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一轮反馈检测 (二) 英语试题
考试时间:120分钟 试题分数:150分
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第一部分:听力 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1. 5分,满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What happened to Lily?
A. She got up late. B. She broke her clock. C. She forgot to pick the man up.
2 What will Henry do first?
A. Plant trees. B. Build a path. C Grow vegetables.
3. How much will the speakers tip the waiter?
A. $5. B. $10. C. $15.
4. Who drove Amy home?
A. Her granddad. B. Jane’s dad. C. Jane’s brother.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A writer. B. TV dramas. C. Historical novels.
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7两个小题。
6. What are the speakers doing?
A. Driving to a hotel. B. Parking near a theatre. C, Looking for a parking space.
7. How will the speakers get back to the hotel?
A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. Why does the woman enjoy computer games less now?
A. She is too tired after work.
B. She hates the long download time.
C. She finds games not creative enough.
9. What does the man say about board games?
A. They are out of date. B. They are too simple. C. They are more interactive.
10. What do the speakers probably decide to do together?
A. Play a board game. B. Try a new computer game. C. Quit the habit of playing games.
听下面一段对话,回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What does the woman advise young actors to do?
A. Work hard. B. Learn from a role model. C. Jump at opportunities.
12. Who taught the woman how to act?
A. Helen Miller. B Stephen Smith. C. Judy Black.
13. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. On a movie set. B. In a TV studio. C. In a theater backstage.
听下面一段对话,回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Colleagues. B. Brother and sister. C. Student and fire supervisor.
15. What day is it today?
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday.
16. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Call a charity organization. B Contact Shelley through email. C. Help the man sort the alarms out.
听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What does the speaker think of the graduating class?
A. They are hard-working. B. They are experienced. C. They are gifted.
18. What is the speaker most likely to be good at?
A. Modern painting. B. Fashion design . C. Photo taking.
19. Who is the first student artist to speak?
A. James Smith. B. Jane Goodman. C. Michael Watts.
20. What is the speaker doing?
A. Giving a class. B. Awarding prizes. C. Hosting an exhibition.
第二部分 阅读理解: (共20小题,每小题2. 5分,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2. 5分,满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition is open for entries — and we’re after your most spectacular shots from the past year. To be in with a chance of having your work published in the magazine, submit your images in up to four categories. Judged by industry-leading photographers and editors, the competition is your opportunity to be noticed and win a luxury three-night break.
THE CATEGORIES
●People
More often than not, it’s the people you encounter that make a trip — but it can be difficult capturing the character of someone you’ve only just met. Have you managed it?
●Landscape
Shooting a landscape might seem easy, but few can really draw out the defining features. Can you identify fascinating contrasts, or show a level of detail that others can’t see?
●Wildlife
Wildlife is one of the great wonders of travel. Spotting creatures in their natural habitat can be about luck — capturing them with your camera is not.
●Food
Whether it’s a local farmer bringing in the harvest or chefs hard at work in a street kitchen, this category celebrates every stage of the cooking journey from field to fork.
THE PRIZE
The Grand Prize winner, from the four categories, will receive a luxury three-night escape to a UK hotel of their choice, courtesy of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). With over 600 hotels in 90 destinations, including 36 in the UK, SLH offers unique and charming stays with a strong sense of place, from stylish city-center hotels to countrified fishermen’s huts. The prize includes the SLH Book, a limited-edition coffee-table book featuring the brand’s beautifully organized collections of products.
ENTER NOW
The competition closes on 14 January 2026 at 11:59 pm. The winner must be a resident of the UK or Ireland and aged 18 or over. Judges to be announced. If you need to see full T & Cs (terms and conditions), visit the magazine’s website.
1. Which of the following photos can be an entry?
A. A picture of downtown skyscrapers.
B. A portrait of a worker making forks.
C. A scene of a pet dog sleeping at home.
D. An image of strangers with vivid personalities.
2. What prize will the winner get?
A. Free stays in SLH’s 36 huts. B. A book accessible to the masses.
C. Three nights in an elegant hotel. D. Comments from leading experts.
3. Where is this text probably taken from?
A. A magazine. B. A website.
C. A brochure. D. A coffee-table book.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。介绍了《国家地理旅行者(英国版)》摄影比赛的参赛类别、奖项设置及参赛规则。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“submit your images in up to four categories (将你的作品提交至最多四个类别)”及THE CATEGORIES部分●People类别“it can be difficult capturing the character of someone you’ve only just met. (捕捉你刚认识的人的性格很难)”可知,D 选项“具有鲜明个性的陌生人的照片”符合“People”类别的要求。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据THE PRIZE部分“The Grand Prize winner, from the four categories, will receive a luxury three-night escape to a UK hotel of their choice, courtesy of Small luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). (从四个类别中脱颖而出的大奖得主,将获得由SLH提供、他们自行选择的英国酒店享受三晚豪华度假)”可知,“在高档酒店住三晚”是获奖者的奖品。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“with a chance of having your work published in the magazine (你的作品有机会刊登在杂志上)”及最后一段“visit the magazine’s website (访问杂志官网)”可推断,本文很可能来自杂志。故选A项。
B
It’s January 2022, and my seven-year-old son is standing on his skateboard at the top of a concrete slope (斜坡). He looks scared, and I’m urging him to try, almost begging. The reason for my enthusiasm? Just a few weeks earlier, I stood frozen in that same spot before taking my own leap. I know how amazed he’ll feel afterward, so we take baby steps. Finally, he does it all on his own. As he makes it, his smile lights up the entire skatepark.
There’s something magical about skateboarding: In a flash, fright turns into delight. My husband and I began skating even when we are in our 40s, so that we could learn alongside our son. As a “later skater”, I’ve come to realize that everything seems impossible until you try it. At the time, I had no idea how much I would gain from the not-so-simple art of standing sideways.
First, skateboarding teaches determination because progress comes from efforts. No matter how skilled the crowd or how gravity-defying (反重力的) the moves, you’ll see just as many tricks going wrong as right. Irish writer Samuel Beckett could have been speaking for skaters when he wrote: “Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”
There are also plenty of sensible benefits, such as mindfulness. When you’re skateboarding, it’s almost impossible to think of anything else. What magic it is to step on a piece of wood with four little wheels and be transported to a place where your head is emptied and the outside world can’t touch you.
The best part, though? The community. My husband, son and I are part of an informal group of parents and children who skate together. We love it, from the clear ringing sound beneath our wheels to the way the sun makes the graffiti-covered buildings pop with color. We make friends and learn from one another. We face our fears side by side, cheer for the highs, and share the falls.
4. Why did the author urge her son to try?
A. She was troubled by his falling behind.
B. She wanted him to defeat fear quickly.
C. She worried about his lack of enthusiasm.
D. She wished him to enjoy the delight after fear.
5. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Samuel Beckett?
A To explain how to avoid failures.
B. To prove skateboarding needs talent.
C. To stress the value of consistent efforts.
D. To show sports’ influence on literature.
6. What is the benefit of skateboarding according to Paragraph 4?
A. It makes people think more clearly.
B. It helps keep the distractions away.
C. It encourages skaters to build connections.
D. It speeds skaters to escape from chasers.
7. What message does the author convey in the text?
A. Any risky sport is worth trying.
B. Courageous attempts lead to growth.
C. Parents should push children to take risks.
D. Constant failure ensures ultimate success.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与家人学习滑板的经历,展现滑板运动中“恐惧变喜悦”的体验,以及滑板带来的坚持、专注、社群联结等收获。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“The reason for my enthusiasm? Just a few weeks earlier, I stood frozen in that same spot before taking my own leap. I know how amazed he’ll feel afterward, so we take baby steps. (我这么热情的原因是什么呢?就在几周前,我在尝试自己的跳跃前,也曾僵在同一个位置。我知道他之后会有多惊喜,所以我们先从一小步一小步开始尝试)”以及第二段开头“In a flash, fright turns into delight. (一瞬间,恐惧就变成了喜悦)”可知,作者催促儿子尝试是因为她希望儿子体验恐惧之后的喜悦。故选D项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。第三段开头提到“First, skateboarding teaches determination because progress comes from efforts. (首先,滑板运动能培养人的毅力,因为进步源于付出的努力)”,随后引用Samuel Beckett的话“Try again. Fail again. Fail better. (再试一次。再失败一次。失败得更有意义一些)”,是为了强调滑板需要持续努力的价值。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“When you’re skateboarding, it’s almost impossible to think of anything else. What magic it is to step on a piece of wood with four little wheels and be transported to a place where your head is emptied and the outside world can’t touch you. (当你玩滑板的时候,几乎不可能再去想别的事情。踏上一块装着四个小轮子的木板,便能进入一个大脑放空、外界一切都无法侵扰你的奇妙境界,这是何等神奇啊)”可知,滑板的好处是帮助远离外界干扰。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。第一段中作者描述儿子“looks scared (看起来很害怕)”,但在尝试后“his smile lights up the entire skatepark (他的笑容点亮了整个滑板场 )”,体现了勇敢尝试后收获喜悦;第二段提到作者夫妇“began skating even when we are in our 40s, so that we could learn alongside our son (即便40多岁也开始学滑板,和儿子一起成长)”,以及“everything seems impossible until you try it (在尝试前一切都看似不可能)”;第三、四段通过“skateboarding teaches determination (滑板运动能培养人的毅力)”、“we make friends and learn from one another (我们结交朋友、彼此学习)”等内容,展现尝试滑板过程中成长的收获。综上,文章通过作者和儿子克服恐惧尝试滑板、在滑板中学会坚持等内容,传递出勇敢尝试会带来成长的核心信息。故选B项。
C
Sick young ants release a smell to tell worker ants to destroy them to protect the colony from infection, scientists said Tuesday, adding that queens do not seem to commit this act of self-sacrifice.
Many animals conceal illness for social reasons. Ant colonies, however, act as one “super-organism” which works to ensure the survival of all, similar to how infected cells in our bodies send out a “find-me and eat-me” signal, according to an Austria-led team of scientists.
When adult worker ants get an illness, they leave the nest to die alone. Young ants, known as pupae, in contrast are still trapped inside a cocoon, making social distancing impossible. Scientists had already figured out that when these pupae are terminally ill, there is a chemical change that produces a particular smell. Adult worker ants then gather around, remove the cocoon, “bite holes in the pupae and insert poison,” Dawson said.
For the research, the scientists wanted to figure out whether the pupae “were actively saying: ‘hey, come and kill me,’” Dawson said. First, the scientists extracted the smell from the sick pupae of a black garden ant. When they applied the smell to a healthy brood in the lab, the workers still destroyed them. Then, the team conducted an experiment showing that the sick pupae only produce the smell when worker ants are nearby, proving it is a deliberate signal for destruction. “While it is a sacrifice — a truly altruistic act — it’s also in their own interest, because it means that their genes are going to survive and be passed on to the next generation,” Dawson said.
However, there is one member of the nest that does not sacrifice itself. When queen pupae are infected inside their cocoons, they do not send out the smelly warning signal, the team found. “Are they cheating the system?” Dawson said the team asked themselves. However, they found that the “queen pupae have much better immune systems than the worker pupae, and so they were able to fight off the infection — and that’s why we think that they weren’t signalling”, she said. Dawson hopes future research will investigate whether queen pupae sacrifice themselves when it becomes clear they will not beat their infection.
8. Why does the author mention the “find-me and eat-me” signal?
A. To explain the self-sacrifice signal system of the ants.
B. To contrast disease responses in insects and humans.
C. To show how ants carry out social distancing in the nest.
D. To describe the method scientists used in their experiment.
9. What does the word “altruistic” in Paragraph 4 most nearly mean?
A. Driven by self-preservation instincts.
B. Carried out for the benefit of others.
C. Controlled by genetic programming.
D. Triggered by external chemical signals.
10. Why don’t queen pupae emit the warning signal?
A. They possess superior immune defenses against infection.
B. They use a biological trick to avoid detection.
C. They postpone signaling until the infection progresses.
D. They rely on specialized protective mechanisms.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. Sick young ants invite destruction to save colony.
B. Sick young ants send signals asking for treatment.
C. Queen ants refuse to signal and avoid sacrifice.
D. Different ant species show various sacrifice behaviors.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文,文章主要介绍了生病的年轻蚂蚁会释放一种气味,告诉工蚁摧毁它们以保护蚁群免受感染,而蚁后似乎不会做出这种自我牺牲的行为,并说明了背后的原因。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Many animals conceal illness for social reasons. Ant colonies, however, act as one “super-organism” which works to ensure the survival of all, similar to how infected cells in our bodies send out a “find-me and eat-me” signal, according to an Austria-led team of scientists(许多动物出于社会原因隐藏疾病。然而,一个由奥地利领导的科学家团队称,蚂蚁群落就像一个“超级生物体”,致力于确保所有蚂蚁的生存,这与我们体内受感染的细胞发出“找到我并吃掉我”的信号类似)”可知,蚂蚁群落就像一个“超级生物体”,致力于确保所有蚂蚁的生存,可推理出作者提到“找到我并吃掉我”的信号是为了解释蚂蚁的自我牺牲信号系统。故选A。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段““While it is a sacrifice—a truly altruistic act—it’s also in their own interest, because it means that their genes are going to survive and be passed on to the next generation,” Dawson said(道森说:“虽然这是一种牺牲——一种真正altruistic行为——但这也符合它们自身的利益,因为这意味着它们的基因将存活下来并传给下一代。”)”可知,划线词上文提到了牺牲,下文提到了符合它们自身的利益,可推理出蚂蚁的这种自我牺牲行为是利他的,所以“altruistic”在这里最接近的意思是“利他的”。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“However, they found that the “queen pupae have much better immune systems than the worker pupae, and so they were able to fight off the infection—and that’s why we think that they weren’t signalling”, she said(然而,他们发现“蚁后蛹的免疫系统比工蚁蛹好得多,所以它们能够抵御感染——这就是我们认为它们不发出信号的原因”,她说)”可知,蚁后蛹不发出警告信号是因为它们拥有更强的免疫防御能力来对抗感染。故选A。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,并根据第一段“Sick young ants release a smell to tell worker ants to destroy them to protect the colony from infection, scientists said Tuesday, adding that queens do not seem to commit this act of self-sacrifice.(科学家周二表示,生病的年轻蚂蚁会释放一种气味,告诉工蚁摧毁它们以保护蚁群免受感染,并补充说蚁后似乎不会做出这种自我牺牲的行为)”可知,文章主要围绕生病的年轻蚂蚁通过释放气味邀请被摧毁以拯救蚁群展开,所以A选项“Sick young ants invite destruction to save colony(生病的年轻蚂蚁邀请被摧毁以拯救蚁群)”最能概括文章主旨。故选A。
D
The effects of high altitude (海拔) on the human body could protect against obesity (肥胖), according to a study of more than 4 million children across Colombia. The findings support the theory that low oxygen levels drive increased energy consumption, though prior evidence comes mainly from adults.
To understand the potential impact on children, Lizcano Losada at the University of La Sabana analysed data on 4.16 million children aged up to 5 years old from 1123 cities. The children were separated into four groups relating to the height above sea level at which they lived: up to 1000 metres, 1001 to 2000 metres, 2001 to 3000 metres or above 3000 metres.
In the two lower-altitude regions, around 80 out of every 10,000 children had obesity. However, at altitudes of 2001 to 3000 metres, the prevalence (发生率) of obesity fell to 40 in 10,000. At altitudes above 3000 metres, the prevalence was higher again: 86 out of 10,000. However, the team says this may be a statistical accident, as this data set included fewer cities and children than the other three altitude ranges.
“That’s a fair comment,” says David Stensel at Loughborough University. But he also emphasises the study is observational, so it doesn’t prove high altitude prevents obesity. “They’ve tried to make sure they’ve adjusted for the other potential influencing factors,” he says. These include measures of poverty and low income. But “you can’t account for everything”, says Stensel. Assuming high altitude really does make obesity less likely, Stensel says it isn’t clear how this knowledge could be of practical use in reducing the condition.
However, Losada argues the findings support the creation of geographically tailored public health strategies. He suggests further studies are needed to better understand the biological pathways linking altitude to childhood obesity, which could lead to more precise health advice for different regions.
12. What was the analysis in Losada’s study mainly based on?
A. Grouped data. B. Sample size.
C. Children’s age. D. City type.
13. What is the team’s view on the unexpected result of the study?
A. It’s a definite trend.
B It’s a chance occurrence.
C. It’s a misleading signal.
D. It’s a measurement error.
14. What does the author try to illustrate by mentioning Stensel in paragraph 4?
A. The importance of health knowledge.
B. The necessity of actionable strategies.
C. The limitation of the research method.
D. The complexity of the influencing factors.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Altitude’s Role in Childhood Weight
B. Less Oxygen, Healthier Children?
C. A New Approach to Fighting Obesity
D. Why the Weight Gap in Colombia?
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍一项关于高海拔对儿童肥胖影响的研究及相关观点与探讨。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“The children were separated into four groups relating to the height above sea level at which they lived: up to 1000 metres, 1001 to 2000 metres, 2001 to 3000 metres or above 3000 metres. (研究人员根据孩子们居住的海拔高度将他们分为四组:海拔1000米及以下、1001至2000米、2001至3000米以及3000 米以上。)”可知,洛萨达的研究分析主要基于分组数据。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“At altitudes above 3000 metres, the prevalence was higher again: 86 out of 10,000. However, the team says this may be a statistical accident, as this data set included fewer cities and children than the other three altitude ranges. (在海拔3000米以上的地区,肥胖发生率又有所上升,达到万分之八十六。然而,研究团队表示这可能是一个统计偶然,因为该数据集包含的城市和儿童数量少于其他三个海拔区间。)”可知,研究团队认为这个意外结果是偶然发生的。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“But he also emphasises the study is observational, so it doesn’t prove high altitude prevents obesity. (但他也强调,这项研究是观察性的,因此并不能证明高海拔可以预防肥胖。)”以及“But “you can’t account for everything”, says Stensel. (但是“你不可能考虑到所有因素”,斯滕塞说。)”可知,作者提及斯滕塞尔是为了说明该研究方法存在局限性。故选C项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,并结合第一段中的“The effects of high altitude (海拔) on the human body could protect against obesity (肥胖), according to a study of more than 4 million children across Colombia. (一项针对哥伦比亚400多万名儿童开展的研究显示,高海拔对人体产生的影响或可预防肥胖。)”可知,文章围绕一项关于不同海拔高度与儿童肥胖发生率关系的研究展开,介绍了研究结果、相关质疑以及后续研究建议,核心是探讨海拔对儿童体重的影响。A项“海拔对儿童体重的影响”概括文章主旨,可以作为最佳标题。故选A项。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2. 5分,满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Our world faces a twofold challenge: feeding a population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050 while minimizing environmental degradation. Precision agriculture (PA) emerges as a transformative solution. ___16___ To put it precisely, it uses digital tools and real-time data to tailor farming practices-from planting to harvesting. This data-driven approach promises not only higher yields but also greater sustainability, making it a cornerstone of modern food systems.
One example is the use of drones equipped with multispectral sensors to monitor crop health. The drones fly over the fields and take high-resolution photos and data in a variety of light wavelengths. Weaker plants show clear differences in light reflection when compared to healthy ones. ___17___ They can apply fertilizer, water, or pesticides just where they are needed instead of randomly over their fields.
___18___ High upfront costs for equipment and software can exclude small-scale farmers, particularly in low-income regions. Data privacy concerns also arise as more farm operations rely on interconnected digital systems. ___19___ Governments and private sectors must invest in education and rural broadband expansion. Besides, collaborations between tech companies, universities, and farmers’ cooperatives can help speed up innovation.
As climate change intensifies, PA will play a critical role in building a food system capable of adapting to shifting weather patterns. Its ability to turn data into actionable insights may well determine whether we can feed future generations without sacrificing the health of our Earth. ___20___
In a world where every decision matters, there’s no better time to embrace this revolution.
A. PA is not without its challenges.
B. It functions as a one-size-fits-all approach.
C. To overcome these challenges, joint efforts are needed.
D. Using the information, farmers can make focused decisions.
E. It uses advanced technologies to optimize every aspect of farming.
F. By making data-dependent decisions, farmers can improve productivity.
G. In essence, PA isn’t just about growing more; it’s about growing smarter.
【答案】16. E 17. D 18. A 19. C 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍精准农业作为应对粮食与环境挑战的方案,其运作方式、实例、挑战及应对办法。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Precision agriculture (PA) emerges as a transformative solution.(精准农业成为一种变革性解决方案)”以及下文“To put it precisely, it uses digital tools and real-time data to tailor farming practices-from planting to harvesting.(具体来说,它利用数字工具和实时数据来定制从种植到收获的农业操作)”可知,此处应解释精准农业的运作方式,E选项“It uses advanced technologies to optimize every aspect of farming.(它利用先进技术优化农业的各个方面)”中的advanced technologies呼应下文digital tools,every aspect of farming对应from planting to harvesting,起到承上启下作用,符合语境。故选E项。
【17题详解】
根据上文“The drones fly over the fields and take high-resolution photos and data in a variety of light wavelengths. Weaker plants show clear differences in light reflection when compared to healthy ones.(无人机飞越田野,拍摄高分辨率照片并收集多种波长的光线数据。长势较弱的植物与健康植物在光反射上有明显差异)”以及下文“They can apply fertilizer, water, or pesticides just where they are needed instead of randomly over their fields.(他们可以只在需要的地方施肥、浇水或喷洒农药,而不是在田里随机操作)”可知,此处应体现农民利用无人机收集的信息做决策,D选项“Using the information, farmers can make focused decisions.(利用这些信息,农民可以做出针对性决策)”中的the information指代上文无人机收集的数据,focused decisions呼应下文精准操作,符合语境。故选D项。
【18题详解】
根据下文“High upfront costs for equipment and software can exclude small-scale farmers, particularly in low-income regions. Data privacy concerns also arise as more farm operations rely on interconnected digital systems.(设备和软件的高昂前期成本可能会让小规模农民望而却步,尤其是在低收入地区。随着更多农业操作依赖互联数字系统,数据隐私问题也随之出现)”可知,此处应引出精准农业存在的问题,A选项“PA is not without its challenges.(精准农业并非没有挑战)”直接点出主题,总领下文的成本和隐私问题,符合语境。故选A项。
【19题详解】
根据上文提出的成本和隐私挑战,以及下文“Governments and private sectors must invest in education and rural broadband expansion. Besides, collaborations between tech companies, universities, and farmers’ cooperatives can help speed up innovation.(政府和私营部门必须投资于教育和农村宽带建设。此外,科技公司、大学和农民合作社之间的合作有助于加快创新)”可知,此处应提出应对挑战的办法,C选项“To overcome these challenges, joint efforts are needed.(为克服这些挑战,需要各方共同努力)”中的these challenges指代上文问题,joint efforts呼应下文政府、私营部门等多方合作,符合语境。故选C项。
【20题详解】
根据上文“As climate change intensifies, PA will play a critical role in building a food system capable of adapting to shifting weather patterns. Its ability to turn data into actionable insights may well determine whether we can feed future generations without sacrificing the health of our Earth.(随着气候变化加剧,精准农业将在构建能够适应天气变化的粮食系统中发挥关键作用。它将数据转化为可行见解的能力,很可能决定我们能否在不牺牲地球健康的前提下养活后代)”以及下文“In a world where every decision matters, there’s no better time to embrace this revolution.(在一个每个决定都至关重要的世界里,没有比现在更好的时机来拥抱这场变革了)”可知,此处应升华精准农业的意义,G选项“In essence, PA isn’t just about growing more; it’s about growing smarter.(本质上,精准农业不仅仅是为了提高产量,更是为了智慧种植)”呼应上文feed future generations without sacrificing the health of our Earth,同时引出下文对这场变革的倡导,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。
Dentist Alberto Inzulza Galdames was born in rural Chile. While growing up, he became ___21___ of the health inequities (不公平) in his community. Dental care was hard to ___22___ in his village, which was hours away from the nearest city and, for many, it was ___23___ on a list of pressing financial needs.
The ambition to ___24___ access to health care for people in these underserved communities ___25___ him to study dentistry at Finis Terrae University in Chile. As luck would have it, on the last semester, he was ___26___ as an exchange student to Harvard University. While studying there, he took ___27___ to serve as a volunteer teacher and dentist in Nepal, where he started a nongovernmental organization ___28___ to promoting health education. Meanwhile, he focused on ___29___ gaps in health care.
But even as he traveled the world, Inzulza remained firmly ____30____ in his family and community. After graduation, he returned to seeing patients in Chile, but with a broader ____31____, on how to advocate for their needs. He started to see bad teeth as more than just a ____32____ of pain but a symptom of the ways that lower-income people around the world are ____33____ by health systems.
As for his future plan, Inzulza hopes to make more ____34____ to the development of a more inclusive and equitable health care system. “I’m not just a dentist of Chile,” Inzulza said. “I’m working on something ____35____, leveling the inequality in health care.”
21. A. ashamed B. aware C. tired D. cautious
22. A. refer to B. carry out C. get across D. come by
23. A. low B. new C. common D. obvious
24. A. link B. confirm C. balance D. enhance
25. A. enabled B. reminded C. drove D. taught
26. A. selected B. promoted C. named D. labeled
27. A. advice B. shelter C. courage D. time
28. A. accustomed B. dedicated C. limited D. exposed
29. A. recording B. measuring C. revealing D. bridging
30 A. skilled B. interested C. rooted D. stuck
31. A. assumption B. perspective C. coverage D. tolerance
32. A. source B. sense C. symbol D. knowledge
33. A. challenged B. tracked C. failed D. charged
34. A. contributions B. sacrifices C. choices D. profits
35. A. easier B. bigger C. busier D. wiser
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文,讲述了智利牙医阿尔韦托·因苏尔扎·加尔达梅斯的成长与职业经历。他自幼关注家乡医疗不公,立志改善弱势群体医疗条件,攻读牙医学并赴哈佛交流,期间在尼泊尔投身志愿医疗与健康教育,学成归国后深耕本土社区,致力于推动医疗公平体系建设。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:成长过程中,他逐渐意识到自己所在社区存在的医疗不公现象。A. ashamed羞愧的;B. aware意识到的;C. tired疲惫的;D. cautious谨慎的。根据后文“the health inequities (不公平) in his community”的表述,结合他后续投身医疗公平事业的经历,可知此处指他察觉到社区的医疗问题,“be aware of”为固定搭配,意为“意识到”,符合语境,故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:他所在的村庄距离最近的城市有数小时车程,牙科护理服务很难获得。A. refer to提及;B. carry out执行;C. get across使理解;D. come by得到、获得。根据前文“his village, which was hours away from the nearest city”的地理劣势,可知当地居民难以获取牙科服务,“come by”符合语义,故选D。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:而且对许多人来说,牙科护理在迫切的经济需求清单上排在靠后的位置。A. low低的;B. new新的;C. common常见的;D. obvious明显的。根据前文“pressing financial needs”的提示,可知低收入家庭会优先满足衣食住行等刚需,牙科护理的优先级较低,“low”符合语境,故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:改善医疗资源匮乏社区居民的医疗可及性的志向,驱使他前往智利的芬尼斯泰拉大学攻读牙医学。A. link连接;B. confirm确认;C. balance平衡;D. enhance提高、改善。根据空后“access to health care for people in these underserved communities him to study dentistry at Finis Terrae University in Chile”以及后文他为医疗公平所做的努力,可知此处指他希望提升弱势群体获取医疗服务的能力,“enhance”符合语义,故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:改善医疗资源匮乏社区居民的医疗可及性的志向,驱使他前往智利的芬尼斯泰拉大学攻读牙医学。A. enabled使能够;B. reminded提醒;C. drove驱使;D. taught教授。根据前文“The ambition”的核心驱动力,可知是这份志向推动他选择牙医学专业,“drove”符合语境,故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:幸运的是,最后一个学期,他被选为交换生前往哈佛大学学习。A. selected挑选、选中;B. promoted晋升;C. named命名;D. labeled贴标签。根据后文“as an exchange student to Harvard University”的身份,可知此处指他通过选拔成为交换生,“selected”符合语义,故选A。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在哈佛学习期间,他抽出时间前往尼泊尔担任志愿教师和牙医,并在当地创办了一个致力于推广健康教育的非政府组织。A. advice建议;B. shelter庇护所;C. courage勇气;D. time时间。根据前文“While studying there”的背景,可知他是在学习之余参与志愿工作,“take time to do sth.”意为“抽出时间做某事”,符合语境,故选D。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:在哈佛学习期间,他抽出时间前往尼泊尔担任志愿教师和牙医,并在当地创办了一个致力于推广健康教育的非政府组织。A. accustomed习惯的;B. dedicated献身的、致力于;C. limited有限的;D. exposed暴露的。根据后文“to promoting health education”的目标,可知这个非政府组织的宗旨是推广健康教育,“be dedicated to”为固定搭配,意为“致力于”,符合语义,故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:与此同时,他专注于弥补医疗服务的缺口。A. recording记录;B. measuring测量;C. revealing揭示;D. bridging弥合、填补。根据前文他创办组织推广健康教育的行为,以及后文“gaps in health care”的表述,可知此处指他致力于解决医疗服务的不足,“bridge gaps”为固定搭配,意为“弥补缺口”,符合语境,故选D。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但即便走遍世界各地,因苏尔扎依然深深扎根于自己的家庭和社区。A. skilled熟练的;B. interested感兴趣的;C. rooted扎根的;D. stuck被困住的。根据后文“After graduation, he returned to seeing patients in Chile”的表述,可知他学成后选择回到家乡服务,说明他与家乡的联系十分紧密,“be rooted in”为固定搭配,意为“扎根于”,符合语义,故选C。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:毕业后,他回到智利为患者看诊,但看待如何维护患者需求的视角变得更加开阔。A. assumption假设;B. perspective视角;C. coverage覆盖范围;D. tolerance容忍。根据前文他在海外的学习和志愿经历及前文“with a broader”,可知这些经历让他形成了更全面的认知,“perspective”,符合语境,故选B。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他开始意识到,牙齿问题不仅仅是疼痛的根源,更是全球低收入群体被医疗体系忽视的一种表现。A. source来源;B. sense感觉;C. symbol象征;D. knowledge知识。根据后文“of pain”的修饰,可知牙齿问题会引发疼痛,是疼痛的来源,“source”符合语义,故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他开始意识到,牙齿问题不仅仅是疼痛的根源,更是全球低收入群体被医疗体系忽视的一种表现。A. challenged挑战;B. tracked追踪;C. failed辜负、忽视;D. charged收费。根据前文“health inequities”、“underserved communities”的表述,可知低收入群体的医疗需求未被医疗体系满足,“be failed by”意为“被……辜负/忽视”,符合语境,故选C。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:至于未来的计划,因苏尔扎希望为构建更具包容性和公平性的医疗体系做出更多贡献。A. contributions贡献;B. sacrifices牺牲;C. choices选择;D. profits利润。根据后文“to the development of a more inclusive and equitable health care system”的目标,可知他希望为医疗体系的发展出力,“make contributions to”为固定搭配,意为“为……做贡献”,符合语义,故选A。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:因苏尔扎说:“我不仅仅是一名智利牙医,我正在做一件更有意义的大事——消除医疗领域的不公。”A. easier更容易的;B. bigger更重大的;C. busier更忙碌的;D. wiser更明智的。根据前文“not just a dentist of Chile”的对比,以及后文“leveling the inequality in health care”的宏大目标,可知他认为自己从事的事业意义更为重大,“bigger”符合语境,故选B。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题 1. 5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式,并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Tangram (七巧板) is an ancient Chinese puzzle game that challenges players to create specific shapes ____36____ (use) a set of seven geometric pieces, called “tans”. The goal of the game is to form a specific outline, ensuring they fit together ____37____ (perfect)-without overlapping (重叠) or leaving any empty spaces.
Originating in China during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), it gained widespread ____38____ (popular) in the 18th and 19th centuries. Tangram puzzles ____39____ (introduce) to Europe and America in the early 1800s, where they quickly became popular, inspiring books, adaptations, and new variations. Today, Tangram remains a beloved puzzle game ____40____ (treasure) for entertainment as well as educational purposes.
Playing Tangram is more than just a fun activity, it’s also an influential brain booster! The puzzle requires spatial awareness, logical reasoning, ____41____ problem-solving abilities. Playing it can activate and strengthen important areas of the brain. Studies suggest that engaging in visual-spatial tasks like Tangram can improve cognitive (认知的) flexibility, making ____42____ easier to process and remember information. Additionally, regularly playing Tangram can enhance memory and attention span, ____43____ are important in everyday problem-solving situations.
Whether you’re looking for a fun challenge or a way ____44____ (improve) cognitive function, Tangram is an excellent game to play. Plus, with digital and physical versions available, it’s an easy and ____45____ (access) game to enjoy at any time.
【答案】36. using
37. perfectly
38. popularity
39. were introduced
40. treasured
41. and 42. it
43. which 44. to improve
45. accessible
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了七巧板的历史、玩法及其益智益处。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:七巧板是一种古老的中国益智游戏,要求玩家用一套被称为“板”的七块几何图形拼出特定的形状。that引导的同位语从句谓语为challenges,此处为非谓语动词,作状语,use“使用”与逻辑主语players为主谓关系,故用现在分词形式。故填using。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意:游戏的目标是形成一个特定的轮廓,确保它们完美地拼合在一起——不重叠或留下任何空白。本空修饰动词fit,应用副词perfectly“完美地”,作状语。故填perfectly。
【38题详解】
考查名词。句意:它起源于中国宋朝(公元960-1279年),在18世纪和19世纪广受欢迎。本空作gained的宾语,应用名词popularity“流行,受欢迎”。故填popularity。
【39题详解】
考查时态语态。句意:七巧板在19世纪初被引入欧洲和美洲,在那里它们迅速流行起来,激发了书籍、改编和新变体的灵感。本空为句子谓语,根据时间状语in the early 1800s可知,句子描述过去发生的事情,时态应用一般过去时,introduce“介绍”与主语Tangram puzzles为动宾关系,应用一般过去时的被动语态,主语为复数名词,be动词用were。故填were introduced。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:今天,七巧板仍然是一款深受喜爱的益智游戏,因其娱乐和教育目的而备受珍视。本句谓语为remains,此处为非谓语动词,作定语,treasure“珍视”与Tangram为动宾关系,应用过去分词形式。故填treasured。
【41题详解】
考查连词。句意:这种拼图需要空间意识、逻辑推理和解决问题的能力。spatial awareness、logical reasoning与problem-solving abilities是并列关系,用并列连词and连接。故填and。
【42题详解】
考查代词。句意:研究表明,参与像七巧板这样的视觉空间任务可以提高认知灵活性,使处理和记忆信息变得更容易。本空为形式宾语,后面的不定式短语to process and remember information作make的真正的宾语,用形式宾语it。故填it。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:此外,经常玩七巧板可以提高记忆力和注意力持续时间,这在日常解决问题的情境中很重要。本空引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词memory and attention span,关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:无论你是在寻找有趣的挑战,还是想提高认知功能,七巧板都是一款极佳的游戏。本句谓语为are looking for,此处为非谓语动词,作定语,修饰名词way,a way to do sth.是固定搭配,意为 “做某事的方法”,本空应用动词improve“提高”的不定式形式。故填to improve。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意:此外,有了数字版和实体版,它是一款随时随地都能轻松玩到的游戏。本空与easy并列,修饰名词game,应用形容词accessible“易得到的,易使用的”,作定语。故填accessible。
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你的新西兰笔友Sophia想了解你校最近举行的“悦读中国”(Reading China)英语读书活动,请用英语给她回复邮件,介绍相关情况。内容包括:
(1))活动的内容;
(2)收获与感想。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sophia,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes,
Li Hua
【答案】示例:
Dear Sophia,
I’m glad to tell you about our school’s “Reading China” English reading activity held recently. It lasted for a whole week and attracted many students to participate.
The activity included reading English versions of Chinese classics and modern works, followed by group discussions. What impressed me most was how these books vividly present China’s culture and values. It was through this event that I gained a deeper understanding of my own culture while improving my English.
I truly believe such events bridge cultural gaps. If you’re interested, I can send you some recommended titles!
Best wishes,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份,给新西兰笔友回复一封邮件Sophia,向她介绍学校最近举行的“悦读中国”英语读书活动的内容,并分享个人收获与感想。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
举行:hold → conduct/organize/host/stage
参加:participate in→ be involved in/engage in/take part in
提升:improve→ enhance/strengthen/boost
弥合差距:bridge gaps → narrow differences/foster connections
2. 句式拓展
合并句子
原句:I’m glad to tell you about our school’s “Reading China” English reading activity held recently. It lasted for a whole week and attracted many students to participate.
拓展句:I’m glad to tell you about our school’s “Reading China” English reading activity held recently, which lasted for a whole week and attracted many students to participate.
【点睛】【高分句型1】What impressed me most was how these books vividly present China’s culture and values.(运用了what引导的主语从句和how引导的表语从句)
【高分句型2】It was through this event that I gained a deeper understanding of my own culture while improving my English.(运用了“It was... that...”强调句型)
第二节 读后续写 (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。
David and Jane looked forward to this trip from the very first day of summer vacation. Their parents had booked a small cabin at the edge of a forest, a place their father described as “a hidden world full of wonders.” When they arrived, the siblings were immediately drawn to the quiet charm of the wooden cabin. It stood peacefully among tall pines, with sunlight flickering across its roof like dancing gold.
Every morning, their father would take them into the woods, teaching them how to look at the forest the way a ranger would. He told them that trees facing the south usually grew thicker leaves because they got more sunlight. He showed them how to read little animal footprints, how to listen for streams, and how to find safe berries when they felt hungry. When the weather turned cloudy or rainy, the whole family would sit by the fireplace in the cabin, taking turns telling stories. The flames crackled cheerfully while shadows danced against the walls, creating a warm world of their own.
One afternoon, however, their parents had to go out for a short errand. Before leaving, they reminded the siblings firmly not to go outside. David and Jane promised, but the promise didn’t last long. The gentle sound of the stream outside the cabin windows was simply too tempting. David looked at his sister and whispered, “Why don’t we go for a little adventure? We’ll take the flashlights — if it gets dark, we’ll still be okay.”
Jane hesitated only for a moment before her curiosity won. The two slipped out and headed into the woods. The forest welcomed them with dappled sunlight spilling across the ground. Dry leaves crackled crisply under their feet, and a plump, unfamiliar bird hopped from branch to branch, chirping as if greeting them. When they got hungry, the siblings picked the same berries their father had shown them days earlier.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: However, the sky began to dim before they knew it.
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Paragraph 2: Then David recalled their father’s tip about the south-facing side of the trees.
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【答案】参考范文
Paragraph 1: However, the sky began to dim before they knew it. Jane tightened her grip on David’s arm, her voice trembling with apprehension. “We should have listened to Mom and Dad. What if we can’t find our way back?” David forced a calm tone, though his own heart raced. “Don’t panic. We have our flashlights, and remember all those survival skills Dad taught us.” But as darkness fell, their flashlights’ feeble beams were swallowed by the oppressive gloom. The gnarled trees loomed like giants, and the stream’s murmur turned into ominous whispers of their predicament.
Paragraph 2: Then David recalled their father’s tip about the south-facing side of the trees. “Wait!” David exclaimed suddenly, “Dad said south-facing trees have thicker branches for more sunlight — find south, and we can get back to the cabin!” Following this natural compass, they ventured carefully through the undergrowth. After what felt like an eternity, a faint golden glow pierced through the dense trees — the cabin’s porch light! Rushing forward with exhilaration, they embraced each other in overwhelming relief. Their parents, who had been searching frantically, greeted them with tears of joy and relieved laughter. That evening, David and Jane found their way home and learned preparation and mindfulness turn reckless escapades into meaningful journeys.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了David和Jane在暑假期间与父母前往森林边缘的小木屋度假。父母外出办事时,两人违背承诺外出探险,不料天色渐暗,在森林中迷路。最终,大卫回忆起父亲传授的生存技巧,利用南向树木枝叶茂密的特性辨别方向,成功找到回家的路。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“然而,他们还没反应过来,天空就开始暗了下来。”可知,第一段可描写两人迷路时的恐慌心理及环境描写。
②由第二段首句内容“然后大卫想起了父亲关于树木南侧的提示。”可知,第二段可描写大卫利用父亲传授的技巧找到方向,最终成功返回小木屋的过程。
2.续写线索:天色变暗——两人恐慌——回忆技巧——辨别方向——找到小屋——家人团聚——获得感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①抓紧:tighten one’s grip on/ hold tightly
②颤抖:tremble/shake
③剧烈跳动:race/beat violently
情绪类
①忧虑:apprehension/anxiety
②疯狂地:frantically/madly
【点睛】【高分句型1】But as darkness fell, their flashlights’ feeble beams were swallowed by the oppressive gloom. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】 Their parents, who had been searching frantically, greeted them with tears of joy and relieved laughter.(运用了who引导的非限制性定语从句)
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一轮反馈检测 (二) 英语试题
考试时间:120分钟 试题分数:150分
注意事项:
1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用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,再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分:听力 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1. 5分,满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What happened to Lily?
A. She got up late. B. She broke her clock. C. She forgot to pick the man up.
2 What will Henry do first?
A. Plant trees. B. Build a path. C Grow vegetables.
3. How much will the speakers tip the waiter?
A. $5. B. $10. C. $15.
4. Who drove Amy home?
A. Her granddad. B. Jane’s dad. C. Jane’s brother.
5 What are the speakers talking about?
A. A writer. B. TV dramas. C. Historical novels.
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7两个小题。
6. What are the speakers doing?
A. Driving to a hotel. B. Parking near a theatre. C, Looking for a parking space.
7. How will the speakers get back to the hotel?
A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. Why does the woman enjoy computer games less now?
A. She is too tired after work.
B. She hates the long download time.
C. She finds games not creative enough.
9. What does the man say about board games?
A. They are out of date. B. They are too simple. C. They are more interactive.
10. What do the speakers probably decide to do together?
A. Play a board game. B. Try a new computer game. C. Quit the habit of playing games.
听下面一段对话,回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What does the woman advise young actors to do?
A. Work hard. B. Learn from a role model. C. Jump at opportunities.
12. Who taught the woman how to act?
A. Helen Miller. B Stephen Smith. C. Judy Black.
13. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. On a movie set. B. In a TV studio. C. In a theater backstage.
听下面一段对话,回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Colleagues. B. Brother and sister. C. Student and fire supervisor.
15. What day is it today?
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday.
16. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Call a charity organization. B Contact Shelley through email. C. Help the man sort the alarms out.
听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What does the speaker think of the graduating class?
A. They are hard-working. B. They are experienced. C. They are gifted.
18 What is the speaker most likely to be good at?
A. Modern painting. B. Fashion design . C. Photo taking.
19. Who is the first student artist to speak?
A. James Smith. B. Jane Goodman. C. Michael Watts.
20. What is the speaker doing?
A. Giving a class. B. Awarding prizes. C. Hosting an exhibition.
第二部分 阅读理解: (共20小题,每小题2. 5分,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2. 5分,满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition is open for entries — and we’re after your most spectacular shots from the past year. To be in with a chance of having your work published in the magazine, submit your images in up to four categories. Judged by industry-leading photographers and editors, the competition is your opportunity to be noticed and win a luxury three-night break.
THE CATEGORIES
●People
More often than not, it’s the people you encounter that make a trip — but it can be difficult capturing the character of someone you’ve only just met. Have you managed it?
●Landscape
Shooting a landscape might seem easy, but few can really draw out the defining features. Can you identify fascinating contrasts, or show a level of detail that others can’t see?
●Wildlife
Wildlife is one of the great wonders of travel. Spotting creatures in their natural habitat can be about luck — capturing them with your camera is not.
●Food
Whether it’s a local farmer bringing in the harvest or chefs hard at work in a street kitchen, this category celebrates every stage of the cooking journey from field to fork.
THE PRIZE
The Grand Prize winner, from the four categories, will receive a luxury three-night escape to a UK hotel of their choice, courtesy of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). With over 600 hotels in 90 destinations, including 36 in the UK, SLH offers unique and charming stays with a strong sense of place, from stylish city-center hotels to countrified fishermen’s huts. The prize includes the SLH Book, a limited-edition coffee-table book featuring the brand’s beautifully organized collections of products.
ENTER NOW
The competition closes on 14 January 2026 at 11:59 pm. The winner must be a resident of the UK or Ireland and aged 18 or over. Judges to be announced. If you need to see full T & Cs (terms and conditions), visit the magazine’s website.
1. Which of the following photos can be an entry?
A. A picture of downtown skyscrapers.
B. A portrait of a worker making forks.
C. A scene of a pet dog sleeping at home.
D. An image of strangers with vivid personalities.
2. What prize will the winner get?
A. Free stays in SLH’s 36 huts. B. A book accessible to the masses.
C. Three nights in an elegant hotel. D. Comments from leading experts.
3. Where is this text probably taken from?
A A magazine. B. A website.
C. A brochure. D. A coffee-table book.
B
It’s January 2022, and my seven-year-old son is standing on his skateboard at the top of a concrete slope (斜坡). He looks scared, and I’m urging him to try, almost begging. The reason for my enthusiasm? Just a few weeks earlier, I stood frozen in that same spot before taking my own leap. I know how amazed he’ll feel afterward, so we take baby steps. Finally, he does it all on his own. As he makes it, his smile lights up the entire skatepark.
There’s something magical about skateboarding: In a flash, fright turns into delight. My husband and I began skating even when we are in our 40s, so that we could learn alongside our son. As a “later skater”, I’ve come to realize that everything seems impossible until you try it. At the time, I had no idea how much I would gain from the not-so-simple art of standing sideways.
First, skateboarding teaches determination because progress comes from efforts. No matter how skilled the crowd or how gravity-defying (反重力的) the moves, you’ll see just as many tricks going wrong as right. Irish writer Samuel Beckett could have been speaking for skaters when he wrote: “Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”
There are also plenty of sensible benefits, such as mindfulness. When you’re skateboarding, it’s almost impossible to think of anything else. What magic it is to step on a piece of wood with four little wheels and be transported to a place where your head is emptied and the outside world can’t touch you.
The best part, though? The community. My husband, son and I are part of an informal group of parents and children who skate together. We love it, from the clear ringing sound beneath our wheels to the way the sun makes the graffiti-covered buildings pop with color. We make friends and learn from one another. We face our fears side by side, cheer for the highs, and share the falls.
4. Why did the author urge her son to try?
A. She was troubled by his falling behind.
B. She wanted him to defeat fear quickly.
C. She worried about his lack of enthusiasm.
D. She wished him to enjoy the delight after fear.
5. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Samuel Beckett?
A. To explain how to avoid failures.
B. To prove skateboarding needs talent.
C. To stress the value of consistent efforts.
D. To show sports’ influence on literature.
6. What is the benefit of skateboarding according to Paragraph 4?
A. It makes people think more clearly.
B. It helps keep the distractions away.
C It encourages skaters to build connections.
D. It speeds skaters to escape from chasers.
7. What message does the author convey in the text?
A. Any risky sport is worth trying.
B. Courageous attempts lead to growth.
C. Parents should push children to take risks.
D. Constant failure ensures ultimate success.
C
Sick young ants release a smell to tell worker ants to destroy them to protect the colony from infection, scientists said Tuesday, adding that queens do not seem to commit this act of self-sacrifice.
Many animals conceal illness for social reasons. Ant colonies, however, act as one “super-organism” which works to ensure the survival of all, similar to how infected cells in our bodies send out a “find-me and eat-me” signal, according to an Austria-led team of scientists.
When adult worker ants get an illness, they leave the nest to die alone. Young ants, known as pupae, in contrast are still trapped inside a cocoon, making social distancing impossible. Scientists had already figured out that when these pupae are terminally ill, there is a chemical change that produces a particular smell. Adult worker ants then gather around, remove the cocoon, “bite holes in the pupae and insert poison,” Dawson said.
For the research, the scientists wanted to figure out whether the pupae “were actively saying: ‘hey, come and kill me,’” Dawson said. First, the scientists extracted the smell from the sick pupae of a black garden ant. When they applied the smell to a healthy brood in the lab, the workers still destroyed them. Then, the team conducted an experiment showing that the sick pupae only produce the smell when worker ants are nearby, proving it is a deliberate signal for destruction. “While it is a sacrifice — a truly altruistic act — it’s also in their own interest, because it means that their genes are going to survive and be passed on to the next generation,” Dawson said.
However, there is one member of the nest that does not sacrifice itself. When queen pupae are infected inside their cocoons, they do not send out the smelly warning signal, the team found. “Are they cheating the system?” Dawson said the team asked themselves. However, they found that the “queen pupae have much better immune systems than the worker pupae, and so they were able to fight off the infection — and that’s why we think that they weren’t signalling”, she said. Dawson hopes future research will investigate whether queen pupae sacrifice themselves when it becomes clear they will not beat their infection.
8. Why does the author mention the “find-me and eat-me” signal?
A. To explain the self-sacrifice signal system of the ants.
B. To contrast disease responses in insects and humans.
C. To show how ants carry out social distancing in the nest.
D. To describe the method scientists used in their experiment.
9. What does the word “altruistic” in Paragraph 4 most nearly mean?
A. Driven by self-preservation instincts.
B. Carried out for the benefit of others.
C. Controlled by genetic programming.
D. Triggered by external chemical signals.
10. Why don’t queen pupae emit the warning signal?
A. They possess superior immune defenses against infection.
B. They use a biological trick to avoid detection.
C. They postpone signaling until the infection progresses.
D. They rely on specialized protective mechanisms.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. Sick young ants invite destruction to save colony.
B. Sick young ants send signals asking for treatment.
C. Queen ants refuse to signal and avoid sacrifice.
D. Different ant species show various sacrifice behaviors.
D
The effects of high altitude (海拔) on the human body could protect against obesity (肥胖), according to a study of more than 4 million children across Colombia. The findings support the theory that low oxygen levels drive increased energy consumption, though prior evidence comes mainly from adults.
To understand the potential impact on children, Lizcano Losada at the University of La Sabana analysed data on 4.16 million children aged up to 5 years old from 1123 cities. The children were separated into four groups relating to the height above sea level at which they lived: up to 1000 metres, 1001 to 2000 metres, 2001 to 3000 metres or above 3000 metres.
In the two lower-altitude regions, around 80 out of every 10,000 children had obesity. However, at altitudes of 2001 to 3000 metres, the prevalence (发生率) of obesity fell to 40 in 10,000. At altitudes above 3000 metres, the prevalence was higher again: 86 out of 10,000. However, the team says this may be a statistical accident, as this data set included fewer cities and children than the other three altitude ranges.
“That’s a fair comment,” says David Stensel at Loughborough University. But he also emphasises the study is observational, so it doesn’t prove high altitude prevents obesity. “They’ve tried to make sure they’ve adjusted for the other potential influencing factors,” he says. These include measures of poverty and low income. But “you can’t account for everything”, says Stensel. Assuming high altitude really does make obesity less likely, Stensel says it isn’t clear how this knowledge could be of practical use in reducing the condition.
However, Losada argues the findings support the creation of geographically tailored public health strategies. He suggests further studies are needed to better understand the biological pathways linking altitude to childhood obesity, which could lead to more precise health advice for different regions.
12. What was the analysis in Losada’s study mainly based on?
A. Grouped data. B. Sample size.
C. Children’s age. D. City type.
13. What is the team’s view on the unexpected result of the study?
A. It’s a definite trend.
B. It’s a chance occurrence.
C. It’s a misleading signal.
D. It’s a measurement error.
14. What does the author try to illustrate by mentioning Stensel in paragraph 4?
A. The importance of health knowledge.
B. The necessity of actionable strategies.
C. The limitation of the research method.
D. The complexity of the influencing factors.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Altitude’s Role in Childhood Weight
B. Less Oxygen, Healthier Children?
C. A New Approach to Fighting Obesity
D. Why the Weight Gap in Colombia?
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2. 5分,满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Our world faces a twofold challenge: feeding a population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050 while minimizing environmental degradation. Precision agriculture (PA) emerges as a transformative solution. ___16___ To put it precisely, it uses digital tools and real-time data to tailor farming practices-from planting to harvesting. This data-driven approach promises not only higher yields but also greater sustainability, making it a cornerstone of modern food systems.
One example is the use of drones equipped with multispectral sensors to monitor crop health. The drones fly over the fields and take high-resolution photos and data in a variety of light wavelengths. Weaker plants show clear differences in light reflection when compared to healthy ones. ___17___ They can apply fertilizer, water, or pesticides just where they are needed instead of randomly over their fields.
___18___ High upfront costs for equipment and software can exclude small-scale farmers, particularly in low-income regions. Data privacy concerns also arise as more farm operations rely on interconnected digital systems. ___19___ Governments and private sectors must invest in education and rural broadband expansion. Besides, collaborations between tech companies, universities, and farmers’ cooperatives can help speed up innovation.
As climate change intensifies, PA will play a critical role in building a food system capable of adapting to shifting weather patterns. Its ability to turn data into actionable insights may well determine whether we can feed future generations without sacrificing the health of our Earth. ___20___
In a world where every decision matters, there’s no better time to embrace this revolution.
A. PA is not without its challenges.
B. It functions as a one-size-fits-all approach.
C. To overcome these challenges, joint efforts are needed.
D. Using the information, farmers can make focused decisions.
E. It uses advanced technologies to optimize every aspect of farming.
F. By making data-dependent decisions, farmers can improve productivity.
G. In essence, PA isn’t just about growing more; it’s about growing smarter.
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。
Dentist Alberto Inzulza Galdames was born in rural Chile. While growing up, he became ___21___ of the health inequities (不公平) in his community. Dental care was hard to ___22___ in his village, which was hours away from the nearest city and, for many, it was ___23___ on a list of pressing financial needs.
The ambition to ___24___ access to health care for people in these underserved communities ___25___ him to study dentistry at Finis Terrae University in Chile. As luck would have it, on the last semester, he was ___26___ as an exchange student to Harvard University. While studying there, he took ___27___ to serve as a volunteer teacher and dentist in Nepal, where he started a nongovernmental organization ___28___ to promoting health education. Meanwhile, he focused on ___29___ gaps in health care.
But even as he traveled the world, Inzulza remained firmly ____30____ in his family and community. After graduation, he returned to seeing patients in Chile, but with a broader ____31____, on how to advocate for their needs. He started to see bad teeth as more than just a ____32____ of pain but a symptom of the ways that lower-income people around the world are ____33____ by health systems.
As for his future plan, Inzulza hopes to make more ____34____ to the development of a more inclusive and equitable health care system. “I’m not just a dentist of Chile,” Inzulza said. “I’m working on something ____35____, leveling the inequality in health care.”
21. A. ashamed B. aware C. tired D. cautious
22. A. refer to B. carry out C. get across D. come by
23. A. low B. new C. common D. obvious
24. A. link B. confirm C. balance D. enhance
25. A. enabled B. reminded C. drove D. taught
26. A. selected B. promoted C. named D. labeled
27. A. advice B. shelter C. courage D. time
28. A. accustomed B. dedicated C. limited D. exposed
29. A. recording B. measuring C. revealing D. bridging
30. A. skilled B. interested C. rooted D. stuck
31. A. assumption B. perspective C. coverage D. tolerance
32. A. source B. sense C. symbol D. knowledge
33. A. challenged B. tracked C. failed D. charged
34. A. contributions B. sacrifices C. choices D. profits
35. A. easier B. bigger C. busier D. wiser
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,并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Tangram (七巧板) is an ancient Chinese puzzle game that challenges players to create specific shapes ____36____ (use) a set of seven geometric pieces, called “tans”. The goal of the game is to form a specific outline, ensuring they fit together ____37____ (perfect)-without overlapping (重叠) or leaving any empty spaces.
Originating in China during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), it gained widespread ____38____ (popular) in the 18th and 19th centuries. Tangram puzzles ____39____ (introduce) to Europe and America in the early 1800s, where they quickly became popular, inspiring books, adaptations, and new variations. Today, Tangram remains a beloved puzzle game ____40____ (treasure) for entertainment as well as educational purposes.
Playing Tangram is more than just a fun activity, it’s also an influential brain booster! The puzzle requires spatial awareness, logical reasoning, ____41____ problem-solving abilities. Playing it can activate and strengthen important areas of the brain. Studies suggest that engaging in visual-spatial tasks like Tangram can improve cognitive (认知的) flexibility, making ____42____ easier to process and remember information. Additionally, regularly playing Tangram can enhance memory and attention span, ____43____ are important in everyday problem-solving situations.
Whether you’re looking for a fun challenge or a way ____44____ (improve) cognitive function, Tangram is an excellent game to play. Plus, with digital and physical versions available, it’s an easy and ____45____ (access) game to enjoy at any time.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你的新西兰笔友Sophia想了解你校最近举行的“悦读中国”(Reading China)英语读书活动,请用英语给她回复邮件,介绍相关情况。内容包括:
(1))活动的内容;
(2)收获与感想。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sophia,
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Best wishes,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 (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。
David and Jane looked forward to this trip from the very first day of summer vacation. Their parents had booked a small cabin at the edge of a forest, a place their father described as “a hidden world full of wonders.” When they arrived, the siblings were immediately drawn to the quiet charm of the wooden cabin. It stood peacefully among tall pines, with sunlight flickering across its roof like dancing gold.
Every morning, their father would take them into the woods, teaching them how to look at the forest the way a ranger would. He told them that trees facing the south usually grew thicker leaves because they got more sunlight. He showed them how to read little animal footprints, how to listen for streams, and how to find safe berries when they felt hungry. When the weather turned cloudy or rainy, the whole family would sit by the fireplace in the cabin, taking turns telling stories. The flames crackled cheerfully while shadows danced against the walls, creating a warm world of their own.
One afternoon, however, their parents had to go out for a short errand. Before leaving, they reminded the siblings firmly not to go outside. David and Jane promised, but the promise didn’t last long. The gentle sound of the stream outside the cabin windows was simply too tempting. David looked at his sister and whispered, “Why don’t we go for a little adventure? We’ll take the flashlights — if it gets dark, we’ll still be okay.”
Jane hesitated only for a moment before her curiosity won. The two slipped out and headed into the woods. The forest welcomed them with dappled sunlight spilling across the ground. Dry leaves crackled crisply under their feet, and a plump, unfamiliar bird hopped from branch to branch, chirping as if greeting them. When they got hungry, the siblings picked the same berries their father had shown them days earlier.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: However, the sky began to dim before they knew it.
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Paragraph 2: Then David recalled their father’s tip about the south-facing side of the trees
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