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杭州二中2025学年第一学期期末考试
高二年级 英语试题B卷
本试卷分为第I卷 (选择题) 和第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题),共150分,考试时间120分钟。
第I卷 (选择题共95分)
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 the man yesterday?
A. He was late for the evening classes.
B. He had no time to visit his cousin.
C. He failed to meet the woman.
2. Where are the speakers going?
A. A park. B. A cinema. C. A restaurant.
3. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A country. B. An article. C. A rainforest.
4. What does the man complain about?
A. The fast-paced life. B. The slow dinner. C. The impatient woman.
5. What does the woman mean?
A. She hates to work overtime.
B. She will stay late to finish her work.
C. She won’t work overtime without extra pay.
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Colleagues.
7. What can we learn about the man?
A. He saved his children. B. He had a car accident. C. His leg was hurt.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What is the woman’s problem?
A. She doesn’t have much time studying.
B. She doesn’t get along with her children.
C. She can’t practice the piano consistently.
9. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Find someplace else. B. Attend lessons at a school. C. Ask her children to keep quiet.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What do we know about David?
A. He immediately found the plot very attractive.
B. He wanted to see the places mentioned in the book.
C. He thinks the characters in the book really fantastic.
11. What does Maria think of the book?
A. It is worth reading. B. It is poorly organized. C. It is hard to understand.
12. Why does the author write the book according to Maria?
A. To introduce some new places.
B. To inspire readers to form new views.
C. To give diverse opinions on the events.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers doing now?
A. Talking about a match. B. Discussing their teamwork. C. Practicing playing baseball.
14. What do other players think of the man?
A. He has improved a lot. B. He is helpful. C. He isn’t skillful.
15. How will the woman punish the players if they don’t practice with the man?
A. She will cut their pay.
B. She will dismiss them from the team.
C. She will have them practice all week.
16. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man?
A. Strict. B. Critical. C. Patient.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What will the visitors have to do first when walking into the museum?
A. Put on their boots. B. Register their names. C. Look at the posters.
18. What can the visitors see on all the walls of the museum?
A. Descriptions of the exhibition. B. Photos of huge blocks of ice. C. Informative posters.
19. What can the visitors use the computers to do in the exhibition?
A. Tell their friends what to do.
B. Search for any information they need.
C. Play games designed especially for the exhibition.
20. What is the main purpose of the exhibition?
A. To explain the reasons for global warming.
B. To raise public awareness of global warming.
C. To show the latest information on global warming.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15个小题;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
HABITAT RESTORATION TEAM
Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive (侵入的) plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.
GROUPS
Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form.
AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING
Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15.
Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed.
We'll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Bring layers for changing weather and a raincoat if necessary.
Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and lunch.
No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills (满足) community service requirements.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Time
Meeting Location
Sunday, Jan. 15 10:00 am — 1:00 pm
Battery Alexander Trailhead
Sunday, Jan. 22 10:00 am — 2:30 pm
Stinson Beach Parking Lot
Sunday, Jan. 29 9:30 am — 2:30 pm
Coyote Ridge Trailhead
1. What is the aim of the Habitat Restoration Team?
A. To discover mineral resources. B. To develop new wildlife parks.
C. To protect the local ecosystem. D. To conduct biological research.
2. What is the lower age limit for joining the Habitat Restoration Team?
A. 5. B. 10. C. 15. D. 18.
3. What are the volunteers expected to do?
A. Bring their own tools. B. Work even in bad weather.
C. Wear a team uniform. D. Do at least three projects.
B
There is a particular sort of box that hides in every home, full of “memorabilia” or “mementos”. Baby teeth, divorce certificates, spare keys for locks unknown; the whole thing is filled with association, emotion, nostalgia (怀旧) and pain. That box is my rival. That box is my doom (劫数).
But listen to me: you can get rid of these things. Your child’s reception maths book? Put it in the recycling bin, my friends, and feel that burden lift. That second cheese grater given to you by a well-meaning uncle? Take it to a charity shop and delight in the feeling of relief.
God, I love throwing things away. Not the irresponsible rush of pouring perfectly usable items into landfill, of course. But taking a box of toys to a charity shop when my son is at school? Delicious. Handing out unworn clothes to friends and neighbors? Delightful. Recycling early drafts of my book? Incredible. Frankly, I hope we will all have better things to do than read through our old notebooks, diaries or letters. So, I put them in the recycling. That sweet unburdening release can cheer me up for the rest of the day.
I grew up in a house where sentimentality (多愁善感) was a disease. When our old gas oven broke, my sister made my parents bury it in the garden with a full, flowery ceremony because she wasn’t yet ready to say goodbye. My father cries every time he looks at one of the blankets knitted by his mother — despite the fact that it is on his bed. In this environment, it was inevitable that at least one child was going to go the other way.
There is still plenty in my home that is ugly and works badly, but sadly I haven’t sold enough flowery wallpaper to be able to afford to replace it. But when the opportunity arises, do I leap at the chance to throw that stuff out of my house and move on? You bet your box of doom I do.
4. Why does the author say that box is her doom?
A. Because it is a burden to the author.
B. Because it is a symbol of the author’s failure.
C. Because it contains items with painful memories.
D. Because it makes the author’s house a total mess.
5. How does the author find the act of getting rid of items?
A. Generous. B. Beneficial. C. Cautious. D. Irresponsible.
6. Why does the author mention her family members in paragraph 4?
A. To introduce a family tradition.
B. To identify the reason for her behavior.
C. To emphasize her opposition to family values.
D. To criticize them for being overly emotional.
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. The author is determined to clear unwanted things.
B. The author plans to donate unused things to charity.
C. The author wants to repair broken things but it is costly
D. The author will keep meaningful things for their emotional value.
C
We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table. While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more.
BMF is an indoor garden system. It can be set up for a family. Additionally, it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital, restaurant or school. The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.
Specifically, it’s a farm that relies on new technology. By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. After harvest, users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod (容器) to get the next growth cycle started.
Moreover, having a system in the same building where it’s eaten means zero emissions (排放) from transporting plants from soil to salad. In addition, there’s no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.
BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee.
8. What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1?
A. It guarantees the variety of food. B. It requires day-to-day care.
C. It cuts the farm-to-table distance. D. It relies on farmer’s markets.
9. What information does the convenient app offer?
A. Real-time weather changes. B. Current condition of the plants.
C. Chemical pollutants in the soil. D. Availability of pre-seeded pods.
10. What can be concluded about BMF employees?
A. They have a great passion for sports.
B. They are devoted to community service.
C. They are fond of sharing daily experiences.
D. They have a strong environmental awareness.
11. What does the text mainly talk about?
A. BMF’s major strengths. B. BMF’s general management.
C. BMF’s global influence. D. BMF’s technical standards.
D
There are between 6 and 8 basic human emotions, Psychologist Paul Ekman lists joy, sadness, anger, fear, disgust (厌恶) and surprise, while psychologist Robert Plutchik adds trust and anticipation to the mix. These basic emotions can be combined in multiple ways — for example, fear plus joy creates excitement. Consider the feeling of waiting in line for a roller coaster ride: your heart races with both fear and joy.
Emotions can mix or contrast much like colours in art. Primary colours such as red, yellow, and blue combine to form new shades like orange, green, or purple. When these mix further, we get in-between tones such as scarlet or amber.
In 1962, Plutchik went so far as to arrange his eight primary emotions on a wheel, inspired by the colour wheel, placing contrasting emotions opposite each other (joy opposite sadness; surprise opposite anticipation). Each primary emotion has three levels of intensity. Joy, for instance, can range from serenity (宁静) at low intensity to ecstasy (狂喜) at its peak. The “spaces” between primary emotions are filled by mixtures of two emotions: joy combined with trust produces love (much like red and yellow make orange), while fear and surprise together can create awe.
Although Plutchik’s “Wheel of Emotions” may be somewhat oversimplified, it underscores (强调) that emotions exist along a spectrum (光谱), vary in intensity and often occur in complex combinations rather than as isolated states. Just as an artist carefully brings together different shades when creating artwork, our lives, too, are shaped by emotional combinations. By consciously adding more positive emotions like serenity, acceptance and interest, we not only increase our capacity for joy, optimism, and love, but we can also soften the intensity of the less favourable emotions.
Emotions can hijack our minds. They prepare us for action, and they neighbour our perception. But they also reveal what matters most: the basic emotions are short-lasting but powerful, automatic responses that help us deal with our social world. Yet by reading the subtle micro-expressions on others’ faces, we practice emotional literacy (情感素养), a skill of both practical and moral value. True emotional awareness thus moves beyond self-control to become a bridge for deeper human connection.
12. Why does the writer mention the combination of colour in paragraph 2?
A. To explain how artists use emotion in their work.
B. To illustrate the principle behind the Wheel of Emotions.
C. To show that colours can express feelings better than words.
D. To compare artistic and scientific ways of understanding emotions.
13. What can be learned about Plutchik’s theory of emotions?
A. Love is one of the most important emotions. B. Opposite emotions can hardly happen together.
C. Acceptance can be a mixture of basic emotions. D. Primary emotions occur at a fixed level of intensity.
14. What does the writer think of Plutchik’s theory of emotions?
A. It fails to connect emotions with real-life experiences.
B. It downplays emotional complexity but conveys a key idea.
C. It provides a detailed and scientific explanation of emotions.
D. It focuses more on artistic imagery than on emotional reality.
15. By saying “Emotions can hijack our minds” (Paragraph 5), what does Paul Ekman mean?
A. Emotions are created by external events. B. Emotions are separate from our thoughts.
C. Emotions can momentarily take control of us. D. Emotions can be controlled through logical thinking.
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。
If you’ve found yourself thinking, “Why don’t I feel anything?” — you’re not alone. Emotional numbness (麻木) is a common experience. It often comes across as going through the motions of life without truly connecting to it.___16___.
This sense of disconnection is the mind’s way of protecting itself. Emotional numbness can develop as a response to overwhelm, burnout, or unprocessed emotions.___17___. It doesn’t always appear as sadness but can show up as emotional flatness or internal emptiness. In others,it can accompany anxiety, where the body stays in an extended state of hyperarousal (反应过度), leading to shutdown or withdrawal.
___18___. This is especially true when someone is focused on “getting through” rather than feeling. Over time, avoiding difficult emotions can become automatic, making it harder to reconnect with the full range of emotional experience.
Sometimes, people notice emotional changes while adjusting to new medications. Certain treatments may temporarily dampen emotional intensity as they work to restore balance.___19___. In fact, for many people, it plays a vital role in improving the quality of life. If you ever feel emotionally flat or distant while on medication, it’s worth having a conversation with your provider to find the right balance for your mind and body.
The important thing to remember is that emotional numbness is not a flaw. It’s a signal — your body and brain telling you they need rest, reflection, or support.___20___, and it begins with small steps: slowing down, tuning into your body, giving yourself permission to feel, and allowing space for both joy and pain.
A. For some, it may be part of depression
B. This doesn’t mean medication is harmful
C. Reconnecting with your emotions is possible
D. These are daily routines that can be easily achieved
E. You might not feel fully engaged though you’re present
F. Emotional numbness can also occur during survival mode
G. In certain cases, emotions can get in the way of self-protection
第三部分语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15个小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every Saturday afternoon. I would visit Mr. Henderson’s small bookstore Unlike modern chains, his shop had a ____21____ atmosphere perfect for browsing Books were ____22____ arranged, and their organization followed a personal logic only he understood.
One rainy afternoon. I hunted for the French original of The Little Prince for literature class. After ____23____searching, I asked the old bookseller for help, sure my specific request would ____24____ him.
Mr. Henderson smiled gently. “Let me see what I can do.” Instead of consulting a computer, he closed his eyes briefly, then walked ____25____ to a corner I had already checked. From behind a stack of art books, he produced exactly what I needed. “Sometimes,” he said, “what we seek is hidden in ____26____ sight.”
I marveled at his memory. “How did you remember where every book is?”
He tapped his temple (太阳穴) “I don’t just sell books; I form ____27____ with them. Each volume has its story — where it came from, who might need it. The digital age has made finding information easy, but it has ____28____ the joy of discovery.”
That conversation ____29____ my perspective. In our efficient world, we often miss the value of slow, deliberate knowledge. Mr. Henderson’s bookstore was a ____30____ of human connection and wisdom, not just a business.
Last month, the shop finally closed. But Mr. Henderson’s lesson lingers; true understanding stems from ____31____ attention, not instant access.
____32____ his example, I now skip endless digital content to ____33____ on fewer, more meaningful books. I’ve learned that in an age of information overload, the real challenge isn’t finding answers, but ____34____ the right questions — and sometimes, the questions themselves are hidden where we least expect to find them, waiting for someone to ____35____ patiently.
21. A. chaotic B. lively C. cozy D. tense
22. A. randomly B. alphabetically C. carelessly D. neatly
23. A. fruitless B. careful C. rapid D. endless
24. A. please B. calm C. annoy D. impress
25. A. casually B. directly C. hesitantly D. slowly
26. A. plain B. full C. clear D. blind
27. A. relationships B. collections C. lists D. conclusions
28. A. enhanced B. preserved C. reduced D. canceled
29. A. changed B. confirmed C. limited D. simplified
30. A. symbol B. loss C. victim D. source
31. A. divided B. sustained C. occasional D. partial
32. A. Forgetting B. Following C. Ignoring D. Questioning
33. A. depend B. concentrate C. comment D. advertise
34. A. answering B. avoiding C. asking D. remembering
35. A. search for B. give up C. put aside D. talk about
第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题共55分)
注意:将答案写在答题纸上。写在本试卷上无效。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第二节 (10个小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。
Hong Kong on Saturday started a series of mourning ____36____ (activity) after firefighting and rescue operations in the fire-struck residential complex of Wang Fuk Court were ____37____ (large) completed.
John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), along with principal officials of the HKSAR government and civil servants ____38____ (participate) in a memorial service at the government headquarters on Saturday.
The memorial service started at around 8:00 am. With the national flag and the HKSAR flag raised at half-mast, all officials ____39____ were present observed ____40____ three-minute silence in mourning for the fire victims.
During the three-day mourning period, the government will set up condolence (吊唁) points in all 18 districts across the city, enabling the public ____41____ (sign) condolence books and mourn the victims. As of 3 pm local time Saturday, the fire at the residential complex had left 128 dead and 83 others ____42____ (injure), with 144 people previously ____43____ (list) missing now confirmed safe, according to the police.
So far, support funds for the fire ____44____ (reach) HK$1.1 billion (about $141.3 million). ____45____ HK$800 million coming from donations and HKS300 million from government grants, according to Cheuk Wing-hing, deputy chief secretary for administration of the HKSAR government.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你在假期旅游途中发现很多古迹上乱刻乱画的现象很普遍,决定向本校英语报投稿说明这个现象。内容包括:阐述现象;呼吁保护古迹。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Protect Our Historical Sites: Leave No Trace
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第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I am Tia. The corner of 71st Street and Prospect was my corner. To me, it was like a wide-open treasure box. When my sisters and brothers were chasing each other, and I felt like the walls of our apartment were about to burst, I ran down to my corner. My sneakers pounded the pavement, then they took me on a flying leap into a sea of green. I waded through the tall grass, my jeans swished with every step. Butterflies and crickets (蟋蟀) scared up at my feet. I sat down, closed my eyes and listened to their songs. The grass smelt clean and fresh. The sun warmed my skin, and I wondered why I was the only one who’s thankful for this place.
Some folks didn’t respect it. They passed by all day long and never took the time to peek inside. They even threw trash from their car windows. There was junk here- old chairs, a broken bicycle wheel. I worried that soon there would be more garbage than birds.
One day, the city announced a plan to pave it over for a parking lot. Heartbroken, I ran to my room and slammed the door. “It just needs some cleaning up, that’s all. How come they can’t see that?” Out my window I could see my corner. Mama knocked softly at the door and stepped in. “Tia, you see something in that corner that most folks don’t. You got to make them see what you see. Make some noise about it.”
Early the next morning, I dragged a chair down to the corner. On a card-board I painted NO PARKING LOT! SAVE OUR NATURE! in large letters. I sat down and waited. Most people in the community didn’t pay any attention to me. My effort seemed in vain, attracting more ridicule (嘲笑) than support. I swallowed hard and felt my sign drop to the ground.
注意:
(1) 续写词数应为150个左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The sign caught the eye of a local journalist, Sara, who smiled and walked over to me.
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The news reported by Sara spread throughout the community.
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杭州二中2025学年第一学期期末考试
高二年级 英语试题B卷
本试卷分为第I卷 (选择题) 和第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题),共150分,考试时间120分钟。
第I卷 (选择题共95分)
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 the man yesterday?
A. He was late for the evening classes.
B. He had no time to visit his cousin.
C. He failed to meet the woman.
2. Where are the speakers going?
A. A park. B. A cinema. C. A restaurant.
3. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A country. B. An article. C. A rainforest.
4. What does the man complain about?
A. The fast-paced life. B. The slow dinner. C. The impatient woman.
5. What does the woman mean?
A. She hates to work overtime.
B. She will stay late to finish her work.
C. She won’t work overtime without extra pay.
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Colleagues.
7. What can we learn about the man?
A. He saved his children. B. He had a car accident. C. His leg was hurt.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What is the woman’s problem?
A. She doesn’t have much time studying.
B. She doesn’t get along with her children.
C. She can’t practice the piano consistently.
9. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Find someplace else. B. Attend lessons at a school. C. Ask her children to keep quiet.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What do we know about David?
A. He immediately found the plot very attractive.
B. He wanted to see the places mentioned in the book.
C. He thinks the characters in the book really fantastic.
11. What does Maria think of the book?
A. It is worth reading. B. It is poorly organized. C. It is hard to understand.
12. Why does the author write the book according to Maria?
A. To introduce some new places.
B. To inspire readers to form new views.
C. To give diverse opinions on the events.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers doing now?
A. Talking about a match. B. Discussing their teamwork. C. Practicing playing baseball.
14. What do other players think of the man?
A. He has improved a lot. B. He is helpful. C. He isn’t skillful.
15. How will the woman punish the players if they don’t practice with the man?
A. She will cut their pay.
B. She will dismiss them from the team.
C. She will have them practice all week.
16. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man?
A. Strict. B. Critical. C. Patient.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What will the visitors have to do first when walking into the museum?
A. Put on their boots. B. Register their names. C. Look at the posters.
18. What can the visitors see on all the walls of the museum?
A. Descriptions of the exhibition. B. Photos of huge blocks of ice. C. Informative posters.
19. What can the visitors use the computers to do in the exhibition?
A. Tell their friends what to do.
B. Search for any information they need.
C. Play games designed especially for the exhibition.
20. What is the main purpose of the exhibition?
A. To explain the reasons for global warming.
B. To raise public awareness of global warming.
C. To show the latest information on global warming.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15个小题;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
HABITAT RESTORATION TEAM
Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive (侵入的) plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.
GROUPS
Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form.
AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING
Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15.
Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed.
We'll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Bring layers for changing weather and a raincoat if necessary.
Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and lunch.
No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills (满足) community service requirements.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Time
Meeting Location
Sunday, Jan. 15 10:00 am — 1:00 pm
Battery Alexander Trailhead
Sunday, Jan. 22 10:00 am — 2:30 pm
Stinson Beach Parking Lot
Sunday, Jan. 29 9:30 am — 2:30 pm
Coyote Ridge Trailhead
1. What is the aim of the Habitat Restoration Team?
A. To discover mineral resources. B. To develop new wildlife parks.
C. To protect the local ecosystem. D. To conduct biological research.
2. What is the lower age limit for joining the Habitat Restoration Team?
A. 5. B. 10. C. 15. D. 18.
3. What are the volunteers expected to do?
A. Bring their own tools. B. Work even in bad weather.
C. Wear a team uniform. D. Do at least three projects.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了参加保护当地生态系统的栖息地恢复小组的时间地点等相关细节。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Help restore and protect Marin’s natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We’ll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive (侵入的) plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys. (帮助恢复和保护从马林海岬到波利纳斯岭的马林海的自然区域。我们将探索美丽的公园场地,同时进行入侵植物清除、冬季种植和种子收集。栖息地恢复小组的志愿者在恢复敏感资源和保护山脊和山谷中的濒危物种方面发挥着至关重要的作用)”可知,栖息地恢复小组的目的是保护当地生态系统。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. (欢迎10岁及以上的志愿者)”可知,参加栖息地恢复小组的最低年龄限制是10岁。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第五段“We’ll be working rain or shine. (我们将风雨无阻地工作)”可知,身为志愿者,即使天气不好也要工作。故选B项。
B
There is a particular sort of box that hides in every home, full of “memorabilia” or “mementos”. Baby teeth, divorce certificates, spare keys for locks unknown; the whole thing is filled with association, emotion, nostalgia (怀旧) and pain. That box is my rival. That box is my doom (劫数).
But listen to me: you can get rid of these things. Your child’s reception maths book? Put it in the recycling bin, my friends, and feel that burden lift. That second cheese grater given to you by a well-meaning uncle? Take it to a charity shop and delight in the feeling of relief.
God, I love throwing things away. Not the irresponsible rush of pouring perfectly usable items into landfill, of course. But taking a box of toys to a charity shop when my son is at school? Delicious. Handing out unworn clothes to friends and neighbors? Delightful. Recycling early drafts of my book? Incredible. Frankly, I hope we will all have better things to do than read through our old notebooks, diaries or letters. So, I put them in the recycling. That sweet unburdening release can cheer me up for the rest of the day.
I grew up in a house where sentimentality (多愁善感) was a disease. When our old gas oven broke, my sister made my parents bury it in the garden with a full, flowery ceremony because she wasn’t yet ready to say goodbye. My father cries every time he looks at one of the blankets knitted by his mother — despite the fact that it is on his bed. In this environment, it was inevitable that at least one child was going to go the other way.
There is still plenty in my home that is ugly and works badly, but sadly I haven’t sold enough flowery wallpaper to be able to afford to replace it. But when the opportunity arises, do I leap at the chance to throw that stuff out of my house and move on? You bet your box of doom I do.
4. Why does the author say that box is her doom?
A. Because it is a burden to the author.
B. Because it is a symbol of the author’s failure.
C. Because it contains items with painful memories.
D. Because it makes the author’s house a total mess.
5. How does the author find the act of getting rid of items?
A. Generous. B. Beneficial. C. Cautious. D. Irresponsible.
6. Why does the author mention her family members in paragraph 4?
A. To introduce a family tradition.
B. To identify the reason for her behavior.
C. To emphasize her opposition to family values.
D. To criticize them for being overly emotional.
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. The author is determined to clear unwanted things.
B. The author plans to donate unused things to charity.
C. The author wants to repair broken things but it is costly
D. The author will keep meaningful things for their emotional value.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者对家中装满旧物品的“回忆盒”的厌恶,以及自己喜欢丢弃无用物品的习惯,并解释了这一习惯源于成长环境中家人的多愁善感。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“That box is my rival. That box is my doom (劫数).(那个盒子是我的对手。那个盒子是我的劫数)”和第二段中的“But listen to me: you can get rid of these things. Your child’s reception maths book? Put it in the recycling bin, my friends, and feel that burden lift. That second cheese grater given to you by a well-meaning uncle? Take it to a charity shop and delight in the feeling of relief.(但听我说:你可以扔掉这些东西。你孩子小学入学时的数学书?朋友们,把它放进回收箱,感受那份负担的卸下。那位好心叔叔送你的第二个奶酪刨丝器?把它送到慈善商店,享受那种解脱的感觉)”可知,这个盒子是作者的对手、劫数,即作者认为盒子是自己的负担。故选A项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“But listen to me: you can get rid of these things. Your child’s reception maths book? Put it in the recycling bin, my friends, and feel that burden lift. That second cheese grater given to you by a well-meaning uncle? Take it to a charity shop and delight in the feeling of relief.(但听我说:你可以扔掉这些东西。你孩子小学入学时的数学书?朋友们,把它放进回收箱,感受那份负担的卸下。那位好心叔叔送你的第二个奶酪刨丝器?把它送到慈善商店,享受那种解脱的感觉)”以及第三段中的“That sweet unburdening release can cheer me up for the rest of the day.(那种卸下负担的甜蜜释放能让我在接下来的一整天都心情愉悦)”可知,作者认为丢弃无用物品能带来解脱和愉悦,是有益的。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“I grew up in a house where sentimentality (多愁善感) was a disease. When our old gas oven broke, my sister made my parents bury it in the garden with a full, flowery ceremony because she wasn’t yet ready to say goodbye. My father cries every time he looks at one of the blankets knitted by his mother — despite the fact that it is on his bed. In this environment, it was inevitable that at least one child was going to go the other way.(我在一个多愁善感被视为一种“病”的家庭长大。我们家的旧煤气烤箱坏了,我姐姐让父母用一场隆重华丽的仪式把它埋在花园里,因为她还没准备好和它说再见。我父亲每次看到他母亲织的其中一条毯子都会哭——尽管那条毯子就在他的床上。在这样的环境下,至少有一个孩子会走向相反的方向,这是不可避免的)”可知,作者提到家人是为了说明,正是因为成长在一个充满多愁善感的家庭中,自己才养成了与之相反的、喜欢丢弃无用物品的习惯,即解释自己行为的原因。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“There is still plenty in my home that is ugly and works badly, but sadly I haven’t sold enough flowery wallpaper to be able to afford to replace it. But when the opportunity arises, do I leap at the chance to throw that stuff out of my house and move on? You bet your box of doom I do.(我家里还有很多又丑又不好用的东西,但遗憾的是,我还没有卖掉足够多的花墙纸,买不起新的来替换它们。但是当机会来临时,我会抓住机会把那些东西扔出家门,继续前进吗?当然会,赌上你的“劫数盒子”我也会)”可知,作者虽然目前没有能力替换家里不好用的东西,但只要有机会,就一定会扔掉它们,由此可推断,作者下定决心要清理掉不需要的物品。故选A项。
C
We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table. While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more.
BMF is an indoor garden system. It can be set up for a family. Additionally, it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital, restaurant or school. The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.
Specifically, it’s a farm that relies on new technology. By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. After harvest, users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod (容器) to get the next growth cycle started.
Moreover, having a system in the same building where it’s eaten means zero emissions (排放) from transporting plants from soil to salad. In addition, there’s no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.
BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee.
8. What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1?
A. It guarantees the variety of food. B. It requires day-to-day care.
C. It cuts the farm-to-table distance. D. It relies on farmer’s markets.
9. What information does the convenient app offer?
A. Real-time weather changes. B. Current condition of the plants.
C. Chemical pollutants in the soil. D. Availability of pre-seeded pods.
10. What can be concluded about BMF employees?
A. They have a great passion for sports.
B. They are devoted to community service.
C. They are fond of sharing daily experiences.
D. They have a strong environmental awareness.
11. What does the text mainly talk about?
A. BMF’s major strengths. B. BMF’s general management.
C. BMF’s global influence. D. BMF’s technical standards.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了巴比伦微农场(BMF)的一些主要优势,包括减少食物运输距离、通过云技术远程监控、自动化系统节约水资源、减少化学污染、以及员工的环保生活方式等。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more. (虽然农贸市场是减少旅程的可靠选择,但巴比伦微型农场(BMF)甚至缩短了旅程)”可知,巴比伦微型农场(BMF)进一步缩短了从农场到餐桌的距离。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. (此外,还有一个便捷的应用程序,可以实时提供增长数据)”可知,这个便捷的应用程序提供了植物生长的实时数据。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee. (BMF员工在日常生活中追求可持续发展。大约一半的人步行或骑自行车上班。在办公室里,他们通过限制垃圾桶和避免一次性塑料来鼓励回收和减少浪费。BMF的一名员工表示:“我们热衷于减少环境中的废物、碳和化学品。”)”可知,BMF员工具有强烈的环保意识。故选D。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more. (虽然农贸市场是减少旅程的可靠选择,但巴比伦微型农场(BMF)甚至缩短了旅程)”、第三段“By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. (通过云连接,对BMF进行远程监控。此外,还有一个方便的应用程序可以实时提供不断增长的数据。由于该系统是自动化的,因此大大减少了种植植物所需的水量。该系统不是给一排排土壤浇水,而是为每株植物提供合适的水量)”以及最后一段“BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee. (BMF员工在日常生活中追求可持续发展。大约一半的人步行或骑自行车上班。在办公室里,他们通过限制垃圾桶和避免一次性塑料来鼓励回收和减少浪费。BMF的一名员工表示:“我们热衷于减少环境中的废物、碳和化学品。”)”可知,文章主要介绍了巴比伦微农场(BMF)的一些主要优势,包括减少食物运输距离、通过云技术远程监控、自动化系统节约水资源、减少化学污染、以及员工的环保生活方式等。故选A。
【点睛】
D
There are between 6 and 8 basic human emotions, Psychologist Paul Ekman lists joy, sadness, anger, fear, disgust (厌恶) and surprise, while psychologist Robert Plutchik adds trust and anticipation to the mix. These basic emotions can be combined in multiple ways — for example, fear plus joy creates excitement. Consider the feeling of waiting in line for a roller coaster ride: your heart races with both fear and joy.
Emotions can mix or contrast much like colours in art. Primary colours such as red, yellow, and blue combine to form new shades like orange, green, or purple. When these mix further, we get in-between tones such as scarlet or amber.
In 1962, Plutchik went so far as to arrange his eight primary emotions on a wheel, inspired by the colour wheel, placing contrasting emotions opposite each other (joy opposite sadness; surprise opposite anticipation). Each primary emotion has three levels of intensity. Joy, for instance, can range from serenity (宁静) at low intensity to ecstasy (狂喜) at its peak. The “spaces” between primary emotions are filled by mixtures of two emotions: joy combined with trust produces love (much like red and yellow make orange), while fear and surprise together can create awe.
Although Plutchik’s “Wheel of Emotions” may be somewhat oversimplified, it underscores (强调) that emotions exist along a spectrum (光谱), vary in intensity and often occur in complex combinations rather than as isolated states. Just as an artist carefully brings together different shades when creating artwork, our lives, too, are shaped by emotional combinations. By consciously adding more positive emotions like serenity, acceptance and interest, we not only increase our capacity for joy, optimism, and love, but we can also soften the intensity of the less favourable emotions.
Emotions can hijack our minds. They prepare us for action, and they neighbour our perception. But they also reveal what matters most: the basic emotions are short-lasting but powerful, automatic responses that help us deal with our social world. Yet by reading the subtle micro-expressions on others’ faces, we practice emotional literacy (情感素养), a skill of both practical and moral value. True emotional awareness thus moves beyond self-control to become a bridge for deeper human connection.
12. Why does the writer mention the combination of colour in paragraph 2?
A. To explain how artists use emotion in their work.
B. To illustrate the principle behind the Wheel of Emotions.
C. To show that colours can express feelings better than words.
D. To compare artistic and scientific ways of understanding emotions.
13. What can be learned about Plutchik’s theory of emotions?
A. Love is one of the most important emotions. B. Opposite emotions can hardly happen together.
C. Acceptance can be a mixture of basic emotions. D. Primary emotions occur at a fixed level of intensity.
14. What does the writer think of Plutchik’s theory of emotions?
A. It fails to connect emotions with real-life experiences.
B. It downplays emotional complexity but conveys a key idea.
C. It provides a detailed and scientific explanation of emotions.
D. It focuses more on artistic imagery than on emotional reality.
15. By saying “Emotions can hijack our minds” (Paragraph 5), what does Paul Ekman mean?
A. Emotions are created by external events. B. Emotions are separate from our thoughts.
C. Emotions can momentarily take control of us. D. Emotions can be controlled through logical thinking.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了人类基本情绪的种类、情绪之间的混合与对比,以及心理学家Plutchik提出的“情绪轮”理论,强调了情绪存在的光谱性、强度变化以及复杂组合的特点,同时探讨了情绪对我们生活的影响以及情感素养的重要性。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Emotions can mix or contrast much like colours in art. Primary colours such as red, yellow, and blue combine to form new shades like orange, green, or purple. When these mix further, we get in-between tones such as scarlet or amber.(情绪可以像艺术中的颜色一样混合或对比。红色、黄色和蓝色等原色结合形成橙色、绿色或紫色等新色调。当这些颜色进一步混合时,我们会得到介于两者之间的色调,比如猩红色或琥珀色。)”可知,作者在第二段提到颜色的组合是为了说明情绪也可以像颜色一样混合和对比,从而引出第三段中Plutchik提出的“情绪轮”理论——情绪也可以像颜色轮一样被排列和组合。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The “spaces” between primary emotions are filled by mixtures of two emotions: joy combined with trust produces love (much like red and yellow make orange), while fear and surprise together can create awe.(基本情绪之间的“空间”由两种情绪的混合填充:快乐与信任结合产生爱(很像红色和黄色混合成橙色),而恐惧和惊讶结合可以产生敬畏。)”可知,在Plutchik的情绪理论中,接受这种情绪可能是由基本情绪混合而成的。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Although Plutchik’s “Wheel of Emotions” may be somewhat oversimplified, it underscores that emotions exist along a spectrum, vary in intensity and often occur in complex combinations rather than as isolated states.(尽管Plutchik的“情绪轮”可能有些过于简化,但它强调了情绪存在于一个光谱中,强度各异,且经常以复杂的组合形式出现,而不是孤立的状态。)”可知,作者认为Plutchik的情绪理论虽然有些简化,但传达了一个关键的想法,即情绪是复杂且多变的。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据下文“They prepare us for action, and they neighbour our perception. But they also reveal what matters most: the basic emotions are short-lasting but powerful, automatic responses that help us deal with our social world. (它们让我们做好行动的准备,影响着我们的认知。但情绪也揭示了最重要的事:基本情绪虽然短暂,却十分强烈,是帮助我们应对社交环境的本能反应。)”可知,情绪让我们准备行动,影响感知,是自动、强烈的反应。由此可推知,Paul Ekman说“Emotions can hijack our minds.”的意思是,情绪可以暂时控制我们。故选C。
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。
If you’ve found yourself thinking, “Why don’t I feel anything?” — you’re not alone. Emotional numbness (麻木) is a common experience. It often comes across as going through the motions of life without truly connecting to it.___16___.
This sense of disconnection is the mind’s way of protecting itself. Emotional numbness can develop as a response to overwhelm, burnout, or unprocessed emotions.___17___. It doesn’t always appear as sadness but can show up as emotional flatness or internal emptiness. In others,it can accompany anxiety, where the body stays in an extended state of hyperarousal (反应过度), leading to shutdown or withdrawal.
___18___. This is especially true when someone is focused on “getting through” rather than feeling. Over time, avoiding difficult emotions can become automatic, making it harder to reconnect with the full range of emotional experience.
Sometimes, people notice emotional changes while adjusting to new medications. Certain treatments may temporarily dampen emotional intensity as they work to restore balance.___19___. In fact, for many people, it plays a vital role in improving the quality of life. If you ever feel emotionally flat or distant while on medication, it’s worth having a conversation with your provider to find the right balance for your mind and body.
The important thing to remember is that emotional numbness is not a flaw. It’s a signal — your body and brain telling you they need rest, reflection, or support.___20___, and it begins with small steps: slowing down, tuning into your body, giving yourself permission to feel, and allowing space for both joy and pain.
A. For some, it may be part of depression
B. This doesn’t mean medication is harmful
C. Reconnecting with your emotions is possible
D. These are daily routines that can be easily achieved
E. You might not feel fully engaged though you’re present
F. Emotional numbness can also occur during survival mode
G. In certain cases, emotions can get in the way of self-protection
【答案】16. E 17. A 18. F 19. B 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了情感麻木现象,指出其是常见体验,是身心应对压力或未处理情绪的保护方式,可能伴随焦虑或抑郁。
【16题详解】
上文“Emotional numbness (麻木) is a common experience. It often comes across as going through the motions of life without truly connecting to it.(情感麻木是一种常见的经历。它常常表现为走过场,没有真正与生活联系起来。)”描述了情感麻木的常见表现,即虽然人在场,但可能没有完全投入其中。E选项“You might not feel fully engaged though you’re present(虽然你在场,但你可能不会感到完全投入)”进一步解释了情感麻木时的一种可能状态,与上文内容紧密相连,符合题意。故选E。
【17题详解】
下文“It doesn’t always appear as sadness but can show up as emotional flatness or internal emptiness.(它并不总是表现为悲伤,而是可能表现为情感平淡或内心空虚。)”描述了情感麻木的另一种表现形式。A选项“For some, it may be part of depression(对一些人来说,这可能是抑郁症的一部分)”指出情感麻木可能是抑郁症的一种表现,与下文提到的情感麻木可能表现为情感平淡或内心空虚相呼应,符合题意。故选A。
【18题详解】
下文“This is especially true when someone is focused on “getting through” rather than feeling. Over time, avoiding difficult emotions can become automatic, making it harder to reconnect with the full range of emotional experience.(当一个人专注于“熬过去”而不是感受时,这一点尤其明显。随着时间的推移,避免困难的情绪会变得自动,使得更难与完整的情感体验重新连接。)”描述了人们在生存模式下可能避免感受困难情绪的情况。F选项“Emotional numbness can also occur during survival mode(情感麻木也可能发生在生存模式下)”概括了本段的主题,即情感麻木在生存模式下的出现,与下文内容紧密相连,符合题意。故选F。
【19题详解】
上文“Sometimes, people notice emotional changes while adjusting to new medications. Certain treatments may temporarily dampen emotional intensity as they work to restore balance.(有时,人们在适应新药物时会注意到情绪变化。某些治疗方法在努力恢复平衡时可能会暂时减弱情绪强度。)”描述了药物治疗可能带来的情感变化。B选项“This doesn’t mean medication is harmful(这并不意味着药物有害)”对上文进行了补充说明,指出药物带来的情感变化并不意味着药物本身有害,与上文内容紧密相连,且为下文“In fact, for many people, it plays a vital role in improving the quality of life.(事实上,对许多人来说,它在提高生活质量方面起着至关重要的作用。)”做了铺垫,符合题意。故选B。
【20题详解】
上文“The important thing to remember is that emotional numbness is not a flaw. It’s a signal—your body and brain telling you they need rest, reflection, or support.(重要的是要记住,情感麻木并不是一种缺陷。这是一个信号——你的身体和大脑告诉你它们需要休息、反思或支持。)”强调了情感麻木不是缺陷,而是一种信号。C选项“Reconnecting with your emotions is possible(与你的情感重新连接是可能的)”指出与情感重新连接是有可能的,与上文提到的情感麻木是一种信号,需要休息、反思或支持相呼应,且为下文“and it begins with small steps: slowing down, tuning into your body, giving yourself permission to feel, and allowing space for both joy and pain.(它始于小步骤:放慢脚步,倾听自己,允许自己感受,为快乐和痛苦留出空间。)”提供了行动上的建议,符合题意。故选C。
第三部分语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15个小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every Saturday afternoon. I would visit Mr. Henderson’s small bookstore Unlike modern chains, his shop had a ____21____ atmosphere perfect for browsing Books were ____22____ arranged, and their organization followed a personal logic only he understood.
One rainy afternoon. I hunted for the French original of The Little Prince for literature class. After ____23____searching, I asked the old bookseller for help, sure my specific request would ____24____ him.
Mr. Henderson smiled gently. “Let me see what I can do.” Instead of consulting a computer, he closed his eyes briefly, then walked ____25____ to a corner I had already checked. From behind a stack of art books, he produced exactly what I needed. “Sometimes,” he said, “what we seek is hidden in ____26____ sight.”
I marveled at his memory. “How did you remember where every book is?”
He tapped his temple (太阳穴) “I don’t just sell books; I form ____27____ with them. Each volume has its story — where it came from, who might need it. The digital age has made finding information easy, but it has ____28____ the joy of discovery.”
That conversation ____29____ my perspective. In our efficient world, we often miss the value of slow, deliberate knowledge. Mr. Henderson’s bookstore was a ____30____ of human connection and wisdom, not just a business.
Last month, the shop finally closed. But Mr. Henderson’s lesson lingers; true understanding stems from ____31____ attention, not instant access.
____32____ his example, I now skip endless digital content to ____33____ on fewer, more meaningful books. I’ve learned that in an age of information overload, the real challenge isn’t finding answers, but ____34____ the right questions — and sometimes, the questions themselves are hidden where we least expect to find them, waiting for someone to ____35____ patiently.
21. A. chaotic B. lively C. cozy D. tense
22. A. randomly B. alphabetically C. carelessly D. neatly
23. A. fruitless B. careful C. rapid D. endless
24. A. please B. calm C. annoy D. impress
25. A. casually B. directly C. hesitantly D. slowly
26. A. plain B. full C. clear D. blind
27. A. relationships B. collections C. lists D. conclusions
28. A. enhanced B. preserved C. reduced D. canceled
29. A. changed B. confirmed C. limited D. simplified
30. A. symbol B. loss C. victim D. source
31. A. divided B. sustained C. occasional D. partial
32. A. Forgetting B. Following C. Ignoring D. Questioning
33. A. depend B. concentrate C. comment D. advertise
34. A. answering B. avoiding C. asking D. remembering
35. A. search for B. give up C. put aside D. talk about
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者常去亨德森先生的小书店,一次买书经历让他领悟到慢节奏专注的意义,书店关闭后,作者仍践行其理念,明白真正的理解源于持续关注。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:与现代连锁店不同,他的书店有一种舒适的氛围,非常适合浏览。A. chaotic混乱的;B. lively活泼的;C. cozy舒适的;D. tense紧张的。根据后文“perfect for browsing”可知,书店的氛围应是让人感到舒适的。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:书籍摆放得很整齐,它们的摆放顺序遵循着只有他自己能理解的个人逻辑。A. randomly随意地;B. alphabetically按字母顺序地;C. carelessly粗心地;D. neatly整齐地。结合后文“their organization followed a personal logic”可知,书籍摆放是有条理、整齐的。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:经过一番徒劳的寻找后,我向这位老书商求助,确信我这个具体的要求会惹恼他。A. fruitless徒劳的;B. careful仔细的;C. rapid快速的;D. endless无止境的。根据后文“asked the old bookseller for help”可知,作者自己找了很久都没找到,寻找是徒劳的。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:经过一番徒劳的寻找后,我向这位老书商求助,确信我这个具体的要求会惹恼他。A. please使高兴;B. calm使平静;C. annoy惹恼;D. impress使印象深刻。根据上文“I hunted for the French original of The Little Prince for literature class.”可知,作者的要求很具体,他觉得这样的特殊要求可能会让老书商不耐烦、惹恼他。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:他没有看电脑,而是短暂地闭上了眼睛,然后径直走向我已经检查过的一个角落。A. casually随意地;B. directly径直地;C. hesitantly犹豫地;D. slowly缓慢地。根据后文“From behind a stack of art books, he produced exactly what I needed.”可知,老书商清楚书的位置,所以是径直走向那个角落。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:“有时候,”他说,“我们寻找的东西就藏在显而易见的地方。”A. plain明显的、显而易见的;B. full满的;C. clear清晰的;D. blind盲目的。结合前文“a corner I had already checked”可知,书就在作者已经找过的地方,是显而易见的。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我不只是卖书;我和它们建立了联系。A. relationships联系、关系;B. collections收藏;C. lists清单;D. conclusions结论。根据后文“Each volume has its story — where it came from, who might need it.”可知,老书商和每本书都有联系。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:数字时代让获取信息变得容易,但它也减少了发现的乐趣。A. enhanced增强;B. preserved保护;C. reduced减少;D. canceled取消。结合前文“The digital age has made finding information easy”和转折词but可知,此处指发现的乐趣被减少了,reduced符合语境。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:那次谈话改变了我的看法。A. changed改变;B. confirmed确认;C. limited限制;D. simplified简化。根据后文“In our efficient world, we often miss the value of slow, deliberate knowledge.”可知,作者之前没有意识到这种价值,这次谈话改变了他的想法,changed符合语境。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:亨德森先生的书店是人类联系和智慧的来源,而不仅仅是一家商店。A. symbol象征;B. loss损失;C. victim受害者;D. source来源。结合后文“of human connection and wisdom, not just a business.”可知,书店承载着人类的联系和智慧,是智慧的来源。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但亨德森先生的教诲依然存在:真正的理解源于持续的关注,而不是即时获取。A. divided分开的;B. sustained持续的;C. occasional偶尔的;D. partial部分的。结合前文作者领悟到“缓慢、审慎的知识的价值”,以及下文“instant access”可知,此处指持续的关注。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:效仿他的榜样,我现在不再浏览无尽的数字内容,而是专注于更少、更有意义的书籍。A. Forgetting忘记;B. Following跟随、效仿;C. Ignoring忽视;D. Questioning质疑。结合后文“I now skip endless digital content”可知,作者在效仿亨德森先生的做法。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:效仿他的榜样,我现在不再浏览无尽的数字内容,而是专注于更少、更有意义的书籍。A. depend依靠;B. concentrate专注;C. comment评论;D. advertise宣传。结合前文“skip endless digital content”可知,作者把精力集中在更有意义的书籍上。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我明白了,在这个信息过载的时代,真正的挑战不是寻找答案,而是提出正确的问题——有时候,问题本身就藏在我们最意想不到的地方,等待着有人去耐心寻找。A. answering回答;B. avoiding避免;C. asking提出、问;D. remembering记得。结合前文“the real challenge isn’t finding answers, but”可知,此处与“寻找答案”对应,指提出正确的问题。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:我明白了,在这个信息过载的时代,真正的挑战不是寻找答案,而是提出正确的问题——有时候,问题本身就藏在我们最意想不到的地方,等待着有人去耐心寻找。A. search for寻找;B. give up放弃;C. put aside搁置;D. talk about谈论。结合前文“the questions themselves are hidden where we least expect to find them”可知,此处指等待有人耐心寻找,search for符合语境。故选A。
第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题共55分)
注意:将答案写在答题纸上。写在本试卷上无效。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第二节 (10个小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。
Hong Kong on Saturday started a series of mourning ____36____ (activity) after firefighting and rescue operations in the fire-struck residential complex of Wang Fuk Court were ____37____ (large) completed.
John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), along with principal officials of the HKSAR government and civil servants ____38____ (participate) in a memorial service at the government headquarters on Saturday.
The memorial service started at around 8:00 am. With the national flag and the HKSAR flag raised at half-mast, all officials ____39____ were present observed ____40____ three-minute silence in mourning for the fire victims.
During the three-day mourning period, the government will set up condolence (吊唁) points in all 18 districts across the city, enabling the public ____41____ (sign) condolence books and mourn the victims. As of 3 pm local time Saturday, the fire at the residential complex had left 128 dead and 83 others ____42____ (injure), with 144 people previously ____43____ (list) missing now confirmed safe, according to the police.
So far, support funds for the fire ____44____ (reach) HK$1.1 billion (about $141.3 million). ____45____ HK$800 million coming from donations and HKS300 million from government grants, according to Cheuk Wing-hing, deputy chief secretary for administration of the HKSAR government.
【答案】36. activities
37. largely
38. participated
39. who##that
40. a 41. to sign
42. injured
43. listed 44. have reached
45. With
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了香港在宏福苑大厦火灾救援工作基本完成后,启动为期三天的哀悼活动。
【36题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:周六,香港宏福苑大厦住宅楼宇火灾的消防救援工作基本完成后,香港启动了一系列哀悼活动。a series of后接可数名词复数,activity的复数形式是activities,意为“活动”,作宾语,故填activities。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意同上。此处需用副词修饰动词completed,large的副词形式是largely,意为“大体上、基本上”,故填largely。
【38题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:香港特别行政区行政长官李家超偕同特区政府主要官员及公务员,于周六在政府总部参加了悼念仪式。根据时间状语on Saturday及语境,句子为一般过去时,谓语动词用participate“参加”的过去式,故填participated。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句引导词。句意:在国旗和区旗下半旗的情况下,所有在场官员为火灾遇难者默哀三分钟。空格处引导限制性定语从句,先行词为all officials(指人),从句中缺少主语,故用who或that引导,填who/that。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意同上。固定搭配observe a three-minute silence表示“默哀三分钟”,表示泛指用不定冠词,three-minute以辅音音素开头,故填a。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:在为期三天的哀悼期内,政府将在全市18个区设立吊唁点,供市民签署吊唁册并悼念遇难者。固定搭配enable sb. to do sth.表示“使某人能够做某事”,不定式作宾补,故填to sign。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:据警方消息,截至当地时间周六下午3点,该住宅楼宇火灾已造成128人死亡、83人受伤,此前144名失踪人员现已确认安全。此处为“leave + 宾语 + 宾语补足语”结构,与形容词dead并列用形容词injured,表示“受伤的”,作宾语补足语,填injured。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。此处是with的复合结构,people与list之间为被动关系,表示“被列出的”,故用过去分词listed作宾补,填listed。
【44题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:据香港特区政府副政务司司长卓永兴介绍,截至目前,火灾救助基金已达11亿港元(约1.413亿美元),其中8亿港元来自捐款,3亿港元来自政府拨款。时间状语so far是现在完成时的标志,主语support funds为复数,助动词用have,故填have reached。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意同上。此处为“with + 宾语 + 宾语补足语”的复合结构,表示伴随状态。句首单词首字母大写,故填With。
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你在假期旅游途中发现很多古迹上乱刻乱画的现象很普遍,决定向本校英语报投稿说明这个现象。内容包括:阐述现象;呼吁保护古迹。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Protect Our Historical Sites: Leave No Trace
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【答案】
Protect Our Historical Sites: Leave No Trace
During my holiday trip, I was shocked to see many historical sites ruined by random carving and writing. Some visitors leave their names or words on walls and statues, which greatly damages ancient buildings.
These sites are precious treasures of our culture. We must show respect to them. Many of them have a long history and carry the memories of our ancestors. I strongly appeal that everyone should behave ourselves and protect historical relics. Only in this way can we keep them well for future generations.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生针对古迹乱刻乱画的现象进行投稿,阐述现状并发出保护呼吁。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
震惊的:shocked → astonished
珍贵的:precious → valuable
尊重:show respect to → have respect for/show honor to
呼吁:appeal → call on
2. 句式拓展
合并简单句为复合句
原句:These sites are precious treasures of our culture. We must show respect to them.
拓展句:These sites are precious treasures of our culture, to which we must show respect.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Some visitors leave their names or words on walls and statues, which greatly damages ancient buildings.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】Only in this way can we keep them well for future generations.(运用了only+状语位于句首引出的部分倒装结构)
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。
I am Tia. The corner of 71st Street and Prospect was my corner. To me, it was like a wide-open treasure box. When my sisters and brothers were chasing each other, and I felt like the walls of our apartment were about to burst, I ran down to my corner. My sneakers pounded the pavement, then they took me on a flying leap into a sea of green. I waded through the tall grass, my jeans swished with every step. Butterflies and crickets (蟋蟀) scared up at my feet. I sat down, closed my eyes and listened to their songs. The grass smelt clean and fresh. The sun warmed my skin, and I wondered why I was the only one who’s thankful for this place.
Some folks didn’t respect it. They passed by all day long and never took the time to peek inside. They even threw trash from their car windows. There was junk here- old chairs, a broken bicycle wheel. I worried that soon there would be more garbage than birds.
One day, the city announced a plan to pave it over for a parking lot. Heartbroken, I ran to my room and slammed the door. “It just needs some cleaning up, that’s all. How come they can’t see that?” Out my window I could see my corner. Mama knocked softly at the door and stepped in. “Tia, you see something in that corner that most folks don’t. You got to make them see what you see. Make some noise about it.”
Early the next morning, I dragged a chair down to the corner. On a card-board I painted NO PARKING LOT! SAVE OUR NATURE! in large letters. I sat down and waited. Most people in the community didn’t pay any attention to me. My effort seemed in vain, attracting more ridicule (嘲笑) than support. I swallowed hard and felt my sign drop to the ground.
注意:
(1) 续写词数应为150个左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The sign caught the eye of a local journalist, Sara, who smiled and walked over to me.
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The news reported by Sara spread throughout the community.
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【答案】 Paragraph 1: The sign caught the eye of a local journalist, Sara, who smiled and walked over to me. “That’s a brave stand you’re taking. Mind telling me what this place means to you?” she asked kindly. Her warm tone encouraged me to pour out my heart. I told her about the butterflies, the crickets’ songs, the clean smell of grass, and my fear of losing this secret garden to cold concrete. Sara listened intently, taking notes and occasionally snapping photos of the corner and my determined, though slightly tearful, face. She said “I think your story could inspire others. Great job speaking up for what you love.”
Paragraph 2: The news reported by Sara spread throughout the community. The next day, my story and a picture of me holding the sign appeared in the local newspaper. To my surprise, many neighbors read it and started seeing the corner with new eyes. They noticed the wildflowers they had never stopped to admire and the birdsong that was often drowned out by traffic. Over the following weekend, a small group of volunteers showed up with gloves and trash bags. Together, we cleaned up the old chairs and the broken bicycle wheel. Standing there, watching people work together, I realized that Mama was right.
【解析】
【导语】文章以人物为线索展开,讲述女孩Tia将街角的一片荒地视为自己的秘密花园,但城市计划将其改建为停车场。在母亲鼓励下,她举牌抗议却遭冷遇。正在她感到沮丧时,转机出现。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句“这个牌子引起了当地记者Sara的注意,她微笑着朝我走来。”可知,接下来需详细描写记者Sara与Tia的对话内容、Sara的反应、以及她对Tia的鼓励,为新闻报道做铺垫。
②由第二段首句“Sara报道的这则消息传遍了整个社区。”可知,下文需描写新闻报道后社区的反应(、众人的实际行动、以及Tia的感悟。
2. 续写线索:
记者注意到 ——采访Tia(倾听故事)——决定报道 ——新闻发出 ——社区关注——改变看法——志愿行动——清理荒地 ——Tia的感悟
3. 词汇激活:
①告诉:tell/inform
②注意到:notice/spot
③观察:watch/observe
情绪类
①恐惧:fear/terror
②坚决的:determined/resolute
【点睛】【高分句型1】Sara listened intently, taking notes and occasionally snapping photos of the corner and my determined, though slightly tearful, face.(运用了现在分词taking和snapping作状语)
【高分句型2】 They noticed the wildflowers they had never stopped to admire and the birdsong that was often drowned out by traffic.(运用了that引导的定语从句)
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