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上海市晋元高级中学2025-2026学年高一上学期期中考试 英语试卷 2025.11 考试时间：90 分钟 满分：100 分 I. Listening comprehension (1*20=20) Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. 200 yuan. B. 600 yuan. C.130 yuan. D. 400 yuan. 2. A. England. B. France. C. Germany. D. Spain. 3. A. Supportive. B. Negative. C. Unconcerned. D. Neutral. 4. A. She forgot to contact Mary. B. She didn’t answer Mary’s call. C. She left Mary a message. D. She intended to phone Mary later. 5. A. The man did better than she had expected. B. The man always gets excellent grades. C. The man finally found his notes. D. The man failed his test. 6. A. Which bus goes by the man’s home. B. How the man usually goes to work. C. Where the man’s company is located. D. Why the man wishes to have a car. 7. A. He is looking for a new job. B. He has recently lost his job. C. He used to be diligent. D. He is a lazy person. 8. A. She didn’t tell the truth. B. She doesn’t like the chicken. C. She doubts the man’s comments. D. She had a hard time at the dinner. 9. A. He was famous. B. He was brave. C. He was dangerous. D. He was annoyed. 10. A. He doesn’t remember how much the groceries cost. B. He doesn’t want the woman to give him the money. C. The concert tickets were inexpensive. D. He had forgotten about the concert. Section B Directions: In section B, you will hear several short passages and longer conversations, and you will be asked some questions on each of the passages and the conversations. The passages and the conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. Taking his final exams. B. Travelling around Africa. C. Doing some voluntary work. D. Staring a course at university. 12. A. Have some medical training. B. Organize activities for the children. C. Help the doctors treat the patients. D. Take the children out for trips. 13. A. A university degree. B. A birthday gift. C. Money saved for future life. D. Experience of independent life. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. The popularity of the Grand Canyon. B. The problems the Grand Canyon has faced. C. The physical features of the Grand Canyon. D. The pollution caused by the Grand Canyon. 15. A. 44,000. B. 4,000,000. C. 5,000,000. D. 500,000. 16. A. Restricting the number of visitors to the Grand Canyon. B. Pushing westward the boundary of the Grand Canyon. C. Providing visitors with free bus services. D. Enlarging the parking space for visitors. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. Increased sales. B. Famous people’s influence. C. Super stars. D. Some advertisements. 18 A. It’s confusing. B. It’s unusual. C. It’s effective. D. It’s touching. 19. A. Funny ones. B. Direct Ones. C. Moving ones. D. Complicated ones. 20. A. It cost too much money. B. It might be worth the price. C. It was meaningless. D. It was special. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A (1*8=8) Directions: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the given words. Write your answer on the answer sheet. 1. Artificial intelligence ______ (transform) many aspects of our daily life, from how we drive to how we diagnose diseases. (所给词的适当形式填空) 2. The first clear images of the distant universe ______ (send) back to Earth by the new space telescope last month. (所给词的适当形式填空) 3. The renowned athlete is said ______ (train) intensively for the upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles. (所给词的适当形式填空) 4. It won’t be long before electric vehicles ______ (become) the mainstream choice for most consumers. (所给词的适当形式填空) 5. The celebrated architect, ______ innovative designs young creators deeply admire, has just won the prestigious award. (用适当词填空) 6. The team has reached a critical point in their research ______ a single experiment could determine their ultimate success or failure. (用适当的词填空) 7. In the era of social media, the precise moment ______ a viral trend peaks and begins to fade is incredibly difficult to identify. (用适当的词填空) 8. During the recent investigation, the archaeologists found something fascinating ______ completely challenged their understanding of the ancient dynasty. (用适当的词填空) Section B (1*8=8) Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there are two words more than needed. A. build B. branched C. appropriate D. approach E. assessment F. blessed G. adolescent H. boast I. budget J. burden 9. The company awoke to its disadvantage in the market and ______ out into selling insurance. 10. The book was written in a style ______ to the age of the children, which satisfies parents. 11. The novel explores the confusion and insecurity that are often felt during our ______ years. 12. Luckily, the city in the developing country is ______ with parks, private gardens and a sufficient number of street trees. 13. Actually, the report is more than a detailed ______ of the risks involved and it also analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of the project. 14. The company was forced by its ______ to cancel several expansion projects despite growing demand. 15. I am surprised to find she didn’t maintain her slim ______ despite years of persistent exercise. 16. Caring for an aging parent can become both an emotional and financial ______ for middle-aged adults. Section C (1*10=10) Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. The mindbending ‘cyberpunk city’ in China that exists on so many levels When visiting Chongqing for the first time last November, Joshua Guvi was worried that the city he’d seen on social media couldn’t possibly be as cool in real life. Located in a mountainous area of southwestern China, this city is known for ____17____ complex, multilayered layout (布局), causing some ____18____ (refer) to it as China’s “8D city.” Including its rural outer regions, the whole area is the size of Austria. ____19____ the city’s unique geography and rapid growth, Chongqing has had nowhere to go but up, to the point ____20____ one building even has a train running through the middle of it. For tourists — and even some locals — getting lost in winding, eye-popping Chongqing is part of the fun. “It actually shot a lot over my expectations,” says Guvi, a travel content creator from Canada. These moments ____21____ (sew) together into a video on Guvi’s YouTube channel. He wrote, “Chongqing feels like peering into the future. This city has its own pulse.” Guvi began his trip in Shanghai, ____22____ he wanted to experience a more authentically Chinese city. “I had heard some people talk about Chongqing in Shanghai… Shanghai is a(n) ____23____ (amaze) city, but I was curious to see more of the actual China, versus kind of the Shanghai where you can still get by on English.” He isn’t the only one who has been bypassing Beijing, Xi’an and other cities along the established Chinese tourist route in favor of Chongqing. Tourism in Chongqing has been skyrocketing ____24____ the country reopened post-pandemic. According to data ____25____ (release) by the Chongqing government, the city welcomed about 1.3 million inbound tourists in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 184%. In the first two months of 2025, the number of foreign nationals entering through the city’s ports increased by 60%. In fact, American tourists have seen ____26____ noticeable increase. That’s especially impressive considering there that the sole direct flight from the US to Chongqing is a once-a-week affair on Hainan Airlines. We have to say the outlook for inbound tourism is very promising. Section D (1*10=10) Directions: Complete the passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. determine B. comment C. fascinating D. fancy E. transport F. appreciate G. amazing H. energetic I. acquire J. establish K. maintaining Cultural Exploration Through Traditional Packaging Cultural exploration often begins with the most ordinary objects. In many societies, the packaging and decoration of traditional goods reveal ____27____ stories about local customs and values. During my recent visit to a small village, I had a(n) ____28____ opportunity to observe how local artisans ____29____ their unique cultural identity through their craft. The villagers use ____30____ packaging not just for aesthetic purposes, but to deliver important cultural messages. Each decoration is carefully designed to ____31____ the product’s cultural significance. For instance, the intricate patterns on ceramic containers transport ancient symbols that have been passed down through generations. This cultural acquisition process helps preserve traditions while allowing for creative expression. What makes this cultural exploration particularly interesting is how modern influences blend with traditional practices. Many young artisans ____32____ that they aim to acquire new techniques while ____33____ the essence of their heritage. The establishment of cultural centers has made it easier for visitors to understand and ____34____ these art forms. Through careful observation, one can determine the deep connection between material culture and spiritual beliefs. The packaging industry has also recognized the value of traditional decoration. Many companies now deliver products using culturally-inspired designs, helping to ____35____ local aesthetics to global markets. This cultural exchange demonstrates how traditional practices can _____36_____ contemporary relevance while preserving their authentic character. III. Reading Comprehension Section A (1*15=15) Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrase that best fits the context. We all feel fear sometimes. When facing a challenge, our minds often tell us to stay safe. But what if we saw fear not as a stop sign, but as a source of energy? Expert Zoe Carroll, a strategy coach, works with athletes and teaches them to say, “Here comes the energy” instead of “Here come the nerves.” This simple ___37___ helps them see their feelings as fuel. It’s natural to want to hide in our comfort zone and think, “Why did I ___38___ for this?!” However, real growth happens when we feel the fear and do it ___39___. Carroll says our fear system often treats everything as life or ___40___. “Fear is just information,” she explains. But if we lack experience, like giving a first speech or going to the gym after years, fear warns us of potential ___41___: embarrassment or failure. By taking action, we ___42___ these information gaps. We learn the situation isn’t as ___43___ as our body feared. Every time we face a fear, we prove our ___44___. Even if things don’t go perfectly, we realize we survived. We learn and ___45___ from the experience. Think about the good things in your life — joining a club, making new friends, trying a difficult class. These often require a ___46___ of faith. Carroll suggests setting personal markers for ___47___. For a recent triathlon, her goal wasn’t a fast time, but to ___48___ the experience. This made it feel more achievable. But how do we know if a challenge is manageable or too much? I thought speaking to a thousand people would be impossible for me. Carroll ___49___. She asked, “What’s the worst that could happen? How different is it from speaking to a hundred?” I had no good answer. It was a ___50___: maybe I am capable of more than I think. What we often see as too big a ___51___ usually isn’t. We just need to plan the steps to get there. 37. A. change B. trick C. reply D. game 38. A. wait B. enter C. look D. hope 39. A. anyway B. sometimes C. later D. alone 40. A. death B. success C. pain D. dream 41. A. lessons B. joys C. secrets D. threats 42 A. remember B. ignore C. collect D. bridge 43. A. boring B. scary C. exciting D. easy 44. A. luck B. ability C. patience D. kindness 45. A. hide B. suffer C. grow D. rest 46. A. act B. leap C. test D. moment 47. A. safety B. success C. wealth D. beauty 48. A. forget B. enjoy C. describe D. record 49. A. agreed B. laughed C. disagreed D. apologized 50. A. realization B. surprise C. regret D. disappointment 51. A. goal B. excuse C. challenge D. mistake Section B (1.5*8=12) Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) CONTRIBUTORS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORERS These contributors have received funding from the National Geographic Society, which is committed to the illumination of our world. Learn more about the Society’s support of Explorers at natgeo.com/impact. Babak Tafreshi p.112 The Boston-based Explorer visited four continents for this month’s feature pairing his photographs with those made by astronaut Don Pettit from aboard the International Space Station. He’s the recipient of the Royal Photographic Society’s Award for Scientific Imaging. Prasenjeet Yadav, p.16 An Explorer since 2014, Yadav spent nearly 16 months reporting on conservationists’ groundbreaking efforts to preserve genetic diversity in India’s tiger reserves. For his last National Geographic assignment, he captured rare snow leopards in the Indian Himalaya. Marina Koren, p.112 A former Atlantic staff writer, Koren says her beat is “all things space,” including astronomical discoveries and human stories. For this month’s feature about Don Pettit, she highlights his project pairing photos made in orbit with terrestrial ones. The assignment reminded her, Koren says, “that the cosmos is a physical place we inhabit.” Paola Kudacki, p.40 Photographing iconic sports stars for the magazine’s feature on what we can learn from aging athletes was a privilege, says the photographer, who’s long been “intrigued by what drives someone to become great.” The New York-based portrait photographer has shot for publications like Time, the New York Times, Vogue, and GQ. Neha Wadekar p.100 The writer divides her time between London and Nairobi, where she reported this month’s story on Kenya not only as a solo journalist but also as part of the New Yorker’s the New York Times and the Economist, and her reporting on jihadi imagery won a Breakthrough Journalism Award. Matt Griffin, p.8 Based in Ennis, Ireland, the sci-fi and fantasy illustrator created the retro-futuristic satellites for this month’s story on the historic value of space relics. Griffin has created art for special editions of books by Pearls Before Swine’s Stephan Pastis. For the magazine, he illustrated a real-life, Cold War nuclear base hidden beneath a glacier. 52. According to the passage, which of the following contributors is specifically recognized for scientific imaging? A. Marina Koren B. Babak Tafreshi C. Paola Kudacki D. Neha Wadekar 53. The word “terrestrial” in the description of Marina Koren’s work (p.112) most likely means ______ . A. from the moon B. related to the sea C. from the Earth D. taken by astronauts 54. What can be inferred about the National Geographic Society from this page? A. It only funds projects related to space exploration. B. It supports explorers in creating diverse and global content. C. Its contributors are all award-winning photographers. D. Its main goal is to publish stories about sports and aging. 55. What is the main purpose of this “CONTRIBUTORS” page? A. To promote the magazine’s subscription plans to new readers. B. To summarize the main articles featured in the current issue. C. To compare the different works of several famous photographers. D. To provide background and credits for the creators of the content. (B) Brain-training games are all the fashion, but whether they prevent cognitive decline has been debatable. Studies in recent years have gone back and forth on the topic, with no definitive conclusion. “What crossword puzzles and word game are probably really good at is to make you better at crossword puzzles and word games,” Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, said, “People often use brain-training exercises with the hopes of reducing their risks of mental illness. Truth is, there’s not a lot of data to suggest it actually reduces such risks.” But there is a new twist to that scientific puzzle. According to a new clinical trial, the success of brain training in slowing cognitive decline may depend on the type of game and how it affects certain neurotransmitters (神经递质) in the brain. Brain games that focus on boosting attention and improving processing speed appear to preserve acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter, according to the new research led by Dr. Michael Merzenich, professor emeritus at the University of California. Acetylcholine is an “excitatory” neurotransmitter and neuromodulator (神经调节物), which acts like a switch to make the brain more awake, more focused and attentive. When acetylcholine is activated, it changes the activity of the entire brain, so that an adult brain could change, adapt and create new neural connections throughout life. For their groundbreaking discoveries, Dr. Merzenich and two other scientists received the Kavli Award in Neuroscience in 2016. “Brain-training games do have a brain-wide impact — it is not limited to the very narrow set of processes that people were trained on,” Dr. Merzenich said, “We’re talking about a fundamental physical chemical change that we know really matters as a contributor to brain health.” The discovery adds to existing knowledge about how to prevent cognitive decline. Eating a well-balanced diet, improving sleep and getting regular exercise are all proven ways to enhance brain power and overall energy, but the research shows that brain training can be one of the many ways to engage the brain in new ways, enabling the brain to maintain its functioning in the face of aging, damage or early stages of disease. “There is no one magic pill to prevent Alzheimer’s (阿尔兹海默症), but a combination of interventions, such as learning a new language, playing a new instrument or taking up a new hobby, can help people take control in the fight against it,” Dr. Richard Isaacson, director of research at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Florida, said. 56. Which one of following is likely to be agreed by Dr. Sanjay Gupta? A. It is impossible to say for sure whether brain-training games are effective. B. Brain-training games serve as a piece of scientific puzzle that needs solving. C. The ability of brain-training games to maintain overall brain health lacks strong supporting data. D. Studies on the effectiveness of brain-training games have had no positive results so far. 57. What can be inferred about the role of acetylcholine in an ADULT brain according to the passage? A. Its primary function is fixed during childhood and remains unchanging throughout adulthood. B. Its presence and activity are fundamental to the brain’s lifelong capacity for change and adaptation. C. Its levels are solely determined by genetic factors and cannot be influenced by lifestyle or activities. D. It serves as a calming agent, reducing overall brain activity to conserve mental energy. 58. What can we learn about Dr. Merzenich’s findings? A. Dr. Merzenich finds that effective training leads to helpful changes in the brain. B. Dr. Merzenich’s findings have confirmed those made by other researchers in the past. C. Dr. Merzenich discovers that brain-training games are certain to improve our mental health. D. Dr. Merzenich reveals that all types of brain games have equal effects on the brain’s chemical activity. 59. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Certain brain-training games that target key cognitive abilities can support brain health. B. A combination of healthy lifestyle choices and suitable brain training may help slow cognitive decline. C. Brain games that focus on puzzles and wordplay are the most effective way to prevent mental illness. D. Eating well, sleeping well and exercising are far more important than any form of brain training. Section C (1.5*4=6) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Can We Adapt to Modern Life? One of the fascinating things about working as a psychotherapist is having the opportunity to observe how many of our problems involve us getting in the way of ourselves. The difficulties we encounter are frequently the result of self-defeating, and managing them often requires doing our best not to give in to every impulse. ____60____ To lose weight and keep it off, to climb out of debt, to find meaningful work, to maintain happy relationships — all demand postponing our immediate desires. Delaying satisfaction has been a useful strategy for a long period of time. ____61____ Why is it that following our instincts often seems to land us in so much trouble? A central idea in the field of evolutionary psychology is that of evolutionary mismatch. Put simply, we evolved in a very different environment from the one in which we find ourselves. ____62____ But isn’t a trait of being human our species’ ability to adapt to changing circumstances? Yes and no. Yes, we have a remarkable ability to deal with new problems, collaborate to find solutions and create technology to help us realise them. At the same time, anthropologists (人类学家) estimate that human genetics has remained largely unchanged for about 100,000 years. The contemporary human habitat isn’t the one we were made for. Genetic adaptations could not keep up with the move to cities or technological and cultural shifts. So what has the consequence been? Perhaps the starkest impact has been on our waistlines. ____63____ Now calories are cheap and scientists devote whole careers to making foods “hyperpalatable” — that is, far more appealing than any food found in nature. These artificial snacks interfere with the body’s ability to regulate appetite. Obesity has now overtaken malnutrition as the leading public health issue relating to diet in many parts of the world. So how to settle the issue is another challenging task. A. As a result, our brains, bodies, and instincts are poorly matched to their surroundings. B. For example, the instinct to consume foods excessively rich in salt, fat, and sugar kept people alive for most of history, when the next meal was never guaranteed. C. This conflict between our ancient instincts and the modern world creates many challenges. D. But why does so much of modern life seem to involve swimming upstream? E. In other words, our greatest struggles often come from within. F. To deal with these gaps, some of us turn back to technology. IV. Translation (2+3+3+3, 总计 11 分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 64. 尽管他被大家视为一位优秀的歌手，但他本人仍然热衷于绘画。 (keen) (汉译英) ___________________________________________________________________ 65. 虽遭到强烈反对，她仍坚持她独特的视角，这是她一贯的做法。(despite, typical) (汉译英) ___________________________________________________________________ 66. 我谨代表组委会，向对这次校运动会做过贡献的所有人表示感谢。(behalf, contribute) (汉译英) ___________________________________________________________________ 67. 至于花费我多少时间完成这件事并不重要，重要的是这件事对我未来发展的影响。(matter, impact) (汉译英) ___________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 上海市晋元高级中学2025-2026学年高一上学期期中考试 英语试卷 2025.11 考试时间：90 分钟 满分：100 分 I. Listening comprehension (1*20=20) Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. 200 yuan. B. 600 yuan. C.130 yuan. D. 400 yuan. 2. A. England. B. France. C. Germany. D. Spain. 3. A. Supportive. B. Negative. C. Unconcerned. D. Neutral. 4. A. She forgot to contact Mary. B She didn’t answer Mary’s call. C. She left Mary a message. D. She intended to phone Mary later. 5. A. The man did better than she had expected. B. The man always gets excellent grades. C. The man finally found his notes. D. The man failed his test. 6. A. Which bus goes by the man’s home. B. How the man usually goes to work. C. Where the man’s company is located. D. Why the man wishes to have a car. 7. A. He is looking for a new job. B. He has recently lost his job. C. He used to be diligent. D. He is a lazy person. 8. A. She didn’t tell the truth. B. She doesn’t like the chicken. C. She doubts the man’s comments. D. She had a hard time at the dinner. 9. A. He was famous. B. He was brave. C. He was dangerous. D. He was annoyed. 10. A. He doesn’t remember how much the groceries cost. B. He doesn’t want the woman to give him the money. C. The concert tickets were inexpensive. D. He had forgotten about the concert. Section B Directions: In section B, you will hear several short passages and longer conversations, and you will be asked some questions on each of the passages and the conversations. The passages and the conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. Taking his final exams. B. Travelling around Africa. C. Doing some voluntary work. D. Staring a course at university. 12. A. Have some medical training. B. Organize activities for the children. C. Help the doctors treat the patients. D. Take the children out for trips. 13. A. A university degree. B. A birthday gift. C. Money saved for future life. D. Experience of independent life. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. The popularity of the Grand Canyon. B. The problems the Grand Canyon has faced. C. The physical features of the Grand Canyon. D. The pollution caused by the Grand Canyon. 15. A. 44,000. B. 4,000,000. C. 5,000,000. D. 500,000. 16. A. Restricting the number of visitors to the Grand Canyon. B. Pushing westward the boundary of the Grand Canyon. C. Providing visitors with free bus services. D. Enlarging the parking space for visitors. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. Increased sales. B. Famous people’s influence. C. Super stars. D. Some advertisements. 18. A. It’s confusing. B. It’s unusual. C. It’s effective. D. It’s touching. 19. A. Funny ones. B. Direct Ones. C. Moving ones. D. Complicated ones. 20. A. It cost too much money. B. It might be worth the price. C. It was meaningless. D. It was special. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A (1*8=8) Directions: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the given words. Write your answer on the answer sheet. 1. Artificial intelligence ______ (transform) many aspects of our daily life, from how we drive to how we diagnose diseases. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】is transforming 【解析】 【详解】考查现在进行时。句意：人工智能正在改变我们日常生活的许多方面，从我们如何驾驶到如何诊断疾病。根据语境可知，此处表示人工智能目前正在改变我们日常生活的许多方面，强调动作正在进行，应用现在进行时，主语为Artificial intelligence，be动词用is。故填is transforming。 2. The first clear images of the distant universe ______ (send) back to Earth by the new space telescope last month. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】were sent 【解析】 【详解】考查时态语态。句意：新太空望远镜上个月将遥远宇宙的首批清晰图像传回了地球。此处为谓语动词，主语images与send为被动关系，且时间状语为last month，所以使用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为复数，所以谓语动词为were sent。故填were sent。 3. The renowned athlete is said ______ (train) intensively for the upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】to be training 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：这位著名运动员据说正在为即将到来的洛杉矶奥运会进行高强度训练。此处为固定结构be said to do，结合语境，此处表示动作正在进行，用不定式的进行式to be training。故填to be training。 4. It won’t be long before electric vehicles ______ (become) the mainstream choice for most consumers. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】become 【解析】 【详解】考查动词。句意：用不了多久，电动汽车就会成为大多数消费者的主流选择。It won’t be long before…是固定句型，表示“过不了多久就……”，该句型中，before引导的时间状语从句用一般现在时表将来，且从句中主语electric vehicles是复数，动词应用原形become。故填become。 5. The celebrated architect, ______ innovative designs young creators deeply admire, has just won the prestigious award. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】whose 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：这位著名的建筑师刚刚获得了这一著名奖项，他的创新设计深受年轻创作者的钦佩。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少定语，修饰先行词architect，表示所属关系，因此需要关系代词whose引导该从句。故填whose。 6. The team has reached a critical point in their research ______ a single experiment could determine their ultimate success or failure. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】where 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：该团队的研究已到了关键时刻，在这个阶段，一项实验就能决定他们最终的成败。空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词a critical point，表示抽象地点，关系词在定语从句中充当地点状语，需用关系副词where引导定语从句。故填where。 7. In the era of social media, the precise moment ______ a viral trend peaks and begins to fade is incredibly difficult to identify. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】when 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：在社交媒体时代，一个迅速走红的潮流达到顶峰并开始消退的确切时刻很难确定。此处先行词为定语从句，先行词moment表示时间，关系词在从句中作时间状语，用关系副词when。故填when。 8. During the recent investigation, the archaeologists found something fascinating ______ completely challenged their understanding of the ancient dynasty. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】that 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：在最近的调查中，考古学家发现了一些令人着迷的东西，这完全颠覆了他们对这个古代王朝的认知。 设空处引导限制性定语从句，先行词是不定代词something，关系词在从句中作主语，只能用that引导从句。 故填that。 Section B (1*8=8) Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there are two words more than needed. A. build B. branched C. appropriate D. approach E. assessment F. blessed G. adolescent H. boast I. budget J. burden 9. The company awoke to its disadvantage in the market and ______ out into selling insurance. 10. The book was written in a style ______ to the age of the children, which satisfies parents. 11. The novel explores the confusion and insecurity that are often felt during our ______ years. 12. Luckily, the city in the developing country is ______ with parks, private gardens and a sufficient number of street trees. 13. Actually, the report is more than a detailed ______ of the risks involved and it also analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of the project. 14. The company was forced by its ______ to cancel several expansion projects despite growing demand. 15. I am surprised to find she didn’t maintain her slim ______ despite years of persistent exercise. 16. Caring for an aging parent can become both an emotional and financial ______ for middle-aged adults. 【答案】9. B 10. C 11. G 12. F 13. E 14. I 15. A 16. J 【解析】 【9题详解】 考查动词。句意：公司意识到自己在市场上的劣势，于是开始涉足保险销售业务。根据“out into selling insurance”可知，此处说的是公司开始卖保险，动词短语branch out into sth. 意为“涉足新领域，开辟新业务”，符合语境，由并列谓语“awoke”可知，句子时态是一般过去时，谓语动词用过去式branched。故选B项。 【10题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这本书的写作风格适合儿童年龄，这让家长们很满意。根据“to the age of the children, which satisfies parents”可知，此处说的是书的写作风格适合儿童年龄，形容词appropriate意为“适合的”，作后置定语，修饰名词style。故选C项。 【11题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这部小说探讨了我们在青少年时期常常感到的困惑和不安。根据句意和“years”可推知，此处说的是青少年时期，形容词adolescent意为“青少年的”，作定语，修饰名词years。故选G项。 【12题详解】 考查形容词。句意：幸运的是，这个发展中国家的城市拥有众多公园、私人花园和数量充足的行道树。根据句意和“with parks, private gardens and a sufficient number of street trees”可知，此处说的是城市拥有众多公园、私人花园和数量充足的行道树，形容词blessed意为“有幸具有的”，作表语，符合语境。故选F项。 【13题详解】 考查名词。句意：实际上，这份报告不仅仅是对所涉及风险的详细评估，还分析了该项目的优缺点。根据句意和“of the risks involved”可知，此处说的是对所涉及风险的详细评估，名词assessment意为“评估”，作宾语，由空前a可知，应用名词单数形式。故选E项。 【14题详解】 考查名词。句意：尽管需求不断增长，但由于预算限制，公司不得不取消了几个扩张项目。根据句意和“to cancel several expansion projects despite growing demand”可推知，此处说的是由于预算限制取消了几个扩张项目，名词budget意为“预算”，作宾语。故选I项。 【15题详解】 考查名词。句意：我很惊讶地发现，尽管她坚持锻炼多年，却没能保持苗条的身材。根据“slim”可知，此处说的是没能保持苗条的身材，名词build意为“身材”，作宾语。故选A项。 【16题详解】 考查名词。句意：照顾年迈的父母对中年人来说可能成为情感和经济上的双重负担。根据句意和“both an emotional and financial”可知，此处说的是成为情感和经济上的双重负担，名词burden意为“负担”，作宾语，由空前an可知，应用名词单数形式。故选J项。 Section C (1*10=10) Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. The mindbending ‘cyberpunk city’ in China that exists on so many levels When visiting Chongqing for the first time last November, Joshua Guvi was worried that the city he’d seen on social media couldn’t possibly be as cool in real life. Located in a mountainous area of southwestern China, this city is known for ____17____ complex, multilayered layout (布局), causing some ____18____ (refer) to it as China’s “8D city.” Including its rural outer regions, the whole area is the size of Austria. ____19____ the city’s unique geography and rapid growth, Chongqing has had nowhere to go but up, to the point ____20____ one building even has a train running through the middle of it. For tourists — and even some locals — getting lost in winding, eye-popping Chongqing is part of the fun. “It actually shot a lot over my expectations,” says Guvi, a travel content creator from Canada. These moments ____21____ (sew) together into a video on Guvi’s YouTube channel. He wrote, “Chongqing feels like peering into the future. This city has its own pulse.” Guvi began his trip in Shanghai, ____22____ he wanted to experience a more authentically Chinese city. “I had heard some people talk about Chongqing in Shanghai… Shanghai is a(n) ____23____ (amaze) city, but I was curious to see more of the actual China, versus kind of the Shanghai where you can still get by on English.” He isn’t the only one who has been bypassing Beijing, Xi’an and other cities along the established Chinese tourist route in favor of Chongqing. Tourism in Chongqing has been skyrocketing ____24____ the country reopened post-pandemic. According to data ____25____ (release) by the Chongqing government, the city welcomed about 1.3 million inbound tourists in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 184%. In the first two months of 2025, the number of foreign nationals entering through the city’s ports increased by 60%. In fact, American tourists have seen ____26____ noticeable increase. That’s especially impressive considering there that the sole direct flight from the US to Chongqing is a once-a-week affair on Hainan Airlines. We have to say the outlook for inbound tourism is very promising. 【答案】17. its 18. to refer 19. Due to 20. where 21. were sewn 22. where 23. amazing 24. since 25. released 26. a 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了重庆成热门旅游地，入境游客数量大幅增长。 【17题详解】 考查代词。句意：位于中国西南部的山区，这座城市以其复杂的多层布局而闻名，导致一些人将其称为中国的“8D城市”。根据空后的“complex, multilayered layout”可知，空处修饰名词，表示“它的复杂的多层布局”，应用形容词性物主代词its作定语。故填its。 【18题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：位于中国西南部的山区，这座城市以其复杂的多层布局而闻名，导致一些人将其称为中国的“8D城市”。cause sb to do sth为固定搭配，意为“导致某人做某事”，所以空处应用动词不定式，作宾语补足语。故填to refer。 19题详解】 考查介词短语。句意：由于这座城市独特的地理位置和快速发展，重庆别无选择，只能向上发展，以至于一栋建筑甚至有火车从中间穿过。根据空后的名词短语“the city’s unique geography and rapid growth”可知，此处表示“由于这座城市独特的地理位置和快速发展”，应用介词短语due to，表示原因，且空处位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Due to。 【20题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：由于这座城市独特的地理位置和快速发展，重庆别无选择，只能向上发展，以至于一栋建筑甚至有火车从中间穿过。空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词the point，表示抽象地点，关系词在定语从句中作地点状语，需用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【21题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：这些时刻被剪辑在一起，制作成Guvi YouTube频道上的一个视频。句子描述的是过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时，且主语These moments和动词sew之间是被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是复数，be动词用were。故填were sewn。 【22题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：Guvi的旅程始于上海，在那里他想体验一个更真实的中国城市。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Shanghai，表示地点，关系词在定语从句中作地点状语，需用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【23题详解】 考查形容词。句意：上海是一个令人惊叹的城市，但我想看看更多真实的中国，而不是那种你仍然可以用英语应付的上海。根据空后的名词city可知，空处修饰名词，需用形容词作定语，修饰物应用-ing形容词amazing，意为“令人惊叹的”。故填amazing。 【24题详解】 考查连词。句意：自疫情后国家重新开放以来，重庆的旅游业一直在飙升。根据空前的现在完成进行时“has been skyrocketing”可知，此处表示“自疫情后国家重新开放以来”，空处引导时间状语从句，意为“自从”，需用连接词since。故填since。 【25题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：根据重庆市政府发布数据，2024年，该市接待入境游客约130万人次，同比增长184%。空处是非谓语动词，动词release和逻辑主语data之间是被动关系，应用过去分词，作后置定语。故填released。 【26题详解】 考查冠词。句意：事实上，美国游客的数量有显著增加。空后increase为可数名词单数，此处表泛指，需用不定冠词，且noticeable是以辅音音素开头的单词，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 Section D (1*10=10) Directions: Complete the passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. determine B. comment C. fascinating D. fancy E. transport F. appreciate G. amazing H. energetic I. acquire J. establish K. maintaining Cultural Exploration Through Traditional Packaging Cultural exploration often begins with the most ordinary objects. In many societies, the packaging and decoration of traditional goods reveal ____27____ stories about local customs and values. During my recent visit to a small village, I had a(n) ____28____ opportunity to observe how local artisans ____29____ their unique cultural identity through their craft. The villagers use ____30____ packaging not just for aesthetic purposes, but to deliver important cultural messages. Each decoration is carefully designed to ____31____ the product’s cultural significance. For instance, the intricate patterns on ceramic containers transport ancient symbols that have been passed down through generations. This cultural acquisition process helps preserve traditions while allowing for creative expression. What makes this cultural exploration particularly interesting is how modern influences blend with traditional practices. Many young artisans ____32____ that they aim to acquire new techniques while ____33____ the essence of their heritage. The establishment of cultural centers has made it easier for visitors to understand and ____34____ these art forms. Through careful observation, one can determine the deep connection between material culture and spiritual beliefs. The packaging industry has also recognized the value of traditional decoration. Many companies now deliver products using culturally-inspired designs, helping to ____35____ local aesthetics to global markets. This cultural exchange demonstrates how traditional practices can _____36_____ contemporary relevance while preserving their authentic character. 【答案】27. C 28. G 29. J 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. K 34. F 35. E 36. I 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了传统包装在文化探索中的重要作用，它不仅传递美学价值，还承载着重要的文化信息，现代与传统在此融合，共同展现文化的魅力。 【27题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在许多社会中，传统商品的包装和装饰揭示了关于当地习俗和价值观的迷人故事。根据空后的“stories about local customs and values”可知，空处应用形容词fascinating“迷人的”，修饰名词stories，作定语，表示“关于当地习俗和价值观的迷人故事”。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在最近访问一个小村庄时，我有了一个惊人的机会，观察当地工匠如何通过他们的手工艺确立他们独特的文化身份。根据空后的“opportunity to observe how local artisans ______ their unique cultural identity through their craft”可知，空处应用形容词amazing“惊人的”，修饰名词opportunity，作定语，表示“一个惊人的机会”。故选G。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：在最近访问一个小村庄时，我有了一个惊人的机会，观察当地工匠如何通过他们的手工艺确立他们独特的文化身份。根据空后的“their unique cultural identity through their craft”可知，空处应用动词establish“确立”，表示“通过他们的手工艺确立他们独特的文化身份”，描述当地工匠一贯的做法，用一般现在时，主语为复数，空处应用动词原形。故选J。 【30题详解】 考查形容词。句意：村民们使用精美的包装不仅是为了审美目的，也是为了传递重要的文化信息。根据空后的“packaging not just for aesthetic purposes, but to deliver important cultural messages”可知，空处应用形容词fancy“精美的”，修饰名词packaging，作定语，表示“精美的包装”。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：每一处装饰都经过精心设计，以确定产品的文化意义。根据空前的“Each decoration is carefully designed to”和空后的“the product’s cultural significance”可知，空处应用动词determine“确定”，表示“每一处装饰都经过精心设计，以确定产品的文化意义”，且空前有不定式符号to，空处应用动词原形。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：许多年轻工匠评论说，他们的目标是获取新技术，同时保持他们遗产的精髓。根据空后的“that they aim to acquire new techniques”可知，空处应用动词comment“评论”，表示“许多年轻工匠评论说”，且句子描述的是客观事实，所以空处应用一般现在时，主语artisans是复数，空处应用动词原形。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：许多年轻工匠评论说，他们的目标是获取新技术，同时保持他们遗产的精髓。根据空前的“while”和空后的“the essence of their heritage”可知，空处应用动词maintain“保持”，当状语从句的主语与主句的主语一致时或从句主语为it，且从句含有be动词时，可以省略状语从句的主语和be动词。本句中的时间状语从句完整句子为while they are maintaining，省略we are，保留现在分词。故选K。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：文化中心的建立使游客更容易理解和欣赏这些艺术形式。根据空前的“understand and”和空后的“these art forms”可知，空处应用动词appreciate“欣赏”，表示“理解和欣赏这些艺术形式”，且空前有不定式符号to，空处与understand并列，应用动词原形。故选F。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：许多公司现在使用受文化启发的设计来交付产品，帮助将当地美学输送到全球市场。根据空后的“local aesthetics to global markets”可知，空处应用动词transport“运输，输送”，表示“将当地美学输送到全球市场”，且空前有不定式符号to，空处应用动词原形。故选E。 【36题详解】 考查动词。句意：这种文化交流展示了传统实践如何在保持其真实性的同时获得当代相关性。根据空后的“contemporary relevance while preserving their authentic character”可知，空处应用动词acquire“获得”，表示“获得当代相关性”，且空前有情态动词can，空处应用动词原形。故选I。 III. Reading Comprehension Section A (1*15=15) Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrase that best fits the context. We all feel fear sometimes. When facing a challenge, our minds often tell us to stay safe. But what if we saw fear not as a stop sign, but as a source of energy? Expert Zoe Carroll, a strategy coach, works with athletes and teaches them to say, “Here comes the energy” instead of “Here come the nerves.” This simple ___37___ helps them see their feelings as fuel. It’s natural to want to hide in our comfort zone and think, “Why did I ___38___ for this?!” However, real growth happens when we feel the fear and do it ___39___. Carroll says our fear system often treats everything as life or ___40___. “Fear is just information,” she explains. But if we lack experience, like giving a first speech or going to the gym after years, fear warns us of potential ___41___: embarrassment or failure. By taking action, we ___42___ these information gaps. We learn the situation isn’t as ___43___ as our body feared. Every time we face a fear, we prove our ___44___. Even if things don’t go perfectly, we realize we survived. We learn and ___45___ from the experience. Think about the good things in your life — joining a club, making new friends, trying a difficult class. These often require a ___46___ of faith. Carroll suggests setting personal markers for ___47___. For a recent triathlon, her goal wasn’t a fast time, but to ___48___ the experience. This made it feel more achievable. But how do we know if a challenge is manageable or too much? I thought speaking to a thousand people would be impossible for me. Carroll ___49___. She asked, “What’s the worst that could happen? How different is it from speaking to a hundred?” I had no good answer. It was a ___50___: maybe I am capable of more than I think. What we often see as too big a ___51___ usually isn’t. We just need to plan the steps to get there. 37. A. change B. trick C. reply D. game 38. A. wait B. enter C. look D. hope 39. A. anyway B. sometimes C. later D. alone 40. A. death B. success C. pain D. dream 41. A. lessons B. joys C. secrets D. threats 42. A. remember B. ignore C. collect D. bridge 43. A. boring B. scary C. exciting D. easy 44. A. luck B. ability C. patience D. kindness 45. A. hide B. suffer C. grow D. rest 46. A. act B. leap C. test D. moment 47. A. safety B. success C. wealth D. beauty 48. A. forget B. enjoy C. describe D. record 49. A. agreed B. laughed C. disagreed D. apologized 50. A. realization B. surprise C. regret D. disappointment 51. A. goal B. excuse C. challenge D. mistake 【答案】37. B 38. D 39. A 40. A 41. D 42. D 43. B 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. B 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了要正确看待恐惧并将其转化为成长动力。 【37题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个简单的小技巧帮助他们把自己的情绪看作动力。A. change改变；B. trick诡计，技巧，窍门；C. reply回复；D. game游戏。根据前文“Expert Zoe Carroll, a strategy coach, works with athletes and teaches them to say, “Here comes the energy” instead of “Here come the nerves.””可知，专家教运动员换一种说法来调整心态，这是一种应对情绪的小窍门、小方法。故选B。 【38题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：想要躲在舒适区是很自然的，还会想：“我为什么要希望得到这个？！”A. wait等待；B. enter进入，报名参加；C. look看；D. hope希望。根据前文“hide in our comfort zone”和后文“for this”可知，人在害怕时会后悔当初对挑战抱有期待。故选D。 【39题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，真正的成长发生在我们感受到恐惧，却无论如何还是去做的时候。A. anyway无论如何，不管怎样；B. sometimes有时；C. later后来；D. alone独自地。根据前文“However, real growth happens when we feel the fear and do it”可知，前后是转折关系，尽管感到恐惧，但无论如何还是要去做，这样才能成长。故选A。 【40题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：卡罗尔说，我们的恐惧系统常常把一切都视为生死攸关。A. death死亡；B. success成功；C. pain痛苦；D. dream梦想。根据前文“our fear system often treats everything as life or”可知，此处与“life”相对应，应是“death”，构成“生死攸关”的情况。故选A。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但如果我们缺乏经验，比如第一次演讲或多年后去健身房，恐惧会警告我们潜在的威胁：尴尬或失败。A. lessons课程；B. joys快乐；C. secrets秘密；D. threats威胁。根据后文“embarrassment or failure”可知，尴尬或失败是潜在的威胁。故选D。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：通过采取行动，我们弥补了这些信息差距。A. remember记得；B. ignore忽视；C. collect收集；D. bridge弥补，跨越。根据前文“By taking action”和后文“We learn the situation”可知，采取行动是为了弥补信息不足，了解真实情况，固定搭配bridge gaps“消除差距，补缺口”。故选D。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们了解到情况并不像我们身体所恐惧的那样可怕。A. boring无聊的；B. scary可怕的，吓人的；C. exciting令人兴奋的；D. easy容易的。根据前文“fear”、“threats”可知，了解真实情况后，知道没有那么吓人。故选B。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每次我们面对恐惧，我们都证明了自己的能力。A. luck运气；B. ability能力；C. patience耐心；D. kindness善良。根据前文“Every time we face a fear, we prove our”和后文“Even if things don’t go perfectly, we realize we survived”可知，面对恐惧并最终成功，能证明自己的能力。故选B。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们从经验中学习并成长。A. hide隐藏；B. suffer遭受；C. grow成长；D. rest休息。根据前文“real growth happens when we feel the fear and do it”、“We learn”可知，学习是为了成长。故选C。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些事往往需要信心的一跃。A. act行为；B. leap跳跃，飞跃；C. test测试；D. moment时刻。根据前文“Think about the good things in your life — joining a club, making new friends, trying a difficult class. These often require a”可知，做这些事情需要信念的飞跃，即相信自己能做到，a leap of faith“放手一搏，信心的飞跃”。故选B。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：卡罗尔建议为成功设定个人标尺。A. safety安全；B. success成功；C. wealth财富；D. beauty美丽。根据后文“For a recent triathlon, her goal wasn’t a fast time, but to ______ the experience. This made it feel more achievable.”可知，下文描述对于最近的一次铁人三项，她的目标不是速度快，而是享受这次经历，此处指的是对成功的定义和标准。故选B。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：对于最近的一次铁人三项，她的目标不是速度快，而是享受这次经历。A. forget忘记；B. enjoy享受；C. describe描述；D. record记录。根据前文“her goal wasn’t a fast time, but to”和后文“the experience”可知，目标不是速度快，是享受这次经历，放平心态去体验。故选B。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：卡罗尔不同意。A. agreed同意；B. laughed笑；C. disagreed不同意；D. apologized道歉。根据前文“I thought speaking to a thousand people would be impossible for me.”和后文“She asked, “What’s the worst that could happen? How different is it from speaking to a hundred?””可知，卡罗尔提出了问题，说明她不同意作者认为对一千人演讲是不可能的观点。故选C。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一个领悟：也许我的能力比我想象的要强。A. realization领悟，认识；B. surprise惊讶；C. regret后悔；D. disappointment失望。根据后文“maybe I am capable of more than I think”可知，这是作者通过卡罗尔的问题领悟到的。故选A。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们常常觉得难以承受的挑战，通常并没有那么难。A. goal目标；B. excuse借口；C. challenge挑战；D. mistake错误。根据前文“a challenge is manageable or too much”可知，此处指的是挑战，我们常常觉得难以承受的挑战，通常并没有那么难。故选C。 Section B (1.5*8=12) Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) CONTRIBUTORS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORERS These contributors have received funding from the National Geographic Society, which is committed to the illumination of our world. Learn more about the Society’s support of Explorers at natgeo.com/impact. Babak Tafreshi, p.112 The Boston-based Explorer visited four continents for this month’s feature pairing his photographs with those made by astronaut Don Pettit from aboard the International Space Station. He’s the recipient of the Royal Photographic Society’s Award for Scientific Imaging. Prasenjeet Yadav, p.16 An Explorer since 2014, Yadav spent nearly 16 months reporting on conservationists’ groundbreaking efforts to preserve genetic diversity in India’s tiger reserves. For his last National Geographic assignment, he captured rare snow leopards in the Indian Himalaya. Marina Koren, p.112 A former Atlantic staff writer, Koren says her beat is “all things space,” including astronomical discoveries and human stories. For this month’s feature about Don Pettit, she highlights his project pairing photos made in orbit with terrestrial ones. The assignment reminded her, Koren says, “that the cosmos is a physical place we inhabit.” Paola Kudacki, p.40 Photographing iconic sports stars for the magazine’s feature on what we can learn from aging athletes was a privilege, says the photographer, who’s long been “intrigued by what drives someone to become great.” The New York-based portrait photographer has shot for publications like Time, the New York Times, Vogue, and GQ. Neha Wadekar, p.100 The writer divides her time between London and Nairobi, where she reported this month’s story on Kenya not only as a solo journalist but also as part of the New Yorker’s the New York Times and the Economist, and her reporting on jihadi imagery won a Breakthrough Journalism Award. Matt Griffin, p.8 Based in Ennis, Ireland, the sci-fi and fantasy illustrator created the retro-futuristic satellites for this month’s story on the historic value of space relics. Griffin has created art for special editions of books by Pearls Before Swine’s Stephan Pastis. For the magazine, he illustrated a real-life, Cold War nuclear base hidden beneath a glacier. 52. According to the passage, which of the following contributors is specifically recognized for scientific imaging? A. Marina Koren B. Babak Tafreshi C. Paola Kudacki D. Neha Wadekar 53. The word “terrestrial” in the description of Marina Koren’s work (p.112) most likely means ______ . A. from the moon B. related to the sea C. from the Earth D. taken by astronauts 54. What can be inferred about the National Geographic Society from this page? A. It only funds projects related to space exploration. B. It supports explorers in creating diverse and global content. C. Its contributors are all award-winning photographers. D. Its main goal is to publish stories about sports and aging. 55. What is the main purpose of this “CONTRIBUTORS” page? A. To promote the magazine’s subscription plans to new readers. B. To summarize the main articles featured in the current issue. C. To compare the different works of several famous photographers. D. To provide background and credits for the creators of the content. 【答案】52. B 53. C 54. B 55. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了《国家地理》杂志本期几位获得资助的贡献者及其创作背景和成就。 【52题详解】 细节理解题。根据Babak Tafreshi, p.112部分中“He’s the recipient of the Royal Photographic Society’s Award for Scientific Imaging.(他是皇家摄影学会科学影像奖的获得者。)”可知，Babak Tafreshi获得了科学影像奖，因此是专门因科学影像而获得认可的贡献者。故选B。 【53题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第Marina Koren, p.112部分中“For this month’s feature about Don Pettit, she highlights his project pairing photos made in orbit with terrestrial ones.(在本月关于Don Pettit的专题报道中，她重点介绍了他的一个项目，该项目将轨道上拍摄的照片与terrestrial照片配对。)”可知，Marina Koren的工作涉及将轨道上拍摄的照片与陆地拍摄的照片配对，因此terrestrial在这里意思是“来自地球的”。故选C。 【54题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“These contributors have received funding from the National Geographic Society, which is committed to the illumination of our world.(这些贡献者得到了国家地理学会的资助，该学会致力于照亮我们的世界。)”以及后文对不同贡献者的介绍可知，国家地理学会资助了来自不同领域、不同地区的贡献者，支持他们创作多样化和全球化的内容。故选B。 【55题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了本期杂志的几位贡献者，包括他们的背景、成就以及他们为本期杂志所做的贡献，因此这篇“CONTRIBUTORS”页面的主要目的是为内容创作者提供背景和署名信息。故选D。 (B) Brain-training games are all the fashion, but whether they prevent cognitive decline has been debatable. Studies in recent years have gone back and forth on the topic, with no definitive conclusion. “What crossword puzzles and word game are probably really good at is to make you better at crossword puzzles and word games,” Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, said, “People often use brain-training exercises with the hopes of reducing their risks of mental illness. Truth is, there’s not a lot of data to suggest it actually reduces such risks.” But there is a new twist to that scientific puzzle. According to a new clinical trial, the success of brain training in slowing cognitive decline may depend on the type of game and how it affects certain neurotransmitters (神经递质) in the brain. Brain games that focus on boosting attention and improving processing speed appear to preserve acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter, according to the new research led by Dr. Michael Merzenich, professor emeritus at the University of California. Acetylcholine is an “excitatory” neurotransmitter and neuromodulator (神经调节物), which acts like a switch to make the brain more awake, more focused and attentive. When acetylcholine is activated, it changes the activity of the entire brain, so that an adult brain could change, adapt and create new neural connections throughout life. For their groundbreaking discoveries, Dr. Merzenich and two other scientists received the Kavli Award in Neuroscience in 2016. “Brain-training games do have a brain-wide impact — it is not limited to the very narrow set of processes that people were trained on,” Dr. Merzenich said, “We’re talking about a fundamental physical chemical change that we know really matters as a contributor to brain health.” The discovery adds to existing knowledge about how to prevent cognitive decline. Eating a well-balanced diet, improving sleep and getting regular exercise are all proven ways to enhance brain power and overall energy, but the research shows that brain training can be one of the many ways to engage the brain in new ways, enabling the brain to maintain its functioning in the face of aging, damage or early stages of disease. “There is no one magic pill to prevent Alzheimer’s (阿尔兹海默症), but a combination of interventions, such as learning a new language, playing a new instrument or taking up a new hobby, can help people take control in the fight against it,” Dr. Richard Isaacson, director of research at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Florida, said. 56. Which one of following is likely to be agreed by Dr. Sanjay Gupta? A. It is impossible to say for sure whether brain-training games are effective. B. Brain-training games serve as a piece of scientific puzzle that needs solving. C. The ability of brain-training games to maintain overall brain health lacks strong supporting data. D. Studies on the effectiveness of brain-training games have had no positive results so far. 57. What can be inferred about the role of acetylcholine in an ADULT brain according to the passage? A. Its primary function is fixed during childhood and remains unchanging throughout adulthood. B. Its presence and activity are fundamental to the brain’s lifelong capacity for change and adaptation. C. Its levels are solely determined by genetic factors and cannot be influenced by lifestyle or activities. D. It serves as a calming agent, reducing overall brain activity to conserve mental energy. 58. What can we learn about Dr. Merzenich’s findings? A. Dr. Merzenich finds that effective training leads to helpful changes in the brain. B. Dr. Merzenich’s findings have confirmed those made by other researchers in the past. C. Dr. Merzenich discovers that brain-training games are certain to improve our mental health. D. Dr. Merzenich reveals that all types of brain games have equal effects on the brain’s chemical activity. 59. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Certain brain-training games that target key cognitive abilities can support brain health. B. A combination of healthy lifestyle choices and suitable brain training may help slow cognitive decline. C. Brain games that focus on puzzles and wordplay are the most effective way to prevent mental illness. D. Eating well, sleeping well and exercising are far more important than any form of brain training. 【答案】56. C 57. B 58. A 59. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了脑训练游戏对减缓认知衰退的作用及相关科学发现。 【56题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“People often use brain-training exercises with the hopes of reducing their risks of mental illness. Truth is, there’s not a lot of data to suggest it actually reduces such risks.(人们经常使用脑训练练习，希望降低患精神疾病的风险。事实上，没有太多数据表明它确实能降低这种风险)”可知，Dr. Sanjay Gupta认为脑训练游戏对维持整体大脑健康缺乏有力的数据支持。故选C。 【57题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“When acetylcholine is activated, it changes the activity of the entire brain, so that an adult brain could change, adapt and create new neural connections throughout life.(当乙酰胆碱被激活时，它会改变整个大脑的活动，这样成年人的大脑就可以在一生中改变、适应并创造新的神经连接)”可知，乙酰胆碱的存在和活动对于大脑一生中的变化和适应能力至关重要。故选B。 【58题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中““Brain-training games do have a brain-wide impact — it is not limited to the very narrow set of processes that people were trained on,” Dr. Merzenich said, “We’re talking about a fundamental physical chemical change that we know really matters as a contributor to brain health.”(“脑训练游戏确实对大脑有广泛的影响——它不仅仅局限于人们接受训练的非常狭窄的过程，”Merzenich博士说，“我们谈论的是一种基本的物理化学变化，我们知道它对大脑健康真的很重要。”)”可知，Merzenich博士发现有效的训练会导致大脑中有益的变化。故选A。 【59题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段中““There is no one magic pill to prevent Alzheimer’s (阿尔兹海默症), but a combination of interventions, such as learning a new language, playing a new instrument or taking up a new hobby, can help people take control in the fight against it,” Dr. Richard Isaacson, director of research at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Florida, said.(“没有一种神奇的药丸能预防阿尔茨海默症，但一系列干预措施，如学习一门新语言、演奏一种新乐器或培养一种新爱好，可以帮助人们在与该病的斗争中掌握主动权，”佛罗里达州神经退行性疾病研究所研究主任Richard Isaacson博士说道)”以及结合全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了健康的生活方式选择和适当的脑训练相结合可能有助于减缓认知衰退。故选B。 Section C (1.5*4=6) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Can We Adapt to Modern Life? One of the fascinating things about working as a psychotherapist is having the opportunity to observe how many of our problems involve us getting in the way of ourselves. The difficulties we encounter are frequently the result of self-defeating, and managing them often requires doing our best not to give in to every impulse. ____60____ To lose weight and keep it off, to climb out of debt, to find meaningful work, to maintain happy relationships — all demand postponing our immediate desires. Delaying satisfaction has been a useful strategy for a long period of time. ____61____ Why is it that following our instincts often seems to land us in so much trouble? A central idea in the field of evolutionary psychology is that of evolutionary mismatch. Put simply, we evolved in a very different environment from the one in which we find ourselves. ____62____ But isn’t a trait of being human our species’ ability to adapt to changing circumstances? Yes and no. Yes we have a remarkable ability to deal with new problems, collaborate to find solutions and create technology to help us realise them. At the same time, anthropologists (人类学家) estimate that human genetics has remained largely unchanged for about 100,000 years. The contemporary human habitat isn’t the one we were made for. Genetic adaptations could not keep up with the move to cities or technological and cultural shifts. So what has the consequence been? Perhaps the starkest impact has been on our waistlines. ____63____ Now calories are cheap and scientists devote whole careers to making foods “hyperpalatable” — that is, far more appealing than any food found in nature. These artificial snacks interfere with the body’s ability to regulate appetite. Obesity has now overtaken malnutrition as the leading public health issue relating to diet in many parts of the world. So how to settle the issue is another challenging task. A. As a result, our brains, bodies, and instincts are poorly matched to their surroundings. B. For example, the instinct to consume foods excessively rich in salt, fat, and sugar kept people alive for most of history, when the next meal was never guaranteed. C. This conflict between our ancient instincts and the modern world creates many challenges. D. But why does so much of modern life seem to involve swimming upstream? E. In other words, our greatest struggles often come from within. F. To deal with these gaps, some of us turn back to technology. 【答案】60. E 61. D 62. A 63. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章探讨了现代生活中人们面临的困境——我们的古老本能与现代环境之间存在“进化错配”，这种冲突导致了肥胖等诸多挑战，而适应现代生活需要我们学会延迟满足。 【60题详解】 上文“The difficulties we encounter are frequently the result of self-defeating, and managing them often requires doing our best not to give in to every impulse. (我们遇到的困难常常是自我挫败的结果，而管理这些困难往往需要我们尽最大努力不屈服于每一个冲动)”指出问题源于自身，解决需要克制冲动。E选项“In other words, our greatest struggles often come from within. (换句话说，我们最大的难事往往来自内心)”承接上文，用“In other words”对上文“问题源于自身”的观点进行概括强调。下文“To lose weight and keep it off, to climb out of debt, to find meaningful work, to maintain happy relationships — all demand postponing our immediate desires. (减肥并保持下去、摆脱债务、找到有意义的工作、维持幸福的关系——所有这些都需要推迟我们即时的欲望)”则列举了这些内心挣扎的具体表现，与E选项形成“观点—例证”关系。故选E项。 【61题详解】 下文“Why is it that following our instincts often seems to land us in so much trouble? (为什么遵循我们的本能常常会让我们陷入这么多麻烦?)”以问句形式提出核心问题。D选项“But why does so much of modern life seem to involve swimming upstream? (但为什么现代生活的许多方面似乎都在逆流而上?)”作为本段首句，以“swimming upstream”比喻现代生活的困扰，与下文构成并列关系，用来引出后文对原因的解释——进化错配。故选D项。 62题详解】 上文“A central idea in the field of evolutionary psychology is that of evolutionary mismatch. Put simply, we evolved in a very different environment from the one in which we find ourselves. (进化心理学领域的一个核心概念是进化错配。简而言之，我们进化的环境与我们如今所处的环境截然不同)”指出了进化错配这一核心概念及其基本内涵。A选项“As a result, our brains, bodies, and instincts are poorly matched to their surroundings. (因此，我们的大脑、身体和本能与其所处环境并不匹配)”承接上文，用“As a result”引出“进化环境不同”这一事实导致的直接后果——身心本能与现代环境不匹配。下文“But isn’t a trait of being human our species’ ability to adapt to changing circumstances? (但人类的特质难道不是适应变化环境的能力吗?)”则以问句形式引出对进化错配的进一步讨论，上下文衔接自然。故选A项。 【63题详解】 上文“Perhaps the starkest impact has been on our waistlines. (也许最显著的影响体现在我们的腰围上)”指出进化错配对腰围(即体重)的影响。B选项“For example, the instinct to consume foods excessively rich in salt, fat, and sugar kept people alive for most of history, when the next meal was never guaranteed. (例如，摄入盐、脂肪和糖含量过高的食物的本能在历史上大部分时期维持了人们的生存，因为那时下一顿饭是没有保障的)”承接上文，用“For example”举例说明在古代环境中，对高热量食物的本能曾是生存优势。下文“Now calories are cheap and scientists devote whole careers to making foods “hyperpalatable” — that is, far more appealing than any food found in nature. (如今卡路里很廉价，科学家们将整个职业生涯投入到使食物变得“超级可口”上——也就是说，比自然界中任何食物都更具吸引力)”则描述现代食品环境的变化，与B选项形成“古代优势—现代挑战”的鲜明对比，解释了为何曾经有用的本能如今导致了肥胖问题。故选B项。 IV. Translation (2+3+3+3, 总计 11 分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 64. 尽管他被大家视为一位优秀的歌手，但他本人仍然热衷于绘画。 (keen) (汉译英) ___________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Although he is regarded as an excellent singer by everyone, he himself is still keen on painting. 【解析】 【详解】考查让步状语从句、固定短语和语态。表示“尽管”应用从属连词although引导让步状语从句，从句主语“他”用人称代词he，谓语“被大家视为”是被动语态，用动词短语be regarded as，由语境可知，时态用一般现在时，主语为he，be动词用is，宾语“一位优秀的歌手”用名词短语an excellent singer “大家”是动作的发出者，在被动语态中由介词by引导，即by everyone；主句主语“他本人”用he himself表示，其中反身代词himself表强调，“仍然”用副词still，“热衷于”用动词短语be keen on，描述现状用一般现在时，主语为he，be动词用is，宾语“绘画”用动名词painting。综上，全句译为：Although he is regarded as an excellent singer by everyone, he himself is still keen on painting. 65. 虽遭到强烈反对，她仍坚持她独特的视角，这是她一贯的做法。(despite, typical) (汉译英) ___________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Despite strong opposition, she still sticks to her unique perspective, which is typical of her. 【解析】 【详解】考查介词、形容词、固定短语和非限制性定语从句。根据句意，该句描述的是客观事实，全句使用一般现在时，表示“虽”为despite，为介词，后接名词短语，位于句首，首字母需大写；表示“遭到强烈反对”译为strong opposition，作despite的宾语；表示“她”为主句主语she；表示“仍坚持”为still sticks to，主语she为第三人称单数，所以谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式sticks；表示“她独特的视角”为her unique perspective，作sticks to的宾语；后半句表示“这是她一贯的做法”，使用非限制性定语从句，先行词为前面整句话，关系代词用which，在从句中作主语；表示“是某人一贯的做法”为固定短语be typical of sb.，关系代词which指代整件事，be动词用is；表示“她”为宾格her，作介词of的宾语。故翻译为Despite strong opposition, she still sticks to her unique perspective, which is typical of her. 66. 我谨代表组委会，向对这次校运动会做过贡献的所有人表示感谢。(behalf, contribute) (汉译英) ___________________________________________________________________ 【答案】On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to express my gratitude to all those who have contributed to this school sports meeting. 【解析】 【详解】考查固定短语、情态动词、名词和定语从句。“谨代表组委会”作状语，“谨代表”用介词短语on behalf of，“组委会”用the organizing committee，作of的宾语；主句主语“我”用人称代词I，“想要做某事”用固定短语would like to do sth.，“向……表示感谢”用动词短语express one’s gratitude to，宾语“所有人”用all those；“对这次校运动会做过贡献的”作定语，修饰先行词all those，处理为关系代词who引导的限制性定语从句，从句谓语“对……做过贡献”用动词短语contribute to，强调过去的动作对现在的影响，用现在完成时态have contributed to，宾语“这次校运动会”用this school sports meeting。综上，全句译为：On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to express my gratitude to all those who have contributed to this school sports meeting. 67. 至于花费我多少时间完成这件事并不重要，重要的是这件事对我未来发展的影响。(matter, impact) (汉译英) ___________________________________________________________________ 【答案】It doesn’t matter how much time I spend finishing this; what matters is the impact of this matter on my future development. 【解析】 【详解】考查主语从句、非谓语动词。表示“……不重要”用固定句型It doesn’t matter...，其中It作形式主语，真正的主语为后面的主语从句；从句主语用I，表示“花费时间做某事”用spend time (in) doing sth.，表示“多少时间”用how much time，引导主语从句，在从句中作spend的宾语；表示“完成这件事”用finish this，用动名词，作宾语。表示“重要的是”用what matters ，其中what引导主语从句，并在从句中作主语；系动词用is；表示“……对……的影响”，用the impact of...on...作表语；表示“这件事”用this matter，作of的宾语；表示“我的未来发展”用my future development，作on的宾语；结合语境可知本句陈述事实，故时态用一般现在时。故翻译为It doesn’t matter how much time I spend finishing this; what matters is the impact of this matter on my future development. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $