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高一年级4月阶段性检测一
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What will Tom do next?
A. Call a taxi. B. Finish the garden work. C. Say goodbye to his family.
2. What is Lisa working on these days?
A. Writing songs. B. Practicing the guitar. C. Setting up a party.
3. When will the speakers probably go to the farm?
A. This weekend. B. Next Tuesday. C. Next weekend.
4. Which place did Ella visit last Sunday?
A. The beach. B. A museum. C. A shopping center.
5. How does Ben probably feel about his schedule now?
A. Stressed. B. Bored. C. Encouraged.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a computer lab. B. In a bookstore. C. In a library.
7. What is the man guiding the girl through?
A. Buying an e- reader. B. Ordering books online. C. Using the search system.
听第7段材料,回答第8至 10题。
8. What problem are the speakers mainly discussing?
A. Exam stress. B. Study methods. C. Time management.
9. How did Lily improve her physics grade?
A. By reviewing with others. B. By using online materials. C. By getting advice from a teacher.
10. How many times does Lily’s after- class study happen each week?
A. Twice. B. Three times. C. Four times.
听第 8段材料,回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What habit did Emma use to have?
A. Cooking for her family. B. Preparing lunches herself. C. Joining many club activities.
12. What makes Emma unwilling to eat at the school restaurant?
A. Long lines. B. High prices. C. Few food types.
13. What does Henry suggest doing?
A. Ordering food together. B. Avoiding the rush hour. C. Finding a good restaurant.
听第 9段材料,回答第 14 至 17题。
14. Who is Emily?
A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A show host.
15. What do students do in the first program?
A. Try different jobs. B. Visit other schools. C. Experience new lifestyles.
16. What do many students consider important after the first program?
A. Living with less. B. Building teamwork. C. Traveling more often.
17. What is the primary goal of the second program?
A. To connect with nature. B. To practice survival skills. C. To encourage green awareness.
听第 10段材料,回答第 18 至 20题。
18. What troubled Linda in the past?
A. Sleep-related health problems. B. Little communication with her daughter.
C. Heavy morning traffic during workdays.
19. What did Linda start doing for her daughter one day?
A. Writing short notes. B. Calling her during lunch. C. Leaving gifts by her plate.
20. What has Linda’s effort brought?
A. A lighter morning schedule. B. A closer mother-daughter relationship.
C. A local activity about sharing family stories.
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
Looking for ways to improve yourself from the comfort of your home this winter? These four online events are perfect choices for you.
Career Planning Workshop
Are you preparing for your future career? In this workshop, expert career coaches will provide practical advice on how to write a winning resume and how to express yourself confidently in interviews.
Time: Jan.25,2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
Target Group: High school and college students
Cost: $10 (Early bird:$5, if booked before Jan.15)
Link: www.eventbrite.com/career-workshop
Art at Home
Express your creativity in this relaxing online class. You don’t need any professional background. A local artist will guide you step by step through the process of painting scenes like a winter landscape. All you need are basic watercolor paints and some paper.
Time: Jan.20,6:30 PM — 8:00 PM Registration Fee: Free
Requirements: A high-speed Internet connection and a web camera.
Link: www.eventbrite.com/home-art
Wellness Webinar
Finding it hard to balance your studies and personal life? This webinar offers effective skills and steps for stress management and time organization. Learn how to stay positive and focused during the busy exam season from mental health professionals.
Time: Jan.28,7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Cost: $15
Note: The event will be recorded and sent to all registered participants.
Link: www.eventbrite.com/wellness-webinar
Science Talk
Join NASA scientists as they share the latest discoveries from the Red Planet. The talk will include high-quality photos from Mars and a live Q&A part where you can ask experts your burning questions about space exploration.
Time: Jan.22,5:00 PM — 6:30 PM Cost: Free
Special Offer: Participants will receive a digital “Mars Explorer” award upon completion of the talk.
Link: www.eventbrite.com/mars-talk
Space for some events is limited, so please click the links provided to register as early as possible.
1. What is the cost of booking the first event on Jan.10?
A. $5. B. $10. C. $15. D. $25.
2. What is special about Wellness Webinar?
A. It requires no registration. B. It is led by school teachers.
C. It allows digital review of the event. D. It focuses on guiding beginner artists.
3. Which event offers formal recognition of participation?
A. Career Planning Workshop. B. Art at Home.
C. Wellness Webinar. D. Science Talk.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了冬季在家即可参加的四项线上活动,包括职业规划研讨会、居家艺术课、健康线上讲座和科学讲座,并说明了各自的时间、费用、内容及参与要求。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Career Planning Workshop部分中的“Cost: $10 (Early bird:$5, if booked before Jan.15) (费用:10美元(早鸟价:5美元,1月15日前预订))”可知,1月10日预订属于早鸟价,费用为5美元。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Wellness Webinar部分中的“Note: The event will be recorded and sent to all registered participants. (注意:活动将被录制,并发送给所有注册参与者。)”可知,该活动的特别之处在于会录制视频发给参与者,方便之后回看。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Science Talk部分中“Special Offer: Participants will receive a digital ‘Mars Explorer’ award upon completion of the talk. (特别福利:参与者在讲座结束后将获得电子“火星探索者”奖章。)”可知,该活动会为参与者提供电子证书类的正式认可。故选D项。
B
Eleven students took the summer course taught by Brad Davis, a professor in the College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia, on the practices of drawing outdoors. As a profession, landscape architects often bring to life their ideas of an outdoor space through computer pictures. The course gives these future landscape architects the tools to observe the details of a landscape and draw that scene by hand. “Students can end up producing better computer images with some hand instruction first because they know the rules, and they know how to recognize the key features of what they’re seeing,” Davis says.
The students gathered around Davis to watch him paint with watercolors. Step by step, Davis showed them how to apply thin coats of paint.Then he asked the students to paint by themselves. “You’re getting the smells and sounds, and the way the light changes. Color, depth, size, and shape all come into play as you translate the landscape onto paper,” the third-year graduate student Matthew Gauldin said of the landscape. “It helps you get more of the detail you’d miss if you were drawing from a picture. Out here, it’s alive.”
Nearly two weeks earlier, most of these students had never touched watercolor. Many had limited experience in drawing. Now they’re facing sunrise and better dealing with the challenge of its rapidly changing light.
“Before this course, I never imagined I could paint with watercolors, even at a basic level,” said JH Leigh, a fifth-year student. “In two weeks, I’ve gone from having no idea how to approach this to having a complete idea of how to do it. I’m proud to have mastered watercolors so quickly and created something beautiful.”
The experience continued well beyond their drawing boards each day. They enjoyed group dinners featuring homemade cakes and local beer, took bird-watching trips, went fishing at the beach, and took late-night drives to see mountain stars. Back on Driftwood Beach, as students packed up their drawing boards and gathered their paintings, they carried away more than drawing skills.
4. What is the purpose of Davis’s outdoor drawing course?
A. To meet students’ curiosity about nature. B. To encourage relaxation for art students.
C. To reduce students’ computer dependency. D. To build practical skills for landscape design.
5. What key advantage does the drawing process offer according to Gauldin?
A. Creative problem-solving. B. Free expression of feelings.
C. The hands-on learning chance. D. The sharper focus on artworks.
6. What does JH Leigh mainly point out about this course?
A. It requires a lot of practice. B. It brings a sense of achievement.
C. It focuses on scientific approaches. D. It supports personal learning styles.
7. What extra benefit did the students gain from the course?
A. Stronger teamwork abilities. B. Enriching shared experiences.
C. Useful outdoor survival skills. D. Inspiration for future artistic projects.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍佐治亚大学开设户外写生课程,帮助景观设计专业学生提升手绘观察能力,同时收获丰富集体体验。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The course gives these future landscape architects the tools to observe the details of a landscape and draw that scene by hand.(这门课程为这些未来的景观设计师提供了观察景观细节并手绘场景的技能。)”可知,课程目的是培养景观设计的实用技能。故选D项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It helps you get more of the detail you’d miss if you were drawing from a picture. Out here, it’s alive.(它能帮你捕捉到从照片中绘画会错过的更多细节。在这里,一切都是鲜活的。)”可知,写生提供了亲身体验、动手学习的机会。故选C项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“In two weeks, I’ve gone from having no idea how to approach this to having a complete idea of how to do it. I’m proud to have mastered watercolors so quickly and created something beautiful.(两周内,我从完全不懂到完全掌握,我为自己能快速学会水彩并创作出美好作品感到自豪。)”可知,课程带来了强烈的成就感。故选B项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“They enjoyed group dinners featuring homemade cakes and local beer, took bird- watching trips, went fishing at the beach, and took late-night drives to see mountain stars. (他们享受着集体聚餐,餐桌上摆满了自制的蛋糕和当地产的啤酒;他们还参加了观鸟之旅,在海滩上钓鱼,还深夜驾车去观赏山间的星空。)”可知,学生们额外收获了丰富的共同经历。故选B项。
C
In July 2023, Katey Lesneski went into the ocean off Key Largo to see the Horseshoe Reef, one of the biggest and healthiest coral reefs (珊瑚礁) still in the area. Normally, she wears a wetsuit to protect against the cold, but that day she didn’t need one — the ocean was unusually warm. Looking through her mask at the ancient reef, she saw the corals had turned white and were falling apart. “The heatwaves increased water temperatures by more than 2.5°C above normal for weeks, causing some die-offs. I was crying underwater into my mask,” said Lesneski, a scientist who leads Florida’s Mission Iconic Reefs program.
Florida is low-lying and near sea level, so hurricane floods can reach far inland, causing damage and death. The strong, rough shape of coral reefs can reduce wave energy by as much as 97 percent. “Coral reefs create a strong buffer against incoming waves. They cause waves to break offshore instead of crashing onto shore near people’s homes,” Wahl said. “If there weren’t healthy corals continuously growing on the top of these reefs, we would see greater damage during storms.”
Over the years, scientists have been trying to reduce reef loss by growing baby corals and planting them onto reefs. But facing more heatwaves and dead corals, scientists are making efforts to create new types of coral that can better deal with heat and disease. Coral researchers, working internationally, are taking corals from warmer waters near Honduras and breeding (繁殖) them with Florida corals. They hope this will lead to stronger corals that can live through more stressful conditions.
“If we don’t address climate change now, we will not have corals anymore,” Silverstein said. “These recovery efforts will give us a few more decades of stability (稳定), but eventually we’re going to reach a point where the oceans are not supporting this ecosystem anymore — and we’re very near that point.” Silverstein is not ready to give up, saying, “It’s been difficult, but to continue to do this work, we need to have confidence and consider how to do this work better, more purposefully, with possible solutions that we have in front of us.”
8. What fact about the coral reefs brought Lesneski to tears?
A. Their health is damaged by pollution. B. Their survival is at risk due to warming.
C. Their tourism value has dropped greatly. D. Their location is changing during heatwaves.
9. What does the underlined word “buffer” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Model. B. Competition. C. Standard. D. Protection.
10. How do the scientists deal with the challenge facing corals?
A. By adding some man-made corals. B. By controlling water temperatures.
C. By mixing species for adaptable corals. D. By providing corals with health treatments.
11. What is Silverstein’s attitude towards coral recovery work?
A. Worried and doubtful. B. Realistic and determined.
C. Positive and confident. D. Disappointed and negative.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍佛罗里达珊瑚礁因海水升温面临白化死亡危机,科学家通过杂交培育耐热珊瑚以应对挑战,并呼吁重视气候变化。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的““The heatwaves increased water temperatures by more than 2.5°C above normal for weeks, causing some die-offs. I was crying underwater into my mask,” said Lesneski, a scientist who leads Florida’s Mission Iconic Reefs program. (“热浪让水温连续数周比正常水平高出2.5摄氏度以上,造成了部分生物死亡。我在水下戴着面具哭了。”负责佛罗里达州标志性珊瑚礁项目的科学家莱斯内斯基说道。)”可知,海水变暖导致珊瑚生存受到威胁,这一事实让莱斯内斯基落泪。故选B项。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“The strong, rough shape of coral reefs can reduce wave energy by as much as 97 percent.(珊瑚礁坚固粗糙的形态可以减少高达97%的波浪能量。)”和“If there weren’t healthy corals continuously growing on the top of these reefs, we would see greater damage during storms.(如果没有健康的珊瑚在这些礁顶不断生长,我们会在风暴中看到更大的破坏。)”可知,珊瑚礁能够抵御海浪、保护海岸,因此buffer意为“保护、屏障”。故选D项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Coral researchers, working internationally, are taking corals from warmer waters near Honduras and breeding (繁殖) them with Florida corals.(国际合作的珊瑚研究者正从洪都拉斯附近温暖水域提取珊瑚,并与佛罗里达珊瑚进行杂交繁殖。)”可知,科学家通过杂交不同品种培育适应性更强的珊瑚来应对挑战。故选C项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是最后一段中的““If we don’t address climate change now, we will not have corals anymore,” Silverstein said. (西尔弗斯坦表示:“如果我们现在不应对气候变化,珊瑚将会彻底消失。”)”和“Silverstein is not ready to give up, saying, “It’s been difficult, but to continue to do this work, we need to have confidence and consider how to do this work better, more purposefully, with possible solutions that we have in front of us.”(西尔弗斯坦并不打算放弃,他说:“这很困难,但要继续这项工作,我们需要有信心,并思考如何更好、更有针对性地利用我们面前的可行方案开展工作。”)”可知,西尔弗斯坦既清醒认识到严峻现状,又坚定坚持研究工作,态度现实且坚定。故选B项。
D
Comedy writer Joe Toplyn spent thirty years writing jokes for famous TV hosts before asking a simple question: “Can I teach a computer to be funny?” He built an AI tool named Witscript, where for six dollars a month, users could give the system a headline or a picture and receive a joke in seconds.
In a small “laugh-off” experiment, a comedian read jokes written by both Toplyn and Witscript to live audiences. Scientists measured the laughter and found that the human and computer jokes brought almost the same level of amusement to the audiences. Experts have even said that for a computer, writing certain kinds of jokes may be easier than driving a car.
One theory for why we laugh is that a joke creates two pictures in our minds at once. Here is an example: “Two fish are in a tank. One says, ‘You drive. I’ll shoot.’” The word “tank” can mean a fishbowl or a war machine, and the surprise of connecting the two makes us laugh. Toplyn turned this idea into steps for his AI tool. When given the news “Christie’s is selling a pink diamond (钻石) once owned by Marie Antoinette — a French queen whose head was cut off due to her terrible deeds,” Witscript replied, “It has the perfect cut — just like her head,” mixing jewelry and history in a clever, dark way.
However, computer humor still has clear limits. Some jokes repeat unfair fixed ideas, such as always targeting larger or older people as the punchline (笑点). Without human editors, many of the machine-produced jokes are simply disrespectful to certain communities, bringing more confusion than laughter.
More importantly, a joke is not only about the words. For now, machines can copy the shapes of jokes, but they don’t laugh, redden, or worry about a friend’s reaction. A computer cannot feel this social dance. As AI helpers become part of our daily lives, a bit of programmed humor may make them friendlier. Still, the deepest laughter will remain a human conversation of shared human needs and feelings — one heart speaking to another.
12. What does the “laugh- off” experiment show?
A. AI writes jokes faster than humans. B. AI fails to judge the quality of jokes.
C. AI-written jokes match human humor. D. AI finds writing jokes easier than driving.
13. What are the examples in paragraph 3 intended to explain?
A. History is a rich source of jokes. B. AI-made jokes are mostly boring.
C. Dark humor requires high intelligence. D. AI can create humor with smart connections.
14. What worries the author about AI-made humor?
A. It slows down human creativity. B. It can be costly for ordinary users.
C. It may have negative social effects. D. It hardly touches on people’s lifestyles.
15. Which of the following reflects the main idea of the text?
A. Real humor lies in emotional connections. B. Humor depends on culture and surprise.
C. Comedians will possibly lose jobs to AI. D. AI is progressing fast in creative tasks.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍AI笑话创作工具Witscript的实验效果、创作原理,以及AI幽默的局限和真正幽默的核心在于人类情感联结。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In a small “laugh-off” experiment, a comedian read jokes written by both Toplyn and Witscript to live audiences. Scientists measured the laughter and found that the human and computer jokes brought almost the same level of amusement to the audiences. (在一个小型的“笑果比拼”实验中,一名喜剧演员向现场观众朗读了由托普林和Witscript分别创作的笑话。科学家对笑声进行了测算,发现人类和计算机创作的笑话给观众带来的娱乐效果几乎不相上下。)”可知,实验结果显示AI创作的笑话能够匹敌人类的幽默水平。故选C项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“One theory for why we laugh is that a joke creates two pictures in our minds at once. Here is an example: “Two fish are in a tank. One says, ‘You drive. I’ll shoot.’” The word “tank” can mean a fishbowl or a war machine, and the surprise of connecting the two makes us laugh. Toplyn turned this idea into steps for his AI tool. When given the news “Christie’s is selling a pink diamond once owned by Marie Antoinette — a French queen whose head was cut off due to her terrible deeds,” Witscript replied, “It has the perfect cut — just like her head,” mixing jewelry and history in a clever, dark way.(有一种关于我们为何发笑的理论认为,笑话能在我们脑海中同时形成两种画面。举个例子:“两条鱼在一个tank里。一条说:‘你来开,我来射击。’”单词“tank”既可以指鱼缸,也可以指军用战车,这种出人意料的关联让我们发笑。托普林把这一思路转化成了他的AI工具的创作步骤。当输入“佳士得拍卖行正在拍卖一颗曾属于玛丽·安托瓦内特的粉钻——这位法国王后因恶行被斩首”这一新闻时,Witscript回应道:“它的切割堪称完美——就像她的头一样”,以一种巧妙又暗黑的方式将珠宝与历史结合在一起。)”可知,这些例子意在说明AI可以通过巧妙的关联创造幽默。故选D项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Without human editors, many of the machine-produced jokes are simply disrespectful to certain communities, bringing more confusion than laughter.(如果没有人类编辑把关,许多机器生成的笑话会对特定群体构成不尊重,带来的更多是困惑而非笑声。)”可知,作者担心AI生成的幽默可能会产生负面的社会影响。故选C项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是尾段中的“Still, the deepest laughter will remain a human conversation of shared human needs and feelings — one heart speaking to another.(尽管如此,最深刻的笑声依然是人类之间基于共同需求与情感的交流,是一颗心灵与另一颗心灵的对话。)”可知,全文旨在说明真正的幽默存在于情感联结之中。故选A项。
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。
Have you ever wondered why children can effortlessly remember movie lines but struggle to recall history lessons? The explanation is quite simple: they focus only when truly interested. ____16____ As a result, even the most carefully prepared lessons may become ineffective. To improve learning, help your children develop natural focus with the following practical methods.
____17____ Children have lots of energy, and physical activity exercises the mind and makes helpful chemicals that improve brain function and focus. Fun workouts, like dancing or running around the house, can prepare them for learning. Even a quick 10-minute workout before school can work wonders.
When it comes to children’s ability to focus, quality sleep plays a key role. According to the National Sleep Foundation, kids aged 6 to 13 need 9-11 hours of sleep nightly, while teenagers require 8-10 hours. Without enough rest, kids struggle to stay awake and fully focused on their lessons, just like tired adults. ____18____
What equally contributes to focus is providing healthy meals. Meals rich in protein (蛋白质) and healthy fats provide lasting energy. ____19____ Avoiding sugary snacks can prevent energy crashes and greatly improve concentration. Simple choices — such as fruits instead of chips, or whole-wheat bread over white bread — help children maintain attention and improve learning readiness.
Using a timer can help children stay focused for a set period. You can start by having your child practise one single activity for three minutes first. Next week, try increasing it to five minutes. Finishing before the beep (嘟嘟声) feels like a win, inspiring kids to work faster over time. ____20____ And the simple method suits all children.
A. Playing outdoors comes with possible risks.
B. However, too much sugar makes the brain foggy.
C. Balanced daily habits support focus and overall health.
D. This practice builds both concentration and confidence.
E. Get kids moving first, as exercise improves brain power.
F. Boredom can cause their minds to block new information.
G. Therefore, they should follow a strict bedtime for daytime energy.
【答案】16. F 17. E 18. G 19. B 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍培养孩子自然专注力的实用方法,包括运动、睡眠、饮食和使用计时器等。
【16题详解】
根据前文“Have you ever wondered why children can effortlessly remember movie lines but struggle to recall history lessons? The explanation is quite simple: they focus only when truly interested.(你有没有想过为什么孩子们能毫不费力地记住电影台词,却很难回忆起历史课内容?原因很简单:他们只在真正感兴趣时才集中注意力。)”以及后文“As a result, even the most carefully prepared lessons may become ineffective.(因此,即使是精心准备的课程也可能变得无效。)”可知,孩子对不感兴趣的内容会感到无聊,从而无法接收信息,F选项“Boredom can cause their minds to block new information.(无聊会导致他们的大脑拒绝接收新信息。)”承接前后文,解释课程无效的原因,符合语境。故选F项。
【17题详解】
根据空后的“Children have lots of energy, and physical activity exercises the mind and makes helpful chemicals that improve brain function and focus.(孩子们精力充沛,体育锻炼能锻炼大脑,产生有益的化学物质,改善大脑功能和专注力。)”可知,本段讲述运动对专注力的作用,E选项“Get kids moving first, as exercise improves brain power.(先让孩子动起来,因为运动能提升脑力。)”为运动能提升专注力的概括,符合本段主旨。故选E项。
【18题详解】
根据前文“Without enough rest, kids struggle to stay awake and fully focused on their lessons, just like tired adults.(没有充足的休息,孩子们很难保持清醒和全神贯注,就像疲惫的成年人一样。)”可知,前文强调睡眠不足的危害,此空应给出保证睡眠的具体做法,G选项“Therefore, they should follow a strict bedtime for daytime energy.(因此,他们应该遵守严格的就寝时间,以保证白天的精力。)”承接前文内容,提出解决方案,符合语境。故选G项。
【19题详解】
根据前文“Meals rich in protein (蛋白质) and healthy fats provide lasting energy.(富含蛋白质和健康脂肪的膳食能提供持久的能量。)”以及后文“Avoiding sugary snacks can prevent energy crashes and greatly improve concentration.(避免含糖零食可以防止能量骤降,并显著提高专注力。)”可知,前文讲健康饮食的好处,后文讲避免糖分,此空应说明过多糖分的危害,B选项“However, too much sugar makes the brain foggy.(然而,过多的糖分会让大脑昏沉。)”承接前后文,形成对比,符合语境。故选B项。
【20题详解】
根据前文“Finishing before the beep (嘟嘟声) feels like a win, inspiring kids to work faster over time.(在嘟嘟声响起前完成任务会让人感觉像赢了一样,激励孩子们逐渐加快速度。)”可知,前文介绍用计时器训练专注力的做法,此空应说明该做法的效果,D选项“This practice builds both concentration and confidence.(这种练习既能培养专注力,也能建立自信。)”总结其作用,符合语境。故选D项。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15 小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In an increasingly digital world, there is a widening gap between generations. Seniors are left in the community experiencing great ____21____, while children are drawn to screens. ____22____ this divide, a local community center started an Intergenerational Summer Camp by ____23____ grandmothers with kids.Each week, the grandmas teach kids aged 8 to 14 real-life ____24____.
At nine, Janna joined the camp for the grandmas’ cooking, but was soon ____25____ by sewing (缝纫). “In the first class, I felt completely ____26____. My fingers just wouldn’t go through the tiny needle (针) eye. Grandma Haqiqah patiently ____27____ me on how to use the tools and shared her first sewing disaster, ____28____ both my fingers and my mind. Soon, I managed to use a needle ____29____. Moreover, the process of creation brings me a sense of ____30____ that is often absent in our digital life,” Janna reflected.
For Haqiqah, sharing her knowledge of sewing was a way to feel ____31____ and needed again. Meanwhile, in conversations with the teens, she gained ____32____ on AI and its uses in daily life. With her own grandchildren living far away, Haqiqah found the children’s laughter and liveliness quietly ____33____ a part of her life that she hadn’t realized was so empty.
By summer’s end, the creative camp’s ____34____ was clear, as it rebuilt a bridge of respect and love between two generations. It proved that the most valuable lessons aren’t found in textbooks, but are from the ____35____ moments of storytelling and laughter.
21. A. pressure B. loneliness C. honor D. silence
22. A. Recognizing B. Spreading C. Accepting D. Discussing
23. A. comparing B. replacing C. pairing D. separating
24. A. stories B. rules C. habits D. skills
25. A. fascinated B. disappointed C. saved D. confused
26. A. curious B. lost C. hurried D. encouraged
27. A. forced B. watched C. guided D. reminded
28. A. hurting B. balancing C. tiring D. calming
29. A. publicly B. smoothly C. heavily D. regularly
30. A. safety B. wonder C. peace D. responsibility
31. A. valued B. confident C. inspired D. independent
32. A. warnings B. updates C. influences D. doubts
33. A. discovered B. passed C. filled D. showed
34. A. impact B. goal C. cost D. schedule
35. A. risky B. forgotten C. quiet D. shared
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要讲述的是社区开展代际夏令营,让老人与孩子相伴互助,拉近了两代人距离的温暖故事。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:老年人被留在社区里,承受着巨大的孤独,而孩子们却被屏幕所吸引。A. pressure压力;B. loneliness孤独;C. honor荣誉;D. silence沉默。根据前文“In an increasingly digital world, there is a widening gap between generations.”和后文“With her own grandchildren living far away, Haqiqah found the children’s laughter and liveliness quietly _____ a part of her life that she hadn’t realized was so empty.”可知,代际隔阂让老人感到孤独。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:意识到这一隔阂,当地一家社区中心创办了代际夏令营。A. Recognizing意识到;B. Spreading传播;C. Accepting接受;D. Discussing讨论。根据前文“In an increasingly digital world, there is a widening gap between generations.”和后文“started an Intergenerational Summer Camp”可知,社区意识到了存在的代际隔阂问题,于是开展活动。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当地一家社区中心通过将奶奶们和孩子们配对,创办了代际夏令营。A. comparing比较;B. replacing代替;C. pairing配对;D. separating分开。根据后文“Each week, the grandmas teach kids aged 8 to 14 real-life ________ .”可知,活动是让老人和孩子结对相处。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:每周,奶奶们都会教8到14岁的孩子们实用的生活技能。A. stories故事;B. rules规则;C. habits习惯;D. skills技能。根据后文“cooking”“sewing”等内容可知,奶奶们教的是烹饪、缝纫等生活技能。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:九岁的詹娜参加夏令营原本是为了学习奶奶们的厨艺,但很快就被缝纫迷住了。A. fascinated使着迷;B. disappointed使失望;C. saved拯救;D. confused使困惑。根据后文“Soon, I managed to use a needle.”可知,詹娜学会了缝纫并且很喜欢这项技能。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:第一节课上,我完全不知所措。A. curious好奇的;B. lost迷茫的,不知所措的;C. hurried匆忙的;D. encouraged受鼓舞的。根据后文“My fingers just wouldn’t go through the tiny needle (针) eye.”可知,詹娜一开始不会穿针,感到手足无措。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:哈齐卡奶奶耐心地指导我如何使用工具。A. forced强迫;B. watched观看;C. guided指导;D. reminded提醒。根据前文“Grandma Haqiqah patiently”和后文“on how to use the tools”可知,奶奶耐心地指导詹娜学习缝纫。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:她还分享了她第一次缝纫时的糗事,这让我的手指和心情都平静了下来。A. hurting伤害;B. balancing平衡;C. tiring使疲惫;D. calming使平静。根据前文“In the first class, I felt completely ________ . My fingers just wouldn’t go through the tiny needle (针) eye.”可知,詹娜一开始紧张慌乱,奶奶的分享让她放松平静下来。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:很快,我就能够顺畅地使用针线了。A. publicly公开地;B. smoothly顺畅地;C. heavily沉重地;D. regularly定期地。根据前文“My fingers just wouldn’t go through the tiny needle (针) eye.”和“Grandma Haqiqah patiently ______ me on how to use the tools and shared her first sewing disaster”可知,在奶奶的指导下,的詹娜从不会穿针变得操作熟练顺畅。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:此外,创作的过程给我带来了一种数字生活中常常缺失的平静感。A. safety安全;B. wonder惊奇;C. peace平静;D. responsibility责任。根据前文缝纫需要耐心专注的特点和“absent in our digital life”可知,手工创作带来内心的平静。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:对哈齐卡来说,分享缝纫知识是一种让她再次感到被重视和被需要的方式。A. valued被重视的;B. confident自信的;C. inspired受启发的;D. independent独立的。根据后文“needed again”可知,传授技能让老人觉得自己有价值、被重视和需要。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:同时,在与青少年的交谈中,她了解到了人工智能及其在日常生活中应用的最新信息。A. warnings警告;B. updates最新消息,更新内容;C. influences影响;D. doubts怀疑。根据前文“Seniors are left in the community”可知,老人对新科技不了解,从孩子那里获得了最新的消息。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:由于自己的孙辈住得很远,哈齐卡发现孩子们的欢声笑语悄然填满了她生活中未曾意识到的空虚。A. discovered发现;B. passed传递;C. filled填满;D. showed展示。根据后文“a part of her life that she hadn’t realized was so empty”可知,孩子们的陪伴填补了老人内心的空虚。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:到夏末时,这个创意夏令营的影响显而易见,它在两代人之间重建了一座尊重与爱的桥梁。A. impact影响;B. goal目标;C. cost成本;D. schedule日程。根据后文“rebuilt a bridge of respect and love between two generations”可知,活动产生了积极深远的影响。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这证明了最宝贵的课程不在课本里,而存在于分享故事与欢笑的共同时刻中。A. risky有风险的;B. forgotten被遗忘的;C. quiet安静的;D. shared共享的,共同的。根据全文老人与孩子相伴相处、互相陪伴的内容可知,美好时刻是两代人共同拥有的。故选D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。
Ahead of this month’s springtime festival of Basant, people pushed shoulder to shoulder into the streets in Lahore’s Old City, looking for kites and the string ____36____ (need) to fly them.
This is not the scene that shoppers here remember from Basant in the past. The kite festival was legally held this month in Lahore for the first time since 2007, ____37____ a provincial ban on Basant took effect.
Basant’s return for three days in early February saw ____38____ more regulated version of the traditional spring festival — with strict rules for kite sellers, banned items for buyers and a set window (特定时间段) for when kites were allowed in the sky.
There was a reason for these limits: Kite flying in the province ____39____ (become) dangerous before earlier kite flying regulations were put in place in 2005. For many in Lahore, kite flying isn’t a form of ____40____ (relax). It’s a competitive sport. Over time, this competition gave rise ____41____ the use of stronger, synthetic kite string.
Saleem-ud-Din, a kite maker in Lahore, says the increased use of this string changed things. “It became unsafe,” he says, ____42____ (add) that he and other craftsmen didn’t support it. “We say whatever bad thing people are using, get rid of it.”
The provincial government prevented people from using the string to make kite-flying ____43____ (safe). One major task for Basant was making sure those varieties ____44____ (transport) legally into the city from other parts of Pakistan, where production is less regulated.
Now that Basant is officially over, according to Punjabi law, kite flying is back to being prohibited (禁止). It’s _____45_____ (clear) whether Basant will return to Lahore or other parts of Punjab next year.
【答案】36. needed
37. when 38. a
39. had become
40. relaxation
41. to 42. adding
43. safer 44. were transported
45. unclear
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍巴基斯坦拉合尔市在禁令解除后重新举办巴桑特风筝节,并采取严格管控措施保障安全。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:在本月的巴桑特春季节日前夕,拉合尔老城区的人们挤在街头,挑选风筝和放风筝所需的线。此处为非谓语动词作定语,the string与need为被动关系,所以用过去分词needed。故填needed。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:本月风筝节在拉合尔首次合法举办,这是自2007年该省实施巴桑特禁令以来的第一次。此处引导非限制性定语从句,从句中不缺主语和宾语,所以使用关系副词,先行词2007表示时间,在从句中作时间状语,所以用关系副词when。故填when。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意:巴桑特节在二月初回归,为期三天,呈现出一个更为规范的传统春季节日版本——对风筝卖家有严格规定,对买家有禁售物品,还设定了放风筝的特定时间段。此处version为可数名词单数,表示“一个版本”为泛指,且more是以辅音音素开头的单词,所以用不定冠词a。故填a。
【39题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:这些限制是有原因的:在2005年更早的风筝管制规定出台之前,该省的放风筝活动已经变得危险。此处为谓语动词,动作发生在过去的过去,应用过去完成时,所以谓语动词为had become。故填had become。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意:对拉合尔的许多人来说,放风筝不是一种休闲方式。此处作介词of的宾语,用relax的名词形式relaxation意为“休闲”。故填relaxation。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意:随着时间推移,这种竞争催生了更结实的合成风筝线的使用。此处为固定搭配give rise to,意为“引起、导致”,所以用介词to。故填to。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:“这变得不安全了,”他说,并补充道他和其他手艺人并不支持这种线。此处为非谓语动词作状语,he与add为主动关系,所以用现在分词adding。故填adding。
【43题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意:省政府禁止人们使用这种线,让放风筝更安全。此处暗含与过去对比,应用比较级,所以用safe的比较级safer。故填safer。
【44题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意:巴桑特节的一项重要任务是确保这些风筝品种从巴基斯坦其他地区被合法运入该市,而这些地区的生产监管相对宽松。此处为谓语动词,transport与主语之间为被动关系,且描述过去的动作,用一般过去时的被动语态,主语those varieties是复数,所以用were transported。故填were transported。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意:目前尚不清楚明年巴桑特节是否会回到拉合尔或旁遮普其他地区。此处为形容词作表语,结合句意,此处表示“不清楚的”,用clear的反义词unclear。故填unclear。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是一名校学生会成员。随着环保理念日益深入人心,水资源保护问题愈发引起全社会的广泛关注。请用英文写一篇短文,代表学生会向全体师生发起倡议,内容包括:
(1)珍惜水资源的重要性;
(2)如何从日常小事做起。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
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【答案】Dear teachers and students,
As a source of life, water plays a key role in ecosystems and human well-being. However, increasing water shortages are threatening our quality of life now and the well-being of future generations.
We can contribute to saving water through simple daily actions. For example, remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. Reusing water for plants is another great idea. Furthermore, replacing old equipment with water-saving appliances is an effective way to reduce water waste. Finally, avoid throwing waste into rivers, lakes, or oceans, as it leads to water pollution.
Every small action counts, and we can make a significant impact together through everyday efforts.
The Students’ Union
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。要求考生写一篇短文向全体师生发起关于水资源保护的倡议,内容涵盖珍惜水资源的重要性以及从日常小事做起的做法。
【详解】1.词汇积累
关键的:key → crucial
短缺:shortages → scarcity
贡献:contribute → make a contribution
有效的:effective → efficient
2.句式拓展
同义句转化
原句:Reusing water for plants is another great idea.
拓展句:It is a great idea to reuse water for plants.
【点睛】【高分句型1】For example, remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. (运用了while引导的时间状语从句的省略结构)
【高分句型2】Reusing water for plants is another great idea. (运用了动名词作主语)
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
As a mom, Christmas always kept me busy. Last year, my to-do list was longer than ever — I planned to bake 750 cookies in 10 varieties, a holiday tradition of mine. However, with extra social events and duties, I managed the easy ones early and put off making my four-year-old Avery’s favorite — gingerbread (姜饼) cookies — until mid-December. For months, she had dreamed of biting into a “blue-iced boy”, and I promised to save her the first one.
One freezing December night, while my husband Matt and I were washing dishes, Avery rushed into the kitchen with a messy mouth. “The dirt outside fell in my mouth,” she said nervously. Matt and I exchanged a doubtful look — she hadn’t gone out. It was below freezing outside, and she wore no coat or shoes. Her story made no sense, and a worried feeling grew heavy in my chest.
“Sweetie, tell me the truth,” I asked, getting down to her level. She led me all around the house, making up excuses, until I found small pieces of something dark in the bathroom sink(洗脸盆) upstairs. I got really scared,and my voice grew serious. “Avery, this is important. Tell me what you ate — it could make you sick.”
Her eyes filled with tears. “The cookie,” she answered softly. But there were no cookies out —until it hit me: the pretty gingerbread decoration hanging on the Christmas tree in the living room. Hand in hand, we walked over and found the piece on a lower branch, one arm already missing. Matt and I laughed, feeling a bit relieved.
We sat her down and explained gently that it wasn’t a real cookie, adding that while honesty mattered most, we weren’t angry — we were just thankful she hadn’t gotten hurt by anything harmful. Avery burst into tears, apologizing repeatedly and promising never to do it again. Her sincere regret warmed our hearts. We hugged her close, understanding that her silly cover-up came from a simple, hungry wish.
Later that night, Matt and I reflected on the issue in the living room.
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Two days later, the warm, sweet smell of gingerbread filled our kitchen.
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【答案】One possible version:
Later that night, Matt and I reflected on the issue in the living room. “She just wanted what I’d promised,” I said with a heavy breath, feeling sorry for my hold-ups. “At least she learned about honesty today. And we have realized the importance of listening to the small wishes,” Matt said softly, lifting the weight off my shoulders. I placed the decoration back on the tree, deciding to make the gingerbread cookies as soon as I could to cheer Avery up. Most importantly, I wanted to embrace the holiday spirit, creating Christmas memories we could cherish forever.
Two days later, the warm, sweet smell of gingerbread filled our kitchen. We had spent the whole afternoon making the cookies joyfully, with Avery helping to cut out the shapes. Standing proudly on a small chair,she carefully iced a cookie. “This one is for you, Mommy,” she said with a big smile, handing me the first finished blue-iced gingerbread boy. As I took a bite, the sweetness went beyond sugar — it was about keeping promises, honoring traditions, and the messy, beautiful truth that the best holiday magic grows not from perfect plans, but from heartfelt moments of connection.
【解析】
【导语】本文以圣诞姜饼饼干为线索展开,讲述了身为母亲的作者因圣诞期间忙碌,推迟了给四岁女儿Avery做她最爱的姜饼饼干。Avery因渴望吃到姜饼,偷偷咬了圣诞树上的姜饼装饰品,事后撒谎掩饰,在作者和丈夫马特的耐心引导下认错。当晚作者和丈夫反思此事,随后特意为Avery制作姜饼饼干,兑现承诺,收获温暖亲子时光的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“那天晚上晚些时候,我和马特在客厅里反思这件事。”可知,第一段可描写作者因推迟做饼干感到愧疚,丈夫安慰作者,两人意识到倾听孩子小愿望的重要性,作者决定立刻为Avery做姜饼饼干。
②由第二段首句内容“两天后,厨房里弥漫着姜饼温暖香甜的气息。”可知,第二段可描写作者和Avery一起制作姜饼饼干的欢乐场景,Avery把第一个饼干送给作者,作者感悟到节日的意义在于坚守承诺和亲子间的真诚联结。
2.续写线索:反思事件——愧疚自责——丈夫安慰——决定兑现承诺——一起做饼干——赠送饼干——感悟节日意义
3.词汇激活
行为类
①意识到:realize/be aware of
②使振奋:cheer…up/refresh/lift up
③珍视:cherish/treasure/value
情绪类
①愧疚的:sorry/guilty
②欣喜地:joyfully/happily
【点睛】[高分句型1] “At least she learned about honesty today. And we have realized the importance of listening to the small wishes,” Matt said softly, lifting the weight off the author’s shoulders.(运用了现在分词作伴随状语)
[高分句型2] As the author took a bite, the sweetness went beyond sugar — it was about keeping promises, honoring traditions, and the messy, beautiful truth that the best holiday magic grows not from perfect plans, but from heartfelt moments of connection.(运用了as引导时间状语从句,以及that引导同位语从句解释truth的具体内容)
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What will Tom do next?
A. Call a taxi. B. Finish the garden work. C. Say goodbye to his family.
2. What is Lisa working on these days?
A. Writing songs. B. Practicing the guitar. C. Setting up a party.
3. When will the speakers probably go to the farm?
A. This weekend. B. Next Tuesday. C. Next weekend.
4. Which place did Ella visit last Sunday?
A. The beach. B. A museum. C. A shopping center.
5. How does Ben probably feel about his schedule now?
A. Stressed. B. Bored. C. Encouraged.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a computer lab. B. In a bookstore. C. In a library.
7. What is the man guiding the girl through?
A. Buying an e- reader. B. Ordering books online. C. Using the search system.
听第7段材料,回答第8至 10题。
8. What problem are the speakers mainly discussing?
A. Exam stress. B. Study methods. C. Time management.
9. How did Lily improve her physics grade?
A. By reviewing with others. B. By using online materials. C. By getting advice from a teacher.
10. How many times does Lily’s after- class study happen each week?
A. Twice. B. Three times. C. Four times.
听第 8段材料,回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What habit did Emma use to have?
A. Cooking for her family. B. Preparing lunches herself. C. Joining many club activities.
12. What makes Emma unwilling to eat at the school restaurant?
A. Long lines. B. High prices. C. Few food types.
13. What does Henry suggest doing?
A. Ordering food together. B. Avoiding the rush hour. C. Finding a good restaurant.
听第 9段材料,回答第 14 至 17题。
14. Who is Emily?
A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A show host.
15. What do students do in the first program?
A. Try different jobs. B. Visit other schools. C. Experience new lifestyles.
16. What do many students consider important after the first program?
A. Living with less. B. Building teamwork. C. Traveling more often.
17. What is the primary goal of the second program?
A. To connect with nature. B. To practice survival skills. C. To encourage green awareness.
听第 10段材料,回答第 18 至 20题。
18. What troubled Linda in the past?
A. Sleep-related health problems. B. Little communication with her daughter.
C. Heavy morning traffic during workdays.
19. What did Linda start doing for her daughter one day?
A. Writing short notes. B. Calling her during lunch. C. Leaving gifts by her plate.
20. What has Linda’s effort brought?
A. A lighter morning schedule. B. A closer mother-daughter relationship.
C. A local activity about sharing family stories.
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。
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Looking for ways to improve yourself from the comfort of your home this winter? These four online events are perfect choices for you.
Career Planning Workshop
Are you preparing for your future career? In this workshop, expert career coaches will provide practical advice on how to write a winning resume and how to express yourself confidently in interviews.
Time: Jan.25,2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
Target Group: High school and college students
Cost: $10 (Early bird:$5, if booked before Jan.15)
Link: www.eventbrite.com/career-workshop
Art at Home
Express your creativity in this relaxing online class. You don’t need any professional background. A local artist will guide you step by step through the process of painting scenes like a winter landscape. All you need are basic watercolor paints and some paper.
Time: Jan.20,6:30 PM — 8:00 PM Registration Fee: Free
Requirements: A high-speed Internet connection and a web camera.
Link: www.eventbrite.com/home-art
Wellness Webinar
Finding it hard to balance your studies and personal life? This webinar offers effective skills and steps for stress management and time organization. Learn how to stay positive and focused during the busy exam season from mental health professionals.
Time: Jan.28,7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Cost: $15
Note: The event will be recorded and sent to all registered participants.
Link: www.eventbrite.com/wellness-webinar
Science Talk
Join NASA scientists as they share the latest discoveries from the Red Planet. The talk will include high-quality photos from Mars and a live Q&A part where you can ask experts your burning questions about space exploration.
Time: Jan.22,5:00 PM — 6:30 PM Cost: Free
Special Offer: Participants will receive a digital “Mars Explorer” award upon completion of the talk.
Link: www.eventbrite.com/mars-talk
Space for some events is limited, so please click the links provided to register as early as possible.
1. What is the cost of booking the first event on Jan.10?
A. $5. B. $10. C. $15. D. $25.
2. What is special about Wellness Webinar?
A. It requires no registration. B. It is led by school teachers.
C. It allows digital review of the event. D. It focuses on guiding beginner artists.
3. Which event offers formal recognition of participation?
A. Career Planning Workshop. B. Art at Home.
C. Wellness Webinar. D. Science Talk.
B
Eleven students took the summer course taught by Brad Davis, a professor in the College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia, on the practices of drawing outdoors. As a profession, landscape architects often bring to life their ideas of an outdoor space through computer pictures. The course gives these future landscape architects the tools to observe the details of a landscape and draw that scene by hand. “Students can end up producing better computer images with some hand instruction first because they know the rules, and they know how to recognize the key features of what they’re seeing,” Davis says.
The students gathered around Davis to watch him paint with watercolors. Step by step, Davis showed them how to apply thin coats of paint.Then he asked the students to paint by themselves. “You’re getting the smells and sounds, and the way the light changes. Color, depth, size, and shape all come into play as you translate the landscape onto paper,” the third-year graduate student Matthew Gauldin said of the landscape. “It helps you get more of the detail you’d miss if you were drawing from a picture. Out here, it’s alive.”
Nearly two weeks earlier, most of these students had never touched watercolor. Many had limited experience in drawing. Now they’re facing sunrise and better dealing with the challenge of its rapidly changing light.
“Before this course, I never imagined I could paint with watercolors, even at a basic level,” said JH Leigh, a fifth-year student. “In two weeks, I’ve gone from having no idea how to approach this to having a complete idea of how to do it. I’m proud to have mastered watercolors so quickly and created something beautiful.”
The experience continued well beyond their drawing boards each day. They enjoyed group dinners featuring homemade cakes and local beer, took bird-watching trips, went fishing at the beach, and took late-night drives to see mountain stars. Back on Driftwood Beach, as students packed up their drawing boards and gathered their paintings, they carried away more than drawing skills.
4. What is the purpose of Davis’s outdoor drawing course?
A. To meet students’ curiosity about nature. B. To encourage relaxation for art students.
C. To reduce students’ computer dependency. D. To build practical skills for landscape design.
5. What key advantage does the drawing process offer according to Gauldin?
A. Creative problem-solving. B. Free expression of feelings.
C. The hands-on learning chance. D. The sharper focus on artworks.
6. What does JH Leigh mainly point out about this course?
A. It requires a lot of practice. B. It brings a sense of achievement.
C. It focuses on scientific approaches. D. It supports personal learning styles.
7. What extra benefit did the students gain from the course?
A. Stronger teamwork abilities. B. Enriching shared experiences.
C. Useful outdoor survival skills. D. Inspiration for future artistic projects.
C
In July 2023, Katey Lesneski went into the ocean off Key Largo to see the Horseshoe Reef, one of the biggest and healthiest coral reefs (珊瑚礁) still in the area. Normally, she wears a wetsuit to protect against the cold, but that day she didn’t need one — the ocean was unusually warm. Looking through her mask at the ancient reef, she saw the corals had turned white and were falling apart. “The heatwaves increased water temperatures by more than 2.5°C above normal for weeks, causing some die-offs. I was crying underwater into my mask,” said Lesneski, a scientist who leads Florida’s Mission Iconic Reefs program.
Florida is low-lying and near sea level, so hurricane floods can reach far inland, causing damage and death. The strong, rough shape of coral reefs can reduce wave energy by as much as 97 percent. “Coral reefs create a strong buffer against incoming waves. They cause waves to break offshore instead of crashing onto shore near people’s homes,” Wahl said. “If there weren’t healthy corals continuously growing on the top of these reefs, we would see greater damage during storms.”
Over the years, scientists have been trying to reduce reef loss by growing baby corals and planting them onto reefs. But facing more heatwaves and dead corals, scientists are making efforts to create new types of coral that can better deal with heat and disease. Coral researchers, working internationally, are taking corals from warmer waters near Honduras and breeding (繁殖) them with Florida corals. They hope this will lead to stronger corals that can live through more stressful conditions.
“If we don’t address climate change now, we will not have corals anymore,” Silverstein said. “These recovery efforts will give us a few more decades of stability (稳定), but eventually we’re going to reach a point where the oceans are not supporting this ecosystem anymore — and we’re very near that point.” Silverstein is not ready to give up, saying, “It’s been difficult, but to continue to do this work, we need to have confidence and consider how to do this work better, more purposefully, with possible solutions that we have in front of us.”
8. What fact about the coral reefs brought Lesneski to tears?
A. Their health is damaged by pollution. B. Their survival is at risk due to warming.
C. Their tourism value has dropped greatly. D. Their location is changing during heatwaves.
9. What does the underlined word “buffer” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Model. B. Competition. C. Standard. D. Protection.
10. How do the scientists deal with the challenge facing corals?
A. By adding some man-made corals. B. By controlling water temperatures.
C. By mixing species for adaptable corals. D. By providing corals with health treatments.
11. What is Silverstein’s attitude towards coral recovery work?
A. Worried and doubtful. B. Realistic and determined.
C. Positive and confident. D. Disappointed and negative.
D
Comedy writer Joe Toplyn spent thirty years writing jokes for famous TV hosts before asking a simple question: “Can I teach a computer to be funny?” He built an AI tool named Witscript, where for six dollars a month, users could give the system a headline or a picture and receive a joke in seconds.
In a small “laugh-off” experiment, a comedian read jokes written by both Toplyn and Witscript to live audiences. Scientists measured the laughter and found that the human and computer jokes brought almost the same level of amusement to the audiences. Experts have even said that for a computer, writing certain kinds of jokes may be easier than driving a car.
One theory for why we laugh is that a joke creates two pictures in our minds at once. Here is an example: “Two fish are in a tank. One says, ‘You drive. I’ll shoot.’” The word “tank” can mean a fishbowl or a war machine, and the surprise of connecting the two makes us laugh. Toplyn turned this idea into steps for his AI tool. When given the news “Christie’s is selling a pink diamond (钻石) once owned by Marie Antoinette — a French queen whose head was cut off due to her terrible deeds,” Witscript replied, “It has the perfect cut — just like her head,” mixing jewelry and history in a clever, dark way.
However, computer humor still has clear limits. Some jokes repeat unfair fixed ideas, such as always targeting larger or older people as the punchline (笑点). Without human editors, many of the machine-produced jokes are simply disrespectful to certain communities, bringing more confusion than laughter.
More importantly, a joke is not only about the words. For now, machines can copy the shapes of jokes, but they don’t laugh, redden, or worry about a friend’s reaction. A computer cannot feel this social dance. As AI helpers become part of our daily lives, a bit of programmed humor may make them friendlier. Still, the deepest laughter will remain a human conversation of shared human needs and feelings — one heart speaking to another.
12. What does the “laugh- off” experiment show?
A. AI writes jokes faster than humans. B. AI fails to judge the quality of jokes.
C. AI-written jokes match human humor. D. AI finds writing jokes easier than driving.
13. What are the examples in paragraph 3 intended to explain?
A. History is a rich source of jokes. B. AI-made jokes are mostly boring.
C. Dark humor requires high intelligence. D. AI can create humor with smart connections.
14. What worries the author about AI-made humor?
A. It slows down human creativity. B. It can be costly for ordinary users.
C. It may have negative social effects. D. It hardly touches on people’s lifestyles.
15. Which of the following reflects the main idea of the text?
A. Real humor lies in emotional connections. B. Humor depends on culture and surprise.
C. Comedians will possibly lose jobs to AI. D. AI is progressing fast in creative tasks.
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。
Have you ever wondered why children can effortlessly remember movie lines but struggle to recall history lessons? The explanation is quite simple: they focus only when truly interested. ____16____ As a result, even the most carefully prepared lessons may become ineffective. To improve learning, help your children develop natural focus with the following practical methods.
____17____ Children have lots of energy, and physical activity exercises the mind and makes helpful chemicals that improve brain function and focus. Fun workouts, like dancing or running around the house, can prepare them for learning. Even a quick 10-minute workout before school can work wonders.
When it comes to children’s ability to focus, quality sleep plays a key role. According to the National Sleep Foundation, kids aged 6 to 13 need 9-11 hours of sleep nightly, while teenagers require 8-10 hours. Without enough rest, kids struggle to stay awake and fully focused on their lessons, just like tired adults. ____18____
What equally contributes to focus is providing healthy meals. Meals rich in protein (蛋白质) and healthy fats provide lasting energy. ____19____ Avoiding sugary snacks can prevent energy crashes and greatly improve concentration. Simple choices — such as fruits instead of chips, or whole-wheat bread over white bread — help children maintain attention and improve learning readiness.
Using a timer can help children stay focused for a set period. You can start by having your child practise one single activity for three minutes first. Next week, try increasing it to five minutes. Finishing before the beep (嘟嘟声) feels like a win, inspiring kids to work faster over time. ____20____ And the simple method suits all children.
A. Playing outdoors comes with possible risks.
B. However, too much sugar makes the brain foggy.
C. Balanced daily habits support focus and overall health.
D. This practice builds both concentration and confidence.
E. Get kids moving first, as exercise improves brain power.
F. Boredom can cause their minds to block new information.
G. Therefore, they should follow a strict bedtime for daytime energy.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15 小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In an increasingly digital world, there is a widening gap between generations. Seniors are left in the community experiencing great ____21____, while children are drawn to screens. ____22____ this divide, a local community center started an Intergenerational Summer Camp by ____23____ grandmothers with kids.Each week, the grandmas teach kids aged 8 to 14 real-life ____24____.
At nine, Janna joined the camp for the grandmas’ cooking, but was soon ____25____ by sewing (缝纫). “In the first class, I felt completely ____26____. My fingers just wouldn’t go through the tiny needle (针) eye. Grandma Haqiqah patiently ____27____ me on how to use the tools and shared her first sewing disaster, ____28____ both my fingers and my mind. Soon, I managed to use a needle ____29____. Moreover, the process of creation brings me a sense of ____30____ that is often absent in our digital life,” Janna reflected.
For Haqiqah, sharing her knowledge of sewing was a way to feel ____31____ and needed again. Meanwhile, in conversations with the teens, she gained ____32____ on AI and its uses in daily life. With her own grandchildren living far away, Haqiqah found the children’s laughter and liveliness quietly ____33____ a part of her life that she hadn’t realized was so empty.
By summer’s end, the creative camp’s ____34____ was clear, as it rebuilt a bridge of respect and love between two generations. It proved that the most valuable lessons aren’t found in textbooks, but are from the ____35____ moments of storytelling and laughter.
21. A. pressure B. loneliness C. honor D. silence
22. A. Recognizing B. Spreading C. Accepting D. Discussing
23. A. comparing B. replacing C. pairing D. separating
24. A. stories B. rules C. habits D. skills
25. A. fascinated B. disappointed C. saved D. confused
26. A. curious B. lost C. hurried D. encouraged
27. A. forced B. watched C. guided D. reminded
28. A. hurting B. balancing C. tiring D. calming
29. A. publicly B. smoothly C. heavily D. regularly
30. A. safety B. wonder C. peace D. responsibility
31. A. valued B. confident C. inspired D. independent
32. A. warnings B. updates C. influences D. doubts
33. A. discovered B. passed C. filled D. showed
34. A. impact B. goal C. cost D. schedule
35. A. risky B. forgotten C. quiet D. shared
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。
Ahead of this month’s springtime festival of Basant, people pushed shoulder to shoulder into the streets in Lahore’s Old City, looking for kites and the string ____36____ (need) to fly them.
This is not the scene that shoppers here remember from Basant in the past. The kite festival was legally held this month in Lahore for the first time since 2007, ____37____ a provincial ban on Basant took effect.
Basant’s return for three days in early February saw ____38____ more regulated version of the traditional spring festival — with strict rules for kite sellers, banned items for buyers and a set window (特定时间段) for when kites were allowed in the sky.
There was a reason for these limits: Kite flying in the province ____39____ (become) dangerous before earlier kite flying regulations were put in place in 2005. For many in Lahore, kite flying isn’t a form of ____40____ (relax). It’s a competitive sport. Over time, this competition gave rise ____41____ the use of stronger, synthetic kite string.
Saleem-ud-Din, a kite maker in Lahore, says the increased use of this string changed things. “It became unsafe,” he says, ____42____ (add) that he and other craftsmen didn’t support it. “We say whatever bad thing people are using, get rid of it.”
The provincial government prevented people from using the string to make kite-flying ____43____ (safe). One major task for Basant was making sure those varieties ____44____ (transport) legally into the city from other parts of Pakistan, where production is less regulated.
Now that Basant is officially over, according to Punjabi law, kite flying is back to being prohibited (禁止). It’s _____45_____ (clear) whether Basant will return to Lahore or other parts of Punjab next year.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是一名校学生会成员。随着环保理念日益深入人心,水资源保护问题愈发引起全社会的广泛关注。请用英文写一篇短文,代表学生会向全体师生发起倡议,内容包括:
(1)珍惜水资源的重要性;
(2)如何从日常小事做起。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
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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。续写的词数应为150左右。
As a mom, Christmas always kept me busy. Last year, my to-do list was longer than ever — I planned to bake 750 cookies in 10 varieties, a holiday tradition of mine. However, with extra social events and duties, I managed the easy ones early and put off making my four-year-old Avery’s favorite — gingerbread (姜饼) cookies — until mid-December. For months, she had dreamed of biting into a “blue-iced boy”, and I promised to save her the first one.
One freezing December night, while my husband Matt and I were washing dishes, Avery rushed into the kitchen with a messy mouth. “The dirt outside fell in my mouth,” she said nervously. Matt and I exchanged a doubtful look — she hadn’t gone out. It was below freezing outside, and she wore no coat or shoes. Her story made no sense, and a worried feeling grew heavy in my chest.
“Sweetie, tell me the truth,” I asked, getting down to her level. She led me all around the house, making up excuses, until I found small pieces of something dark in the bathroom sink(洗脸盆) upstairs. I got really scared,and my voice grew serious. “Avery, this is important. Tell me what you ate — it could make you sick.”
Her eyes filled with tears. “The cookie,” she answered softly. But there were no cookies out —until it hit me: the pretty gingerbread decoration hanging on the Christmas tree in the living room. Hand in hand, we walked over and found the piece on a lower branch, one arm already missing. Matt and I laughed, feeling a bit relieved.
We sat her down and explained gently that it wasn’t a real cookie, adding that while honesty mattered most, we weren’t angry — we were just thankful she hadn’t gotten hurt by anything harmful. Avery burst into tears, apologizing repeatedly and promising never to do it again. Her sincere regret warmed our hearts. We hugged her close, understanding that her silly cover-up came from a simple, hungry wish.
Later that night, Matt and I reflected on the issue in the living room.
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Two days later, the warm, sweet smell of gingerbread filled our kitchen.
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