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通江中学高二下学期入学考试
英语试题
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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,每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will James do tomorrow?
A. Watch a TV program. B. Give a talk. C. Write a report.
2.What can we say about the woman?
A She’s generous. B. She’s curious. C. She’s helpful.
3.When does the train leave?
A. At 6:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 10:30.
4.How does the woman go to work?
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.
5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.
第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7 题。
6.What does the woman regret?
A. Giving up her research. B. Dropping out of college. C. Changing her major.
7.What is the woman interested in studying now?
A. Ecology. B. Education. C. Chemistry.
听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。
8.What is the man?
A. A hotel manager. B. A tour guide. C. A taxi driver.
9.What is the man doing for the woman?
A.Looking for some local foods.
B.Showing her around the seaside.
C.Offering information about a hotel.
听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。
10.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In an office. B. At home. C. At a restaurant.
11.What will the speakers do tomorrow evening?
A. Go to a concert. B. Visit a friend. C. Work extra hours.
12.Who is Alice going to call?
A. Mike. B. Joan. C. Catherine.
听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。
13.Why does the woman meet the man?
A. To look at an apartment. B. To deliver some furniture. C. To have a meal together.
14.What does the woman like about the carpet?
A. Its color. B. Its design. C. Its quality.
15.What does the man say about the kitchen?
A. It’s a good size. B. It’s newly painted. C. It’s adequately equipped.
16.What will the woman probably do next?
A. Go downtown. B. Talk with her friend. C. Make payment.
听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。
17.Who is the speaker probably talking to?
A. Movie fans. B. News reporters. C. College students.
18.When did the speaker take English classes?
A.Before he left his hometown.
B.After he came to America.
C.When he was 15 years old.
19.How does the speaker feel about his teacher?
A. He’s proud. B. He’s sympathetic. C. He’s grateful.
20.What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A.How education shaped his life.
B.How his language skills improved.
C.How he managed his business well.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
UC Berkeley Youth Recreation Summer Camps
UC Berkeley Youth Recreation will provide a wide variety of one-week outdoor experiences and activities for the youth on summer camps 2024. Here are four best summer camps.
Windsurfing Camp
This camp is designed to teach students the basics of windsurfing, including balance and self-rescue. Through a combination of classroom instruction, demonstration and water time, campers are able to master the basics of the sport. A comfort with wind and water is strongly encouraged. Campers must be ages 10~17 to register. All campers must be able to swim and weigh 100 pounds or more to safely use public windsurfing equipment.
Price: $330. Those who have participated before can receive 10% off.
Sailing Camp
Campers learn and review the essentials of sailing at their experience level on the beautiful San Francisco Bay! 2024 brings exciting updates to the camp and helps sailors master new skills. Previous sailing experience is required. Campers must be ages 12~18to register. All campers must have basic swimming skills.
Price: $255.
Skateboarding Camp
In this camp, skateboarders will learn mechanics and basic riding skills such as balance, riding switches, and dropping-in. Skaters will be assessed on the first day of the session and the lessons will be adapted to their ability. All participants are educated in skateboard safety. Campers must be ages 8~16 to register. Participants must bring their own skateboard, helmet (头盔) and knee & elbow pads (护具).
Price: $300. $240 per person for group registration.
Rock Climbing Camp
Learn climbing skills, knot (结) - tying, top-rope climbing and equipment care. Sites include Strawberry Canyon, Remillard, Indian Rock and Cragmon t Parks. Campers must be ages 9~15 to register. All campers can enjoy the bus service to and from the campsites.
Price: $275.
1. What is a must for the participants of Windsurfing Camp?
A. First aid knowledge. B. Appropriate weight.
C. Previous learning experience. D. Personal protective equipment.
2. What is special about Skateboarding Camp?
A. It is intended for primary pupils.
B. I’ll issue certificates of excellence.
C. It bases its lessons on campers’ levels.
D. It gives a 10% discount for group registration.
3. Which camp offers public transportation for camp-goers?
A. Windsurfing Camp. B. Sailing Camp.
C. Skateboarding Camp. D. Rock Climbing Camp.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四个夏令营的活动安排及收费情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Windsurfing Camp中的“All campers must be able to swim and weigh 100 pounds or more to safely use public windsurfing equipment.”(所有露营者必须会游泳,体重在100磅或以上才能安全使用公共帆板设备。)可知,参加该夏令营对体重有要求。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Skateboarding Camp中的“Skaters will be assessed on the first day of the session and the lessons will be adapted to their ability.”(第一天的课程将对学员进行评估,课程将根据他们的能力进行调整。)可知,该夏令营会根据学员的水平调整课程难度。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Rock Climbing Camp中的“All campers can enjoy the bus service to and from the campsites.”(所有露营者都可以享受往返营地的巴士服务。)可知,该夏令营为学员提供公共交通。故选D项。
B
In 2005, when Mike Ball first entered a residential treatment centre in Michigan, he expected to meet children who were “unreachable”. What he found instead were teenagers whose tough appearance hid deep pain and a quiet desire to be heard. That moment would change his life.
As a writer and lifelong music lover, Ball had long believed words and melodies (旋律) could connect people, but never saw them transform lives until he watched those silent kids open up while sharing their experiences. He came to know music was more than entertainment — it let them express unspoken feelings. This insight led to Lost Voices, a program bringing different musicians to treatment centers to help teens write and perform their own songs. Making this vision real faced challenges: professionals doubted art’s value in therapy (治疗), funding was limited, and many kids were too hurt or angry to trust others. Yet Ball insisted, believing every young person deserved (值得) to be understood.
In small supportive groups, the musicians and teenagers would sit together, often in awkward silence at first. But as they began to experiment with words and melodies, something powerful happened. A single line or a simple melody would unlock emotions the kids had long kept buried. Some songs were playful on the surface but held deeper meaning; others were raw and honest, revealing pain, hope, and courage. By the end of each period, when the teenagers performed their songs for an audience, they often experienced a moment of true connection. For the first time, they were not defined by their pasts, but by their own voices.
For Ball, the success of Lostvoices is not measured by numbers, but by the quiet transformation he witnesses when a young person who once felt invisible finally realizes that someone is listening.
4. What was Mike’s initial view of the teenagers?
A. They would be impolite. B. They would remain unchanged.
C. They were hard to connect with. D. They were suffering from deep pain.
5. What led to the birth of Lostvoices?
A. Ball’s experience as a writer.
B. The kids’deep love for music.
C. Ball’s realization of music’s power.
D. Professionals’ support for art therapy.
6. What did the teenagers’songs mainly reflect?
A. Their true inner selves. B. Their poor singing skills.
C. Their funny experiences. D. Their own tastes in music.
7. What message does the passage mainly convey?
A. Patience brings great rewards. B. Birds of a feather flock together.
C. Action speaks louder than words. D. Every child deserves to be heard.
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述Mike Ball发现疗养中心的青少年内心的痛苦与倾诉欲,凭借对音乐力量的认知创立Lost Voices项目,用音乐帮助青少年表达自我的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“In 2005, when Mike Ball first entered a residential treatment centre in Michigan, he expected to meet children who were “unreachable”.(2005年,迈克·鲍尔第一次进入密歇根州的一家寄宿疗养中心时,他以为会遇到一些“难以接触”的孩子。)”可知,迈克最初认为这些青少年是难以沟通、建立联系的。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“He came to know music was more than entertainment — it let them express unspoken feelings. This insight led to Lost Voices, a program bringing different musicians to treatment centers to help teens write and perform their own songs.(他逐渐认识到,音乐不仅仅是娱乐——它能让孩子们表达难以言说的情感。这一想法促成了Lost Voices项目的诞生,该项目邀请不同的音乐家到疗养中心,帮助青少年创作并演唱自己的歌曲。)”可知,迈克意识到音乐的强大力量,这一认知促使了Lost Voices项目的诞生。故选C项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“A single line or a simple melody would unlock emotions the kids had long kept buried. Some songs were playful on the surface but held deeper meaning; others were raw and honest, revealing pain, hope, and courage.(一句歌词或一段简单的旋律,就能释放孩子们长久埋藏的情绪。有些歌曲表面上轻松有趣,却蕴含着更深的含义;有些则质朴而真诚,流露着痛苦、希望与勇气。)”可知,青少年创作的歌曲解锁了他们埋藏的情绪,流露了真实的内心感受,反映出他们真实的自我。故选A项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。文章开篇提及迈克发现疗养中心的青少年看似强硬,实则内心痛苦且渴望被倾听,随后他创立Lost Voices项目,用音乐让青少年通过创作歌曲表达内心的真实情感,让他们的声音被听见;文末也提到项目的成功在于让曾经觉得自己无人关注的孩子意识到有人在倾听。全文核心围绕“青少年渴望被倾听,且每个孩子都值得被倾听”展开,D项“每个孩子都值得被倾听”契合文章主旨。故选D项。
C
Many people often feel they don’t have enough time, even when they actually have more free hours. This is because when it comes to time, its quality is as important as its quantity. We often wish for an extra hour in the day, but even when we get it, many still feel time-pressed.
This feeling is called “time poverty”, which means having too many things to do and not enough time to do them. It’s more about how we feel than simply counting how many hours we have. Recent research shows that this feeling depends more on perceived shortages than actual ones. Constant interruptions, long to-do lists, and not being in control of one’s time can all worsen this feeling.
To understand this better, researchers have tried to find an “optimal” amount of free time. One study of over 35,000 Americans found that having 2 to 5 hours daily for enjoyable activities was linked to the greatest well-being. However, this optimal time is subjective. If people use their free time for hobbies or quality time with friends and family, the unusual sense of feeling worse due to “too much” free time disappears entirely.
A study in China with 100,000 people also had surprising results. Over half of those who felt time-poor actually had more than 1.8 hours of free time daily. On the other hand, more than a third with less free time did not feel time-poor. This clearly shows the difference between the amount of free time one has and how one feels about it. Further research revealed that high time pressure and fragmented (碎片化的) time made people feel more time-poor. In contrast, feeling deeply involved in activities made them feel richer in time.
Reducing time poverty requires both individual and societal changes, researchers say. On an individual level, experts suggest doing a “daily audit”. This means tracking your activities, how long they take, and how you feel afterward. This can help you understand how you spend your time, for example, on social media, and then make changes to use your time more wisely.
8. What can we learn about “time poverty” in paragraph 2?
A. It leads to poor time control.
B. It arises from too many tasks.
C. It is mainly a subjective sense of lack.
D. It is largely caused by limited free time.
9. What does the underlined word “optimal” mean in paragraph 3?
A. Exact. B. Extra. C. Average. D. Ideal.
10. Why does the author mention a study in China?
A. To offer further evidence.
B. To give a practical example.
C. To make detailed comparisons.
D. To draw a different conclusion.
11. What can “daily audit” help you do?
A. Manage your time reasonably.
B. Avoid social media completely.
C. Adjust emotional states regularly.
D. Promote societal changes gradually.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了“时间贫困”的主观性,强调合理利用时间(如专注爱好或社交)能改善感受,并建议通过自我审计优化时间管理。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“ It’s more about how we feel than simply counting how many hours we have. Recent research shows that this feeling depends more on perceived shortages than actual ones.(这更多关乎我们的感受,而非仅仅计算我们拥有多少小时。近期的研究表明,这种感受更多取决于感知到的短缺,而非实际的短缺。)”可知,“时间贫困”的感受主要是一种主观上的缺乏感,而非实际的短缺。故选C。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段“One study of over 35,000 Americans found that having 2 to 5 hours daily for enjoyable activities was linked to the greatest well-being.(一项针对 35000 多名美国人的研究发现,每天有 2 至 5 个小时用于令人愉悦的活动与最大的幸福感相关联。)”和“However, this optimal time is subjective. If people use their free time for hobbies or quality time with friends and family, the unusual sense of feeling worse due to “too much” free time disappears entirely.(然而,这个optimal时间是主观的。如果人们把闲暇时间用于爱好或与亲朋好友共度美好时光,那种因“太多”闲暇时间而产生的反常的糟糕感觉就会完全消失。)”可知,人们对于闲暇时间的optimal的数量定义是主观的,是根据自己的喜好和所做事情而自我判断的一种理想时间,故optimal表示“理想的、最佳的”。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“A study in China with 100,000 people also had surprising results.(在中国进行的一项涉及 10 万人的研究也得出了令人惊讶的结果。)”中的also表明,中国研究案例紧接美国研究后,结论一致,为段落核心观点(时间贫困是主观感受,与客观时间量无关)提供进一步的证据。故选A。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“This means tracking your activities, how long they take, and how you feel afterward. This can help you understand how you spend your time, for example, on social media, and then make changes to use your time more wisely.(这意味着要记录你的活动内容、这些活动所花费的时间以及活动结束后你的感受。这能帮助你了解自己是如何支配时间的,比如在社交媒体上的花费情况,然后据此做出调整,更明智地利用时间。)”可知,“daily audit”可以帮助人们合理管理时间。故选A。
D
Scientists have found a hidden pattern in rainfall that could reshape farming practices. A new study from the University of California San Diego shows that where rain comes from deeply affects global crop stability and the risk of drought.
Published in Nature Sustainability, the research follows atmospheric moisture (水分) back to the place where it first evaporated (蒸发), whether from the ocean or from land surfaces such as soil, lakes and forests. Ocean-sourced moisture often travels in large weather systems, bringing heavy and consistent rainfall. In contrast, moisture that comes from land, often referred to as recycled rainfall, is created when water evaporates from nearby soils and plants, fueling more localized storms.
This discovery offers a new way to identify regions at higher risk. For example, the U. S. Midwest, a major agricultural area, relies heavily on land-sourced moisture. When the land dries out, it reduces evaporation, which then reduces future rainfall, creating a “rainfall feedback cycle” that makes droughts worse. East Africa faces a different challenge: the loss of rainforests, which are vital for generating local rainfall. Farmers clearing forests for crops unknowingly destroy the very source of water their crops need.
Yan Jiang, the study’s lead author, explained, “Our work reframes drought risk — it’s not just about how much it rains, but where that rain comes from.” Forests and natural ecosystems are crucial for maintaining rainfall; they act as “natural rainmakers” by releasing large amounts of steam. Protecting these ecosystems is not just about biodiversity but also about sustaining agriculture.
Jiang’s work introduces a new framework that links land use decisions, rainfall patterns and agricultural planning. This approach may become increasingly important as regions look for strategies to strengthen drought resistance. “Understanding the origin of rainfall and whether it comes from oceanic or land sources, gives policymakers and farmers a new tool to predict and relieve drought stress before it happens,” he said.
12. What is recycled rainfall associated with?
A. Large weather systems. B. Ocean water movement.
C. Nearby soil evaporation. D. Widespread heavy storms.
13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. Application of the new discovery. B. Measures to stop forest destruction.
C. Importance of land-sourced moisture. D. Methods to increase farm production.
14. What can we infer from Yan Jiang’s words in paragraph 4?
A. The rainfall is not important to drought. B. We should rethink the causes of drought.
C. Drought is caused by lack of ocean moisture. D. It is difficult to identify the source of drought.
15. What is the value of the new framework?
A. It helps tackle drought in advance. B. It clarifies global weather problems.
C. It improves agricultural techniques. D. It ensures water supply for agriculture.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了科学家发现降雨来源影响全球作物稳定和干旱风险,海洋源降雨稳定,陆源降雨易形成干旱反馈,该发现为干旱预警提供新框架,助力农业抗旱和生态保护。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Ocean-sourced moisture often travels in large weather systems, bringing heavy and consistent rainfall. In contrast, moisture that comes from land, often referred to as recycled rainfall, is created when water evaporates from nearby soils and plants, fueling more localized storms.(海洋带来的湿气通常会随大型气象系统一同移动,带来密集且持续的降雨。相比之下,来自陆地的湿气(通常被称为“再循环降雨”)则是当水从附近的土壤和植物中蒸发时形成的,从而引发更局部性的降雨风暴)”可知,回收利用的雨水与附近土壤的蒸发有关。故选C。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“This discovery offers a new way to identify regions at higher risk. For example, the U. S. Midwest, a major agricultural area, relies heavily on land-sourced moisture. When the land dries out, it reduces evaporation, which then reduces future rainfall, creating a “rainfall feedback cycle” that makes droughts worse. East Africa faces a different challenge: the loss of rainforests, which are vital for generating local rainfall. Farmers clearing forests for crops unknowingly destroy the very source of water their crops need.(这一发现为识别高风险区域提供了一种新方法。例如,美国中西部地区是一个重要的农业区,其农业生产高度依赖陆地提供的水分。当土地干涸时,蒸发量会减少,这进而会导致未来降雨量的减少,形成一种“降雨反馈循环”,从而使干旱情况更加严重。东非则面临着不同的挑战:雨林的丧失,因为雨林对于产生当地降雨至关重要。农民为了种植作物而砍伐森林,却不知情地破坏了其作物所需的水源的唯一来源)”可知,第三段主要讲的是新发现的应用。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Our work reframes drought risk — it’s not just about how much it rains, but where that rain comes from.(我们的研究改变了对干旱风险的看法——它不再仅仅取决于降雨量的多少,还与降雨的来源有关)”可知,我们应该重新思考干旱的原因。故选B。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Understanding the origin of rainfall and whether it comes from oceanic or land sources, gives policymakers and farmers a new tool to predict and relieve drought stress before it happens(了解降雨的成因(即它是源自海洋还是陆地)这一信息,能为政策制定者和农民提供一种新的手段,使他们能够在干旱发生之前预测并缓解干旱带来的压力)”可知,这个新框架有助于提前应对干旱情况。故选A。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
Research often points to exercise as a good way to boost mental health. But a recent study challenges this belief. ____16____ Instead, it’s context — how, where and why you exercise — that makes the difference.
Historically studies focused on exercise “dose (剂量)” — duration or calories burned. ____17____ Although leisure activities like running, yoga or biking link to better mental health, the new study reveals that benefits depend heavily on the surroundings.
To explore these factors, researchers reviewed three study types: large-scale population health studies, randomized (随机的) controlled trials, and a smaller but growing body of research on contextual factors. The first two confirmed a general link between exercise and well-being. ____18____ They determine whether exercise actually matters. For example, a soccer player scoring the winning goal will feel great, but someone who misses and gets blamed will feel terrible — even with the same amount of exercise.
While the soccer example illustrates that context clearly matters, the researchers note that studying this broad concept of context remains difficult. ____19____ It can range from peer dynamics and instructor style to external conditions like weather or time of day. If you’re outside and it’s hot, and you’re having to walk to work, that’s part of the context. Or if you go and take a group exercise class — some instructors you really like, and some you don’t. So, that’s also part of the context.
To boost mental health through exercise, we need to consider not just “dose” and type, but also the meaning, setting and experience. ____20____
A. This is because context covers a lot of elements.
B. In fact, exercise “dose” has no link to mental health.
C. Exercise may help improve people’s mood in some cases.
D. These factors decide whether exercise really helps or not.
E. It suggests physical movement alone isn’t the only factor.
F. They ignored context, such as exercising with friends or competing in a game.
G. But it was the investigation into contextual factors that provided the key insight.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. G 19. A 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了研究挑战了运动提升心理健康的传统观点,指出运动本身非唯一因素,其背景才是关键;背景涵盖多要素,兼顾剂量、类型与背景,运动才能有效助力心理健康。
【16题详解】
前文“Research often points to exercise as a good way to boost mental health. But a recent study challenges this belief.( 研究往往表明锻炼是提升心理健康状况的良好方式。但最近的一项研究对此观点提出了质疑。)”提到“近期研究挑战了‘运动提升心理健康’的观点”,后文“Instead, it’s context—how, where and why you exercise—that makes the difference.( 相反,起作用的关键在于锻炼的环境——即你如何锻炼、在哪里锻炼以及为什么锻炼。)”接“相反,是运动的背景(方式、地点、原因)起关键作用”。E 项“It suggests physical movement alone isn’t the only factor.( 这表明单靠身体运动并非唯一因素。)”,承上(解释为何挑战原有观点)启下(引出“背景”这一核心因素),逻辑衔接紧密。故选E项。
【17题详解】
前文“Historically, studies focused on exercise “dose (剂量)”—duration or calories burned. (长期以来,研究主要关注锻炼的“剂量”——持续时间或消耗的卡路里。)”说“以往研究只关注运动‘剂量’(时长、消耗卡路里)”,后文“Although leisure activities like running, yoga or biking link to better mental health, the new study reveals that benefits depend heavily on the surroundings.( 然而,尽管诸如跑步、瑜伽或骑自行车等休闲活动与更好的心理健康状况有关联,但新的研究揭示,其益处很大程度上取决于环境。)”转折“新研究发现益处很大程度取决于环境”。F 项“They ignored context, such as exercising with friends or competing in a game.( 这些研究忽略了运动背景,比如和朋友一起运动、参赛等。),承接“只关注剂量”的内容,解释以往研究的不足,为后文新研究的发现做铺垫。故选F项。
【18题详解】
前文“To explore these factors, researchers reviewed three study types: large-scale population health studies, randomized (随机的) controlled trials, and a smaller but growing body of research on contextual factors. The first two confirmed a general link between exercise and well-being.( 为了探究这些因素,研究人员回顾了三种研究类型:大规模的群体健康研究、随机对照试验以及规模较小但不断增长的关于环境因素的研究。)”提到研究分析了三类研究,“前两类证实了运动和幸福感的整体关联”,后文“They determine whether exercise actually matters.( 它们能够确定锻炼是否真的重要。)”接“这些背景因素决定了运动是否真的有作用”,并举例说明。G 项“But it was the investigation into contextual factors that provided the key insight.( 但对背景因素的研究才给出了关键启示。)”,用but转折,突出第三类研究(背景因素)的核心作用,衔接后文对“背景决定运动效果”的举例说明。故选G项。
【19题详解】
前文“While the soccer example illustrates that context clearly matters, the researchers note that studying this broad concept of context remains difficult.( 虽然这个关于足球的例子表明环境因素确实非常重要,但研究人员指出,研究这一广泛意义上的环境概念仍然颇具难度。)”说“研究‘背景’这一宽泛概念依然很困难”,后文“It can range from peer dynamics and instructor style to external conditions like weather or time of day.( 它可以从同伴关系和教师风格等方面来体现,也可以是诸如天气或一天中的时间等外部条件。)”具体列举背景包含的内容(同伴互动、教练风格、天气、时段等)。A 项“This is because context covers a lot of elements.( 这是因为背景包含诸多因素。)”,直接解释“研究背景困难” 的原因,自然引出后文对背景具体元素的列举,因果逻辑清晰。故选A项。
【20题详解】
前文“To boost mental health through exercise, we need to consider not just “dose” and type, but also the meaning, setting and experience.( 要通过锻炼来提升心理健康,我们不仅需要考虑“剂量”和类型,还需要考虑其意义、环境和体验。)”总结“要通过运动提升心理健康,不仅要考虑剂量、类型,还要考虑运动的意义、场景和体验”(均为“背景因素”的核心内容),是全文的收尾句。D 项“These factors decide whether exercise really helps or not.( 这些因素决定了运动是否真的有帮助。)”,句中These factors指代前文的“意义、场景、体验”,总结全文核心观点,收束全篇,主旨呼应。故选D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,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles burned Charlotte Tragos’s home to the ground. Her childhood height chart, family’s valuable objects and parents’1990s wedding video — all precious ____21____ — were lost forever. Tragos fled with her family when the fire broke out in 2025. The streets were ____22____ with people fleeing, some even driving on the wrong side of the road, as everyone knew they were ____23____ their lives.
A few days later, Tragos’s friend shared with her a video of artist Jordan Heber, who ____24____ to create free watercolor paintings of homes before they were burnt down. Determined to surprise her ____25____ parents, Tragos sent Heber a photo, and the painting was completed soon. Heber does custom-made paintings as a second job, and usually ____26____ $350-$400 per work.
Heber used to move frequently. So, the meaning of “home” is ____27____ to her — she even has the word tattooed (纹身) on her forearm. Encouraged by another artist’s ____28____ in helping others, Heber decided to use her talent to comfort the ____29____. She has since created over 25 paintings, including one for Jeremy Wineberg, whose family home of nearly 30 years was ____30____.
Wineberg only ____31____ to grab an iPad before fleeing, leaving most belongings behind. “Those items represent who I am, and I just feel so ____32____ right now,” he said. His partner came across Heber’s offer online and ____33____ sent a message. Heber’s painting deeply ____34____ Wineberg, who plans to hang it in his new home. Heber hopes her selfless act will ____35____ others to use their talents to help those in need.
21. A. documents B. memories C. presents D. records
22. A. dotted B. deserted C. packed D. lined
23. A. running for B. playing with C. relying on D. begging for
24. A. pretended B. demanded C. hesitated D. volunteered
25. A. relaxed B. confused C. embarrassed D. overwhelmed
26. A. charges B. pays C. raises D. donates
27. A. strange B. significant C. ordinary D. familiar
28. A. command B. guidance C. generosity D. warning
29. A. clients B. patients C. victims D. artists
30. A. preserved B. destroyed C. repaired D. expanded
31. A. failed B. intended C. forgot D. managed
32. A. lost B. angry C. nervous D. bored
33. A. slowly B. eagerly C. desperately D. suddenly
34 A. amused B. distracted C. touched D. transformed
35. A. allow B. require C. invite D. inspire
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了洛杉矶山火摧毁了夏洛特·特拉戈斯的家,珍贵记忆尽失。艺术家乔丹·赫伯自愿为灾民免费绘制被烧毁的家园水彩画,以此慰藉受害者。她的善举感动了受灾者,并希望激励他人用才能帮助需要的人。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:她童年的身高记录表、家里的贵重物品以及父母1990年代的婚礼录像——所有这些珍贵的回忆都永远丢失了。A. documents文件;B. memories记忆、回忆;C. presents礼物;D. records记录。句中“Her childhood height chart, family’s valuable objects and parents’1990s wedding video”应该都是特拉戈斯对自己童年、家庭和父母家人珍贵的回忆。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:街道上挤满了逃离的人群。A. dotted点缀;B. deserted遗弃;C. packed挤进、塞满;D. lined排队。根据句中“fleeing”和下文“some even driving on the wrong side of the road(有些人甚至逆向行驶)”可知,人们正在逃离,街道上非常混乱,所以应该是挤满了逃离的人,动词短语be packed with表示“挤满”,符合句意。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:因为每个人都知道他们正在逃命。A. running for寻求、逃离;B. playing with玩弄、玩耍;C. relying on依赖;D. begging for乞求。根据上文“Tragos fled with her family when the fire broke out in 2025. The streets were ____ with people fleeing, some even driving on the wrong side of the road(2025年火灾发生时,特拉戈斯与家人逃离。街道上挤满了逃离的人,有些人甚至逆向行驶)”可知,火灾发生,人们都在逃命,动词短语run for one’s life表示“逃命”。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:几天后,特拉戈斯的朋友与她分享了艺术家乔丹·赫伯的视频,她自愿在房屋被烧毁之前创作免费的水彩画。A. pretended假装;B. demanded需求;C. hesitated犹豫;D. volunteered自愿。根据句中的“free”和最后一段的“Heber hopes her selfless act...”可知,赫伯为人们创作免费的水彩画是一种无私行为,所以应该是她自愿的举动。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:特拉戈斯决心给她不知所措的父母一个惊喜,她给赫伯发了一张照片,这幅画很快就完成了。A. relaxed放松的;B. confused困惑的;C. embarrassed尴尬的;D. overwhelmed不知所措的。根据上文“The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles burned Charlotte Tragos’s home to the ground.(洛杉矶帕利塞兹大火将夏洛特·特拉戈斯的家夷为平地)”可知,父母的家被烧毁,他们应处于不知所措的悲痛情绪中。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:赫伯把定制画作当作第二职业,通常每件作品收费350-400美元。A. charges收费;B. pays支付;C. raises筹集;D. donates捐赠。根据句中“a second job”可知,定制画作是赫伯的一个职业,所以通常应该是要收取费用的。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:因此,“家”的意义对她来说非常重要——她甚至在前臂上纹了这个字。A. strange陌生的、奇怪的;B. significant重要的、意义重大的;C. ordinary普通的、平常的;D. familiar熟悉的。根据上文“Heber used to move frequently.(赫伯过去经常搬家)”可知,赫伯过去经常搬家,甚至在前臂上纹了“家”这个字,应该是非常渴望有个安定的家,说明“家”对她来说非常重要。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在另一位艺术家慷慨助人的鼓励下,赫伯决定利用自己的才华来安慰受害者。A. command命令;B. guidance指导;C. generosity慷慨;D. warning警告。根据句中“in helping others”可知,赫伯受到了另一个艺术家帮助他人的鼓励,这是一种慷慨行为。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在另一位艺术家慷慨助人的鼓励下,赫伯决定利用自己的才华来安慰受害者。A. clients客户;B. patients病人;C. victims受害者;D. artists艺术家。空处指在洛杉矶山火中的受害者。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:此后,她创作了超过25幅作品,其中包括为杰里米·温伯格创作的一幅作品,他的近30年的家被毁。A. preserved保护;B. destroyed毁坏;C. repaired修理;D. expanded扩大。根据上文“create free watercolor paintings of homes before they were burnt down.”可知,赫伯自愿为遭遇火灾的受害者们免费画水彩画,所以这里指其中的一个受害者近30年的家被火灾毁坏。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:温伯格只抓起了一台iPad就逃跑了,把大多数财物都留了下来。A. failed失败;B. intended打算;C. forgot忘记;D. managed设法做到。根据句中的“only”和“leaving most belongings behind”可知,温伯格将大部分的财物都留下没带走,可见当时只设法抓起了一台iPad。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这些物品代表了我是谁,我现在感到如此迷茫。A. lost迷失的、迷茫的;B. angry生气的;C. nervous紧张的;D. bored无聊的。根据第11小题和句中“Those items represent who I am”可知,温伯格的大部分代表自己是谁的物品都留在了大火中,所以现在他感到失去了自我,很迷茫。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:他的搭档在网上看到了赫伯的提议,并急切地发了一条信息。A. slowly慢慢地;B. eagerly急切地、渴望地;C. desperately绝望地;D. suddenly突然地。根据第12小题可知,温伯格在火灾中损失惨重,失去自我,陷于迷茫痛苦中,所以当他的搭档在网上看到了赫伯主动提供的帮助时,应该是看到了希望,因而急切地发信息求助。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:赫伯的画深深打动了温伯格,他打算把这幅画挂在自己的新家里。A. amused逗笑;B. distracted使分心;C. touched触动、打动;D. transformed转变。根据句中“who plans to hang it in his new home”可知,温伯格对赫伯的画非常喜爱和珍惜,所以赫伯的画应该是深深打动了迷茫中的他。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:赫伯希望她的无私行为能够激励其他人利用自己的才能来帮助有需要的人。A. allow允许;B. require需要;C. invite邀请;D. inspire激励。通读全文可知,赫伯用自己的绘画才能无私帮助、安慰了火灾中的受害者,让他们重拾生活的希望和信心,所以她也希望自己的这种行为能够激励更多的人利用袭击的才华去帮助需要的人们,故inspire符合文章语境和主题。故选D。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读短文内容,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new exhibition, “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages.” Our goal is ____36____ (display) the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times.
The highlight is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass, one of the great works of Tang Yin. Having failed to gain entry into the civil service, he turned to painting and gained ____37____ (recognize) as one of China’s greatest artists. This painting, showing high mountains, trees, and houses ____38____ (cover) in snow, was made with extraordinary skill.
Also ____39____ primary note is a collection of nearly 100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty. The artists showed great skill in creating these beautiful pieces. Some items ____40____ (think) to have come from the collection of Emperor Qianlong,____41____ great admirer of Shang Dynasty bronze.
Finally, we have many fine examples of Tang Dynasty sculptures, most of ____42____ are of Buddhist origin. During the seventh century, trade along the Silk Road ____43____ (boom). Chinese sculpture thus found itself highly influenced by Buddhist art brought through the Silk Road. ____44____ (look) at the faces of the figures in these sculptures, one sees the faces of the past.
This is just a small taste of what is in store. We guarantee that the exhibition will ____45____ (true) transport you to another time with its amazing collection of works.
【答案】36. to display
37. recognition
38. covered
39. of 40. are thought
41. a 42. which
43. boomed 44. Looking
45. truly
【解析】
【导语】这一篇说明文。主要介绍了里奇菲尔德美术馆推出中国历代艺术展,展出国画、商代青铜器、唐代雕塑等珍品,展品技艺精湛、各有渊源,这场展览能让观众沉浸式感受中国古代艺术魅力。
【36题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意:我们的目标是展示中国古代的艺术才华。分析句子可知,主语为goal(目标),用不定式作表语说明主语的具体内容。故填to display。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意:由于未能考取科举,他转而投身绘画,并成为中国最伟大的艺术家之一。及物动词gained 后需接名词作宾语,recognize(认可)的名词形式为recognition,gain recognition as... 为固定搭配,意为“被认为……”。故填recognition。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这幅画描绘了高山、树木和覆盖着积雪的房屋,其绘制技艺极为精湛。分析句子可知,此处为非谓语动词作后置定语修饰high mountains, trees, and houses,high mountains, trees, and houses和cover(覆盖)为被动关系,故用过去分词covered 作后置定语。故填covered。
【39题详解】
考查固定短语。句意:另外值得一提的是近100件来自商朝的青铜器。分析句子可知,此处of primary note为固定表达,意为“值得重点关注的是”,此处为表语前置的完全倒装。故填of。
【40题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意:其中一些物品被认为来自乾隆皇帝的收藏,他是一位对商朝青铜器极为赞赏的君主。主语Some items与think(认为)为被动关系,用被动语态;陈述客观事实用一般现在时,主语为复数,所以填are thought。be thought to do sth 意为“被认为做了某事”。故填are thought。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意:其中一些物品被认为来自乾隆皇帝的收藏,他是一位对商朝青铜器极为赞赏的君主。此处指乾隆皇帝是“一位商代青铜器的狂热爱好者”,表泛指,great以辅音音素开头,所以填不定冠词a。故填a。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:最后,我们还有许多唐代雕塑的精美样本,其中大部分源自佛教题材。分析句子可知,设空处为介词of + 关系词引导非限制性定语从句,先行词为Tang Dynasty sculptures(指物),在定语从句中作介词of的宾语,与most of构成整体most of which(这些雕塑中的大多数)作主语。故填which。
【43题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:在公元7世纪,丝绸之路沿线的贸易蓬勃发展。时间状语During the seventh century(七世纪)为过去的具体时间,陈述过去发生的动作,用一般过去时。故填boomed。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:观察这些雕塑人物的面容,人们可以看到过去的面容。分析句子可知,此处为非谓语动词作状语,句子逻辑主语one(人)与look(看)为主动关系,故用现在分词形式。故填Looking。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意:我们保证,此次展览凭借其精彩纷呈的展品,定能将您带入另一个时代。修饰动词transport(使身临其境)需用副词,true的副词形式为truly,表示“真正地”。故填truly。
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,随着中国春节成功加入联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录,你的英国朋友David对春节文化产生了浓厚兴趣。请你给他写封邮件,内容包括:
(1)介绍你春节期间参与的传统文化活动;
(2)分享你的感受。
参考词汇:联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear David,
I’m glad that you show great interest in the Spring Festival, which has entered the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
During the festival, I took part in many traditional activities. I stuck couplets with my family and watched dragon dances that are popular in my city. Besides, I learned to make dumplings with my grandparents.
I feel warm and happy. The Spring Festival is a time when families get together. It lets me know how important traditional culture is to us. I hope you can come to China to experience it one day.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国朋友David写封邮件,介绍自己春节期间参与的传统文化活动并分享感受。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的:glad → delighted
展示,表现出:show → display
参加:take part in → participate in
重要的:important → significant
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:I stuck couplets with my family and watched dragon dances.
拓展句:I stuck couplets with my family, after which I watched dragon dances.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m glad that you show great interest in the Spring Festival, which has entered the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.(运用了that引导的宾语从句、which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】The Spring Festival is a time when families get together. (运用了when引导的限制性定语从句)
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 读后续写
Erie raised his daughter Riley alone. One day, Eric noticed a young teenage boy standing in front of a drugstore. He approached him, and found out that the boy wanted to buy medicine for his sick mother, but had no money. The boy cried out, “if I don’t bring home medicine, my mom will die. But I won’t be able to handle it.”
Upon hearing this, Erie didn’t hesitate to pay for the medicine. “I’ll pay for the medicine on his behalf,” he said, handing the pharmacist (药剂师) a couple of bills from his pocket. The boy looked at Erie with grateful eyes, and cried, “Thank you so much. You are heaven-sent.”
“There will always be people willing to help you, son,” Eric told him before handing him two portions of food. “Here, take this to your mom and have a hot meal with her,” he said before letting the boy go.
His daughter Riley saw the whole scene and said, “Dad, we have barely enough money. Why did you pay for the medicine?” “Riley, the good you put out into the world will eventually find its way back to you. Just keep doing good,” Eric told his daughter.
When Riley turned thirty, she needed an operation urgently after being told there was something wrong with her heart. With difficulty breathing, Eric rushed Riley to the hospital in an ambulance. “You’ll be alright, Riley.” he cried. “Don’t worry, Daddy is here. We’ll get through this together,” he promised her.
Eric did try his best to find the money for bis daughter’s operation. He asked all of his friends, but it was still not enough. Therefore, Eric decided to sell their house. It was enough to pay for her operation, but they would be left with nothing, “it’s okay,” he told himself. I will be able to earn money again, but if I lose my daughter, nothing will ever bring her back.”
By the time Erie made it back to the hospital, Riley was in her hospital room, weak and pale. He sat beside her bed and held her hand. “You’ll be okay, my sweet daughter. We’ll soon have the money for the operation,” he promised her.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为: 150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para 1: Eric suddenly noticed an envelope on the bed.
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Para2: He ran to the doctor’s office and hugged him.
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【答案】
Eric suddenly noticed an envelope on the bed. It was addressed to him. He opened it and was surprised to find a check inside and a note that read: “You’d saved a boy’s mother years before. Thank you so much for the three packs of medicine, and two portions of food.” Immediately, Eric remembered the boy he had helped a long time ago. He went to the nurse station and asked them who visited Riley. The nurse told him there was no one except the doctor. Eric came to realize the doctor was exactly that boy.
He ran to the doctor’s office and hugged him. “Thank you, son,” Eric cried. The doctor said, “It's I who should say thanks. That day, you saved my mother’s life. Since then, I promised myself that I would study hard to become a doctor to help more people. Now I have achieved the dream.” “I am proud of you,” Eric said with happiness. The doctor smiled and promised to arrange the operation for Riley soon and take care of her during her hospitalization. Riley realized that what her dad said was true -- the good you put out into the world will find its way back to you.
【解析】
【导语】本篇以人物为线索展开。讲述了一位单亲父亲Erie独自抚养女儿Riley,一次偶然的机会帮助了一个为母亲买药的小男孩。数十年后,Riley病重,需要高额医疗费。就在父女二人一筹莫展之际,当时的小男孩已成长为一名医生,用他的行动回报了当年的善意举动,说明善行总会有好报。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“Erie突然注意到床上有一个信封。”可知,第一段可描写Erie打开信封见到里面的东西时的反应。
②由第二段首句内容“他跑到医生的办公室,拥抱了他。”可知,第二段可描写Erie激动的心情及对小男孩的感激。
2.续写线索:偶遇男孩——帮助买药——女儿重病——费用高昂——回馈善意——表达感谢
3.词汇激活
行为类
①打开信封:open the envelope/unwind the envelope
②发现:find/see/spot
③记起:remember/recall
情绪类
①激动开心:happiness/excitement
②感到骄傲:be proud of/take pride in
【点睛】[高分句型1]It's I who should say thanks.(运用了it is...that...的强调句型)
[高分句型2]Since then, I promised myself that I would study hard to become a doctor to help more people.(运用了that引导的宾语从句)
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通江中学高二下学期入学考试
英语试题
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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,每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will James do tomorrow?
A. Watch a TV program. B. Give a talk. C. Write a report.
2.What can we say about the woman?
A. She’s generous. B. She’s curious. C. She’s helpful.
3.When does the train leave?
A. At 6:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 10:30.
4.How does the woman go to work?
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.
5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.
第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7 题。
6.What does the woman regret?
A. Giving up her research. B. Dropping out of college. C. Changing her major.
7.What is the woman interested in studying now?
A. Ecology. B. Education. C. Chemistry.
听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。
8.What is the man?
A. A hotel manager. B. A tour guide. C. A taxi driver.
9.What is the man doing for the woman?
A.Looking for some local foods.
B.Showing her around the seaside.
C.Offering information about a hotel.
听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。
10.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In an office. B. At home. C. At a restaurant.
11.What will the speakers do tomorrow evening?
A. Go to a concert. B. Visit a friend. C. Work extra hours.
12.Who is Alice going to call?
A. Mike. B. Joan. C. Catherine.
听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。
13.Why does the woman meet the man?
A. To look at an apartment. B. To deliver some furniture. C. To have a meal together.
14.What does the woman like about the carpet?
A. Its color. B. Its design. C. Its quality.
15.What does the man say about the kitchen?
A. It’s a good size. B. It’s newly painted. C. It’s adequately equipped.
16.What will the woman probably do next?
A. Go downtown. B. Talk with her friend. C. Make payment.
听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。
17.Who is the speaker probably talking to?
A. Movie fans. B. News reporters. C. College students.
18When did the speaker take English classes?
A.Before he left his hometown.
B.After he came to America.
C.When he was 15 years old.
19.How does the speaker feel about his teacher?
A. He’s proud. B. He’s sympathetic. C. He’s grateful.
20.What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A.How education shaped his life.
B.How his language skills improved.
C.How he managed his business well.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
UC Berkeley Youth Recreation Summer Camps
UC Berkeley Youth Recreation will provide a wide variety of one-week outdoor experiences and activities for the youth on summer camps 2024. Here are four best summer camps.
Windsurfing Camp
This camp is designed to teach students the basics of windsurfing, including balance and self-rescue. Through a combination of classroom instruction, demonstration and water time, campers are able to master the basics of the sport. A comfort with wind and water is strongly encouraged. Campers must be ages 10~17 to register. All campers must be able to swim and weigh 100 pounds or more to safely use public windsurfing equipment.
Price: $330. Those who have participated before can receive 10% off.
Sailing Camp
Campers learn and review the essentials of sailing at their experience level on the beautiful San Francisco Bay! 2024 brings exciting updates to the camp and helps sailors master new skills Previous sailing experience is required. Campers must be ages 12~18to register. All campers must have basic swimming skills.
Price: $255.
Skateboarding Camp
In this camp, skateboarders will learn mechanics and basic riding skills such as balance, riding switches, and dropping-in. Skaters will be assessed on the first day of the session and the lessons will be adapted to their ability. All participants are educated in skateboard safety. Campers must be ages 8~16 to register. Participants must bring their own skateboard, helmet (头盔) and knee & elbow pads (护具).
Price: $300. $240 per person for group registration.
Rock Climbing Camp
Learn climbing skills, knot (结) - tying, top-rope climbing and equipment care. Sites include Strawberry Canyon, Remillard, Indian Rock and Cragmon t Parks. Campers must be ages 9~15 to register. All campers can enjoy the bus service to and from the campsites.
Price: $275.
1. What is a must for the participants of Windsurfing Camp?
A. First aid knowledge. B. Appropriate weight.
C. Previous learning experience. D. Personal protective equipment.
2. What is special about Skateboarding Camp?
A. It is intended for primary pupils.
B. I’ll issue certificates of excellence.
C It bases its lessons on campers’ levels.
D. It gives a 10% discount for group registration.
3. Which camp offers public transportation for camp-goers?
A. Windsurfing Camp. B. Sailing Camp.
C. Skateboarding Camp. D. Rock Climbing Camp.
B
In 2005, when Mike Ball first entered a residential treatment centre in Michigan, he expected to meet children who were “unreachable”. What he found instead were teenagers whose tough appearance hid deep pain and a quiet desire to be heard. That moment would change his life.
As a writer and lifelong music lover, Ball had long believed words and melodies (旋律) could connect people, but never saw them transform lives until he watched those silent kids open up while sharing their experiences. He came to know music was more than entertainment — it let them express unspoken feelings. This insight led to Lost Voices, a program bringing different musicians to treatment centers to help teens write and perform their own songs. Making this vision real faced challenges: professionals doubted art’s value in therapy (治疗), funding was limited, and many kids were too hurt or angry to trust others. Yet Ball insisted, believing every young person deserved (值得) to be understood.
In small supportive groups, the musicians and teenagers would sit together, often in awkward silence at first. But as they began to experiment with words and melodies, something powerful happened. A single line or a simple melody would unlock emotions the kids had long kept buried. Some songs were playful on the surface but held deeper meaning; others were raw and honest, revealing pain, hope, and courage. By the end of each period, when the teenagers performed their songs for an audience, they often experienced a moment of true connection. For the first time, they were not defined by their pasts, but by their own voices.
For Ball, the success of Lostvoices is not measured by numbers, but by the quiet transformation he witnesses when a young person who once felt invisible finally realizes that someone is listening.
4. What was Mike’s initial view of the teenagers?
A. They would be impolite. B. They would remain unchanged.
C. They were hard to connect with. D. They were suffering from deep pain.
5. What led to the birth of Lostvoices?
A. Ball’s experience as a writer.
B. The kids’deep love for music.
C. Ball’s realization of music’s power.
D. Professionals’ support for art therapy.
6. What did the teenagers’songs mainly reflect?
A. Their true inner selves. B. Their poor singing skills.
C. Their funny experiences. D. Their own tastes in music.
7. What message does the passage mainly convey?
A. Patience brings great rewards. B. Birds of a feather flock together.
C. Action speaks louder than words. D. Every child deserves to be heard.
C
Many people often feel they don’t have enough time, even when they actually have more free hours. This is because when it comes to time, its quality is as important as its quantity. We often wish for an extra hour in the day, but even when we get it, many still feel time-pressed.
This feeling is called “time poverty”, which means having too many things to do and not enough time to do them. It’s more about how we feel than simply counting how many hours we have. Recent research shows that this feeling depends more on perceived shortages than actual ones. Constant interruptions, long to-do lists, and not being in control of one’s time can all worsen this feeling.
To understand this better, researchers have tried to find an “optimal” amount of free time. One study of over 35,000 Americans found that having 2 to 5 hours daily for enjoyable activities was linked to the greatest well-being. However, this optimal time is subjective. If people use their free time for hobbies or quality time with friends and family, the unusual sense of feeling worse due to “too much” free time disappears entirely.
A study in China with 100,000 people also had surprising results. Over half of those who felt time-poor actually had more than 1.8 hours of free time daily. On the other hand, more than a third with less free time did not feel time-poor. This clearly shows the difference between the amount of free time one has and how one feels about it. Further research revealed that high time pressure and fragmented (碎片化的) time made people feel more time-poor. In contrast, feeling deeply involved in activities made them feel richer in time.
Reducing time poverty requires both individual and societal changes, researchers say. On an individual level, experts suggest doing a “daily audit”. This means tracking your activities, how long they take, and how you feel afterward. This can help you understand how you spend your time, for example, on social media, and then make changes to use your time more wisely.
8. What can we learn about “time poverty” in paragraph 2?
A. It leads to poor time control.
B. It arises from too many tasks.
C. It is mainly a subjective sense of lack.
D. It is largely caused by limited free time.
9. What does the underlined word “optimal” mean in paragraph 3?
A. Exact. B. Extra. C. Average. D. Ideal.
10. Why does the author mention a study in China?
A. To offer further evidence.
B. To give a practical example.
C. To make detailed comparisons.
D. To draw a different conclusion.
11. What can “daily audit” help you do?
A. Manage your time reasonably.
B. Avoid social media completely.
C Adjust emotional states regularly.
D. Promote societal changes gradually.
D
Scientists have found a hidden pattern in rainfall that could reshape farming practices. A new study from the University of California San Diego shows that where rain comes from deeply affects global crop stability and the risk of drought.
Published in Nature Sustainability, the research follows atmospheric moisture (水分) back to the place where it first evaporated (蒸发), whether from the ocean or from land surfaces such as soil, lakes and forests. Ocean-sourced moisture often travels in large weather systems, bringing heavy and consistent rainfall. In contrast, moisture that comes from land, often referred to as recycled rainfall, is created when water evaporates from nearby soils and plants, fueling more localized storms.
This discovery offers a new way to identify regions at higher risk. For example, the U. S. Midwest, a major agricultural area, relies heavily on land-sourced moisture. When the land dries out, it reduces evaporation, which then reduces future rainfall, creating a “rainfall feedback cycle” that makes droughts worse. East Africa faces a different challenge: the loss of rainforests, which are vital for generating local rainfall. Farmers clearing forests for crops unknowingly destroy the very source of water their crops need.
Yan Jiang, the study’s lead author, explained, “Our work reframes drought risk — it’s not just about how much it rains, but where that rain comes from.” Forests and natural ecosystems are crucial for maintaining rainfall; they act as “natural rainmakers” by releasing large amounts of steam. Protecting these ecosystems is not just about biodiversity but also about sustaining agriculture.
Jiang’s work introduces a new framework that links land use decisions, rainfall patterns and agricultural planning. This approach may become increasingly important as regions look for strategies to strengthen drought resistance. “Understanding the origin of rainfall and whether it comes from oceanic or land sources, gives policymakers and farmers a new tool to predict and relieve drought stress before it happens,” he said.
12. What is recycled rainfall associated with?
A. Large weather systems. B. Ocean water movement.
C. Nearby soil evaporation. D. Widespread heavy storms.
13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. Application of the new discovery. B. Measures to stop forest destruction.
C. Importance of land-sourced moisture. D. Methods to increase farm production.
14. What can we infer from Yan Jiang’s words in paragraph 4?
A. The rainfall is not important to drought. B. We should rethink the causes of drought.
C. Drought is caused by lack of ocean moisture. D. It is difficult to identify the source of drought.
15. What is the value of the new framework?
A. It helps tackle drought in advance. B. It clarifies global weather problems.
C. It improves agricultural techniques. D. It ensures water supply for agriculture.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
Research often points to exercise as a good way to boost mental health. But a recent study challenges this belief. ____16____ Instead, it’s context — how, where and why you exercise — that makes the difference.
Historically, studies focused on exercise “dose (剂量)” — duration or calories burned. ____17____ Although leisure activities like running, yoga or biking link to better mental health, the new study reveals that benefits depend heavily on the surroundings.
To explore these factors, researchers reviewed three study types: large-scale population health studies, randomized (随机的) controlled trials, and a smaller but growing body of research on contextual factors. The first two confirmed a general link between exercise and well-being. ____18____ They determine whether exercise actually matters. For example, a soccer player scoring the winning goal will feel great, but someone who misses and gets blamed will feel terrible — even with the same amount of exercise.
While the soccer example illustrates that context clearly matters, the researchers note that studying this broad concept of context remains difficult. ____19____ It can range from peer dynamics and instructor style to external conditions like weather or time of day. If you’re outside and it’s hot, and you’re having to walk to work, that’s part of the context. Or if you go and take a group exercise class — some instructors you really like, and some you don’t. So, that’s also part of the context.
To boost mental health through exercise, we need to consider not just “dose” and type, but also the meaning, setting and experience. ____20____
A. This is because context covers a lot of elements.
B. In fact, exercise “dose” has no link to mental health.
C. Exercise may help improve people’s mood in some cases.
D. These factors decide whether exercise really helps or not.
E. It suggests physical movement alone isn’t the only factor.
F. They ignored context, such as exercising with friends or competing in a game.
G. But it was the investigation into contextual factors that provided the key insight.
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,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles burned Charlotte Tragos’s home to the ground. Her childhood height chart, family’s valuable objects and parents’1990s wedding video — all precious ____21____ — were lost forever. Tragos fled with her family when the fire broke out in 2025. The streets were ____22____ with people fleeing, some even driving on the wrong side of the road, as everyone knew they were ____23____ their lives.
A few days later, Tragos’s friend shared with her a video of artist Jordan Heber, who ____24____ to create free watercolor paintings of homes before they were burnt down. Determined to surprise her ____25____ parents, Tragos sent Heber a photo, and the painting was completed soon. Heber does custom-made paintings as a second job, and usually ____26____ $350-$400 per work.
Heber used to move frequently. So, the meaning of “home” is ____27____ to her — she even has the word tattooed (纹身) on her forearm. Encouraged by another artist’s ____28____ in helping others, Heber decided to use her talent to comfort the ____29____. She has since created over 25 paintings, including one for Jeremy Wineberg, whose family home of nearly 30 years was ____30____.
Wineberg only ____31____ to grab an iPad before fleeing, leaving most belongings behind. “Those items represent who I am, and I just feel so ____32____ right now,” he said. His partner came across Heber’s offer online and ____33____ sent a message. Heber’s painting deeply ____34____ Wineberg, who plans to hang it in his new home. Heber hopes her selfless act will ____35____ others to use their talents to help those in need.
21. A. documents B. memories C. presents D. records
22. A. dotted B. deserted C. packed D. lined
23. A. running for B. playing with C. relying on D. begging for
24. A. pretended B. demanded C. hesitated D. volunteered
25. A. relaxed B. confused C. embarrassed D. overwhelmed
26. A. charges B. pays C. raises D. donates
27. A. strange B. significant C. ordinary D. familiar
28. A. command B. guidance C. generosity D. warning
29. A. clients B. patients C. victims D. artists
30. A. preserved B. destroyed C. repaired D. expanded
31. A. failed B. intended C. forgot D. managed
32. A. lost B. angry C. nervous D. bored
33. A. slowly B. eagerly C. desperately D. suddenly
34. A. amused B. distracted C. touched D. transformed
35. A. allow B. require C. invite D. inspire
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读短文内容,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new exhibition, “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages.” Our goal is ____36____ (display) the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times.
The highlight is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass, one of the great works of Tang Yin. Having failed to gain entry into the civil service, he turned to painting and gained ____37____ (recognize) as one of China’s greatest artists. This painting, showing high mountains, trees, and houses ____38____ (cover) in snow, was made with extraordinary skill.
Also ____39____ primary note is a collection of nearly 100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty. The artists showed great skill in creating these beautiful pieces. Some items ____40____ (think) to have come from the collection of Emperor Qianlong,____41____ great admirer of Shang Dynasty bronze.
Finally, we have many fine examples of Tang Dynasty sculptures, most of ____42____ are of Buddhist origin. During the seventh century, trade along the Silk Road ____43____ (boom). Chinese sculpture thus found itself highly influenced by Buddhist art brought through the Silk Road. ____44____ (look) at the faces of the figures in these sculptures, one sees the faces of the past.
This is just a small taste of what is in store. We guarantee that the exhibition will ____45____ (true) transport you to another time with its amazing collection of works.
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,随着中国春节成功加入联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录,你的英国朋友David对春节文化产生了浓厚兴趣。请你给他写封邮件,内容包括:
(1)介绍你春节期间参与的传统文化活动;
(2)分享你的感受。
参考词汇:联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 读后续写
Erie raised his daughter Riley alone. One day, Eric noticed a young teenage boy standing in front of a drugstore. He approached him, and found out that the boy wanted to buy medicine for his sick mother, but had no money. The boy cried out, “if I don’t bring home medicine, my mom will die. But I won’t be able to handle it.”
Upon hearing this, Erie didn’t hesitate to pay for the medicine. “I’ll pay for the medicine on his behalf,” he said, handing the pharmacist (药剂师) a couple of bills from his pocket. The boy looked at Erie with grateful eyes, and cried, “Thank you so much. You are heaven-sent.”
“There will always be people willing to help you, son,” Eric told him before handing him two portions of food. “Here, take this to your mom and have a hot meal with her,” he said before letting the boy go.
His daughter Riley saw the whole scene and said “Dad, we have barely enough money. Why did you pay for the medicine?” “Riley, the good you put out into the world will eventually find its way back to you. Just keep doing good,” Eric told his daughter.
When Riley turned thirty, she needed an operation urgently after being told there was something wrong with her heart. With difficulty breathing, Eric rushed Riley to the hospital in an ambulance. “You’ll be alright, Riley.” he cried. “Don’t worry, Daddy is here. We’ll get through this together,” he promised her.
Eric did try his best to find the money for bis daughter’s operation. He asked all of his friends, but it was still not enough. Therefore, Eric decided to sell their house. It was enough to pay for her operation, but they would be left with nothing, “it’s okay,” he told himself. I will be able to earn money again, but if I lose my daughter, nothing will ever bring her back.”
By the time Erie made it back to the hospital, Riley was in her hospital room, weak and pale. He sat beside her bed and held her hand. “You’ll be okay, my sweet daughter. We’ll soon have the money for the operation,” he promised her.
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Para 1: Eric suddenly noticed an envelope on the bed.
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Para2: He ran to the doctor’s office and hugged him.
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