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英语试题
本试卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What is wrong with Dave?
A. He lacks rest. B. He has a fever. C. He lost his job.
2. Why does the man ask to stop at the supermarket?
A. To pick his wife up. B. To purchase some snacks. C. To drop a woman off.
3. How much will the woman pay?
A. $40. B. $70. C. $80.
4. What does the man think of Molly’s daughter?
A. Thoughtful. B. Dedicated. C. Energetic.
5. Why will Sally go to the park?
A. To get relaxed. B. To do some exercise. C. To take a shortcut.
第二节 (共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段录音,回答第6、7题。
6. Why does Gracia want to buy the books initially?
A. They’re new. B. They’re cheap. C. They’re interesting.
7. What do the speakers agree to do?
A. Replace old books. B. Clean up the kitchen. C. Make a simple shelf.
听第7段录音,回答第8、9题。
8. Where are the speakers?
A. At a station. B. On a train. C. At a travel agency.
9. What will the woman do?
A. Go back home. B. Make a tour. C. Visit a friend.
听第8段录音,回答第10至12题。
10. What has John been oecupied with recently?
A. A science survey. B. A school project. C. A weekend experiment.
11. What is the focus of John’s work?
A. Solar panels. B. Energy sources. C. Renewable energy.
12. What will the speakers probably do this weekend?
A. Eat at a new place. B. Share work progress。 C. Check their assignment.
听第9段录音,回答第13至16题。
13. How did Mina help Alex?
A. By offering suggestions. B. By asking questions. C. By organizing practices.
14. Which question surprised Alex in the interview?
A. One on future plans. B. One on his past work. C. One on stress management.
15. How does Alex feel about his interview?
A. Grateful. B. Confident. C. Disappointed.
16. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Roommates. B. Neighbors. C. Co-workers.
听第10 段录音,回答第17至20题。
17. How long do half-day afternoon camps last?
A. Three hours. B. Four hours. C. Six hours.
18. What should parents prepare for their kids?
A. A tennis kit. B. A snack lunch. C. A training plan.
19. Who is Laura Borza probably?
A. A coach. B. A receptionist. C. A customer.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. Rules of a tennis camp.
B. Benefits of playing tennis.
C. Arrangements for camp programs.
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
Volunteer Opportunities with Los Angeles Public Library
The Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower (使有能力) every individual in our city’s diverse communities.
What Will You Get?
Did you know that nearly 1 million adults in Los Angeles face language barriers? Join us to share your love of reading and:
· Learn new skills! We provide all the training, materials, and support you’ll need to be effective.
· Get to know lots of great visitors from different cultures and places.
· Face challenges and learn how to overcome them.
· Develop a passion for learning and teaching others.
· Create real and meaningful change in your own community.
· Gain great experience that can be applied in multiple job fields.
Details
· Age requirement: The minimum age is 18
· Who we serve: Older people (55+)
· Participation requirement: Attend training courses in advance
· Other requirements: All volunteers must have a high school diploma (毕业文凭) or comparable certificate like a GED.
Won’t you join us?
Volunteers are fundamental to the success of the Library’s literacy (读写能力) services. Without people like you we can’t partner with adults to overcome literacy barriers and close skill gaps to create opportunity for individuals, their families, and the communities of Los Angeles. We ask for 2 to 3 hours a week for a minimum of 2 months. You may pick the times that work best for you, and changes can be made with prior notice. No teaching background is required. All walk-in volunteers receive necessary training and materials.
1. What benefit can volunteers get from working with the Library?
A. Overcoming their language barriers.
B. Gaining useful skills in guiding teenagers.
C. Meeting people from diverse backgrounds.
D. Obtaining job opportunities in some fields.
2. Who is most likely to be a candidate for the position?
A. A high schooler at 18. B. An old driver at 55.
C. A carer of the elderly. D. An adult with a GED.
3. What do we know about the Library?
A. It allows a flexible schedule.
B. It values teaching experience.
C. It trains volunteers for weeks.
D. It closes gaps between families.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了洛杉矶公共图书馆招募志愿者的相关信息及要求。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据What Will You Get?部分中“Get to know lots of great visitors from different cultures and places.(结识许多来自不同文化和地方的优秀访客。)”可知,志愿者可以从与图书馆的合作中结识来自不同背景的人。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Details部分中“Other requirements: All volunteers must have a high school diploma (毕业文凭) or comparable certificate like a GED.(其他要求:所有志愿者必须拥有高中文凭或GED等同等证书。)”可知,拥有GED证书的成年人最有可能成为该职位的候选人。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“We ask for 2 to 3 hours a week for a minimum of 2 months. You may pick the times that work best for you, and changes can be made with prior notice.(我们要求每周2到3小时,至少2个月。你可以选择最适合你的时间,如有变更,请提前通知。)”可知,图书馆允许灵活安排时间。故选A。
B
After retiring from professional soccer in 2013, Amir Lowery returned home and began coaching at a youth club. He knew that the city’s immigrant (移民) communities included many soccer enthusiasts, but girls and boys from such communities were nowhere to be seen on the costly club circuit. Two years later, Lowery co-founded the Open Goal Project to help talented young players who could not afford club fees. The program supports about 500 children who play on eight free club teams, in a mini- league, and at summer camps. Beyond soccer skills, participants learn nutrition, financial knowledge, and receive academic and college guidance.
Joining his first soccer program at age 4, Lowery played for youth clubs and his parents sacrificed time, money and energy to transport him to games and tournaments. He had a social network of people who backed his passion and really wanted to see him succeed. That foundation helped him earn a full scholarship to Wake Forest University, where he captained the men’s team before joining Major LeagueSoccer.
The Open Goal Project operates on an annual budget of roughly $700,000. Local officials — say the families it serves would otherwise have no access to high — level soccer. Lowery also hopes the program will broaden the soccer talent pool, and argues that rising costs — often near $1,000 a year per child — preclude many skilled players. Removing financial barriers, he believes, would reveal much untapped talent.
On a sunny afternoon, Lowery leads a practice on a field, where dozens of kids train and parents sit in chairs, watching proudly. Loach Precious Ogu, once an early Open Goal Project participant, understands how priceless such sense of belonging is. Feeling out of place in a wealthy suburban club shaped her belief in the Open Goal Project’s mission. As practice ends and the children walk off the field, it’s clear they leave with more than ball skills.
4. Why was the Open Goal Project established?
A. To lower fees of the soccer club.
B. To inspire talented soccer players globally.
C. To equip children with multi-skills.
D. To fire soccer dreams of gifted poor kids.
5. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A. The influence of sports.
B. Lowery’s achievements.
C. The value of assistance.
D. Lowery’s love for soccer.
6. What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Transform. B. Prevent.
C. Rejuvenate. D. Disappoint.
7. Which aspect of the project matters most to Precious Ogu?
A. It forms closer family bonds.
B. It thinks highly of welfare services.
C. It opens the path to the future.
D. It creates a harmonious atmosphere.
【答案】4 D 5. C 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Lowery创立Open Goal Project,助力贫困孩子实现足球梦想并促进其全面发展。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Two years later, Lowery co-founded the Open Goal Project to help talented young players who could not afford club fees.(两年后,Lowery与人共同创立了Open Goal Project,以帮助那些负担不起俱乐部费用的有才华的年轻球员。)”可知,Open Goal Project的建立是为了点燃有天赋的贫困孩子的足球梦想。故选D。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中“He had a social network of people who backed his passion and really wanted to see him succeed. That foundation helped him earn a full scholarship to Wake Forest University, where he captained the men's team before joining Major League Soccer.(他有一个社交网络,那里的人都支持他的热情,并真心希望看到他成功。这个基础帮助他获得了维克森林大学的全额奖学金,在那里他担任男子足球队队长,然后加入了美国职业足球大联盟。)”可知,本段主要讲述了Lowery在别人的帮助下取得成功的故事,强调了帮助的价值。故选C。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Local officials — say the families it serves would otherwise have no access to high — level soccer. Lowery also hopes the program will broaden the soccer talent pool, and argues that rising costs — often near $1,000 a year per child — preclude many skilled players.(当地官员表示,否则,它所服务的家庭将无法接触到高水平的足球。Lowery还希望这个项目能扩大足球人才库,并指出不断上涨的费用——通常每年每个孩子近1000美元——preclude许多有技术的球员。)”可知,此处指不断上涨的费用阻止了许多有技术的球员加入,故preclude意为“阻止”。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Loach Precious Ogu, once an early Open Goal Project participant, understands how priceless such sense of belonging is. Feeling out of place in a wealthy suburban club shaped her belief in the Open Goal Project’s mission. As practice ends and the children walk off the field, it’s clear they leave with more than ball skills.(Loach Precious Ogu曾经是Open Goal Project的早期参与者,她明白这种归属感是多么的无价。在富裕的郊区俱乐部感到格格不入,这让她更加坚信Open Goal Project的使命。随着训练结束,孩子们走出场地,很明显,他们带走的不仅仅是球技。)”可知,该项目为孩子们创造了一个和谐的氛围,让Precious Ogu有了归属感,这对她来说是最重要的。故选D。
C
Deep in a protected nature reserve in Northern Guatemala’s Sierra del Lacandón National Park, shade from the trees and a light wind from the Usumacinta River offer people relief from the heat. Here in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, there are not only thousands of species, including the Ramón and Copal trees providing shade, but also Romario Ramírez, one of the many humans who live in the park. Ramírez is a tour guide; he knows this forest and its creatures like the back of his hand.
But guiding tourists through the park is just part of his work. Nearly 20 thousand people live within this park, almost all of whom play a role in caring for the forest.
Forest fires are the largest threat to the reserve. Set mostly by outsiders, the fires are usually intended to clear the forest to expand cattle and soy farms. While the fires are started by humans, their intensity and ability to spread are made worse by climate change. In response, everyone in this community is trained to use a number of tools to discourage the fires, including cameras and other similar equipment, which are also used to monitor biodiversity. According to a report, collectively they have reduced 369,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and protected 870 species of wildlife between 2012 and 2014.
To keep visitors engaged, guides lead hikes within the jungle and excursions (远足) to ancient sites. Sustainable tourist programs, or ecotourism, have become increasingly popular as a way to help the remote community become self-sufficient. In this model, every visit from a traveler directly translates into greater capacity to preserve the forest.
The local tourism commission in this small Northern Guatemalan community hopes to guard the area by inviting tourists to think about the reserve as more than a site to visit and to see how they live and develop as a community.
8. What phenomenon is described in paragraph 1?
A. Man and nature coexist closely.
B. Biodiversity is vital to the forest.
C. The locals rely on nature to live.
D. The reserve is popular with tourists.
9. Why does the author cite a report in paragraph 3?
A. To show risks of widespread forest fires.
B. To prove effectiveness of fire prevention.
C. To praise the use of devices to tackle fires.
D. To reveal the reason for discouraging fires.
10. What can tourists’ engagement with the site bring?
A. More potential for ecotourism.
B. More insight into ancient life.
C. More collaboration on the economy.
D. More support for local protection.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Guided Tours, Guarded Forest
B. Fire Threats, Local Responses
C. Local Guides, Global Visitors
D. Ancient Forest, Modern Guardians
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了危地马拉北部玛雅生物圈保护区中人类与自然共存,通过防火和生态旅游保护森林的情况。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Here in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, there are not only thousands of species, including the Ramón and Copal trees providing shade, but also Romario Ramírez, one of the many humans who live in the park.(在玛雅生物圈保护区,不仅有成千上万的物种,包括提供树荫的拉蒙树和科帕尔树,还有罗马里奥·拉米雷斯,他是众多居住在公园里的人之一。)”可知,本段描述了人类和自然紧密共存的现象。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“In response, everyone in this community is trained to use a number of tools to discourage the fires, including cameras and other similar equipment, which are also used to monitor biodiversity. According to a report, collectively they have reduced 369,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and protected 870 species of wildlife between 2012 and 2014.(作为回应,社区里的每个人都接受了使用多种工具来阻止火灾的培训,包括使用照相机和其他类似设备,这些设备也被用来监测生物多样性。根据一份报告,在2012年至2014年期间,他们共同减少了36.9万吨二氧化碳排放,保护了870种野生动物。)”可知,作者引用报告是为了证明防火措施的有效性。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“To keep visitors engaged, guides lead hikes within the jungle and excursions (远足) to ancient sites. Sustainable tourist programs, or ecotourism, have become increasingly popular as a way to help the remote community become self-sufficient. In this model, every visit from a traveler directly translates into greater capacity to preserve the forest.(为了让游客保持兴趣,导游会带领游客在丛林中徒步旅行,并前往古遗址远足。可持续旅游项目,即生态旅游,作为一种帮助偏远社区实现自给自足的方式,正变得越来越受欢迎。在这种模式下,每一位游客的到来都直接转化为更强的保护森林的能力。)”可知,游客的参与能够带来更多的对当地保护的支持。故选D。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是根据第四段中“To keep visitors engaged, guides lead hikes within the jungle and excursions (远足) to ancient sites. Sustainable tourist programs, or ecotourism, have become increasingly popular as a way to help the remote community become self-sufficient. In this model, every visit from a traveler directly translates into greater capacity to preserve the forest.(为了让游客保持兴趣,导游会带领游客在丛林中徒步旅行,并前往古遗址远足。可持续旅游项目,即生态旅游,作为一种帮助偏远社区实现自给自足的方式,正变得越来越受欢迎。在这种模式下,每一位游客的到来都直接转化为更强的保护森林的能力。)”可知,文章主要介绍了玛雅生物圈保护区中人类与自然共存的情况,以及当地人如何通过防火和生态旅游来保护森林,其中导游罗米里奥·拉米雷斯是这一努力的代表。A项“Guided Tours, Guarded Forest (导游引领,守护森林)”最能概括文章主旨,适合作为文章标题。故选A。
D
A new study from the University of Sheffield is investigating how social robots can help to reduce anxiety and worry in children during their stay in hospital.
Researchers will explore the types of interactions between social robots — which interact with humans through speech and movements — and patients aged five to twelve at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Led by Brenda Littler, the Sheffield team will assess the reaction and emotional impact of meeting the robots which are thought to help reduce negative feelings in children who often feel nervous about going into hospital.
Ten-year-old Brandon goes to Sheffield Children’s Hospital every two weeks for treatment for eczema (湿疹) which he has suffered from since the age of two. Brandon’s appointments with his doctor can last four hours, but meeting the robots has helped to make them a lot more interesting. He met Pepper, a tall humanoid robot, and MiRo, an animal-like robot. Pepper can be programmed to move, talk, and even dance, while MiRo can make animal- like sounds and has sensory and motor abilities.
“Sheffield Children’s Hospital is committed to advancing the care of the children and young people we look after,” said Paul Dimitri, Professor of Child Health and Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, who is supervising (监督) the project. “Brenda’s work is helping us to understand how our patients react and respond to different types of social robots, and how we best use them in children’s healthcare, all of which are new to us. Using such new insights, Sheffield Children’s Hospital can develop a diverse range of novel technologies to support the development of world-leading technologies for children’s healthcare.”
The robots have visited four areas of Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Despite the promising signs, this study points to the need for more research and development. Large-scale tests that compare social robots in different hospital settings and long-term studies with child patients are needed to gain deeper insights and make using social robots in child care more practical.
12. What is the Sheffield team’s primary concern?
A. Robots’ role in speeding recovery.
B. Child patients’ emotional well-being.
C. Social robots’ wide use in healthcare.
D. Kids’ awareness of social interaction.
13. How do social robots help patients like Brandon?
A. By reducing their fear of doctors.
B. By shortening the time in hospital.
C. By making their hospital visits fun.
D. By providing entertaining treatment.
14. What does Professor Paul Dimitri say about the research?
A. It is patient-inspiring.
B. It pioneers social robots.
C. It is ground-breaking.
D. It stresses diversified care.
15. What does the author imply about the robots in the last paragraph?
A. Their hospital value needs further proof.
B. Their use in child healthcare lacks practice.
C. Their influences may vary with the setting.
D. Their long- term benefits might go unnoticed.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了社交机器人对住院儿童情绪的积极作用及相关研究。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Led by Brenda Littler, the Sheffield team will assess the reaction and emotional impact of meeting the robots which are thought to help reduce negative feelings in children who often feel nervous about going into hospital.(谢菲尔德团队由布伦达·利特尔领导,将评估与机器人会面对儿童的影响和情感冲击,这些机器人被认为有助于减少儿童对住院的紧张等负面情绪)”可知,谢菲尔德团队的主要关注点是儿童患者的情绪健康。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Brandon’s appointments with his doctor can last four hours, but meeting the robots has helped to make them a lot more interesting.(布兰登和医生的预约可能持续四个小时,但与机器人会面让这些时间变得有趣多了)”可知,社交机器人通过让像布兰登这样的患者的医院就诊变得有趣来帮助他们。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“Brenda’s work is helping us to understand how our patients react and respond to different types of social robots, and how we best use them in children’s healthcare, all of which are new to us.(布伦达的工作正在帮助我们了解患者对不同类型社交机器人的反应和回应,以及如何在儿童医疗保健中最好地使用它们,所有这些都是我们新的领域)”可推知,保罗·迪米特里教授认为这项研究具有开创性。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Despite the promising signs, this study points to the need for more research and development. Large-scale tests that compare social robots in different hospital settings and long-term studies with child patients are needed to gain deeper insights and make using social robots in child care more practical.(尽管有希望的迹象,但这项研究指出需要更多的研究和开发。需要在不同医院环境中比较社交机器人并进行大规模测试,以及与儿童患者进行长期研究,以获得更深入的见解,并使在儿童护理中使用社交机器人更加实用)”可推知,作者暗示机器人在医院中的价值需要进一步证明。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。
Practical Rules of Gardening
You may find nothing is worse than a garden that won’t grow. You’re not alone — many gardeners face the same struggle. ____16____ Either way, these problems can make a garden truly annoying. Check out these tips if you’re sick of a problematic garden and want to see your efforts pay off.
You should make a maintenance schedule. Plants appreciate loving care and will reward you for your providing it. On the contrary, ignoring garden maintenance can do lasting damage to them. You should first familiarize yourself with the needs of your plants. ____17____
You must visit your garden frequently. If you ask experienced gardeners for advice, they will often say, “____18____” It means that the gardeners who spend a lot of time in their gardens notice problems while they are still small and manageable. Regular monitoring is an effective way to detect destructive insects and diseases before they get out of control, and what could be nicer than a daily walk through your own little wonderland?
____19____ Most garden plants prefer a constant amount of soil moisture (水分). To make the job easy, set up a simple irrigation system and put it on a timer. The watering will take care of itself, and your plants won’t have to survive on the changeability of the weather.
It’s best to group plants with similar maintenance needs. People tend to be with others like themselves, as we all know. ____20____ Plants that need good drainage (排水) should be planted together. They should not be mixed in with plants that need very wet soil. Keep this in mind: Group them by their growth and care needs.
A. And it’s true for plants, too.
B. Keeping the water flowing is crucial.
C. It might be poor soil, or disturbing insects.
D. Plants need healthy soil and natural watering.
E. But you can turn things around with right actions.
F. The best thing for a garden is the shadow of the gardener.
G. Then mark the calendar to remind yourself what needs doing.
【答案】16. C 17. G 18. F 19. B 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了实用园艺规则,包括制定维护计划、常去花园、保持浇水及合理分组植物。
【16题详解】
由上文“You may find nothing is worse than a garden that won’t grow. You’re not alone — many gardeners face the same struggle. (你可能会发现,没有什么比一个无法生长的花园更糟糕的了。你并不孤单——许多园丁都面临着同样的困境)”及下文“Either way, these problems can make a garden truly annoying. (不管怎样,这些问题都会让花园变得令人讨厌)”可知,上文说明许多园丁都面临花园无法生长的困境,下文指出这些问题会让花园变得令人讨厌,本空应说明花园无法生长的可能原因。C选项“It might be poor soil, or disturbing insects. (可能是土壤贫瘠,也可能是昆虫干扰)”能承上启下,符合语境。故选C。
【17题详解】
由上文“You should first familiarize yourself with the needs of your plants. (你应该首先熟悉你的植物的需求)”可知,上文建议熟悉植物的需求,本空应说明熟悉需求后的具体行动,即标记日历以提醒自己需要做什么。G选项“Then mark the calendar to remind yourself what needs doing. (然后在日历上标记一下,提醒自己需要做什么)”符合语境,且Then表示顺承关系,与上文衔接自然,符合语境。故选G。
【18题详解】
由上文“If you ask experienced gardeners for advice, they will often say, (如果你向有经验的园丁征求意见,他们经常会说)”及下文“It means that the gardeners who spend a lot of time in their gardens notice problems while they are still small and manageable. (这意味着那些花很多时间在花园里的园丁会在问题还很小且易于管理的时候注意到它们)”可知,上文引出有经验的园丁的建议,下文解释这句话的含义,本空应是有经验的园丁常说的话,说明人要常去照看园子。F选项“The best thing for a garden is the shadow of the gardener. (对花园来说,最好的事情就是园丁的影子)”能承上启下,符合语境。故选F。
【19题详解】
由下文“Most garden plants prefer a constant amount of soil moisture (水分). To make the job easy, set up a simple irrigation system and put it on a timer. The watering will take care of itself, and your plants won’t have to survive on the changeability of the weather. (大多数园艺植物喜欢土壤水分保持稳定。为了省事,可以安装一套简易灌溉系统,并设置定时开关。这样就能自动浇水,植物也不必靠变化无常的天气存活)”可知,本段主要讲浇水、保持水分。B选项“Keeping the water flowing is crucial.(保持水分充足至关重要)”能概括本段主旨,符合语境。故选B。
【20题详解】
由上文“People tend to be with others like themselves, as we all know. (众所周知,人们倾向于和与自己相似的人在一起)”及下文“Plants that need good drainage (排水) should be planted together. They should not be mixed in with plants that need very wet soil. (需要良好排水的植物应该种在一起。它们不应该与需要非常湿润土壤的植物混合在一起)”可知,上文说明人们倾向于和与自己相似的人在一起,下文说明需要相似生长条件的植物应该种在一起,本空应是将人与植物进行类比,说明植物也是如此。A选项“And it’s true for plants, too. (对植物来说也是如此)”能承上启下,符合语境。故选A。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
This year, hundreds of people around the world are applying for a desired job to run Port Lockroy, the world’s most remote post office. The ____21____ is in Antarctica, and one of the key ____22____ is the ability to count penguins (企鹅).
Each year the UK Antarctic Trust ____23____ four postmen to live on the island from November to March. Apart from being a nearly 80-year-old British-owned post office, it ____24____ as a museum. Although employees each have unique ____25____, they are cooperatively responsible for preserving the ____26____ place and caring for the thousands of tourists. The staff is also ____27____ environmental data collection and wildlife monitoring.
Applicants are warned there’s not much time for relaxation and rest. Still, the job is highly ____28____. The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust gets hundreds of applications ____29____ for the position. They are mainly _____30_____ to Port Lockroy, both for its history and its scientific significance. Lucy Dorman succeeded in applying for the 2019-2020 season. It was a real _____31_____ for her. “Even though the job can be hard at times, there’s a real sense of community. You’ve got to _____32_____, because you can’t get away from each other very easily. I really love that sort of _____33_____” she said. “And what you can achieve here is _____34_____. The total experience offers both a different _____35_____ towards the world and a new viewpoint on your function on the planet.”
21. A. centre B. position C. aim D. unit
22. A. requirements B. characteristics C. virtues D. activities
23. A. persuades B. instructs C. encourages D. hires
24. A. exists B. transforms C. doubles D. develops
25 A. tastes B. talents C. roles D. backgrounds
26. A. temporary B. historic C. grand D. magical
27. A. in favor of B. in need of C. in possession of D. in charge of
28. A. paid B. sought-after C. hard-won D. respectable
29. A. annually B. weekly C. monthly D. daily
30. A. invited B. devoted C. related D. drawn
31. A. joy B. lesson C. effort D. shock
32. A. get along B. show off C. break through D. give in
33. A. loneliness B. eagerness C. looseness D. togetherness
34. A. consistent B. rewarding C. potential D. pure
35. A. entrance B. answer C. attitude D. introduction
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了位于南极洲的洛克雷港邮局的招聘吸引了很多人,在那里员工不仅要收集环境数据和监测野生动物,还要负责数金鹅。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:该职位在南极洲,其中一个关键要求是能够数企鹅。A. centre中心;B. position职位;C. aim目标;D. unit单位。根据前文“This year, hundreds of people around the world are applying for a desired job to run Port Lockroy, the world’s most remote post office.”可知,今年,世界各地有数百人正在申请一份理想的工作,以经营世界上最偏远的邮局洛克罗伊港。此处表示该职位在南极洲。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:该职位在南极洲,其中一个关键要求是能够数企鹅。A. requirements要求;B. characteristics特征;C. virtues美德;D. activities活动。根据前文“a desired job”及后文“is the ability to count penguins”可知,此处表示该工作的一个关键的要求是能够数企鹅。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:每年,英国南极遗产信托基金都会雇用四名邮递员从11月到3月住在岛上。A. persuades说服;B. instructs指示;C. encourages鼓励;D. hires雇用。根据前文“applying for a desired job”和下文“employees”可知,此处表示聘用四名邮递员。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:除了是一家拥有近80年历史的英国邮局外,它还兼作博物馆。A. exists存在;B. transforms转移;C. doubles兼任;D. develops发展。根据前文“post office”及后文“as a museum”可知,此处表示该邮局兼作博物馆。double as表示“兼作”。故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:虽然每个员工都有独特的角色,但他们合作负责保护历史名胜和照顾成千上万的游客。A. tastes品味;B. talents人才;C. roles职能,角色;D. backgrounds背景。根据后文“they are cooperatively responsible for preserving the ____6____ place and caring for the thousands of tourists.”可知,此处表示员工各司其职。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:虽然每个员工都有独特的角色,但他们合作负责保护历史名胜和照顾成千上万的游客。A. temporary暂时的;B. historic历史的;C. grand大的;D. magical魔法的。根据前文“a nearly 80-year-old British-owned”和前文“preserving”可知,空处表示有历史意义的地方。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意:工作人员还负责环境数据收集和野生动物监测。A. in favor of赞成;B. in need of需要;C. in possession of占有;D. in charge of负责。根据前文的“also”及后文“environmental data collection and wildlife monitoring”可知,工作人员还需要负责环境数据收集和野生动物监测。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:尽管如此,它仍然还是很抢手。A. paid有报酬的;B. sought-after抢手的;C. hard-won来之不易的;D. respectable值得尊敬的。根据后文“Still, the job is highly”及“gets hundreds of applications”可知,这份工作很抢手。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:英国南极遗产信托基金每年收到数百份该职位的申请。A. annually每年;B. weekly每周;C. monthly每月;D. daily每天。根据前文中的“This year, hundreds of people-desired job”和后文中的“the 2019-2020 season”可知,英国南极遗产信托基金每年都会收到大量申请该职位的信。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他们主要被洛克罗伊港吸引,因为它的历史和科学意义。A. invited邀请;B. devoted投入;C. related相关;D. drawn吸引。根据后文“both for its history and its scientific significance”可知,求职者们是被它的历史和科学意义吸引。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:这对她来说是一种真正的快乐。A. joy快乐;B. lesson教训;C. effort努力;D. shock震惊。根据前文“Lucy Dorman succeeded in applying”及后文“I really love”可知,获得这个职位很让她快乐。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:你得与人和睦相处,因为你们不能轻易地离开对方。A. get along相处;B. show off炫耀;C. break through突破;D. give in屈服。根据前文“a real sense of community”和后文“you can’t get away from each other very easily.”可知,此处表示你得与人和睦相处。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:“我真的很喜欢那种团结”,她说。A. loneliness孤独;B. eagerness渴望;C. looseness松弛;D. togetherness和睦相处。据前文“a real sense of community”和后文中的“you can’t get away from each other very easily.”可知,此处表示Lucy Dorman喜欢那种和睦相处的氛围。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:你在这里能取得的成就是有益的。A. consistent持续的;B. rewarding有益的;C. potential有潜力的;D. pure纯粹的。根据前文“what you can achieve here”和后文“offers both a different ____15____towards the world and a new viewpoint on your function on the planet”可知,在这里获得的东西很有益。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:整体体验既提供了对世界的不同看法,也提供了对你在地球上的功能的新观点。A. entrance入口;B. answer回答;C. attitude看法;D. introduction介绍。根据前文“offers both a different”及后文“towards the world”可知,在这里的体验能够产生对世界的不同看法。故选C项。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize was awarded to Chinese architect Liu Jiakun, a Chengdu-based talent ____36____ human-centered designs aim to elevate the quality of everyday life. The 69-year-old architect has created over 30 projects, all ____37____ (locate) in China, throughout his more-than-four-decade-long career. Although he ____38____ (fascinate) more by drawing and writing in his early years, Liu eventually found his calling in architecture, and with every architectural project, Liu adds positively ____39____ public places.
“Architecture should abstract, simplify, and make visible the natural qualities of local people,” said Liu in a statement. “It has the power ____40____ (shape) human behavior and create atmospheres,bringing out sympathy and mercy, and offering a sense of poetry, ____41____ (harmonious), and shared community.”
Following Wang Shu in 2012, Liu is the second architect from China to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize, and has dedicated himself to ____42____ (design) buildings for his native country. “In a world that tends to create endless dull edges, he has found a way to build places that ____43____ (be) the integration of buildings, infrastructure (基础设施), landscapes, and public space,” said the Pritzker Architecture Prize jury chair. “His work may offer ____44____ (impact) clues to how to face the challenges of urbanization in an era of rapidly growing cities.”
In addition to using architecture to create the community, protect aesthetic (美学的) context, ____45____ integrate landscapes into rural and urban surroundings, Liu’s projects create poetic interaction among light, shadow, and materials.
【答案】36. whose
37. located
38. was fascinated##had been fascinated
39. to 40. to shape
41. harmony
42. designing
43. are 44. impactful
45. and
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了中国建筑师刘家琨荣获2025年普利兹克建筑奖及其建筑理念、成就和对城市化挑战的应对。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:2025年普利兹克建筑奖授予了在成都工作的建筑师刘家琨,他是一位来自成都的天才,其以人为本的设计旨在提高日常生活质量。此处引导定语从句,先行词为Liu Jiakun,指人,关系词在从句中作定语,修饰designs,用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这位69岁的建筑师在其40多年的职业生涯中,在中国各地创作了30多个项目。空处作非谓语动词,locate与projects为逻辑动宾关系,应用过去分词located,作后置定语。故填located。
【38题详解】
考查被动语态和时态。句意:尽管刘家琨早年对绘画和写作更感兴趣,但他最终在建筑领域找到了自己的使命,并且在每一个建筑项目中,刘家琨都为公共场所增添了积极的元素。fascinate和主语he之间是被动关系,表示“他被绘画和写作所着迷”,in his early years表示过去,所以从句可用一般过去时的被动语态was fascinated;也可看作强调“早年一直如此”,使用过去完成时的被动语态had been fascinated。故填was fascinated/had been fascinated。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意:尽管刘家琨早年对绘画和写作更感兴趣,但他最终在建筑领域找到了自己的使命,并且在每一个建筑项目中,刘家琨都为公共场所增添了积极的元素。add to...为固定短语,意为“增添……”,to为介词。故填to。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:它有能力塑造人类行为,创造氛围,激发同情和怜悯,并带来诗意、和谐和共享社区的感觉。the power to do sth.“做某事的力量”,所以空处应使用不定式to shape作后置定语,修饰名词power。故填to shape。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意:它有能力塑造人类行为,创造氛围,激发同情和怜悯,并带来诗意、和谐和共享社区的感觉。此处与poetry和shared community并列,应用名词harmony“和谐”,作offer的宾语。故填harmony。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:继2012年王澍之后,刘家琨是第二位获得普利兹克建筑奖的中国建筑师,他致力于为他的祖国设计建筑。dedicate oneself to doing sth.为固定短语,意为“致力于做某事”,其中to为介词,本空用动名词designing作宾语。故填designing。
【43题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意:普利兹克建筑奖评委会主席表示:“在一个倾向于创造无尽乏味边缘的世界里,他找到了一种方法,建造出建筑、基础设施、景观和公共空间融为一体的地方。”that引导的定语从句描述客观事实,时态用一般现在时,定语从句修饰先行词places,that代替places在从句中作主语,be动词用are。故填are。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意:他的作品可能为如何在一个快速发展的城市时代面对城市化的挑战提供有影响力的线索。此处修饰名词clues,应用形容词impactful“有影响力的”,作定语。故填impactful。
【45题详解】
考查连词。句意:除了用建筑创造社区、保护美学背景以及将景观融入乡村和城市环境之外,刘家琨的项目还创造了光、影和材料之间的诗意互动。create the community,protect aesthetic (美学的) context和integrate landscapes into rural and urban surroundings为并列关系,应用连词and连接。故填and。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分) (注意:此处仅供打草稿使用,正式作答需在答题卡上完成)
46. 你校上周组织了一场主题为“运动使我快乐”的英文演讲比赛,请你为校英文报写一篇报道。内容包括:
1.比赛目的;
2.比赛过程;
3.活动反响。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Last Friday witnessed an English speech contest with the topic “Sports make me happy”. It is aimed at promoting sports and healthy lifestyles and enriching students’ school life.
The contest was held in the lecture hall of our school, starting at 3:00 p. m. and lasting 2 hours. 30 contestants took part in it, each giving a 3-minute speech. 6 judges scored the contestants’ performance based on their content, pronunciation, intonation etc. The contest ended with an award ceremony.
This activity turned out to be a big success. Not only did the students learn more about sports, but they got relaxed and inspired to try new things.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为校英文报写一篇主题为“运动使我快乐”的英文演讲比赛的报道。
【详解】1.词汇积累
促进:promote→motivate
举行:was held→ took place
参加:took part →participated
受到鼓舞:inspired →encouraged
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:The contest was held in the lecture hall of our school, starting at 3:00 p. m. and lasting 2 hours.
拓展句:The contest was held in the lecture hall of our school, which started at 3:00 p. m. and lasting 2 hours.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The contest was held in the lecture hall of our school, starting at 3:00 p. m. and lasting 2 hours. (现在分词短语作伴随状语).
【高分句型2】Not only did the students learn more about sports, but they got relaxed and inspired to try new things. (运用了not only... but also...结构的倒装).
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。
Oliver was a small and introvert (内向的) boy who kept to himself. He was quiet and preferred indoor activities. Sitting in the corner of the class, he was very much a loner.
At the beginning of the semester, Oliver had a new classmate, Alan, who had just returned to England. Alan was assigned a seat next to Oliver. To his surprise, within weeks, he became good friends with Alan even though they were poles apart in personality. Alan was popular, outspoken and artistic. “Alan is all that I want to be,” Oliver thought to himself. He began listening to the music Alan listened to and having similar haircut. He even quit his drama club and started playing the online games that Alan played. He seemed to have been out of his loneliness.
It was not long before Oliver was introduced to Alan’s “cool” friends. He told himself that he would try all means to be part of the group. He would follow them to the football games and join the art club after school so he could spend more time hanging out with them. Oliver followed them around laughing when they told jokes, agreeing when they had opinions—most enthusiastically at the ones he disagreed with. He did not dare to differ in opinions as he would not want them to think badly of him. This continued for several months. At last, Oliver felt relieved that he had finally fitted in.
One day, Oliver overheard Alan and his cool friends talking. “Oliver is such a loser,” one boy commented in a playful tone. “He just follows you around trying to be you. He copies you; he does not have a personality of his own!” another boy exclaimed. Alan laughed, to make matters worse, he added, “That fellow wears me out. I wish he would leave me alone. He thinks we are best friends. A thorough fool!”
注意:
1.续写词数应150个左右;
2.按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Oliver stood still to the ground and could not believe his ears.
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Paragraph 2:
Oliver decided to change himself after hearing his mother’s words.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
Oliver stood still to the ground and could not believe his ears. Trembling and sobbing, he collapsed on the ground, feeling alone and betrayed. He had no choice but to cry all the way back home. Seeing his mother, he couldn’t contain his sorrow, pouring the incident out to her, who would always be there for him whenever he felt down. Stroking her trembling boy, the mother said gently, “just be yourself, Son! People will like you for who you are. ” Oliver had heard the remarks a million times before, yet he never truly got the point. Suddenly, it all clicked.
Paragraph 2:
Oliver decided to change himself after hearing his mother’s words. He bought a new schoolbag and chose a haircut he fancied. He dropped his art class and joined the drama club. He made new friends who liked him for who he was. He rediscovered himself. If he had not been given the chance, he might have been too concerned with “fitting in” desperately to experience some of the “best” times of his life. It dawned on him that despite the pain he felt that day, it was a gift they had given him, which taught him to be himself.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了奥利弗性格内向,不愿与人交往,直到艾伦的出现,他和艾伦成为了好朋友,且想要融入艾伦和他的“酷”朋友群体,一天,他得知艾伦并不是真心当他为朋友,非常伤心,母亲告诉他只要做自己就好,之后他改变了自己,追求自己喜欢的东西,并结交新朋友的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“奥利弗一动不动地站在地上,不敢相信自己的耳朵。”及第二段首句可知,第一段可描写奥利弗得知真相十分伤心,并回家求助母亲及母亲的教导。
②由第二段首句内容“听完母亲的话,奥利弗决定改变自己。”可知,第二段可描写奥利弗如何改变自己,成为自己,追求自己喜欢的东西并结交新朋友和自己的感悟。
2续写线索:无法相信——十分伤心——向母亲倾诉——母亲教导做自己——决定改变——加入戏剧社、交新朋友——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①看见:see/catch sight of
②放弃:drop/quit/give up
情绪类
①消沉地:down/downhearted/in low spirits
②不顾一切地:desperately/ eagerly/ recklessly
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Seeing his mother, he couldn’t contain his sorrow, pouring the incident out to her, who would always be there for him whenever he felt down.(由现在分词作状语,who引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2]. If he had not been given the chance, he might have been too concerned with “fitting in” desperately to experience some of the “best” times of his life.(由if引导的虚拟条件句)
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What is wrong with Dave?
A. He lacks rest. B. He has a fever. C. He lost his job.
2. Why does the man ask to stop at the supermarket?
A. To pick his wife up. B. To purchase some snacks. C. To drop a woman off.
3. How much will the woman pay?
A. $40. B. $70. C. $80.
4. What does the man think of Molly’s daughter?
A. Thoughtful. B. Dedicated. C. Energetic.
5. Why will Sally go to the park?
A. To get relaxed. B. To do some exercise. C. To take a shortcut.
第二节 (共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段录音,回答第6、7题。
6. Why does Gracia want to buy the books initially?
A. They’re new. B. They’re cheap. C. They’re interesting.
7. What do the speakers agree to do?
A. Replace old books. B. Clean up the kitchen. C. Make a simple shelf.
听第7段录音,回答第8、9题。
8. Where are the speakers?
A. At a station. B. On a train. C. At a travel agency.
9. What will the woman do?
A. Go back home. B. Make a tour. C. Visit a friend.
听第8段录音,回答第10至12题。
10. What has John been oecupied with recently?
A. A science survey. B. A school project. C. A weekend experiment.
11. What is the focus of John’s work?
A. Solar panels. B. Energy sources. C. Renewable energy.
12. What will the speakers probably do this weekend?
A. Eat at a new place. B. Share work progress。 C. Check their assignment.
听第9段录音,回答第13至16题。
13. How did Mina help Alex?
A. By offering suggestions. B. By asking questions. C. By organizing practices.
14. Which question surprised Alex in the interview?
A. One on future plans. B. One on his past work. C. One on stress management.
15. How does Alex feel about his interview?
A. Grateful. B. Confident. C. Disappointed.
16. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Roommates. B. Neighbors. C. Co-workers.
听第10 段录音,回答第17至20题。
17. How long do half-day afternoon camps last?
A. Three hours. B. Four hours. C. Six hours.
18. What should parents prepare for their kids?
A. A tennis kit. B. A snack lunch. C. A training plan.
19. Who is Laura Borza probably?
A. A coach. B. A receptionist. C. A customer.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. Rules of a tennis camp.
B. Benefits of playing tennis.
C. Arrangements for camp programs.
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
Volunteer Opportunities with Los Angeles Public Library
The Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower (使有能力) every individual in our city’s diverse communities.
What Will You Get?
Did you know that nearly 1 million adults in Los Angeles face language barriers? Join us to share your love of reading and:
· Learn new skills! We provide all the training, materials, and support you’ll need to be effective.
· Get to know lots of great visitors from different cultures and places.
· Face challenges and learn how to overcome them.
· Develop a passion for learning and teaching others.
· Create real and meaningful change in your own community.
· Gain great experience that can be applied in multiple job fields.
Details
· Age requirement: The minimum age is 18
· Who we serve: Older people (55+)
· Participation requirement: Attend training courses in advance
· Other requirements: All volunteers must have a high school diploma (毕业文凭) or comparable certificate like a GED.
Won’t you join us?
Volunteers are fundamental to the success of the Library’s literacy (读写能力) services. Without people like you we can’t partner with adults to overcome literacy barriers and close skill gaps to create opportunity for individuals, their families, and the communities of Los Angeles. We ask for 2 to 3 hours a week for a minimum of 2 months. You may pick the times that work best for you, and changes can be made with prior notice. No teaching background is required. All walk-in volunteers receive necessary training and materials.
1. What benefit can volunteers get from working with the Library?
A. Overcoming their language barriers.
B. Gaining useful skills in guiding teenagers.
C. Meeting people from diverse backgrounds.
D. Obtaining job opportunities in some fields.
2. Who is most likely to be a candidate for the position?
A. A high schooler at 18. B. An old driver at 55.
C. A carer of the elderly. D. An adult with a GED.
3. What do we know about the Library?
A. It allows a flexible schedule.
B. It values teaching experience.
C. It trains volunteers for weeks.
D. It closes gaps between families.
B
After retiring from professional soccer in 2013, Amir Lowery returned home and began coaching at a youth club. He knew that the city’s immigrant (移民) communities included many soccer enthusiasts, but girls and boys from such communities were nowhere to be seen on the costly club circuit. Two years later, Lowery co-founded the Open Goal Project to help talented young players who could not afford club fees. The program supports about 500 children who play on eight free club teams, in a mini- league, and at summer camps. Beyond soccer skills, participants learn nutrition, financial knowledge, and receive academic and college guidance.
Joining his first soccer program at age 4, Lowery played for youth clubs and his parents sacrificed time, money and energy to transport him to games and tournaments. He had a social network of people who backed his passion and really wanted to see him succeed. That foundation helped him earn a full scholarship to Wake Forest University, where he captained the men’s team before joining Major LeagueSoccer.
The Open Goal Project operates on an annual budget of roughly $700,000. Local officials — say the families it serves would otherwise have no access to high — level soccer. Lowery also hopes the program will broaden the soccer talent pool, and argues that rising costs — often near $1,000 a year per child — preclude many skilled players. Removing financial barriers, he believes, would reveal much untapped talent.
On a sunny afternoon, Lowery leads a practice on a field, where dozens of kids train and parents sit in chairs, watching proudly. Loach Precious Ogu, once an early Open Goal Project participant, understands how priceless such sense of belonging is. Feeling out of place in a wealthy suburban club shaped her belief in the Open Goal Project’s mission. As practice ends and the children walk off the field, it’s clear they leave with more than ball skills.
4. Why was the Open Goal Project established?
A. To lower fees of the soccer club.
B. To inspire talented soccer players globally.
C. To equip children with multi-skills.
D. To fire soccer dreams of gifted poor kids.
5. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A. The influence of sports.
B Lowery’s achievements.
C. The value of assistance.
D. Lowery’s love for soccer.
6. What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Transform. B. Prevent.
C. Rejuvenate. D. Disappoint.
7. Which aspect of the project matters most to Precious Ogu?
A. It forms closer family bonds.
B. It thinks highly of welfare services.
C. It opens the path to the future.
D. It creates a harmonious atmosphere.
C
Deep in a protected nature reserve in Northern Guatemala’s Sierra del Lacandón National Park, shade from the trees and a light wind from the Usumacinta River offer people relief from the heat. Here in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, there are not only thousands of species, including the Ramón and Copal trees providing shade, but also Romario Ramírez, one of the many humans who live in the park. Ramírez is a tour guide; he knows this forest and its creatures like the back of his hand.
But guiding tourists through the park is just part of his work. Nearly 20 thousand people live within this park, almost all of whom play a role in caring for the forest.
Forest fires are the largest threat to the reserve. Set mostly by outsiders, the fires are usually intended to clear the forest to expand cattle and soy farms. While the fires are started by humans, their intensity and ability to spread are made worse by climate change. In response, everyone in this community is trained to use a number of tools to discourage the fires, including cameras and other similar equipment, which are also used to monitor biodiversity. According to a report, collectively they have reduced 369,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and protected 870 species of wildlife between 2012 and 2014.
To keep visitors engaged, guides lead hikes within the jungle and excursions (远足) to ancient sites. Sustainable tourist programs, or ecotourism, have become increasingly popular as a way to help the remote community become self-sufficient. In this model, every visit from a traveler directly translates into greater capacity to preserve the forest.
The local tourism commission in this small Northern Guatemalan community hopes to guard the area by inviting tourists to think about the reserve as more than a site to visit and to see how they live and develop as a community.
8. What phenomenon is described in paragraph 1?
A. Man and nature coexist closely.
B. Biodiversity is vital to the forest.
C. The locals rely on nature to live.
D. The reserve is popular with tourists.
9. Why does the author cite a report in paragraph 3?
A. To show risks of widespread forest fires.
B. To prove effectiveness of fire prevention.
C. To praise the use of devices to tackle fires.
D. To reveal the reason for discouraging fires.
10. What can tourists’ engagement with the site bring?
A. More potential for ecotourism.
B. More insight into ancient life.
C. More collaboration on the economy.
D. More support for local protection.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Guided Tours, Guarded Forest
B. Fire Threats, Local Responses
C. Local Guides, Global Visitors
D. Ancient Forest Modern Guardians
D
A new study from the University of Sheffield is investigating how social robots can help to reduce anxiety and worry in children during their stay in hospital.
Researchers will explore the types of interactions between social robots — which interact with humans through speech and movements — and patients aged five to twelve at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Led by Brenda Littler the Sheffield team will assess the reaction and emotional impact of meeting the robots which are thought to help reduce negative feelings in children who often feel nervous about going into hospital.
Ten-year-old Brandon goes to Sheffield Children’s Hospital every two weeks for treatment for eczema (湿疹) which he has suffered from since the age of two. Brandon’s appointments with his doctor can last four hours, but meeting the robots has helped to make them a lot more interesting. He met Pepper, a tall humanoid robot, and MiRo, an animal-like robot. Pepper can be programmed to move, talk, and even dance, while MiRo can make animal- like sounds and has sensory and motor abilities.
“Sheffield Children’s Hospital is committed to advancing the care of the children and young people we look after,” said Paul Dimitri, Professor of Child Health and Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, who is supervising (监督) the project. “Brenda’s work is helping us to understand how our patients react and respond to different types of social robots, and how we best use them in children’s healthcare, all of which are new to us. Using such new insights, Sheffield Children’s Hospital can develop a diverse range of novel technologies to support the development of world-leading technologies for children’s healthcare.”
The robots have visited four areas of Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Despite the promising signs, this study points to the need for more research and development. Large-scale tests that compare social robots in different hospital settings and long-term studies with child patients are needed to gain deeper insights and make using social robots in child care more practical.
12. What is the Sheffield team’s primary concern?
A. Robots’ role in speeding recovery.
B. Child patients’ emotional well-being.
C. Social robots’ wide use in healthcare.
D. Kids’ awareness of social interaction.
13. How do social robots help patients like Brandon?
A. By reducing their fear of doctors.
B. By shortening the time in hospital.
C. By making their hospital visits fun.
D. By providing entertaining treatment.
14. What does Professor Paul Dimitri say about the research?
A. It is patient-inspiring.
B. It pioneers social robots.
C. It is ground-breaking.
D. It stresses diversified care.
15. What does the author imply about the robots in the last paragraph?
A. Their hospital value needs further proof.
B. Their use in child healthcare lacks practice.
C. Their influences may vary with the setting.
D. Their long- term benefits might go unnoticed.
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。
Practical Rules of Gardening
You may find nothing is worse than a garden that won’t grow. You’re not alone — many gardeners face the same struggle. ____16____ Either way, these problems can make a garden truly annoying. Check out these tips if you’re sick of a problematic garden and want to see your efforts pay off.
You should make a maintenance schedule. Plants appreciate loving care and will reward you for your providing it. On the contrary, ignoring garden maintenance can do lasting damage to them. You should first familiarize yourself with the needs of your plants. ____17____
You must visit your garden frequently. If you ask experienced gardeners for advice, they will often say, “____18____” It means that the gardeners who spend a lot of time in their gardens notice problems while they are still small and manageable. Regular monitoring is an effective way to detect destructive insects and diseases before they get out of control, and what could be nicer than a daily walk through your own little wonderland?
____19____ Most garden plants prefer a constant amount of soil moisture (水分). To make the job easy, set up a simple irrigation system and put it on a timer. The watering will take care of itself, and your plants won’t have to survive on the changeability of the weather.
It’s best to group plants with similar maintenance needs. People tend to be with others like themselves, as we all know. ____20____ Plants that need good drainage (排水) should be planted together. They should not be mixed in with plants that need very wet soil. Keep this in mind: Group them by their growth and care needs.
A. And it’s true for plants, too.
B. Keeping the water flowing is crucial.
C. It might be poor soil, or disturbing insects.
D. Plants need healthy soil and natural watering.
E. But you can turn things around with right actions.
F. The best thing for a garden is the shadow of the gardener.
G Then mark the calendar to remind yourself what needs doing.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
This year, hundreds of people around the world are applying for a desired job to run Port Lockroy, the world’s most remote post office. The ____21____ is in Antarctica, and one of the key ____22____ is the ability to count penguins (企鹅).
Each year, the UK Antarctic Trust ____23____ four postmen to live on the island from November to March. Apart from being a nearly 80-year-old British-owned post office, it ____24____ as a museum. Although employees each have unique ____25____, they are cooperatively responsible for preserving the ____26____ place and caring for the thousands of tourists. The staff is also ____27____ environmental data collection and wildlife monitoring.
Applicants are warned there’s not much time for relaxation and rest. Still, the job is highly ____28____. The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust gets hundreds of applications ____29____ for the position. They are mainly _____30_____ to Port Lockroy, both for its history and its scientific significance. Lucy Dorman succeeded in applying for the 2019-2020 season. It was a real _____31_____ for her. “Even though the job can be hard at times, there’s a real sense of community. You’ve got to _____32_____, because you can’t get away from each other very easily. I really love that sort of _____33_____” she said. “And what you can achieve here is _____34_____. The total experience offers both a different _____35_____ towards the world and a new viewpoint on your function on the planet.”
21. A. centre B. position C. aim D. unit
22. A. requirements B. characteristics C. virtues D. activities
23. A. persuades B. instructs C. encourages D. hires
24. A. exists B. transforms C. doubles D. develops
25. A. tastes B. talents C. roles D. backgrounds
26. A. temporary B. historic C. grand D. magical
27. A. in favor of B. in need of C. in possession of D. in charge of
28. A. paid B. sought-after C. hard-won D. respectable
29. A. annually B. weekly C. monthly D. daily
30. A. invited B. devoted C. related D. drawn
31. A. joy B. lesson C. effort D. shock
32. A. get along B. show off C. break through D. give in
33. A. loneliness B. eagerness C. looseness D. togetherness
34. A. consistent B. rewarding C. potential D. pure
35. A. entrance B. answer C. attitude D. introduction
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize was awarded to Chinese architect Liu Jiakun, a Chengdu-based talent ____36____ human-centered designs aim to elevate the quality of everyday life. The 69-year-old architect has created over 30 projects, all ____37____ (locate) in China, throughout his more-than-four-decade-long career. Although he ____38____ (fascinate) more by drawing and writing in his early years, Liu eventually found his calling in architecture, and with every architectural project, Liu adds positively ____39____ public places.
“Architecture should abstract, simplify, and make visible the natural qualities of local people,” said Liu in a statement. “It has the power ____40____ (shape) human behavior and create atmospheres,bringing out sympathy and mercy, and offering a sense of poetry, ____41____ (harmonious), and shared community.”
Following Wang Shu in 2012, Liu is the second architect from China to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize, and has dedicated himself to ____42____ (design) buildings for his native country. “In a world that tends to create endless dull edges, he has found a way to build places that ____43____ (be) the integration of buildings, infrastructure (基础设施), landscapes, and public space,” said the Pritzker Architecture Prize jury chair. “His work may offer ____44____ (impact) clues to how to face the challenges of urbanization in an era of rapidly growing cities.”
In addition to using architecture to create the community, protect aesthetic (美学的) context, ____45____ integrate landscapes into rural and urban surroundings, Liu’s projects create poetic interaction among light, shadow, and materials.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分) (注意:此处仅供打草稿使用,正式作答需在答题卡上完成)
46. 你校上周组织了一场主题为“运动使我快乐”的英文演讲比赛,请你为校英文报写一篇报道。内容包括:
1.比赛目的;
2.比赛过程;
3.活动反响。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式作答
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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。
Oliver was a small and introvert (内向的) boy who kept to himself. He was quiet and preferred indoor activities. Sitting in the corner of the class, he was very much a loner.
At the beginning of the semester, Oliver had a new classmate, Alan, who had just returned to England. Alan was assigned a seat next to Oliver. To his surprise, within weeks, he became good friends with Alan even though they were poles apart in personality. Alan was popular, outspoken and artistic. “Alan is all that I want to be,” Oliver thought to himself. He began listening to the music Alan listened to and having similar haircut. He even quit his drama club and started playing the online games that Alan played. He seemed to have been out of his loneliness.
It was not long before Oliver was introduced to Alan’s “cool” friends. He told himself that he would try all means to be part of the group. He would follow them to the football games and join the art club after school so he could spend more time hanging out with them. Oliver followed them around laughing when they told jokes, agreeing when they had opinions—most enthusiastically at the ones he disagreed with. He did not dare to differ in opinions as he would not want them to think badly of him. This continued for several months. At last, Oliver felt relieved that he had finally fitted in.
One day, Oliver overheard Alan and his cool friends talking. “Oliver is such a loser,” one boy commented in a playful tone. “He just follows you around trying to be you. He copies you; he does not have a personality of his own!” another boy exclaimed. Alan laughed, to make matters worse, he added, “That fellow wears me out. I wish he would leave me alone. He thinks we are best friends. A thorough fool!”
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Oliver stood still to the ground and could not believe his ears.
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Paragraph 2:
Oliver decided to change himself after hearing his mother’s words.
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