内容正文:
高三年级适应性练习
英 语
说明:
1.本试卷第I卷和第II卷共12页,全卷150分,考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上指定的位置。
3.全部答案在答题卡上完成,答在本试卷上无效。考试结束后,将答题卡交回。
第I卷(选择题 共95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. Why does the woman want to go to Africa?
A. To look for a job. B. To visit her family. C. To go sightseeing.
2. How does the man make a living?
A. By fixing planes. B. By writing articles. C. By working as a pilot.
3. What is the man probably?
A. A policeman. B. A businessman. C. A hotel receptionist.
4. When will the speakers meet at the study room?
A. At 3:40. B. At 4:20. C. At 5:00.
5. What is the grandfather doing?
A. Learning a new skill.
B. Sending red packets.
C. Watching the video.
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 did the man see the information about the cooking class?
A. On the Internet. B. In a newspaper. C. At the community center.
7. What is the woman’s goal?
A. To try new dishes.
B. To work in a restaurant.
C. To cook for her friends better.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8. How did the woman find the Global Youth Camp in Norway?
A. It was tiring to manage outdoors.
B. It was better than she expected.
C. It was as difficult as she thought.
9. What activity did the woman mention?
A. Going fishing on the ice.
B. Building wooden houses.
C. Learning Norwegian music.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What kind of art is the man looking for?
A. Paintings of Chinese landscapes.
B. Paintings of flowers and birds.
C. Paintings of historical figures.
11. Why does the man like the painting?
A. It is not expensive.
B. Its artist is famous.
C. It is vivid.
12. What is the final price of the painting?
A. $8,000. B. $8,500. C. $10,000.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Where is Essex located?
A. Near London in southeast England.
B. In the countryside in northeast England.
C. Far from London in southwest England.
14. What does the man say about Brentwood?
A. It is a nice place to live.
B. It has poor transportation.
C. It is an old-fashioned town.
15. What facility does Brentwood currently have?
A. A local cinema.
B. A big shopping center.
C. A good health center.
16. What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. Small British towns.
B. Urbanization in England.
C. Life in a small English town.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. Changes to the Spring Festival Gala.
B. Ways to celebrate the Spring Festival.
C. The history of the Spring Festival Gala.
18. What makes the Spring Festival Gala more wonderful according to the speaker?
A. More famous performers.
B. Colorful traditional clothes.
C. Modern digital technology.
19. What is the new trend during this Spring Festival?
A. Learning traditional skills.
B. Staying at home with families.
C. Going on trips with families.
20. What is the speaker’s opinion about traditional culture?
A. It needs both inheritance and innovation.
B. It needs innovation instead of traditions.
C. It should remain unchanged to keep its value.
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
England’s cultural riches extend far beyond the capital, with regional galleries housing world-class collections and innovative contemporary art. Here are four standout venues that are worth planning a trip around.
Turner Contemporary, Margate
This seafront gallery put Margate firmly on the art map when it opened in 2011. The building, designed by David Chipperfield, is flooded with natural light and offers breathtaking views of the coastline that inspired JMW Turner. True to its name, it explores ideas related to the great painter while actively promoting living artists. It’s a place where major international exhibitions meet community projects, all colored by the ever-changing sky and sea.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead
Housed in a former flour mill on the south bank of the River Tyne, BALTIC is a huge center of contemporary art — and it’s free. With no permanent collection, its vast industrial spaces are constantly reinvented by a rolling programme of large-scale exhibitions and installations by leading global artists. The rooftop restaurant offers one of the best views in the north-east, making a visit here a full sensory experience.
The Box, Plymouth
This £46 million museum, gallery and archive represents a new model for a civic cultural institution. It brilliantly weaves together fine art (with a notable collection including works by Sir Joshua Reynolds), natural history, film and social archives to tell the story of coastal Plymouth and its place in the world. The combination of historical objects with contemporary art makes for a dynamic and stimulating visit.
Firstsite, Colchester
This striking, crescent-shaped golden building is a community-focused contemporary art gallery. It prides itself on being welcoming and inclusive, with a strong programme of free events, workshops and exhibitions that often have a social or political edge. Its principle is that art is for everyone, and it successfully combines leading artists from the art world with local participation.
1. Where can visitors enjoy local foods probably?
A. Turner Contemporary. B. BALTIC Centre. C. The Box. D. Firstsite.
2. What do Turner Contemporary and The Box have in common?
A. They hold annual art exhibitions. B. They feature natural phenomena.
C. They are located in coastal cities. D. They combine art with the community.
3. What’s special about Firstsite?
A. Its local involvement. B. Its contemporary art pieces.
C. Its exhibition arrangement. D. Its striking exhibition works.
B
At just 10 years old, Jo Nagai conducted an experiment that would surprise scientists around the world. By raising and training swallowtail caterpillars at home, Jo demonstrated that butterflies can retain memories formed during their larval (幼虫的) stage, even after undergoing complete metamorphosis. But what he discovered next was even more unexpected: those learned responses appeared to persist to the next generation.
Metamorphosis is one of the most dramatic transformations in nature. A caterpillar essentially dissolves and rebuilds itself inside the chrysalis, emerging as a completely different creature. It seemed logical that any memories would be wiped away in the process. But Jo’s research told a different story.
In the study, caterpillars were trained to associate a specific scent with an unpleasant experience. Later, after they had transformed into butterflies, researchers tested whether they still reacted to that same smell. Surprisingly, many of the butterflies avoided it. That reaction suggests something incredible — that memories formed during the caterpillar stage can survive the transformation into a butterfly.
And then he took it even further. Journalist Annie Rosenthal, whose mother is Martha Weiss, an esteemed entomologist (昆虫学家), shared that his research also suggested caterpillars can pass memories down to their offspring. “He did his experiment again, but tested a second generation too, to see if they avoided the same smell he’d trained their parents to hate. And a few months later, he wrote to my mom that the results were clear. His butterflies had passed their memories on to their children,” Annie Rosenthal shared.
While butterflies aren’t consciously teaching their babies like humans do, this finding hints that life experiences from one generation can influence the next — a phenomenon scientists are exploring under the lens of epigenetics (表观遗传学).
4. What did Jo Nagai find about butterflies after his experiment?
A. They rebuild themselves quickly. B. They change responses to smells.
C. They teach babies like humans. D. They keep and pass on memories.
5. What can we learn from paragraph 3?
A. The influence of smells on butterflies’ life.
B. The way butterflies avoid unpleasant smells.
C. The process and result of Jo’s first experiment.
D. The importance of training young caterpillars.
6. Why does the writer mention Annie’s mother?
A. To introduce an expert. B. To show reliable evidence.
C. To stress Jo’s character. D. To explain the long process.
7. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Butterflies’ larval memory transfer. B. Butterflies’ amazing memory ability.
C. Butterflies’ relevant epigenetics. D. Butterflies’ transformation mystery.
C
As heatwaves grow more intense and frequent due to climate change, cities — significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas — are on the front line. The search for solutions has led researchers to a surprisingly simple and ancient technology: paint. Specifically, painting buildings and infrastructure with highly reflective “cool” coatings.
These coatings work by reflecting a large portion of sunlight, particularly the invisible near-infrared spectrum (近红外光谱), which carries about half of the sun’s heat. Unlike conventional dark surfaces that absorb up to 90% of solar radiation, cool paints can reflect over 90% of sunlight. This dramatically reduces heat absorption and re-emission, directly lessening the urban heat island effect.
Studies have measured the potential benefits. Research from University College London modeled that increasing the reflectivity of walls and roofs across London could lower the city’s peak summer temperatures by up to 2°C. While this may seem modest, on a city-wide scale, it could reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths significantly, along with lower energy demand for air conditioning.
However, challenges remain. Dirt and weathering can reduce reflectivity over time, requiring maintenance. There are also concerns about “winter penalties” in colder climates, where the reduced solar heat gain in winter might increase heating costs. Perhaps the most debated issue is glare — the potential for intensely reflective surfaces to create visual discomfort for pedestrians and drivers, or even to affect nearby buildings.
To address these limitations, innovation is advancing toward next-generation materials. Scientists are developing advanced pigments (色素) that allow for darker, non-white colors while still maintaining high infrared reflectivity. This offers greater architectural flexibility and public acceptance. Meanwhile, other research focuses on durable, self-cleaning coatings that can maintain their performance for years.
Pilot projects around the world are putting theory into practice. Cities like Los Angeles and Athens have required cool roofs on new buildings for years, and initiatives are now expanding to include walls and even streets. In Hyderabad, workers have painted over 1, 000 low-income tin-roofed homes with solar-reflective paint, providing measurable relief to residents.
“The beauty of this solution lies in its simplicity and flexibility,” says Dr. Anna Brown, an urban climate scientist involved in several cool-surface projects. “It’s not the only tool we need, but a highly effective one that can be applied quickly and at a relatively low cost.”
8. What does paragraph 2 focus on?
A. Solar radiation absorption. B. The technique of cool paints.
C. High infrared reflectivity. D. The urban heat island effect.
9. What do “winter penalties” refer to?
A. Higher heating costs from less warmth. B. Increased dirt and reduced reflectivity.
C. Glare-related accidents during winter. D. Maintenance fees due to winter weather.
10. What will most probably be talked about in the following paragraph?
A. The harm of the urban heat island effect on climate.
B. More grounded research on near-infrared spectrum.
C. Ways to further promote the cool coating solution.
D. Limitations of cool coatings compared to benefits.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Cool Coatings: An Answer to Urban Heat.
B. How Cities Face Threats from Climate Change.
C. Paint the City Cool: A Solution to Heatwaves.
D. How Reflective Surfaces Change Urban Planning.
D
How do we tell what is real? We can see some things directly, like our fingers, while others come from parents, teachers or books, and even a physicist’s instruments, calculations and eyes can be unreliable — as shown by the fierce argument over a famous online dress. Humans have long doubted the nature of reality: ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi dreamed he was a butterfly and wondered if he was actually a butterfly dreaming of being human, while Greek philosopher Plato believed what we see is only shadows of real objects.
Such ancient doubts about reality have found a modern answer in the simulation hypothesis. Philosopher Nick Bostrom put forward this idea based on the fast development of video games, virtual reality and AI. He predicted that future technology would enable humans to create countless realistic world simulations. His core logic is striking: if the real Earth exists only once but will be simulated trillions of times, we are far more likely to be living in a simulated world rather than the original one.
But Bostrom’s argument doesn’t require any scientific proof. It’s logically true as long as you really believe that many powerful simulations will exist in the future. That’s why famous scientists like Neil deGrasse Tyson and big shots like Elon Musk have been convinced of it, though Tyson now puts the odds at 50-50.
Others of us are more skeptical. The technology required to run such large and realistic simulations is so powerful that Bostrom admits that humanity may never get that good at simulations.
Even though it is far from being resolved, the simulation hypothesis is an impressive logical and philosophical argument that has challenged our fundamental notions of reality and captured the imaginations of millions.
12. What is the purpose of paragraph 1?
A. To reveal a discovery. B. To present philosophers.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To raise an argument.
13. What does the underlined part “simulation hypothesis” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. A historical story of ancient philosophers.
B. A theory that we may live in a virtual world.
C. A kind of advanced virtual reality technology.
D. A prediction on the reliability of human senses.
14. What can we learn from the text?
A. Bostrom’s argument is supported by scientific proof.
B. Neil deGrasse Tyson is sure of the simulation hypothesis.
C. The required technology for simulations is easy to master.
D. The simulation hypothesis arouses wide public interest.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards the simulation hypothesis?
A. Doubtful. B. Indifferent. C. Unclear. D. Appreciative.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多余选项。
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Stretch your brain,” experts advise people hoping to prevent dementia (痴呆症). But how? ____16____
●Do a crossword puzzle a day, and you may just get good at crosswords. One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement. ____17____ “You’re using your different cognitive systems,” explained neuropsychologist Andrea Zammit of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, who led that study.
●____18____ That’s why experts also recommend the work-up-a-sweat kind of exercise as well as controlling blood pressure, good sleep, even later-in-life vaccination. There’s no magic recipe to delay either dementia or the normal cognitive decline of aging, cautioned Dr Ronald Petersen, an Alzheimer’s specialist at the Mayo Clinic. But lifestyle changes offer a chance to “slow down the process of decline,” he said.
●Building cognitive reserve may protect an aging brain. Zammit’s study on lifelong learning enrolled nearly 2,000 older adults, ranging from age 53 to 100, who started out dementia-free and were tracked for eight years. Researchers quizzed them about educational and other cognitively stimulating activities in their youth, middle, and older ages, and carried out a series of neurological tests. ____19____ However, the disease struck five years later in those with the highest amount of lifelong learning compared to those with the least amount, Zammit’s team reported in the journal Neurology.
More interesting, Zammit said, were autopsy (解剖) findings from 948 participants who died during the study. ____20____ This finding proves even when their brains contained the typical signs of Alzheimer’s, the more cognitively “enriched” people had better memory and thinking skills and a slower decline before their death.
A. Physical health is also critical to brain health.
B. They kind of stretch your brain and your thinking.
C. Exercising your brain might be the better description.
D. Some eventually were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
E. Among them, crosswords stand out as solving puzzles makes you smart.
F. Their deaths were closely linked to worsening hearts and brains due to a lack of physical exercise.
G. Staying more mentally active in middle age and beyond was linked to a slower rate of cognitive decline.
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,从每题所给的四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
MacLeod was no stranger to the wilds of the Scottish Highlands. One day last week, rounding a bend in the path, he spotted a bright backpack beside a rushing stream. ____21____ decades of hillwalking experience, he sensed it was a ____22____ for help, not litter. Without hesitation, he decided to ____23____ his planned route to investigate.
____24____ faint footprints upstream for nearly twenty minutes, he heard a child’s cries. In a sheltered hollow (洼地), he found a young mother and her approximately 7-year-old son. They were cold, wet, and apparently ____25____. The mother explained, in a ____26____ voice, that they had lost the main path hours ago, their map was ruined by rain, and her phone had no signal. Fear was turning into ____27____.
MacLeod’s calm ____28____ was immediate. He assessed their condition, shared his food and water, and used his own survival blanket to prevent them from getting too cold. Knowing daylight was fading, he faced a critical ____29____: wait for uncertain rescue or guide them out before dark. He picked the latter.
The journey back was a ____30____ three hours. Trusting his profound ____31____ with the landscape, MacLeod took a risky but shorter route across the hillside. He ____32____ the exhausted mother and distracted the boy with local tales, every step demanding intense concentration, with the deep-down hope that someone would come to their rescue.
____33____, the lights of a mountain rescue base emerged from the darkness. MacLeod’s ____34____ actions and wilderness skills had ensured their safe return. Rescuers, who had just been alerted by a(n) ____35____ relative, greeted them with relief and professional admiration.
Later, MacLeod brushed off the “hero” label, saying “I only did what anyone would have done.”
21. A. Focusing on B. Keeping on C. Drawing on D. Deciding on
22. A. call B. request C. test D. symbol
23. A. design B. check C. follow D. abandon
24. A. Tracing B. Studying C. Recognizing D. Recording
25. A. aggressive B. confused C. regretful D. embarrassed
26. A. strange B. weak C. gentle D. low
27. A. sorrow B. guilt C. panic D. surprise
28. A. response B. answer C. behavior D. devotion
29. A. fact B. stage C. lesson D. choice
30. A. punishing B. guided C. frightening D. loaded
31. A. relationship B. contact C. agreement D. familiarity
32. A. amused B. steadied C. amazed D. busied
33. A. Immediately B. Unexpectedly C. Finally D. Adventurously
34. A. urgent B. decisive C. necessary D. collective
35. A. energetic B. wealthy C. curious D. worried
第II卷(非选择题 共55分)
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
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。
In LE CITY Community, Dianzicheng Sub-District, Yanta District, a seemingly ordinary employment and entrepreneurship service station is quietly reshaping ____36____ residents search for jobs. This neighborhood employment service station provides targeted employment support through a diversified and coordinated service model ____37____ (tailor) to local needs.
The station offers targeted, differentiated employment assistance through one-on-one services designed for different groups of job seekers, ____38____ (respond) to the real-world challenges of diverse job seekers. Employers can post job information via one-click posting on the Qinyun Employment Platform. After registration, the platform automatically matches job ____39____ (opening) with suitable candidates and ____40____ (accurate) screens resumes, improving the reach and ____41____ (visible) of employment information. Job seekers can browse employment information in real time on the platform, update and submit their resumes, apply for jobs, register for unemployment, and sign up ____42____ training programs.
Moreover, the station ____43____ (introduce) a smart, digital service model centered on shared facilities, such as conference rooms and live-streaming studios so far. With these facilities, job seekers can use shared conference rooms for mock (模拟) interviews and group discussions to ____44____ (sharp) their job-seeking skills, while employers can use live-streaming studios to host online presentations and live recruitment sessions, expanding their talent sourcing channels and efficiently finding qualified candidates. Yang Yang, the station’s director, said that this model, ____45____ combines Internet technology with employment services, has injected new vitality into employment services in the digital age.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华,你校的摄影协会正在举办一个名为“Across Beautiful China”的摄影作品征集活动。请给你校交换生Cathy写一封邀请信,邀请她参加这个活动。内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.作品要求。
注意:
1.写作词数应为100个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Cathy,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
Ms Green was a junior high school teacher for decades. She had a wise way to reach difficult students: instead of judgment, she would make an intentional effort to find their smallest strength.
Last term, Marc was assigned to Ms Green’s class. He had a reputation around the school for his behavior: disturbing class, skipping homework and fighting with classmates. Constantly lectured by teachers, he grew cold and defensive. “Marc’s real trouble — he’ll ruin your class order,” other teachers warned Ms Green. She listened and inquired, “But what’s something good about him?” She learned Marc was a dedicated football player.
The first time Marc entered class, she greeted him with “I’ve heard about you”. At this point, the kid was preparing for the usual speech: “You’d better not cause trouble in my class...” Unexpectedly, he heard, "You’re that great football player? Can I get your game schedule?" Initially, he didn’t get her message, and then it sank in: Ms Green wanted to watch him play. Warmth flooded into his heart — no adult had done him such an honor, and he nodded excitedly.
Ms Green kept her word. From the sidelines, she shouted Marc’s name and cheered him on. Her warm and sincere favor stimulated his whole-hearted engagement in the game. He played with remarkable focus. Back in class, Ms Green praised Marc, “You showed great teamwork out there.” Then she encouraged him, “Why not bring that focus here? I’m convinced you’ll do well.”
Greatly motivated, Marc started to change for the better. However, one Monday morning, Marc stormed into the classroom, looking angry and down. He slammed his bag on the desk and sat silently, refusing to talk to anyone. All his previous rudeness seemed to come back in a flash.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Seeing that, Ms Green walked towards him quietly and patted him on the shoulder gently.
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Paragraph 2: From that day on, Marc became a completely different boy both on the field and in the classroom.
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高三年级适应性练习
英 语
说明:
1.本试卷第I卷和第II卷共12页,全卷150分,考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上指定的位置。
3.全部答案在答题卡上完成,答在本试卷上无效。考试结束后,将答题卡交回。
第I卷(选择题 共95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. Why does the woman want to go to Africa?
A. To look for a job. B. To visit her family. C. To go sightseeing.
2. How does the man make a living?
A. By fixing planes. B. By writing articles. C. By working as a pilot.
3. What is the man probably?
A. A policeman. B. A businessman. C. A hotel receptionist.
4. When will the speakers meet at the study room?
A. At 3:40. B. At 4:20. C. At 5:00.
5. What is the grandfather doing?
A. Learning a new skill.
B. Sending red packets.
C. Watching the video.
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 did the man see the information about the cooking class?
A. On the Internet. B. In a newspaper. C. At the community center.
7. What is the woman’s goal?
A. To try new dishes.
B. To work in a restaurant.
C. To cook for her friends better.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8. How did the woman find the Global Youth Camp in Norway?
A. It was tiring to manage outdoors.
B. It was better than she expected.
C. It was as difficult as she thought.
9. What activity did the woman mention?
A. Going fishing on the ice.
B. Building wooden houses.
C. Learning Norwegian music.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What kind of art is the man looking for?
A. Paintings of Chinese landscapes.
B. Paintings of flowers and birds.
C. Paintings of historical figures.
11. Why does the man like the painting?
A. It is not expensive.
B. Its artist is famous.
C. It is vivid.
12. What is the final price of the painting?
A. $8,000. B. $8,500. C. $10,000.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Where is Essex located?
A. Near London in southeast England.
B. In the countryside in northeast England.
C. Far from London in southwest England.
14. What does the man say about Brentwood?
A. It is a nice place to live.
B. It has poor transportation.
C. It is an old-fashioned town.
15. What facility does Brentwood currently have?
A. A local cinema.
B. A big shopping center.
C. A good health center.
16. What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. Small British towns.
B. Urbanization in England.
C. Life in a small English town.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. Changes to the Spring Festival Gala.
B. Ways to celebrate the Spring Festival.
C. The history of the Spring Festival Gala.
18. What makes the Spring Festival Gala more wonderful according to the speaker?
A. More famous performers.
B. Colorful traditional clothes.
C. Modern digital technology.
19. What is the new trend during this Spring Festival?
A. Learning traditional skills.
B. Staying at home with families.
C. Going on trips with families.
20. What is the speaker’s opinion about traditional culture?
A. It needs both inheritance and innovation.
B. It needs innovation instead of traditions.
C. It should remain unchanged to keep its value.
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
England’s cultural riches extend far beyond the capital, with regional galleries housing world-class collections and innovative contemporary art. Here are four standout venues that are worth planning a trip around.
Turner Contemporary, Margate
This seafront gallery put Margate firmly on the art map when it opened in 2011. The building, designed by David Chipperfield, is flooded with natural light and offers breathtaking views of the coastline that inspired JMW Turner. True to its name, it explores ideas related to the great painter while actively promoting living artists. It’s a place where major international exhibitions meet community projects, all colored by the ever-changing sky and sea.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead
Housed in a former flour mill on the south bank of the River Tyne, BALTIC is a huge center of contemporary art — and it’s free. With no permanent collection, its vast industrial spaces are constantly reinvented by a rolling programme of large-scale exhibitions and installations by leading global artists. The rooftop restaurant offers one of the best views in the north-east, making a visit here a full sensory experience.
The Box, Plymouth
This £46 million museum, gallery and archive represents a new model for a civic cultural institution. It brilliantly weaves together fine art (with a notable collection including works by Sir Joshua Reynolds), natural history, film and social archives to tell the story of coastal Plymouth and its place in the world. The combination of historical objects with contemporary art makes for a dynamic and stimulating visit.
Firstsite, Colchester
This striking, crescent-shaped golden building is a community-focused contemporary art gallery. It prides itself on being welcoming and inclusive, with a strong programme of free events, workshops and exhibitions that often have a social or political edge. Its principle is that art is for everyone, and it successfully combines leading artists from the art world with local participation.
1. Where can visitors enjoy local foods probably?
A. Turner Contemporary. B. BALTIC Centre. C. The Box. D. Firstsite.
2. What do Turner Contemporary and The Box have in common?
A. They hold annual art exhibitions. B. They feature natural phenomena.
C. They are located in coastal cities. D. They combine art with the community.
3. What’s special about Firstsite?
A. Its local involvement. B. Its contemporary art pieces.
C. Its exhibition arrangement. D. Its striking exhibition works.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了英国四个值得参观的杰出艺术场馆。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead部分“The rooftop restaurant offers one of the best views in the north-east, making a visit here a full sensory experience.(屋顶餐厅提供东北部最好的景色之一,使参观这里成为一种完整的感官体验。)”可知,游客可以在BALTIC Centre享受当地美食。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Turner Contemporary, Margate部分“This seafront gallery put Margate firmly on the art map when it opened in 2011.(这家海滨画廊于2011年开业,使马盖特在艺术地图上占据了一席之地。)”和The Box, Plymouth部分“It brilliantly weaves together fine art (with a notable collection including works by Sir Joshua Reynolds), natural history, film and social archives to tell the story of coastal Plymouth and its place in the world.(它将美术(包括约书亚·雷诺兹爵士作品的著名收藏)、自然历史、电影和社会档案巧妙地编织在一起,讲述了沿海城市普利茅斯及其在世界上的地位的故事。)”可知,Turner Contemporary和The Box的共同之处是它们都位于沿海城市。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Firstsite, Colchester部分“This striking, crescent-shaped golden building is a community-focused contemporary art gallery. It prides itself on being welcoming and inclusive, with a strong programme of free events, workshops and exhibitions that often have a social or political edge. Its principle is that art is for everyone, and it successfully combines leading artists from the art world with local participation.(这座引人注目的新月形金色建筑是一个以社区为中心的当代艺术画廊。它以热情好客和包容性为荣,拥有强大的免费活动、研讨会和展览项目,这些项目往往具有社会或政治色彩。它的原则是艺术是为每个人的,它成功地将艺术界的顶尖艺术家与当地参与结合起来。)”可知,Firstsite的特别之处在于它的当地参与性。
B
At just 10 years old, Jo Nagai conducted an experiment that would surprise scientists around the world. By raising and training swallowtail caterpillars at home, Jo demonstrated that butterflies can retain memories formed during their larval (幼虫的) stage, even after undergoing complete metamorphosis. But what he discovered next was even more unexpected: those learned responses appeared to persist to the next generation.
Metamorphosis is one of the most dramatic transformations in nature. A caterpillar essentially dissolves and rebuilds itself inside the chrysalis, emerging as a completely different creature. It seemed logical that any memories would be wiped away in the process. But Jo’s research told a different story.
In the study, caterpillars were trained to associate a specific scent with an unpleasant experience. Later, after they had transformed into butterflies, researchers tested whether they still reacted to that same smell. Surprisingly, many of the butterflies avoided it. That reaction suggests something incredible — that memories formed during the caterpillar stage can survive the transformation into a butterfly.
And then he took it even further. Journalist Annie Rosenthal, whose mother is Martha Weiss, an esteemed entomologist (昆虫学家), shared that his research also suggested caterpillars can pass memories down to their offspring. “He did his experiment again, but tested a second generation too, to see if they avoided the same smell he’d trained their parents to hate. And a few months later, he wrote to my mom that the results were clear. His butterflies had passed their memories on to their children,” Annie Rosenthal shared.
While butterflies aren’t consciously teaching their babies like humans do, this finding hints that life experiences from one generation can influence the next — a phenomenon scientists are exploring under the lens of epigenetics (表观遗传学).
4. What did Jo Nagai find about butterflies after his experiment?
A. They rebuild themselves quickly. B. They change responses to smells.
C. They teach babies like humans. D. They keep and pass on memories.
5. What can we learn from paragraph 3?
A. The influence of smells on butterflies’ life.
B. The way butterflies avoid unpleasant smells.
C. The process and result of Jo’s first experiment.
D. The importance of training young caterpillars.
6. Why does the writer mention Annie’s mother?
A. To introduce an expert. B. To show reliable evidence.
C. To stress Jo’s character. D. To explain the long process.
7. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Butterflies’ larval memory transfer. B. Butterflies’ amazing memory ability.
C. Butterflies’ relevant epigenetics. D. Butterflies’ transformation mystery.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了10岁的Jo Nagai通过饲养、训练凤蝶幼虫所做的实验:蝴蝶在经历完全变态发育后,仍能保留幼虫时期形成的记忆,并且这种习得的记忆反应还能传递给下一代。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“By raising and training swallowtail caterpillars at home, Jo demonstrated that butterflies can retain memories formed during their larval (幼虫的) stage, even after undergoing complete metamorphosis.(通过在家饲养和训练凤蝶幼虫,Jo证明了蝴蝶即使在经历了完全变态后,也能保留幼虫阶段形成的记忆。)”和第四段“And a few months later, he wrote to my mom that the results were clear. His butterflies had passed their memories on to their children.(几个月后,他写信给我妈妈说结果很清楚。他的蝴蝶把记忆传给了下一代。)”可知,Jo Nagai在实验后发现蝴蝶能保留并传递记忆。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“In the study, caterpillars were trained to associate a specific scent with an unpleasant experience. Later, after they had transformed into butterflies, researchers tested whether they still reacted to that same smell. Surprisingly, many of the butterflies avoided it. That reaction suggests something incredible — that memories formed during the caterpillar stage can survive the transformation into a butterfly.(在这项研究中,研究人员训练毛毛虫将某种特定气味与不愉快的体验联系在一起。后来,在这些毛毛虫蜕变成蝴蝶之后,研究者测试它们是否仍然会对同一种气味做出反应。令人惊讶的是,许多蝴蝶都避开了这种气味。这一反应揭示了一个不可思议的事实:幼虫时期形成的记忆,在蜕变成蝴蝶的过程中得以保留下来。)”可知,第三段主要讲述了Jo的第一次实验的过程和结果。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Journalist Annie Rosenthal, whose mother is Martha Weiss, an esteemed entomologist (昆虫学家), shared that his research also suggested caterpillars can pass memories down to their offspring.(记者安妮·罗森塔尔的母亲是备受尊敬的昆虫学家玛莎·韦斯,她分享说,他的研究还表明,幼虫可以将记忆传递给后代。)”可知,作者提到安妮的母亲是为了说明安妮分享的Jo的研究结果是可靠的。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“By raising and training swallowtail caterpillars at home, Jo demonstrated that butterflies can retain memories formed during their larval (幼虫的) stage, even after undergoing complete metamorphosis.(通过在家饲养和训练凤蝶幼虫,Jo证明了蝴蝶即使在经历了完全变态后,也能保留幼虫阶段形成的记忆。)”和第四段“And a few months later, he wrote to my mom that the results were clear. His butterflies had passed their memories on to their children.(几个月后,他写信给我妈妈说结果很清楚。他的蝴蝶把记忆传给了下一代。)”可知,这篇文章主要讲述了Jo Nagai进行的关于蝴蝶记忆的实验及其惊人发现,即蝴蝶幼虫记忆的转移。
C
As heatwaves grow more intense and frequent due to climate change, cities — significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas — are on the front line. The search for solutions has led researchers to a surprisingly simple and ancient technology: paint. Specifically, painting buildings and infrastructure with highly reflective “cool” coatings.
These coatings work by reflecting a large portion of sunlight, particularly the invisible near-infrared spectrum (近红外光谱), which carries about half of the sun’s heat. Unlike conventional dark surfaces that absorb up to 90% of solar radiation, cool paints can reflect over 90% of sunlight. This dramatically reduces heat absorption and re-emission, directly lessening the urban heat island effect.
Studies have measured the potential benefits. Research from University College London modeled that increasing the reflectivity of walls and roofs across London could lower the city’s peak summer temperatures by up to 2°C. While this may seem modest, on a city-wide scale, it could reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths significantly, along with lower energy demand for air conditioning.
However, challenges remain. Dirt and weathering can reduce reflectivity over time, requiring maintenance. There are also concerns about “winter penalties” in colder climates, where the reduced solar heat gain in winter might increase heating costs. Perhaps the most debated issue is glare — the potential for intensely reflective surfaces to create visual discomfort for pedestrians and drivers, or even to affect nearby buildings.
To address these limitations, innovation is advancing toward next-generation materials. Scientists are developing advanced pigments (色素) that allow for darker, non-white colors while still maintaining high infrared reflectivity. This offers greater architectural flexibility and public acceptance. Meanwhile, other research focuses on durable, self-cleaning coatings that can maintain their performance for years.
Pilot projects around the world are putting theory into practice. Cities like Los Angeles and Athens have required cool roofs on new buildings for years, and initiatives are now expanding to include walls and even streets. In Hyderabad, workers have painted over 1, 000 low-income tin-roofed homes with solar-reflective paint, providing measurable relief to residents.
“The beauty of this solution lies in its simplicity and flexibility,” says Dr. Anna Brown, an urban climate scientist involved in several cool-surface projects. “It’s not the only tool we need, but a highly effective one that can be applied quickly and at a relatively low cost.”
8. What does paragraph 2 focus on?
A. Solar radiation absorption. B. The technique of cool paints.
C. High infrared reflectivity. D. The urban heat island effect.
9. What do “winter penalties” refer to?
A. Higher heating costs from less warmth. B. Increased dirt and reduced reflectivity.
C. Glare-related accidents during winter. D. Maintenance fees due to winter weather.
10. What will most probably be talked about in the following paragraph?
A. The harm of the urban heat island effect on climate.
B. More grounded research on near-infrared spectrum.
C. Ways to further promote the cool coating solution.
D. Limitations of cool coatings compared to benefits.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Cool Coatings: An Answer to Urban Heat.
B. How Cities Face Threats from Climate Change.
C. Paint the City Cool: A Solution to Heatwaves.
D. How Reflective Surfaces Change Urban Planning.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文围绕高反射性“清凉涂料”展开,介绍了其应对城市热岛效应、缓解热浪的原理、实际降温效果、现存问题、技术改进方向以及全球试点应用情况,指出这种简单低成本的涂料是缓解城市高温问题的高效手段。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“These coatings work by reflecting a large portion of sunlight, particularly the invisible near-infrared spectrum (近红外光谱), which carries about half of the sun’s heat. Unlike conventional dark surfaces that absorb up to 90% of solar radiation, cool paints can reflect over 90% of sunlight. This dramatically reduces heat absorption and re-emission, directly lessening the urban heat island effect.( 这些涂层通过反射大部分阳光来发挥作用,尤其是不可见的近红外光谱—— 这部分光线携带了太阳约一半的热量。传统的深色表面会吸收高达90% 的太阳辐射,与之不同,清凉涂料可以反射超过90%的阳光。这大幅减少了热量的吸收和二次辐射,直接缓解了城市热岛效应。)”可知,第二段主要介绍了清凉涂料的工作原理与技术特点。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据下文“in colder climates, where the reduced solar heat gain in winter might increase heating costs”可知,寒冷气候下,清凉涂料反射阳光导致冬季吸收的太阳热量减少,进而增加供暖成本,这就是“冬季弊端”。由此可知,winter penalties意为“冬季弊端”。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““The beauty of this solution lies in its simplicity and flexibility,” says Dr. Anna Brown, an urban climate scientist involved in several cool-surface projects. “It’s not the only tool we need, but a highly effective one that can be applied quickly and at a relatively low cost.”(参与多个清凉表面项目的城市气候科学家安娜・布朗博士表示:“这种解决方案的妙处在于它的简便性和灵活性。它并非我们需要的唯一办法,却是一种高效、可快速推广且成本相对较低的手段。”)”可推知,下文最可能继续围绕如何进一步推广、落实清凉涂料方案展开。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“As heatwaves grow more intense and frequent due to climate change, cities — significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas — are on the front line. The search for solutions has led researchers to a surprisingly simple and ancient technology: paint. Specifically, painting buildings and infrastructure with highly reflective “cool” coatings.(由于气候变化,热浪变得愈发猛烈且频繁,比周边农村地区气温明显更高的城市首当其冲。在寻找解决方案的过程中,研究人员找到了一种出人意料地简单又古老的技术:涂料。具体来说,就是在建筑物和基础设施上涂刷高反射性的 “清凉”涂层。)”可知,全文核心说明对象是cool coatings(清凉涂料),其核心功能是缓解城市高温、应对热浪。A 项“Cool Coatings: An Answer to Urban Heat.(清凉涂料:应对城市高温的良方。)”精准概括主体与作用,最适合做标题。
D
How do we tell what is real? We can see some things directly, like our fingers, while others come from parents, teachers or books, and even a physicist’s instruments, calculations and eyes can be unreliable — as shown by the fierce argument over a famous online dress. Humans have long doubted the nature of reality: ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi dreamed he was a butterfly and wondered if he was actually a butterfly dreaming of being human, while Greek philosopher Plato believed what we see is only shadows of real objects.
Such ancient doubts about reality have found a modern answer in the simulation hypothesis. Philosopher Nick Bostrom put forward this idea based on the fast development of video games, virtual reality and AI. He predicted that future technology would enable humans to create countless realistic world simulations. His core logic is striking: if the real Earth exists only once but will be simulated trillions of times, we are far more likely to be living in a simulated world rather than the original one.
But Bostrom’s argument doesn’t require any scientific proof. It’s logically true as long as you really believe that many powerful simulations will exist in the future. That’s why famous scientists like Neil deGrasse Tyson and big shots like Elon Musk have been convinced of it, though Tyson now puts the odds at 50-50.
Others of us are more skeptical. The technology required to run such large and realistic simulations is so powerful that Bostrom admits that humanity may never get that good at simulations.
Even though it is far from being resolved, the simulation hypothesis is an impressive logical and philosophical argument that has challenged our fundamental notions of reality and captured the imaginations of millions.
12. What is the purpose of paragraph 1?
A. To reveal a discovery. B. To present philosophers.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To raise an argument.
13. What does the underlined part “simulation hypothesis” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. A historical story of ancient philosophers.
B. A theory that we may live in a virtual world.
C. A kind of advanced virtual reality technology.
D. A prediction on the reliability of human senses.
14. What can we learn from the text?
A. Bostrom’s argument is supported by scientific proof.
B. Neil deGrasse Tyson is sure of the simulation hypothesis.
C. The required technology for simulations is easy to master.
D. The simulation hypothesis arouses wide public interest.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards the simulation hypothesis?
A. Doubtful. B. Indifferent. C. Unclear. D. Appreciative.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. D
【解析】
【导语】文章主要讨论了人类对现实本质的怀疑,并介绍了模拟假说这一现代哲学观点。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“How do we tell what is real? …Humans have long doubted the nature of reality: ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi dreamed he was a butterfly and wondered if he was actually a butterfly dreaming of being human, while Greek philosopher Plato believed what we see is only shadows of real objects.(我们如何辨别什么是真实的?……人类长久以来都在质疑现实的本质:中国古代哲学家庄子梦见自己变成了蝴蝶,醒来后不禁疑惑,究竟是自己梦见了蝴蝶,还是蝴蝶此刻正在梦见自己;古希腊哲学家柏拉图则认为,我们所看见的一切不过是真实物体投射的影子。)”和第二段“Such ancient doubts about reality have found a modern answer in the simulation hypothesis.(这些关于现实的古老质疑,在模拟假说中找到了现代答案。)”可知,第一段先提出“如何辨别真实”的问题,列举中外哲学家对现实的质疑等内容,目的是引出下文关于“模拟假说”的核心话题。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据下文“His core logic is striking: if the real Earth exists only once but will be simulated trillions of times, we are far more likely to be living in a simulated world rather than the original one.(他的核心逻辑令人震撼:如果真实的地球只存在一次,却会被模拟数万亿次,那么我们生活在模拟世界里的可能性,要远远大于生活在原始真实世界中的可能性。)”可知,明确说明该假说由哲学家提出,即我们可能生活在虚拟世界中的理论。由此可知,simulation hypothesis.意为“模拟假说”。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Even though it is far from being resolved, the simulation hypothesis is an impressive logical and philosophical argument that has challenged our fundamental notions of reality and captured the imaginations of millions.(尽管这一问题远未得到解决,但模拟假说仍是一个令人印象深刻的逻辑与哲学论证,它挑战了我们对现实的基本观念,并激发了数百万人的想象力。)”可推知,文章最后一句提到该假说挑战了人们对现实的认知,吸引了数百万人的想象,说明引发了广泛关注。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Even though it is far from being resolved, the simulation hypothesis is an impressive logical and philosophical argument that has challenged our fundamental notions of reality and captured the imaginations of millions.(尽管这一问题远未得到解决,但模拟假说仍是一个令人印象深刻的逻辑与哲学论证,它挑战了我们对现实的基本观念,并激发了数百万人的想象力。)”可知,作者在结尾评价该假说为“令人印象深刻的逻辑与哲学论证”,用词积极正面,体现赞赏、认可的态度。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多余选项。
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Stretch your brain,” experts advise people hoping to prevent dementia (痴呆症). But how? ____16____
●Do a crossword puzzle a day, and you may just get good at crosswords. One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement. ____17____ “You’re using your different cognitive systems,” explained neuropsychologist Andrea Zammit of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, who led that study.
●____18____ That’s why experts also recommend the work-up-a-sweat kind of exercise as well as controlling blood pressure, good sleep, even later-in-life vaccination. There’s no magic recipe to delay either dementia or the normal cognitive decline of aging, cautioned Dr Ronald Petersen, an Alzheimer’s specialist at the Mayo Clinic. But lifestyle changes offer a chance to “slow down the process of decline,” he said.
●Building cognitive reserve may protect an aging brain. Zammit’s study on lifelong learning enrolled nearly 2,000 older adults, ranging from age 53 to 100, who started out dementia-free and were tracked for eight years. Researchers quizzed them about educational and other cognitively stimulating activities in their youth, middle, and older ages, and carried out a series of neurological tests. ____19____ However, the disease struck five years later in those with the highest amount of lifelong learning compared to those with the least amount, Zammit’s team reported in the journal Neurology.
More interesting, Zammit said, were autopsy (解剖) findings from 948 participants who died during the study. ____20____ This finding proves even when their brains contained the typical signs of Alzheimer’s, the more cognitively “enriched” people had better memory and thinking skills and a slower decline before their death.
A. Physical health is also critical to brain health.
B. They kind of stretch your brain and your thinking.
C. Exercising your brain might be the better description.
D. Some eventually were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
E. Among them, crosswords stand out as solving puzzles makes you smart.
F. Their deaths were closely linked to worsening hearts and brains due to a lack of physical exercise.
G. Staying more mentally active in middle age and beyond was linked to a slower rate of cognitive decline.
【答案】16. C 17. B 18. A 19. D 20. G
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了防止痴呆症的方法,包括终身学习、锻炼身体和建立认知储备。
【16题详解】
由上文““Stretch your brain,’ experts advise people hoping to prevent dementia (痴呆症). But how?(专家建议想要预防痴呆症的人“锻炼大脑”,但该怎么做呢?)”可知,上文提出如何通过“锻炼大脑”预防痴呆症的问题,本空需要对“锻炼大脑”这一说法进行进一步补充说明,让表述更贴切。C选项“Exercising your brain might be the better description.(用“锻炼大脑”来形容或许更贴切。)”能够承接上文的疑问,对“Stretch your brain”进行合理诠释,承上启下,符合语境。
【17题详解】
由上文“One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.(最近的一项研究发现,阿尔茨海默病和认知能力下降的风险较低与终身学习有关,即从童年到退休期间进行智力刺激的活动——阅读和写作、学习另一种语言、下棋、解谜、参观博物馆。)”可知,上文列举了一些智力刺激的活动,本空应是对这些活动的作用进行描述。B选项“They kind of stretch your brain and your thinking.(它们有点像在伸展你的大脑和思维。)”能承接上文,符合语境。
【18题详解】
由下文“That’s why experts also recommend the work-up-a-sweat kind of exercise as well as controlling blood pressure, good sleep, even later-in-life vaccination.(这就是为什么专家还建议进行能让人出汗的锻炼,控制血压,保持良好的睡眠,甚至在晚年接种疫苗。)”可知,下文说明专家建议的其他预防痴呆症的方法,本空应说明身体健康对大脑健康的重要性。A选项“Physical health is also critical to brain health.(身体健康对大脑健康也至关重要。)”能引起下文,符合语境。
【19题详解】
由上文“Zammit’s study on lifelong learning enrolled nearly 2,000 older adults, ranging from age 53 to 100, who started out dementia-free and were tracked for eight years. Researchers quizzed them about educational and other cognitively stimulating activities in their youth, middle, and older ages, and carried out a series of neurological tests. (扎米特关于终身学习的研究招募了近2000名年龄在53岁至100岁之间的老年人,他们一开始没有痴呆症,并被跟踪了8年。研究人员询问了他们在青年、中年和老年时期的教育和其他认知刺激活动,并进行了一系列神经学测试。)”及下文“However, the disease struck five years later in those with the highest amount of lifelong learning compared to those with the least amount, Zammit’s team reported in the journal Neurology. (然而,扎米特的团队在《神经病学》杂志上报道称,与终身学习最少的人相比,终身学习最多的人五年后才患上这种疾病。)”可知,上文说明扎米特的研究过程,下文说明研究结果,本空应说明研究结果的一部分,即一些人最终被诊断出患有阿尔茨海默病,D选项“Some eventually were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. (一些人最终被诊断出患有阿尔茨海默病。)”能承接上文,符合语境。
【20题详解】
由上文“More interesting, Zammit said, were autopsy (解剖) findings from 948 participants who died during the study. (扎米特说,更有趣的是,对研究中死亡的948名参与者的解剖结果。)”及下文“This finding proves even when their brains contained the typical signs of Alzheimer’s, the more cognitively “enriched” people had better memory and thinking skills and a slower decline before their death. (这一发现证明,即使他们的大脑包含阿尔茨海默病的典型症状,认知上更“丰富”的人在死亡前也有更好的记忆和思维能力,下降速度也更慢。)”可知,上文说明解剖结果更有趣,下文说明解剖结果证明的内容,本空应说明解剖结果的具体内容,即中年及以后保持更多的精神活动与认知能力下降速度较慢有关,G选项“Staying more mentally active in middle age and beyond was linked to a slower rate of cognitive decline. (中年及以后保持更多的精神活动与认知能力下降速度较慢有关。)”能承上启下,符合语境。
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,从每题所给的四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
MacLeod was no stranger to the wilds of the Scottish Highlands. One day last week, rounding a bend in the path, he spotted a bright backpack beside a rushing stream. ____21____ decades of hillwalking experience, he sensed it was a ____22____ for help, not litter. Without hesitation, he decided to ____23____ his planned route to investigate.
____24____ faint footprints upstream for nearly twenty minutes, he heard a child’s cries. In a sheltered hollow (洼地), he found a young mother and her approximately 7-year-old son. They were cold, wet, and apparently ____25____. The mother explained, in a ____26____ voice, that they had lost the main path hours ago, their map was ruined by rain, and her phone had no signal. Fear was turning into ____27____.
MacLeod’s calm ____28____ was immediate. He assessed their condition, shared his food and water, and used his own survival blanket to prevent them from getting too cold. Knowing daylight was fading, he faced a critical ____29____: wait for uncertain rescue or guide them out before dark. He picked the latter.
The journey back was a ____30____ three hours. Trusting his profound ____31____ with the landscape, MacLeod took a risky but shorter route across the hillside. He ____32____ the exhausted mother and distracted the boy with local tales, every step demanding intense concentration, with the deep-down hope that someone would come to their rescue.
____33____, the lights of a mountain rescue base emerged from the darkness. MacLeod’s ____34____ actions and wilderness skills had ensured their safe return. Rescuers, who had just been alerted by a(n) ____35____ relative, greeted them with relief and professional admiration.
Later, MacLeod brushed off the “hero” label, saying “I only did what anyone would have done.”
21. A. Focusing on B. Keeping on C. Drawing on D. Deciding on
22. A. call B. request C. test D. symbol
23. A. design B. check C. follow D. abandon
24. A. Tracing B. Studying C. Recognizing D. Recording
25. A. aggressive B. confused C. regretful D. embarrassed
26. A. strange B. weak C. gentle D. low
27. A. sorrow B. guilt C. panic D. surprise
28. A. response B. answer C. behavior D. devotion
29. A. fact B. stage C. lesson D. choice
30. A. punishing B. guided C. frightening D. loaded
31. A. relationship B. contact C. agreement D. familiarity
32. A. amused B. steadied C. amazed D. busied
33. A. Immediately B. Unexpectedly C. Finally D. Adventurously
34. A. urgent B. decisive C. necessary D. collective
35. A. energetic B. wealthy C. curious D. worried
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文主要讲述了MacLeod在苏格兰高地发现并救助一对迷路母子的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语。句意:凭借数十年的徒步旅行经验,他感觉到这是一个求救信号,而不是垃圾。A. Focusing on专注于;B. Keeping on继续;C. Drawing on凭借;D. Deciding on决定。根据后文“decades of hillwalking experience, he sensed it was a ______ for help, not litter”可知,他是依靠自己多年的经验做出判断。
【22题详解】
考查名词。句意:凭借数十年的徒步旅行经验,他感觉到这是一个求救信号,而不是垃圾。A. call喊声;B. request请求;C. test测试;D. symbol象征。根据后文“for help, not litter”可知,此处指求救信号。a call for help为固定搭配,意为“求救信号,呼救”。
【23题详解】
考查动词。句意:他毫不犹豫地决定放弃原定的路线进行调查。A. design设计;B. check检查;C. follow跟随;D. abandon放弃。根据后文“his planned route to investigate”可知,前文发现疑似求救信号,随后他决定调查这件事,说明他要改变原计划,放弃原定的路线。
【24题详解】
考查动词。句意:他沿着上游的微弱脚印追踪了近二十分钟,听到了孩子的哭声。A. Tracing追踪;B. Studying学习;C. Recognizing识别;D. Recording记录。根据后文“faint footprints upstream for nearly twenty minutes”和“In a sheltered hollow (洼地), he found a young mother and her approximately 7-year-old son”可知,后文描述他找到人,说明他是顺着脚印寻找。
【25题详解】
考查形容词。句意:他们又冷又湿,显然很困惑。A. aggressive有侵略性的;B. confused困惑的;C. regretful后悔的;D. embarrassed尴尬的。根据上文“They were cold, wet, and apparently”和下文“that they had lost the main path hours ago, their map was ruined by rain, and her phone had no signal. Fear was turning into”可知,母子迷路了,状态是慌乱不知所措的。
【26题详解】
考查形容词。句意:母亲用微弱的声音解释说,他们几个小时前就迷路了,地图被雨水毁了,手机也没有信号。A. strange奇怪的;B. weak虚弱的;C. gentle温和的;D. low低的。根据上文“They were cold, wet, and apparently”和下文“that they had lost the main path hours ago, their map was ruined by rain, and her phone had no signal. Fear was turning into”可知,他们迷路许久,又冷又湿,所以母亲的声音是微弱的。
【27题详解】
考查名词。句意:恐惧正在变成恐慌。A. sorrow悲伤;B. guilt内疚;C. panic恐慌;D. surprise惊讶。根据上文“they had lost the main path hours ago, their map was ruined by rain, and her phone had no signal. Fear was turning into”可知,他们迷路,没有地图和手机信号,恐惧正在变成恐慌。
【28题详解】
考查名词。句意:MacLeod立刻做出了冷静的反应。A. response反应;B. answer回答;C. behavior行为;D. devotion奉献。根据后文“He assessed their condition, shared his food and water, and used his own survival blanket to prevent them from getting too cold.”可知,他评估状况、分享食物等一系列行动,是即时的应对措施,此处指MacLeod立刻做出了冷静的反应。
【29题详解】
考查名词。句意:知道天色渐暗,他面临着一个关键的选择:等待不确定的救援,还是在天黑前引导他们出去。A. fact事实;B. stage阶段;C. lesson教训;D. choice选择。根据后文“wait for uncertain rescue or guide them out before dark”可知,冒号后描述两种不同方案,这是需要做出的抉择。
【30题详解】
考查形容词。句意:回程是艰苦的三小时。A. punishing艰苦的;B. guided有向导的;C. frightening吓人的;D. loaded装载的。根据后文“three hours”结合带着疲惫的母子赶路、天色渐暗的情境,这段路程十分艰难。
【31题详解】
考查名词。句意:相信自己对这片土地的熟悉,MacLeod选择了一条有风险但更短的路线穿过山坡。A. relationship关系;B. contact联系;C. agreement协议;D. familiarity熟悉。根据前文“MacLeod was no stranger to the wilds of the Scottish Highlands”和后文“with the landscape, MacLeod took a risky but shorter route across the hillside”可知,前文描述他数十年山地行走经验,说明他对地形非常熟悉,也因为熟悉他才会选择一条有风险但更短的路线穿过山坡。
【32题详解】
考查动词。句意:他让筋疲力尽的母亲稳定下来,用当地的故事分散男孩的注意力,每一步都需要高度集中注意力,内心深处希望有人能来救他们。A. amused逗乐;B. steadied使稳定;C. amazed使惊讶;D. busied使忙碌。根据后文“the exhausted mother”可知,母亲疲惫不堪,他需要稳住她保证行进安全。
【33题详解】
考查副词。句意:最后,山峰救援基地的灯光从黑暗中出现了。A. Immediately立即;B. Unexpectedly意外地;C. Finally最后;D. Adventurously冒险地。根据后文“the lights of a mountain rescue base emerged from the darkness”可知,经过漫长艰难的赶路,最终看到了救援点。
【34题详解】
考查形容词。句意:MacLeod果断的行动和野外技能确保了他们的安全返回。A. urgent紧急的;B. decisive果断的;C. necessary必要的;D. collective集体的。根据上文“He picked the latter.”以及后文“actions and wilderness skills had ensured their safe return”可知,前文他放弃原路线、选择自行带人撤离等行为都体现出果断。
【35题详解】
考查形容词。句意:救援人员刚刚接到一位焦急的亲属的警报,他们如释重负,对MacLeod的专业表示钦佩。A. energetic精力充沛的;B. wealthy富有的;C. curious好奇的;D. worried担心的。根据上文“Rescuers, who had just been alerted by a(n)”以及上文提到这对母子迷路可知,亲属联系不上迷路的母子,必然是担忧的状态才会报警。
第II卷(非选择题 共55分)
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
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。
In LE CITY Community, Dianzicheng Sub-District, Yanta District, a seemingly ordinary employment and entrepreneurship service station is quietly reshaping ____36____ residents search for jobs. This neighborhood employment service station provides targeted employment support through a diversified and coordinated service model ____37____ (tailor) to local needs.
The station offers targeted, differentiated employment assistance through one-on-one services designed for different groups of job seekers, ____38____ (respond) to the real-world challenges of diverse job seekers. Employers can post job information via one-click posting on the Qinyun Employment Platform. After registration, the platform automatically matches job ____39____ (opening) with suitable candidates and ____40____ (accurate) screens resumes, improving the reach and ____41____ (visible) of employment information. Job seekers can browse employment information in real time on the platform, update and submit their resumes, apply for jobs, register for unemployment, and sign up ____42____ training programs.
Moreover, the station ____43____ (introduce) a smart, digital service model centered on shared facilities, such as conference rooms and live-streaming studios so far. With these facilities, job seekers can use shared conference rooms for mock (模拟) interviews and group discussions to ____44____ (sharp) their job-seeking skills, while employers can use live-streaming studios to host online presentations and live recruitment sessions, expanding their talent sourcing channels and efficiently finding qualified candidates. Yang Yang, the station’s director, said that this model, ____45____ combines Internet technology with employment services, has injected new vitality into employment services in the digital age.
【答案】36. how
37. tailored
38. responding
39. openings
40. accurately
41. visibility
42. for 43. has introduced
44. sharpen
45. which
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍了西安市雁塔区电子城街道乐城社区的一家就业创业服务站,借助互联网技术革新就业服务方式,助力居民就业创业,为数字化时代的基层就业服务注入新活力。
【36题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意:在雁塔区电子城街道乐城社区,一家看似普通的就业创业服务站正悄然改变着居民找工作的方式。空处引导宾语从句,从句缺少方式状语,应用连接副词how引导。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这家社区就业服务站采用贴合本地需求、多元化协同的服务模式,为居民提供针对性的就业帮扶。tailor与逻辑主语service model构成被动关系,故用过去分词作后置定语。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:该服务站通过为不同求职群体量身打造的一对一服务,提供精准、差异化的就业援助,以此应对各类求职者面临的现实难题。respond与逻辑主语The station构成主动关系,故用现在分词作伴随状语。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意:注册后,平台会自动匹配职位空缺与合适的候选人,并准确筛选简历,提高就业信息的覆盖面和可见度。空处作宾语,表示“职位空缺”应用名词opening,结合下文with suitable candidates可知数量大于一应用复数形式。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意:完成注册后,平台会自动将招聘岗位与合适的求职者进行匹配,并精准筛选简历,提升就业信息的传播范围和曝光度。修饰动词screens应用副词accurately,作状语。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意:完成注册后,平台会自动将招聘岗位与合适的求职者进行匹配,并精准筛选简历,提升就业信息的传播范围和曝光度。空处作宾语,应用名词visibility,为不可数名词。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意:求职者可在平台上实时浏览招聘信息、更新并投递简历、求职应聘、办理失业登记,还能报名参加培训项目。短语sign up for表示“报名参加”。
【43题详解】
考查时态。句意:此外,截至目前,该服务站已推出以会议室、直播间等共享设施为核心的智能化、数字化服务模式。根据时间状语so far可知为现在完成时,主语为station,助动词用has。
【44题详解】
考查动词。句意:借助这些设施,求职者可使用共享会议室进行模拟面试和小组讨论,提升求职技能;用人单位则可利用直播间开展线上宣讲和直播招聘,拓宽引才渠道,高效寻找到合格人才。此处表示“提高”应用动词sharpen,此处为动词不定式作目的状语。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:服务站站长杨阳表示,这种将互联网技术与就业服务相结合的模式,为数字化时代的就业服务注入了新活力。空处为非限制性定语从句修饰先行词this model,先行词在从句中作主语,指物,故用关系代词which引导。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华,你校的摄影协会正在举办一个名为“Across Beautiful China”的摄影作品征集活动。请给你校交换生Cathy写一封邀请信,邀请她参加这个活动。内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.作品要求。
注意:
1.写作词数应为100个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Cathy,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Cathy,
Our school photography association is holding a photography collection event named “Across Beautiful China”. I’m writing to sincerely invite you to participate in it.
The event aims to showcase the magnificent natural scenery, profound cultural heritage and vibrant daily life of China, so as to further raise students’ awareness of the beauty around us. The works you submit are supposed to be original works taken in China, and each work should be attached with a brief introduction of the shooting content and background. The deadline for submission is July 15th.
I’m convinced that your photography works will definitely add brilliance to this event. Looking forward to your participation.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】要求考生给交换生Cathy写一封邀请信,邀请她参加名为“Across Beautiful China”的摄影作品征集活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
参加:participate in→get involved in
目的是:aim to→be designed to
举办:hold→conduct
深刻的:profound→incisive
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Our school photography association is holding a photography collection event named “Across Beautiful China”.
拓展句:Our school photography association is holding a photography collection event whose name is “Across Beautiful China”.
【点睛】[高分句型1]Our school photography association is holding a photography collection event named “Across Beautiful China”.(运用了过去分词短语作后置定语)
[高分句型2]I’m convinced that your photography works will definitely add brilliance to this event.(运用了that引导宾语从句)
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。
Ms Green was a junior high school teacher for decades. She had a wise way to reach difficult students: instead of judgment, she would make an intentional effort to find their smallest strength.
Last term, Marc was assigned to Ms Green’s class. He had a reputation around the school for his behavior: disturbing class, skipping homework and fighting with classmates. Constantly lectured by teachers, he grew cold and defensive. “Marc’s real trouble — he’ll ruin your class order,” other teachers warned Ms Green. She listened and inquired, “But what’s something good about him?” She learned Marc was a dedicated football player.
The first time Marc entered class, she greeted him with “I’ve heard about you”. At this point, the kid was preparing for the usual speech: “You’d better not cause trouble in my class...” Unexpectedly, he heard, "You’re that great football player? Can I get your game schedule?" Initially, he didn’t get her message, and then it sank in: Ms Green wanted to watch him play. Warmth flooded into his heart — no adult had done him such an honor, and he nodded excitedly.
Ms Green kept her word. From the sidelines, she shouted Marc’s name and cheered him on. Her warm and sincere favor stimulated his whole-hearted engagement in the game. He played with remarkable focus. Back in class, Ms Green praised Marc, “You showed great teamwork out there.” Then she encouraged him, “Why not bring that focus here? I’m convinced you’ll do well.”
Greatly motivated, Marc started to change for the better. However, one Monday morning, Marc stormed into the classroom, looking angry and down. He slammed his bag on the desk and sat silently, refusing to talk to anyone. All his previous rudeness seemed to come back in a flash.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Seeing that, Ms Green walked towards him quietly and patted him on the shoulder gently.
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Paragraph 2: From that day on, Marc became a completely different boy both on the field and in the classroom.
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【答案】One possible version:
Paragraph 1: Seeing that, Ms Green walked towards him quietly and patted him on the shoulder gently. Marc raised his head with red eyes, and the anger in his eyes gradually faded when he met Ms Green’s gentle and concerned gaze. He choked and told Ms Green that his team had lost an important game, and he thought it was all his fault for missing a crucial goal. Ms Green sat beside him, listened to him patiently, and then said softly, “I watched that game. You ran nonstop throughout the whole game, and your efforts to cooperate with your teammates were impressive. A loss is not a shame, what matters is that you can learn from it and focus on the next game.” Her words pierced through Marc’s frustration, and he couldn’t help bursting into tears, releasing all his negative emotions.
Paragraph 2: From that day on, Marc became a completely different boy both on the field and in the classroom. On the football field, he no longer blamed himself or his teammates when they lost games, but instead took the initiative to sum up experience and encouraged everyone to prepare for the next match, gradually growing into the core leader of the team. In class, he stopped disturbing the teaching order, listened carefully to the teachers, finished his homework on time, and even volunteered to help his classmates with their studies. All the teachers and classmates were surprised at his great changes, and Marc knew it was Ms Green’s encouragement and recognition that had lit up his life, guiding him to become a better person.
【解析】
【导语】文章以人物为线索展开,讲述了Green老师用发现学生闪光点的方式教育问题学生Marc。Marc因不良行为在学校名声不佳,Green老师却关注到他热爱足球的优点,不仅询问他的比赛日程并到场加油,还在课堂上表扬他,鼓励他将赛场上的专注带到学习中。Marc深受鼓舞,开始变好,但后来某天他又带着愤怒沮丧回到教室。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段首句内容“看到这一幕,Green老师静静地走向他,轻轻地拍了拍他的肩膀。”可知,第一段可描写Marc向Green老师诉说自己的失误,Green老师耐心安慰以及Green宣泄情绪的经过。
②由第二段首句内容“从那天起,无论在球场上还是在教室里,Marc都变成了一个完全不同的男孩。”可知,第二段可描写Marc的具体变化,众人的反应以及Marc的感悟。
2.续写线索:向老师倾诉——老师耐心安慰——放声大哭——Marc发生变化——众人惊讶——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①遇到:meet/encounter
②专注于:focus on/concentrate on
③重要:matter/count
情绪类
①突然大哭:burst into tears/burst out crying
②感到惊讶的:surprised/amazed
【点睛】[高分句型1]Her words pierced through Marc’s frustration, and he couldn’t help bursting into tears, releasing all his negative emotions.(运用了现在分词短语作状语)
[高分句型2]All the teachers and classmates were surprised at his great changes, and Marc knew it was Ms Green’s encouragement and recognition that had lit up his life, guiding him to become a better person.(运用了省略了that的宾语从句,强调句,现在分词短语作状语)
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