效证件)”及票价表可知,来自新泽西的10岁男孩属于Children这一类别,居民票价是$14,来自新泽西的65岁祖母属于Seniors这一类别,居民票价是$20,两者相加为$34。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Parking部分“Opening hours: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on weekdays; 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. on weekends Monday: Closed (开放时间:工作日 9:00-18:00;周末 8:00-20:00;周一闭馆)”可知,周四(工作日)的停车场开放时间包含16:00(4:00 p.m.)。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Photography部分“No photography or filming is permitted in the theaters (剧院内禁止摄影或拍摄)”可知,在剧院拍摄是被禁止的,D选项“A filmmaker shooting a space show in the theaters. (电影制作人在剧院拍摄太空秀)”属于该禁止行为。故选D项。
B
Eunice Foote should be a household name. Her groundbreaking experiments in 1856 demonstrated that carbon dioxide (CO2 ) traps heat in the atmosphere, laying the foundation for our understanding of climate change. However, she remains largely unknown while John Tyndall, an Irish physicist who conducted similar experiments three years later, is celebrated as the father of climate science. He still does to this day despite the truth now being known. What a pity for Foote!
Foote’s work would still be lost to us if not for an accidental finding by a retired geologist named Raymond Sorenson in 2011. While looking through The Annual of Scientific Discovery, Sorenson chanced upon an 1857 report covering a presentation of Foote’s groundwork. It was purely blind luck, Sorenson says.
The report provided a detailed account of Foote’s simple but effective experiments. She filled one container with “common air” and another identical one with carbon dioxide. She then put thermometers (温度计) into each container and placed the containers in sunlight. Soon, the temperatures in the greenhouse gas container rose above those of the container filled with common air.
What happened to Foote is a true reflection of the Matilda effect, or the trend of men getting credit for women’s breakthroughs, which is common across scientific history. One of the most famous examples is the case of the British female scientist Rosalind Franklin, whose work was essential to the discovery of the shape of DNA, though only James Watson and Francis Crick gained awards.
Since Tyndall had access to the latest scientific equipment, he could push his research further forward than Foote. Foote, however, failed to distinguish between the sun’s rays and other radiation sources that heated the gases in her experiments. Tyndall, by contrast, possessed the means to draw such a distinction. Nonetheless, Foote’s research represented a significant milestone — an achievement that is particularly impressive given her lack of equipment, formal training, and male privilege.
4. What can we learn about Foote from the first paragraph?
A. She cooperated with Tyndall on climate research.
B. She was celebrated as a climate science pioneer.
C. She pioneered CO2 heat-trapping experiments.
D. She got the desired recognition in history.
5. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. Foote’s experiment procedures.
B. The complexity of Foote’s experiment.
C. Foote’s talent for scientific research.
D The challenges Foote encountered.
6. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Rosalind Franklin’s case?
A. To stress the importance of gender cooperation.
B. To prove women outperformed men in science.
C. To argue Watson and Crick were praised wrongly.
D. To show women scientists’ work was overlooked.
7. What can Foote be referred to as?
A. A prize-winning physicist. B. A lost pearl in climate science.
C. A committed environmentalist. D. A pioneer against discrimination.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了气候科学领域被忽视的先驱尤妮斯·富特,她早于他人开展二氧化碳吸热实验,却因性别偏见未获应有认可,体现了科学界的“玛蒂尔达效应”。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Her groundbreaking experiments in 1856 demonstrated that carbon dioxide (CO2) traps heat in the atmosphere, laying the foundation for our understanding of climate change.(她在1856年进行的开创性实验证明了二氧化碳会在大气中捕获热量,为我们理解气候变化奠定了基础。)”可知,富特率先开展了二氧化碳吸热实验,是该领域的先驱。故选C项。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“The report provided a detailed account of Foote’s simple but effective experiments. She filled one container with “common air” and another identical one with carbon dioxide. She then put thermometers (温度计) into each container and placed the containers in sunlight. Soon, the temperatures in the greenhouse gas container rose above those of the container filled with common air.(该报告详细描述了富特的简单但有效的实验。她将一个容器装满“普通空气”,另一个相同的容器装满二氧化碳。然后她将温度计放入每个容器中,并将容器置于阳光下。很快,装有温室气体的容器内的温度超过了装有普通空气的容器。)”可知,第三段主要详细介绍了富特实验的具体操作步骤。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“What happened to Foote is a true reflection of the Matilda effect, or the trend of men getting credit for women’s breakthroughs, which is common across scientific history. One of the most famous examples is the case of the British female scientist Rosalind Franklin.(富特的遭遇是“玛蒂尔达效应”的真实反映,即男性因女性的突破性成就而获得荣誉的趋势,这在科学史上很常见。英国女科学家罗莎琳德·富兰克林的案例就是最著名的例子之一。)”可知,作者提及罗莎琳德·富兰克林的案例,是为了举例说明“玛蒂尔达效应”,即女性科学家的成果常被忽视,男性却获得相关荣誉。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文,富特开展了开创性的二氧化碳吸热实验,为气候科学奠定了基础,却因性别偏见长期被遗忘,而晚于她做类似实验的男性科学家却备受推崇。因此,富特就像气候科学领域一颗“被遗忘的明珠”,符合“lost pearl”的寓意。故选B项。
C
Each year, more than 1.2 billion new smartphones are produced worldwide. This process consumes vast amounts of energy and natural resources, while also generating huge quantities of electronic waste, as people often replace perfectly functional devices every few years. To address this challenge, researchers have proposed a new approach — repurposing old phones into small-scale data centers for practical use.
“Innovation often begins not with something new, but with a new way of thinking about the old,” said Huber, an associate professor at MIT. The research team showed that outdated smartphones can be effectively transformed into tiny data centers capable of processing and storing data for real-world applications. They also discovered that building such a system is surprisingly inexpensive — about 8 euros per device — making it a highly affordable solution.
In their experiment, the scientists carefully removed the batteries to avoid chemical leakage and connected four old phones using 3D-printed cases. The system was powered externally and tested in practical environments. One successful trial involved underwater sea life monitoring, where the device automatically recorded and analyzed marine species — a task that usually requires divers. With this new device, the entire process could be done automatically underwater.
These repurposed devices hold promise for a wide range of smart city applications. For instance, they could be installed (安装) at bus stops to monitor passenger flow and help urban planners optimize transportation schedules and routes, making public transport run more smoothly and reducing waiting time for passengers. This method not only reduces e-waste but also supports sustainable digital solutions for modern communities.
“This is a smart, green rethink of our throwaway tech culture. Sustainability is not only about protecting the future — it is about reimagining the present, where yesterday’s devices become tomorrow’s opportunities,” added Ulrich, an Associate Professor of Software Engineering. With modest investment and creative thinking, outdated technology can serve new purposes, contributing to a greener digital society while helping to solve the growing problem of electronic waste.
8. Which of the following best describes the new approach?
A. It is cost-effective. B. It is data-based.
C. It is business-driven. D. It is skill-intensive.
9. What does the underwater trial show?
A. The risks of underwater tasks.
B. The necessity of innovative tools.
C. The challenges of ocean research.
D. The practicality of the new device.
10. What does the underlined word “optimize” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Improve. B. Observe. C. Cancel. D. Expand.
11. What is the main purpose of writing the passage?
A. To introduce smartphone production and e-waste problems.
B To explain how to repurpose old phones on a large scale.
C. To advocate repurposing old phones as a green solution.
D. To show the sustainability of smart city development.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍研究人员提出将旧手机改造为小型数据中心的新方法,介绍其成本、实验应用及多元价值,倡导绿色的科技再利用方式。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They also discovered that building such a system is surprisingly inexpensive — about 8 euros per device — making it a highly affordable solution. (他们还发现,构建这样一个系统的成本低得惊人——每台设备约8欧元——使其成为一个非常经济实惠的解决方案。)”可知,这种将旧手机改造为小型数据中心的新方法成本极低,十分经济划算。故选A项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“One successful trial involved underwater sea life monitoring, where the device automatically recorded and analyzed marine species — a task that usually requires divers. With this new device, the entire process could be done automatically underwater. (其中一项成功的试验涉及水下海洋生物监测,该设备能自动记录和分析海洋物种——这项工作通常需要潜水员完成。有了这个新设备,整个过程可以在水下自动完成。)”可知,水下试验中该设备成功替代潜水员完成海洋生物监测工作,体现出这个新设备具备实际应用的价值和可行性。故选D项。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“For instance, they could be installed (安装) at bus stops to monitor passenger flow and help urban planners optimize transportation schedules and routes, making public transport run more smoothly and reducing waiting time for passengers. (例如,它们可以安装在公交车站监测客流量,帮助城市规划者optimize交通时刻表和路线,让公共交通运行更顺畅,减少乘客的等待时间。)”可知,该设备监测客流量后能让公交运行更顺畅、乘客等待时间更短,说明是对交通时刻表和路线做出了优化改进,因此画线词的含义为“改进”。故选A项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是第一段中的“To address this challenge, researchers have proposed a new approach — repurposing old phones into small-scale data centers for practical use. (为了应对这一挑战,研究人员提出了一种新方法——将旧手机改造成小型数据中心供实际使用。)”以及最后一段中的“With modest investment and creative thinking, outdated technology can serve new purposes, contributing to a greener digital society while helping to solve the growing problem of electronic waste.(只需少量的投资和创造性的思维,过时的技术就能发挥新的作用,为建设更绿色的数字社会做出贡献,同时帮助解决日益严重的电子垃圾问题。)”可知,文章核心是介绍将旧手机改造再利用的新方法,阐述其优势和应用,倡导以此作为解决电子垃圾问题的绿色方案。故选C项。
D
New research led by Brian Meier, a professor of psychology, provides convincing evidence of humans’ deep-seated preference for products labeled as “natural”, demonstrating how this bias (偏见) significantly influences real-world decision-making even when potential risks are involved.
Prior studies have shown that the bias extends across various fields. However, many of them relied on self-reported preferences in hypothetical scenarios (假设情景), leaving a gap in our understanding of how the bias influences actual behavior. Therefore, Brian and his colleagues conducted three experiments to test participants’ choices and performances in different contexts.
The first experiment involved 174 college students who were led to believe they were testing a strength-enhancing drink described as either natural or synthetic (合成的). When asked to choose between the two options before repeating a strength test, an overwhelming 84% selected the natural-labeled drink, despite both being identical water samples.
In the second experiment, 98 students were offered chocolate described as containing either natural or synthetic cocoa, with researchers introducing an element of risk by mentioning potential stomach discomfort. Remarkably, 84% still chose the natural option, maintaining their preference even when facing possible negative effects.
The third experiment extended the research beyond laboratory settings, approaching 200 passers-by on a street. Participants evaluated stickers described as using natural or synthetic ink, then selected one to keep. Results showed 66% preferred natural-labeled stickers, which they also rated as higher quality and more appealing than the synthetic ones.
“The vast majority of subjects exhibited a clear behavioral preference that was influenced solely by the ‘natural’ label across all three experimental contexts,” Meier stated. The research, which spanned diverse settings and product categories, yielded remarkably consistent results, strongly confirming the profound impact of naturalness branding on consumer decision-making.
Based on these convincing findings, Meier and his research team have outlined several promising avenues for further investigation. Their future work aims to dive deeper into the underlying cognitive and emotional mechanisms of this “naturalness bias”, unlocking its potential applications in strategic marketing and public policy making.
12. How did Brian Meier’s research differ from earlier studies on naturalness bias?
A. It explored completely new fields. B. It repeated experiments for accuracy.
C. It tested people in real-life situations. D. It focused more on data comparison.
13. What can be inferred from the three experiments?
A. Risks lower the preference. B. The bias depends on product type.
C. The synthetic option tasted better. D. The bias works despite no real difference.
14. What is a possible future research direction for the team?
A. Behavioral bias. B. Consumer behavior.
C. Product labeling strategies. D. Hidden psychological mechanisms.
15. What might be the best title for the passage?
A. The Power of “Natural”: How Labels Shape Our Decisions
B. The Risks of Natural Products: A Psychological Analysis
C. Natural VS Synthetic: Consumer Choices in Everyday Life
D. Beyond the Label: New Research in Consumer Psychology
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍心理学教授布莱恩·迈尔团队开展的天然性偏见研究,通过三组实验证实该偏见影响人们实际决策,还介绍了研究的后续探索方向。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Prior studies have shown that the bias extends across various fields. However, many of them relied on self-reported preferences in hypothetical scenarios (假设情景), leaving a gap in our understanding of how the bias influences actual behavior. Therefore, Brian and his colleagues conducted three experiments to test participants’ choices and performances in different contexts.(此前的研究表明,这种偏见存在于各个领域。然而,其中许多研究依赖于假设情景下的自我报告偏好,这使得我们在理解这种偏见如何影响实际行为方面存在空白。因此,布莱恩和他的同事进行了三组实验,在不同情境下测试参与者的选择和表现。)”可知,早期研究依赖假设情景的自我报告,而布莱恩·迈尔的研究在不同实际情境中测试参与者行为,是在真实生活相关场景中开展测试,这是二者的核心不同。故选C项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The first experiment involved 174 college students who were led to believe they were testing a strength-enhancing drink described as either natural or synthetic (合成的). When asked to choose between the two options before repeating a strength test, an overwhelming 84% selected the natural-labeled drink, despite both being identical water samples. (第一个实验有174名大学生参与,他们被引导认为自己在测试一种标有天然或合成标签的增能饮料。在重复力量测试前被要求在两种选择中做出抉择时,尽管两种样本都是完全相同的水,仍有高达84%的人选择了标有天然标签的饮料。)”、第四段中的“In the second experiment, 98 students were offered chocolate described as containing either natural or synthetic cocoa, with researchers introducing an element of risk by mentioning potential stomach discomfort. Remarkably, 84% still chose the natural option, maintaining their preference even when facing possible negative effects.(第二个实验中,研究人员为98名学生提供了标有含天然可可或合成可可的巧克力,并提及可能引发胃部不适加入了风险因素。值得注意的是,仍有84%的人选择了天然选项,即便面临可能的负面影响仍保持这一偏好。)”和第五段中的“The third experiment extended the research beyond laboratory settings, approaching 200 passers-by on a street. Participants evaluated stickers described as using natural or synthetic ink, then selected one to keep. Results showed 66% preferred natural-labeled stickers, which they also rated as higher quality and more appealing than the synthetic ones.(第三个实验将研究范围拓展到实验室之外,在街头对近200名路人展开调查。参与者对标有使用天然墨水或合成墨水的贴纸进行评价,然后选择一张留存。结果显示,66%的人更喜欢标有天然标签的贴纸,他们还认为这些贴纸比合成墨水的贴纸质量更高、更有吸引力。)”可知,三组实验里天然和合成标注的产品本身无实质差异,甚至有实验加入风险因素,人们却仍偏向选择天然标签产品,可见这种偏见即便在产品无实际差别的情况下依然发挥作用。故选D项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Based on these convincing findings, Meier and his research team have outlined several promising avenues for further investigation. Their future work aims to dive deeper into the underlying cognitive and emotional mechanisms of this “naturalness bias”, unlocking its potential applications in strategic marketing and public policy making. (基于这些令人信服的研究结果,迈尔和其研究团队规划出了数个极具前景的深入研究方向。他们未来的研究旨在更深入地探究这种“天然性偏见”背后的认知和情感机制,挖掘其在策略性营销和公共政策制定方面的潜在应用价值。)”可知,该团队未来的研究方向之一是深入探究天然性偏见背后隐藏的认知和情感等心理机制。故选D项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段中的“New research led by Brian Meier, a professor of psychology, provides convincing evidence of humans’ deep-seated preference for products labeled as “natural”, demonstrating how this bias (偏见) significantly influences real-world decision-making even when potential risks are involved. (心理学教授布莱恩·迈尔主导的一项新研究提供了令人信服的证据,证实人类对贴有“天然”标签的产品有着根深蒂固的偏好,并揭示了这种偏见如何在现实世界中显著影响人们的决策,即便其中存在潜在风险。)”以及全文围绕该研究的实验设计、结果和结论的阐述可知,文章核心围绕“天然”标签展开,说明其拥有影响人们消费决策的强大力量,因此“The Power of “Natural”: How Labels Shape Our Decisions(“天然” 的力量:标签如何影响我们的决策)”能精准概括全文核心,适合作为标题。故选A项。
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 。
In my backpack, there is always a waterproof paper map. ____16____ Instead, it is my main tool for navigating (导航).
I have tried digital devices and set precise points on my GPS watch. But every time I use it, I feel a strange distance. ____17____ It reduces the land into simple lines and dots, while the real wilderness is full of details and textures (肌理). Unfolding a paper map feels more engaging. I trace the lines with my fingers and match the symbols to the rivers I see in the distance. I am not being guided passively. I am actively building my own understanding of the land.
____18____ A screen tells you: “You are here and follow this line.” But a map asks you: “Where are you? What surrounds you? How will you move through this place?” When I stare at a blinking dot on a screen, I seem to forget the sunlight, the wind, and the sounds of the forest. But with a paper map, I watch, think, and most importantly, engage fully with the environment.
A paper map turns every step into a conversation with nature. ____19____ I remember once getting lost on a mountain path. I stopped, spread out my map, and tried to match what I saw around me with the details on the map. Slowly, the landmarks began to line up, and the landscape started to make sense again.
Of course, I value safety. My GPS watch is always with me. I reserve it for emergency, but the paper map gives me something more: the memory of finding my way. ____20____.
So next time you go into the wild, bring a paper map. Let your eyes, hands, and mind explore, get lost, and discover the land on your own terms.
A. It is not just a silent backup.
B. It is like reading an over-simplified world.
C. They never run out of battery, which is a relief.
D. Even losing my way enhances this connection.
E. I sometimes wonder what it really means to navigate.
F. I learn to trust my own judgement rather than the map.
G. And I will always appreciate the patience and self-trust it builds.
【答案】16. A 17. B 18. E 19. D 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍作者在野外出行时偏爱使用纸质地图导航,对比了其与电子导航的差异,强调纸质地图带来的沉浸式体验与自我成长。
【16题详解】
根据上文“In my backpack, there is always a waterproof paper map. (我的背包里总有一张防水纸质地图。)”以及下文“Instead, it is my main tool for navigating (导航). (相反,它是我导航的主要工具。)”可知,此空应否定纸质地图的次要属性,A选项“It is not just a silent backup. (它不仅仅是一个无声的备用工具。)”中的“not just”与下文“instead”形成逻辑呼应,既否定了“备用”的次要定位,又引出“主要导航工具”的核心功能,符合语境。故选A项。
【17题详解】
根据上文“But every time I use it, I feel a strange distance. (但每次使用它时,我都感到一种奇怪的距离感。)”以及下文“It reduces the land into simple lines and dots, while the real wilderness is full of details and textures (肌理). (它将土地简化为简单的线条和点,而真正的荒野充满了细节和肌理。)”可知,此空应具体解释电子导航带来距离感的原因,B选项“It is like reading an over-simplified world. (这就像阅读一个过度简化的世界。)”中的“over-simplified”与下文“reduces the land into simple lines and dots”表意一致,准确衔接了电子导航的特点与带来的距离感,符合语境。故选B项。
【18题详解】
根据下文“A screen tells you: “You are here and follow this line.” But a map asks you: “Where are you? What surrounds you? How will you move through this place?” (屏幕会告诉你:“你在这里,沿着这条线走。”但地图会问你:“你在哪里?你周围有什么?你将如何穿越这个地方?”)”可知,此空应引发对“导航本质”的思考,E选项“I sometimes wonder what it really means to navigate. (我有时会想,导航的真正意义是什么?)”以设问方式引出下文对电子导航与纸质地图导航逻辑的对比,符合语境。故选E项。
【19题详解】
根据上文“A paper map turns every step into a conversation with nature. (纸质地图让每一步都成为与自然的对话。)”以及下文“I remember once getting lost on a mountain path. I stopped, spread out my map, and tried to match what I saw around me with the details on the map. (我记得有一次在山路上迷路了。我停下来,摊开地图,试图将周围看到的景象与地图上的细节对应起来。)”可知,此空应衔接“与自然对话”和“迷路”的体验,D选项“Even losing my way enhances this connection. (即使迷路也会加强这种联系。)”中的“this connection”指代上文“与自然的对话”,且下文“迷路后借助地图找路”的例子正是对“增强联系”的具体印证,符合语境。故选D项。
【20题详解】
根据上文“I reserve it for emergency, but the paper map gives me something more: the memory of finding my way. (我把它留作应急,但纸质地图给了我更多东西:找到路的记忆。)”可知,此空应进一步说明纸质地图带来的额外收获,G选项“And I will always appreciate the patience and self-trust it builds. (而且我会一直感激它所培养的耐心和自信。)”中的“it”指代纸质地图,“patience and self-trust”是对上文“something more”的具体阐释,承接了纸质地图的深层价值,符合语境。故选G项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When the weather starts to warm up, we love heading to the beach for a-few-day holiday. During one such trip, after several days of being ____21____ on the sand, we decided to go for a drive.
We ____22____ a car and drove to Key West to enjoy a drive on Highway 1. It was quite ____23____ . We kept our eyes glued to the ____24____. The scenery was gorgeous and felt like we were driving over water. As we ____25____ Key West, suddenly Mr. Suburbia, my husband, stopped the car, ____26____ his camera, and ran out, looking up at the sky — leaving me in ____27____.
After a few minutes of looking and pointing at a shiny. ____28____ in the sky, he was pretty thrilled to ____29____ he’d spotted a UFO. I should mention here that he loves his Sci-Fi movies and UFO shows and strongly believes we are not ____30____ in the universe.
When finally at Key West, we stopped at a nearby store, and ____31____ someone in the parking lot about that tiny thing. The man didn’t even look up and. ____32____ responded, “Do you mean that radar blimp (飞艇)?” Later we ____33____ that what we saw in the sky was a version of the flying balloon that the government uses to keep an eye on shipping hereabouts.
It is one of the ____34____ travel stories that always come up when we talk about our trips. Still now, kids, now and then,____35____ , “Remember the time when dad thought he saw a UFO. . . ?” and it always makes us laugh.
21. A. upset B. lazy C. sorry D. sympathetic
22. A. rented B. bought C. fixed D. washed
23. A. hair-raising B. eye-opening C. ever-lasting D. life-changing
24. A. beach B. camera C. wheel D. window
25. A. passed B. reached C. approached D. explored
26. A. used B. grabbed C. aimed D. adjusted
27. A. confusion B. sorrow C. frustration D. disappointment
28. A. jet B. star C. object D. light
29. A. guess B. explain C. announce D. add
30. A. single B. alone C. apart D. different
31. A. questioned B. warned C. asked D. told
32. A. casually B. eagerly C. surprisedly D. politely
33. A. found out B. insisted on C. put down D. complained about
34. A. fictional B. strange C. common D. funny
35. A. reply B. reflect C. remind D. recall
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. A 34. D 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文,文章主要讲述作者一家的一次有趣的旅行经历。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:在一次这样的旅行中,在沙滩上慵懒了几天之后,我们决定开车去兜风。A. upset难过的,沮丧的;B. lazy懒惰的;C. sorry抱歉的;D. sympathetic同情的。结合“on the sand”和语境可知,作者一家是在度假,此处指在沙滩上慵懒地待了几天,故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们租了一辆车,开到Key West,在1号高速公路上尽情享受。A. rented租;B. bought买;C. fixed修理;D. washed洗。根据下文“drove to Key West to enjoy a drive on Highway 1”和语境可知,作者在度假时应是租车出去玩,故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:它让人大开眼界。A. hair-raising毛骨悚然的;B. eye-opening大开眼界,令人惊奇的;C. ever-lasting永恒的;D. life-changing改变生活的。根据下文“We kept our eyes glued to the ____4____.”可知,大家都目不转睛地看风景,说明这令人大开眼界,故选B。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我们目不转睛地盯着窗户。A. beach海滩;B. camera相机;C. wheel车轮;D. window窗户。根据下文“The scenery was gorgeous and felt like we were driving over water.(风景很美,感觉就像在水上开车)”可知,大家应是盯着窗户欣赏外面的风景,故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当我们接近Key West时,我的丈夫Suburbia先生突然停下车,抓起他的相机,跑了出去,抬头望着天空——我感到困惑。A. passed经过;B. reached到达;C. approached接近;D. explored探索。下文“When finally at Key West”提到到达Key West,故此处指接近那里,故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. used使用;B. grabbed(匆忙地)取,拿;C. aimed瞄准;D. adjusted调整。根据上文“suddenly Mr. Suburbia, my husband, stopped the car”以及下文“and ran out”可知,丈夫突然停车,拿起相机,冲出去拍照,故选B。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. confusion困惑;B. sorrow悲伤;C. frustration沮丧;D. disappointment失望。根据上文“suddenly Mr. Suburbia, my husband, stopped the car, ____6____ his camera, and ran out, looking up at the sky”可知, 丈夫突然停车冲出去仰望天空,作者感到困惑,故选A。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他盯着天空中一个闪亮的物体看了几分钟后,非常激动地宣布他发现了一个不明飞行物。A. jet喷气式飞机;B. star星星;C. object物体;D. light灯光。根据下文“he’d spotted a UFO”可知,丈夫以为自己看到了UFO,故此处指一个闪亮的物体,故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. guess猜想;B. explain解释;C. announce宣布;D. add补充。根据“he’d spotted a UFO”和语境可知,丈夫非常激动地宣布他发现了一个不明飞行物,故选C。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这里我要提一下,他喜欢他的科幻电影和UFO节目,并且坚信我们在宇宙中并不孤单。A. single单个的;B. alone孤单的;C. apart与众不同的;分开的;有分歧的;D. different不同的。根据上文“he’d spotted a UFO”以及“he loves his Sci-Fi movies and UFO shows”可知,他喜欢他的科幻电影和UFO节目,还宣布自己看到了UFO,由此推知他认为我们人类在宇宙中并不孤单,还有外星人,故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:终于到了Key West,我们在附近的一家商店停了下来,在停车场问了一个人关于那个小东西的事。A. questioned质询,怀疑;B. warned警告;C. asked询问;D. told告诉。根据下文“responded”可知,此处指询问,故选C。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:那人连头都没抬,只是随口答道:“你是说那个雷达飞艇吗?”A. casually随意地;B. eagerly急切地;C. surprisedly惊讶地;D. politely礼貌地。根据“The man didn’t even look up”可知,那个人随意地回答,故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:后来我们发现,我们在天空中看到的是政府用来监视附近船只的某个型号的飞行气球。A. found out查明,弄清(情况);B. insisted on坚持;C. put down放下; D. complained about抱怨。根据空后“what we saw in the sky was a version of the flying balloon”可知,丈夫以为是UFO,后来才弄清楚是某个型号的飞行气球,故选A。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:当我们谈论我们的旅行时,这是一个有趣的旅行故事。A. fictional虚构的;B. strange奇怪的,陌生的;C. common普通的;D. funny有趣的。根据上文内容以及文章最后一句“it always makes us laugh”可知,这是一个有趣的故事,故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:现在,孩子们,时不时地回想一下,“还记得爸爸认为他看到了UFO的时候吗?” 它总是让我们开怀大笑。A. reply回答;B. reflect反映;C. remind提醒;D. recall回忆起。根据“Remember the time when dad thought he saw a UFO”可知,此处是回忆以前的旅行经历,故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Not long ago, a woman living in the US purchased a Chinese-made electric tricycle. This particular vehicle, commonly ____36____ (see) in China’s rural areas, quickly attracted the attention of many locals. With its low-carbon features, simple operation and ____37____ (afford) price, this tricycle demonstrates the growing appeal of Chinese products globally.
To expand the international market, manufacturers of electric tricycles have conducted investigations into the road conditions and local usage habits of the target market, tailoring the tricycles ____38____ (suit) local needs. A typical example is the development of an advanced braking (刹车) system for foreign users, ____39____ one foot could control all three brakes at the same time.
Since the beginning of this year, ____40____ number of orders placed by American consumers for Chinese-made electric tricycles has been increasing ____41____ (dramatic). As China’ s electric vehicle technology continues to improve ____42____ the awareness for the environment grows, the company ____43____ (replace) traditional gas-fueled tricycles with electric engines, which has been popular in markets like Southeast Asia, Russia, North America, South America and Africa.
The increasing presence of Chinese three-wheelers in global markets serves ____44____ a shining example of the competitiveness of China’s manufacturing industry. Through non-stop innovation and industrial redesigning and restructuring, made-in-China products have successfully improved their quality and brand value, _____45_____ (enhance) their competitiveness on the world stage.
【答案】36. seen
37. affordable
38. to suit
39. where 40. the
41. dramatically
42. and 43. has replaced
44. as 45. enhancing
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述美国一女士购买的中国电动三轮车受关注,其低碳、易操作等特点具吸引力,厂商按需改良,订单大增,体现中国制造业竞争力及产品在全球的影响力。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这种特殊的车辆在中国的农村地区十分常见,很快便吸引了众多当地人的注意。此处see与vehicle构成被动关系,为过去分词作后置定语。故填seen。
【37题详解】
考查形容词。句意:凭借其低碳特性、简便的操作方式以及实惠的价格,这款三轮车彰显了中国产品在全球范围内日益增长的吸引力。修饰名词price用形容词affordable,作定语。故填affordable。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:为了开拓国际市场,电动三轮车的制造商们对目标市场的道路状况和当地使用习惯进行了调查,从而对三轮车进行了相应的调整,以满足当地的需求。suit作目的状语,用不定式。故填to suit。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:一个典型的例子是为外国用户开发了一套先进的制动系统,该系统能让一脚踩下去就能同时控制三个刹车装置。此处引导定语从句,修饰先行词braking system,在从句中作地点状语。故填where。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意:自今年年初以来,美国消费者订购中国制造的电动三轮车的数量大幅增加。the number of表示“……的数量”。故填the。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意:自今年年初以来,美国消费者订购中国制造的电动三轮车的数量大幅增加。修饰动词increase用副词dramatically。故填dramatically。
【42题详解】
考查连词。句意:随着中国电动汽车技术的不断进步以及环保意识的不断增强,该公司已将传统的燃油三轮车更换为电动引擎车型,这种车型在东南亚、俄罗斯、北美、南美和非洲等市场颇受欢迎。前后句子China’ s electric vehicle technology continues to improve和the awareness for the environment grows构成并列关系,用连词and。故填and。
【43题详解】
考查时态。句意:随着中国电动汽车技术的不断进步以及环保意识的不断增强,该公司已将传统的燃油三轮车更换为电动引擎车型,这种车型在东南亚、俄罗斯、北美、南美和非洲等市场颇受欢迎。根据本句提到公司用电车替代传统车的行为,在一些市场反响很好可知,replace这个行为已经产生了影响,动作已经完成,用现在完成时,主语为company,助动词用has。故填has replaced。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意:中国三轮车在全球市场的日益普及,充分展示了中国制造业的强大竞争力。serve as表示“作为……”。故填as。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:通过持续的创新以及产业的重新设计和重组,中国制造的产品成功提升了其质量与品牌价值,从而增强了其在国际舞台上的竞争力。此处enhance与上文句子构成主动关系,用现在分词作结果状语,强调主动和伴随的自然结果。故填enhancing。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 假定你是校英语表演社负责人李华,近期社团将举行一次全校范围的英语剧表演,请你写信邀请外教 Ryan在排练 (rehearsal) 的时候给予指导。内容包括:
1. 介绍排练安排;
2. 提出指导请求。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Ryan,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】例文
Dear Mr. Ryan,
I am Li Hua, the leader of the school’s English Performance Club. We are currently preparing for our annual English drama show and would be truly grateful for your expertise.
Our rehearsals are scheduled for every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 4: 00 to 5: 30, starting next week, in the School Hall. Given your native command of English and experience in drama, we were wondering if you could spare some time to conduct a session or two with us. We would particularly appreciate your guidance on authentic pronunciation and natural intonation for the dialogues.
Your involvement would make a significant difference to our performance. Thank you for considering our request.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。要求考生写信邀请外教 Ryan在你校即将举办的英语剧表演排练 (rehearsal) 的时候给予指导。
【详解】1.词汇积累
感激的:grateful→thankful
考虑到:given→considering
精通:command→proficiency
参与:involvement→engagement
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Your involvement would make a significant difference to our performance.
拓展句:It is your involvement that would make a significant difference to our performance.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Our rehearsals are scheduled for every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 4: 00 to 5: 30, starting next week, in the School Hall.(运用了现在分词starting作状语)
【高分句型2】Given your native command of English and experience in drama, we were wondering if you could spare some time to conduct a session or two with us.(运用了if引导的宾语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Ollie was a backup (替补) in the school soccer team, the Falcons, at Ridgeview High. After school, he would sit by his grandma, a gifted needlewoman, as she turned the colorful threads into scarves and blankets. In his family, knitting had been passed down for generations, because it was not merely a skill, but an art of stitching (针法) that carried family values of patience, care and unity.
Today was the championship match between the Falcons and their long-time rival, the Thunderbolts. In the locker room, Jason pulled a bright ball of thread from Ollie’s open bag, joking, “Hey, our knitting star.” The others burst out laughing, elbowing (用肘推) each other with amusement. Ollie pretended that it didn’t bother him, but his ears burned. “Stop it,” said Diego, the team captain, shooting Jason a look. “I’m not wrong. Just girl stuff,” Jason insisted, casting the ball back into Ollie’s bag with a playful shrug.
It was a tough match and the game was tied. Ollie sat on the bench, his hands holding the edge tightly. Though he wasn’t playing, his eyes followed every pass and kick, heart racing with each move. He could feel the excitement and tension on the field, wishing he could help his team. Just before the final whistle was blown, Jason passed Diego the ball. Diego took the chance and kicked hard. Goal! Cheers erupted. The Falcons won!
Just as the coach gathered everyone for the team photo, disaster struck. Two dogs slipped through the open gate and charged across the field, barking wildly. Before anyone could stop them, they leapt at the team flag and tore it in half. “We need that for the photo!” the coach exclaimed. Jason sighed, “We’re finished!” The others rushed toward the torn flag, some shaking their heads in frustration while others kicked at the grass in helplessness. Seeing this mess, Ollie bit his lips, with his stomach tightening and hands holding on to the knitting kit in his backpack tightly.
注意:(1) 续写词数应为 150 左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Spotting him, Diego rushed over. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: The team burst into cheers and lifted the repaired flag.
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【答案】Possible version
Spotting him, Diego rushed over. He noticed Ollie’s hands tightly gripping the knitting kit and asked eagerly if he had a solution to mend the torn flag. Ollie hesitated for a moment, fingers hovering over the needles, then summoned up the courage to nod. He pulled out colorful threads and a needle from his backpack, and the team gathered around in a circle, falling into a hushed silence as they watched. Ollie aligned (对齐/准) the torn edges of the flag carefully and stitched (缝) with swift and steady motions, using the family’s traditional stitching technique. Jason, seeing his deft/practiced hands at work, felt a tinge of guilt and stepped forward to hold the flag taut, while other teammates fumbled for scissors to assist.
The team burst into cheers and lifted the repaired flag. Bathed in the golden sunset, the flag fluttered (飘动/拍翅膀) gently, with the delicate stitched pattern adding a unique touch to it. The coach smiled and praised Ollie’s amazing skill, and Jason apologized sincerely for his earlier mockery. Ollie welled up with pride, feeling a strong sense of belonging in the team. The mended flag was no longer just a symbol of their championship victory; it embodied the spirit of unity and inclusiveness. Ollie finally broke the stereotype about knitting, realizing that his family heritage was not just a “girl stuff” but a special strength that made the Falcons a true team.
【解析】
【导语】本文以奥利的针织技能和足球队的意外困境为线索展开,讲述了足球队替补奥利擅长家族传承的针织技艺,却因这项技能被队友杰森嘲笑。在球队赢得冠军决赛后,队旗被狗撕成两半,众人束手无策时,奥利紧握着背包里的针织工具,暗藏解决办法的故事。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“看到他,迭戈跑了过来。”可知,第一段可描写迭戈发现奥利的编织工具,询问他能否修补队旗,奥利鼓起勇气答应,用家族针法修补,杰森心生愧疚并和队友上前帮忙。
②由第二段首句内容“球队爆发出欢呼声,举起了修补好的队旗。”可知,第二段可描写修补后的队旗格外特别,教练称赞奥利,杰森道歉,奥利感受到归属感,领悟到编织技艺不是耻辱而是团队的力量。
2. 续写线索:迭戈询问奥利能否帮忙——奥利答应并拿出针线——运用家族针法缝合队旗——队友主动协助(杰森愧疚帮忙)——修补完成,众人欢呼举旗——教练称赞,杰森道歉——奥利领悟技艺的意义,获得团队认同
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①询问:ask/inquire
②拿出:pull out/take out
③缝合:stitch/sew
情绪类
①赞扬:praise/speak highly of
②道歉:apologize/make an apology
【点睛】【高分句型1】He pulled out colorful threads and a needle from his backpack, and the team gathered around in a circle, falling into a hushed silence as they watched.(运用了现在分词短语作状语以及as引导时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】Ollie finally broke the stereotype about knitting, realizing that his family heritage was not just a “girl stuff” but a special strength that made the Falcons a true team.(运用了现在分词短语作状语以及第一个that引导宾语从句和第二个that引导定语从句修饰strength)
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1. 答题前,考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。
2. 每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。
3. 考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分,考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
注意,听力部分答题时,请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 does the man forget to do?
A. Update his bank app. B. Return the money. C. Text the woman.
2. How much should the man pay?
A. $4. B. $5. C. $9.
3. What does the man mean?
A. He will move away soon.
B He has nowhere to put the tree.
C. He accepts the woman’s offer gladly.
4. Why is the man calling Polly?
A. To ask her to babysit.
B. To invite her to the concert.
C. To inform her of the concert time.
5. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a museum. B. In a post office. C. In a shop.
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。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7题。
6. What does Gavin offer to do?
A. Make the bed. B. Clean the house. C. Prepare some food.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Grandma and grandson. B. Mother and son. C. Sister and brother.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10题。
8. What did the woman do last Friday?
A. She bought her first car.
B. She went for a test drive.
C. She took a driving lesson.
9. What do we know about Joseph?
A. He is saving for a car.
B. He wants to be a car dealer.
C. He knows about sales skills.
10. How does the man feel about the woman’s payment choice?
A. Surprised. B. Doubtful. C. Understanding.
听下面一段对话,回答第11 至第13题。
11. What’s wrong with the man?
A. He has chest pain. B. He has a running nose. C. He has a heartache.
12. What does the woman arrange for the man?
A. An online consultation. B. A medical test. C. An urgent operation.
13. What did the man plan to do tonight?
A. Have a big meal. B. Buy a ticket. C. Make an appointment.
听下面一段对话,回答第14至第16题。
14. What does Jack give to the woman?
A. His class schedule. B. His health report. C. His birth certificate.
15. What benefit does the Fitness Club provide?
A. Free meals. B. Accommodation. C. Sportswear discounts.
16. Which position will Jack apply for?
A. First- Aid Trainer. B. Fitness Leader. C. Junior Nutrition Assistant.
听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20题。
17. What is the situation on the Harbour Bridge?
A. It is closed for repairs.
B. It is severely damaged.
C. It is blocked after an accident.
18. What are drivers going to the city advised to do?
A. Take another route. B. Drive more slowly. C. Wait in line patiently.
19. What is the problem on the M4 highway?
A. There was a car crash.
B A truck has broken down.
C. Road work is in progress.
20. What can we learn about the train services?
A. Trains are running late.
B. All trains are canceled.
C. Services are back to normal.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The American Museum of Natural History invites you to embark on a journey where wonder and wisdom come together to reveal the mysteries of our planet and beyond. To ensure a smooth visit, we kindly remind you of the following details.
Admission
Admission fees are categorized into General Admission and Resident Pricing (exclusively for residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut who present valid identification upon entry). All tickets must be reserved online on the Museum’s website. Children under the age of 3 are admitted free of charge.
Category
General Admission
Resident Pricing
Adults
$28
$25
Students (With ID)
$22
$20
Seniors (Ages 60+)
$22
$20
Children (Ages 3-12)
$16
$14
Parking
Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. on weekdays; 8:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. on weekends
Monday: Closed
Electric vehicle charger s are available to visitors and monthly parkers on the mid-level of the parking garage. These free charging stations include four charging units with a total of eight ports.
Photography
Except where noted, photography for personal use is allowed with hand-held cameras using available light or electronic flash attachments.
◆Selfie-sticks are not permitted at the Museum.
◆Tripods (三脚架) and lights may not be used.
◆Reproduction or sale of photographs is not allowed without Museum permission.
◆No photography or filming is permitted in the theaters.
The American Museum of Natural History takes photographs and video footage in its galleries classrooms, and other public spaces. By attending, you agree that the Museum may use photographs and video footage in which you appear for its documentary, promotional, or other purposes.
1. If a 10-year-old boy and his 65-year-old grandmother, both from New Jersey, visit the Museum, how much will they have to pay?
A. $34. B. $36. C. $38. D. $40.
2. When is the parking garage available?
A. 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday. B. 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
C. 11:00 a.m. on Monday. D. 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.
3. Which of the following behaviors would most probably be banned?
A. A student taking a photo with a hand-held camera.
B. A lady posting a selfie on personal social media.
C. A visitor live-streaming his walk outside the Museum.
D. A filmmaker shooting a space show in the theaters.
B
Eunice Foote should be a household name. Her groundbreaking experiments in 1856 demonstrated that carbon dioxide (CO2 ) traps heat in the atmosphere, laying the foundation for our understanding of climate change. However, she remains largely unknown while John Tyndall, an Irish physicist who conducted similar experiments three years later, is celebrated as the father of climate science. He still does to this day despite the truth now being known. What a pity for Foote!
Foote’s work would still be lost to us if not for an accidental finding by a retired geologist named Raymond Sorenson in 2011. While looking through The Annual of Scientific Discovery, Sorenson chanced upon an 1857 report covering a presentation of Foote’s groundwork. It was purely blind luck, Sorenson says.
The report provided a detailed account of Foote’s simple but effective experiments. She filled one container with “common air” and another identical one with carbon dioxide. She then put thermometers (温度计) into each container and placed the containers in sunlight. Soon, the temperatures in the greenhouse gas container rose above those of the container filled with common air.
What happened to Foote is a true reflection of the Matilda effect, or the trend of men getting credit for women’s breakthroughs, which is common across scientific history. One of the most famous examples is the case of the British female scientist Rosalind Franklin, whose work was essential to the discovery of the shape of DNA, though only James Watson and Francis Crick gained awards.
Since Tyndall had access to the latest scientific equipment, he could push his research further forward than Foote. Foote, however, failed to distinguish between the sun’s rays and other radiation sources that heated the gases in her experiments. Tyndall, by contrast, possessed the means to draw such a distinction. Nonetheless, Foote’s research represented a significant milestone — an achievement that is particularly impressive given her lack of equipment, formal training, and male privilege.
4. What can we learn about Foote from the first paragraph?
A. She cooperated with Tyndall on climate research.
B. She was celebrated as a climate science pioneer.
C. She pioneered CO2 heat-trapping experiments.
D. She got the desired recognition in history.
5. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. Foote’s experiment procedures.
B. The complexity of Foote’s experiment.
C. Foote’s talent for scientific research.
D. The challenges Foote encountered.
6. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Rosalind Franklin’s case?
A. To stress the importance of gender cooperation.
B. To prove women outperformed men in science.
C. To argue Watson and Crick were praised wrongly.
D. To show women scientists’ work was overlooked.
7. What can Foote be referred to as?
A. A prize-winning physicist. B. A lost pearl in climate science.
C. A committed environmentalist. D. A pioneer against discrimination.
C
Each year, more than 1.2 billion new smartphones are produced worldwide. This process consumes vast amounts of energy and natural resources, while also generating huge quantities of electronic waste, as people often replace perfectly functional devices every few years. To address this challenge, researchers have proposed a new approach — repurposing old phones into small-scale data centers for practical use.
“Innovation often begins not with something new, but with a new way of thinking about the old,” said Huber, an associate professor at MIT. The research team showed that outdated smartphones can be effectively transformed into tiny data centers capable of processing and storing data for real-world applications. They also discovered that building such a system is surprisingly inexpensive — about 8 euros per device — making it a highly affordable solution.
In their experiment, the scientists carefully removed the batteries to avoid chemical leakage and connected four old phones using 3D-printed cases. The system was powered externally and tested in practical environments. One successful trial involved underwater sea life monitoring, where the device automatically recorded and analyzed marine species — a task that usually requires divers. With this new device, the entire process could be done automatically underwater.
These repurposed devices hold promise for a wide range of smart city applications. For instance, they could be installed (安装) at bus stops to monitor passenger flow and help urban planners optimize transportation schedules and routes, making public transport run more smoothly and reducing waiting time for passengers. This method not only reduces e-waste but also supports sustainable digital solutions for modern communities.
“This is a smart, green rethink of our throwaway tech culture. Sustainability is not only about protecting the future — it is about reimagining the present, where yesterday’s devices become tomorrow’s opportunities,” added Ulrich, an Associate Professor of Software Engineering. With modest investment and creative thinking, outdated technology can serve new purposes, contributing to a greener digital society while helping to solve the growing problem of electronic waste.
8. Which of the following best describes the new approach?
A. It is cost-effective. B. It is data-based.
C. It is business-driven. D. It is skill-intensive.
9. What does the underwater trial show?
A. The risks of underwater tasks.
B. The necessity of innovative tools.
C. The challenges of ocean research.
D. The practicality of the new device.
10. What does the underlined word “optimize” in paragraph 4 mean?
A Improve. B. Observe. C. Cancel. D. Expand.
11. What is the main purpose of writing the passage?
A. To introduce smartphone production and e-waste problems.
B. To explain how to repurpose old phones on a large scale.
C. To advocate repurposing old phones as a green solution.
D. To show the sustainability of smart city development.
D
New research led by Brian Meier, a professor of psychology, provides convincing evidence of humans’ deep-seated preference for products labeled as “natural”, demonstrating how this bias (偏见) significantly influences real-world decision-making even when potential risks are involved.
Prior studies have shown that the bias extends across various fields. However, many of them relied on self-reported preferences in hypothetical scenarios (假设情景), leaving a gap in our understanding of how the bias influences actual behavior. Therefore, Brian and his colleagues conducted three experiments to test participants’ choices and performances in different contexts.
The first experiment involved 174 college students who were led to believe they were testing a strength-enhancing drink described as either natural or synthetic (合成的). When asked to choose between the two options before repeating a strength test, an overwhelming 84% selected the natural-labeled drink, despite both being identical water samples.
In the second experiment, 98 students were offered chocolate described as containing either natural or synthetic cocoa, with researchers introducing an element of risk by mentioning potential stomach discomfort. Remarkably, 84% still chose the natural option, maintaining their preference even when facing possible negative effects.
The third experiment extended the research beyond laboratory settings, approaching 200 passers-by on a street. Participants evaluated stickers described as using natural or synthetic ink, then selected one to keep. Results showed 66% preferred natural-labeled stickers, which they also rated as higher quality and more appealing than the synthetic ones.
“The vast majority of subjects exhibited a clear behavioral preference that was influenced solely by the ‘natural’ label across all three experimental contexts,” Meier stated. The research, which spanned diverse settings and product categories, yielded remarkably consistent results, strongly confirming the profound impact of naturalness branding on consumer decision-making.
Based on these convincing findings, Meier and his research team have outlined several promising avenues for further investigation. Their future work aims to dive deeper into the underlying cognitive and emotional mechanisms of this “naturalness bias”, unlocking its potential applications in strategic marketing and public policy making.
12. How did Brian Meier’s research differ from earlier studies on naturalness bias?
A. It explored completely new fields. B. It repeated experiments for accuracy.
C It tested people in real-life situations. D. It focused more on data comparison.
13. What can be inferred from the three experiments?
A. Risks lower the preference. B. The bias depends on product type.
C. The synthetic option tasted better. D. The bias works despite no real difference.
14. What is a possible future research direction for the team?
A. Behavioral bias. B. Consumer behavior.
C. Product labeling strategies. D. Hidden psychological mechanisms.
15. What might be the best title for the passage?
A. The Power of “Natural”: How Labels Shape Our Decisions
B. The Risks of Natural Products: A Psychological Analysis
C. Natural VS Synthetic: Consumer Choices in Everyday Life
D. Beyond the Label: New Research in Consumer Psychology
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 。
In my backpack, there is always a waterproof paper map. ____16____ Instead, it is my main tool for navigating (导航).
I have tried digital devices and set precise points on my GPS watch. But every time I use it, I feel a strange distance. ____17____ It reduces the land into simple lines and dots, while the real wilderness is full of details and textures (肌理). Unfolding a paper map feels more engaging. I trace the lines with my fingers and match the symbols to the rivers I see in the distance. I am not being guided passively. I am actively building my own understanding of the land.
____18____ A screen tells you: “You are here and follow this line.” But a map asks you: “Where are you? What surrounds you? How will you move through this place?” When I stare at a blinking dot on a screen, I seem to forget the sunlight, the wind, and the sounds of the forest. But with a paper map, I watch, think, and most importantly, engage fully with the environment.
A paper map turns every step into a conversation with nature. ____19____ I remember once getting lost on a mountain path. I stopped, spread out my map, and tried to match what I saw around me with the details on the map. Slowly, the landmarks began to line up, and the landscape started to make sense again.
Of course, I value safety. My GPS watch is always with me. I reserve it for emergency, but the paper map gives me something more: the memory of finding my way. ____20____.
So next time you go into the wild, bring a paper map. Let your eyes, hands, and mind explore, get lost, and discover the land on your own terms.
A. It is not just a silent backup.
B. It is like reading an over-simplified world.
C. They never run out of battery, which is a relief.
D. Even losing my way enhances this connection.
E. I sometimes wonder what it really means to navigate.
F. I learn to trust my own judgement rather than the map.
G. And I will always appreciate the patience and self-trust it builds.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When the weather starts to warm up, we love heading to the beach for a-few-day holiday. During one such trip, after several days of being ____21____ on the sand, we decided to go for a drive.
We ____22____ a car and drove to Key West to enjoy a drive on Highway 1. It was quite ____23____ . We kept our eyes glued to the ____24____. The scenery was gorgeous and felt like we were driving over water. As we ____25____ Key West, suddenly Mr. Suburbia, my husband, stopped the car, ____26____ his camera, and ran out, looking up at the sky — leaving me in ____27____.
After a few minutes of looking and pointing at a shiny. ____28____ in the sky, he was pretty thrilled to ____29____ he’d spotted a UFO. I should mention here that he loves his Sci-Fi movies and UFO shows and strongly believes we are not ____30____ in the universe.
When finally at Key West, we stopped at a nearby store, and ____31____ someone in the parking lot about that tiny thing. The man didn’t even look up and. ____32____ responded, “Do you mean that radar blimp (飞艇)?” Later we ____33____ that what we saw in the sky was a version of the flying balloon that the government uses to keep an eye on shipping hereabouts.
It is one of the ____34____ travel stories that always come up when we talk about our trips. Still now, kids, now and then,____35____ , “Remember the time when dad thought he saw a UFO. . . ?” and it always makes us laugh.
21. A. upset B. lazy C. sorry D. sympathetic
22. A. rented B. bought C. fixed D. washed
23. A. hair-raising B. eye-opening C. ever-lasting D. life-changing
24. A. beach B. camera C. wheel D. window
25. A. passed B. reached C. approached D. explored
26. A. used B. grabbed C. aimed D. adjusted
27. A. confusion B. sorrow C. frustration D. disappointment
28. A. jet B. star C. object D. light
29. A. guess B. explain C. announce D. add
30. A. single B. alone C. apart D. different
31. A. questioned B. warned C. asked D. told
32. A. casually B. eagerly C. surprisedly D. politely
33. A. found out B. insisted on C. put down D. complained about
34. A. fictional B. strange C. common D. funny
35. A. reply B. reflect C. remind D. recall
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。
Not long ago, a woman living in the US purchased a Chinese-made electric tricycle. This particular vehicle, commonly ____36____ (see) in China’s rural areas, quickly attracted the attention of many locals. With its low-carbon features, simple operation and ____37____ (afford) price, this tricycle demonstrates the growing appeal of Chinese products globally.
To expand the international market, manufacturers of electric tricycles have conducted investigations into the road conditions and local usage habits of the target market, tailoring the tricycles ____38____ (suit) local needs. A typical example is the development of an advanced braking (刹车) system for foreign users, ____39____ one foot could control all three brakes at the same time.
Since the beginning of this year, ____40____ number of orders placed by American consumers for Chinese-made electric tricycles has been increasing ____41____ (dramatic). As China’ s electric vehicle technology continues to improve ____42____ the awareness for the environment grows, the company ____43____ (replace) traditional gas-fueled tricycles with electric engines, which has been popular in markets like Southeast Asia, Russia, North America, South America and Africa.
The increasing presence of Chinese three-wheelers in global markets serves ____44____ a shining example of the competitiveness of China’s manufacturing industry. Through non-stop innovation and industrial redesigning and restructuring, made-in-China products have successfully improved their quality and brand value, _____45_____ (enhance) their competitiveness on the world stage.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 假定你是校英语表演社负责人李华,近期社团将举行一次全校范围的英语剧表演,请你写信邀请外教 Ryan在排练 (rehearsal) 的时候给予指导。内容包括:
1. 介绍排练安排;
2. 提出指导请求。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Ryan,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Ollie was a backup (替补) in the school soccer team, the Falcons, at Ridgeview High. After school, he would sit by his grandma, a gifted needlewoman, as she turned the colorful threads into scarves and blankets. In his family, knitting had been passed down for generations, because it was not merely a skill, but an art of stitching (针法) that carried family values of patience, care and unity.
Today was the championship match between the Falcons and their long-time rival, the Thunderbolts. In the locker room, Jason pulled a bright ball of thread from Ollie’s open bag, joking, “Hey, our knitting star.” The others burst out laughing, elbowing (用肘推) each other with amusement. Ollie pretended that it didn’t bother him, but his ears burned. “Stop it,” said Diego, the team captain, shooting Jason a look. “I’m not wrong. Just girl stuff,” Jason insisted, casting the ball back into Ollie’s bag with a playful shrug.
It was a tough match and the game was tied. Ollie sat on the bench, his hands holding the edge tightly. Though he wasn’t playing, his eyes followed every pass and kick, heart racing with each move. He could feel the excitement and tension on the field, wishing he could help his team. Just before the final whistle was blown, Jason passed Diego the ball. Diego took the chance and kicked hard. Goal! Cheers erupted. The Falcons won!
Just as the coach gathered everyone for the team photo, disaster struck. Two dogs slipped through the open gate and charged across the field, barking wildly. Before anyone could stop them, they leapt at the team flag and tore it in half. “We need that for the photo!” the coach exclaimed. Jason sighed, “We’re finished!” The others rushed toward the torn flag, some shaking their heads in frustration while others kicked at the grass in helplessness. Seeing this mess, Ollie bit his lips, with his stomach tightening and hands holding on to the knitting kit in his backpack tightly.
注意:(1) 续写词数应为 150 左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Spotting him, Diego rushed over. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: The team burst into cheers and lifted the repaired flag.
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