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英语试卷
注意事项:
1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例:How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. Which place is the man going to now?
A. His own office. B. The meeting room. C. The woman’s office.
2. When will Jim come back?
A. On June 10. B. On June 11. C. On June 12.
3. Where does this conversation probably take place?
A. In a hotel. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.
4. What might the speakers do next?
A. Return to camp. B. Go back for the tent. C. Continue to go walking.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The feeling of fish. B. The color of fish. C. The protection for fish.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman do?
A. An athlete. B. A journalist. C. A coach.
7. What does the man like most about the Olympic village?
A. The service. B. The food. C. The environment.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What’s wrong with Dr Carter?
A. He hurt his arm. B. He got a bad cold. C. He lost his bike.
9. When will the man meet Dr Carter?
A. At 2:00 this afternoon. B. At 9:00 tomorrow morning. C. At 2:00 tomorrow afternoon.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Doctor and patient. B. Boss and employee. C. Teacher and student.
11. What does the woman have to do on Friday?
A. Attend a meeting. B. Write a sales report. C. Pick up a client.
12. What is the weather like now?
A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. How old was the man when he wanted to join the army?
A. Around 4. B. Around 5. C. Around 6.
14. Why did the man want to join the army in childhood?
A. Most of his toys were ships.
B. His uncle suggested that he do so.
C. He often heard stories about the army.
15. What did the woman want to be when she was a child?
A. A soldier. B. A shopkeeper. C. An astronaut.
16. What is the subject of the conversation?
A. Childhood dreams. B. Hard work and success. C. Happy memories in life.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. How much can Miss Zhang earn one month in her company?
A. Less than $1,000. B. About $1,300. C. More than $1,520.
18. What is Miss Zhang’s job?
A. Selling laptops online. B. Selling mobile phones online. C. Selling women’s clothing online.
19. Who is Miss Zhang’s supplier?
A. Her sister. B. Her friends. C. Her customers.
20. What do we know from the speech?
A. There are fewer people shopping online.
B. Shopping online is cheaper than before.
C. The Internet makes people do business faster.
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
The World’s Best Sandwiches
Is there a food humbler yet universally adored than the sandwich? There’s hardly a country on the planet that doesn’t turn to some type of bread with something stuffed inside it to satisfy an appetite. Traveling the world’s sandwiches is, in a way, like traveling the world. Each variety tells a story of local culture and flavor.
Bocadillo de jamón Ibérico, Spain
Spain’s Bocadillo de jamón Ibérico features excellent Iberian ham from acorn-fed pigs. Thinly sliced meat is piled on hard-shelled bread brushed with extra pure olive oil. Fresh tomatoes and cheese can be added, but the ham is undoubtedly the star. This simple sandwich highlights the luxury of Spanish ham.
Shawarma, Middle East
The Middle Eastern shawarma gets its name from the Arabic word for “turning”, referring to its meat cooking on a vertical spit (竖直的烤肉叉). It spreads to Greece as gyro and Germany as doner kebab. Barbecued spiced meat is put into pita bread, topped with tomatoes, onions and sauces, making it a beloved street food.
Montreal smoked meat sandwich, Canada
Canada’s Montreal smoked meat sandwich uses smoked beef breast meat layered between light rye bread with sharp yellow mustard (芥末酱). The best meat soaks in salt water and flavorings like coriander and garlic for up to two weeks before smoking and hand-slicing, creating a rich, flavorful treat.
Croque monsieur/madame, France
France’s Croque monsieur/madame is a classic cafe snack. The monsieur has ham and Emmental cheese in white bread, dipped in egg batter (糊) and pan-fried. The madame adds a fried egg on top. This crispy sandwich shows French attention to simple, delicious ingredients.
1. What is the feature of Spain’s Bocadillo de jamón Ibérico?
A. It is cooked for a long time on the spit.
B. It needs to be fried with pure olive oil.
C. It is typically made without pork ham.
D. It highlights high-quality Iberian ham.
2. Why does shawarma get its name?
A. For the way it was made. B. For how it was served.
C. For its special ingredient. D. For its importing countries.
3. How is Croque madame different from Croque monsieur?
A. It uses different cheese.
B. It has a fried egg on top.
C. It is dipped in egg batter.
D. It is made with different bread.
B
Stadler from California is the owner of two dogs — two-year-old Remi and 15-year-old Madi. “It was a tough introduction,” Stadler recalled. “Madi can be spirited, and bringing in an energetic puppy wasn’t her favorite thing.” Now, the dogs get along well. Still, they sometimes show the deeper bond they’ve formed in their own way.
Recently, Stadler realized that what she thought was a behavior issue with Remi was actually his way of helping his older sister. Stadler explained that she had trained Remi to ring a bell by the door when he needed to go outside. But as time passed, he began ringing it much more often.
At first, she assumed Remi simply wanted to go outside to play. But she soon realized what was truly happening. Madi had never learned to ring the bell. Instead, she used to sit by the door to signal that she needed to go out. Now that Madi had gone blind, she could no longer find the door as she once did — and Remi had noticed.
Remi started pressing the bell more frequently about two weeks earlier. Stadler admitted that at first, it confused her. She thought Remi was ringing it just to play, and when Remi wouldn’t relieve himself and only stared at her, she felt frustrated. Since both she and her husband work upstairs, the bell is how Remi gets their attention.
Clarity came when Stadler took Remi outside, brought him back, and he rang the bell again — but this time, while looking directly at Madi. Stadler then took Madi out instead, and the older dog immediately relieved herself. That was the moment Stadler understood: Remi hadn’t been ringing the bell for himself but for Madi. Stadler’s experience shows that understanding and compassion can often be found where we least expect it, offering a gentle reminder about the depth of connection between animals.
4. How did Madi initially respond to Remi’s arrival?
A. Annoyed. B. Curious. C. Suspicious. D. Affectionate.
5. What does the paragraph 3 suggest about Remi’s frequent bell-ringing?
A. It’s a trained response for his own needs. B. It’s an attempt to teach Madi a new skill.
C. It’s a playful act to attract more attention. D. It’s an act of awareness to Madi’s difficulty.
6. What caused Stadler’s frustration with Remi’s bell-ringing?
A. A failure of Remi to take action. B. A misinterpretation of Remi’s intent.
C. A pressure of her own workload. D. A refusal of Remi to obey her order.
7. What does the author emphasize in the last paragraph?
A. Old habits die hard. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Love me, love my dog. D. Kindness is a language all its own.
C
You’re embarrassed and then there it is: a flush, sudden reddening of the face, up your neck and across your cheeks. The more you think about it, the hotter and redder you get. If someone asks “are you blushing (脸红)”, it only makes you blush more. So, why do we do it? When we’re already self-conscious, this involuntary response can feel like an added punishment. But the scientists suggest blushing may actually have social advantages.
Blushing is our body’s visible reaction when we feel emotions such as embarrassment or self-consciousness. It’s caused by increased blood flow to the skin of the face. When an emotion causes blushing, the sympathetic nervous system — which controls automatic body function — releases adrenaline (肾上腺素). In the body, adrenaline tightens blood vessels (血管), but in the face, it does the opposite — they dilate. This means more blood flows to the skin and makes the face feel hot.
People blush when they are feeling self-conscious, which is brought on by unwanted social attention. So even though the “fight-or-flight” system is involved, blushing isn’t about preparing for danger. Instead, scientists think it became a social signal, a way of showing others that we recognize a mistake or feel embarrassed. This can actually help build trust, because people often see blushing as a sign of honesty — especially as it’s involuntary. Blushing can signal a non-verbal apology for a social misstep, which can help maintain social bonds after a mistake.
Because blushing is an involuntary reaction, you can’t stop a blush once it’s coming on. However, if you have a blush that lasts more than a few days, is accompanied by pain, or makes you feel painful, talk to your health professional. But for most people, blushing won’t require medical intervention. If you can get through the embarrassment, this involuntary response can be a chance to reflect on your body’s signals, and what they reveal about you and how you connect with the world.
8. What function does the first paragraph serve?
A. To show a feature of blushing. B. To explain the causes of blushing.
C. To lead in the topic of the text. D. To describe a personal scene of blushing.
9. What does the underlined word “dilate” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Expand. B. Weaken. C. Bend. D. Leak.
10. What can be inferred about the “fight-or-flight” system from the text?
A. It is unrelated to the blushing process. B. It is active during the blushing response.
C. It is responsible for a different role. D. It is crucial for building trust by blushing.
11. What is the author’s suggested attitude toward normal blushing?
A. Treating it as a common medical issue. B. Viewing it as a source of self-awareness.
C. Regarding it as a controllable weakness. D. Approaching it as a social embarrassment.
D
Exhaust gases from home fireplaces, and industrial facilities release carbon dioxide (CO2) into the air. Scientists have developed a new type of electrode designed to address this problem by capturing (捕捉) CO2 directly from the air and turning it into a useful chemical called formic acid (甲酸).
Pulling carbon dioxide out of the air may seem straightforward, especially since plants do it naturally. The greater problem lies in transforming that caught gas into something useful. In real industrial exhaust, CO2 is usually mixed with other gases, including nitrogen (氮气) and oxygen. Most existing conversion (转化) systems only work efficiently when carbon dioxide has already been separated and concentrated, which limits their practicality.
To overcome this obstacle, scientists set out to build a system that could operate under realistic conditions. The research team designed an electrode that allows gas to pass through it, trap carbon dioxide, and convert it at the same time. The device is made up of three layers, among which captures CO2. Together, these components enable the direct conversion of carbon dioxide gas into formic acid.
Formic acid is an important chemical used in a range of applications, including fuel cells and other industrial processes. Producing it directly from exhaust gases could make carbon reuse more practical and cost effective. When tested with pure CO2 gas, the new electrode showed about 40% higher efficiency than existing carbon conversion electrodes. The advantage became even clearer when researchers used a gas containing 15% CO2, 8% oxygen gas, and 77% nitrogen gas.
The electrode also proved capable of capturing carbon dioxide at concentrations similar to those found in the atmosphere, showing that it can function in normal air. According to the researchers, this approach offers a promising path toward integrating carbon capture into real industrial applications. They also suggest that similar designs could eventually be adapted to capture and convert other greenhouse gases.
12. What is the main challenge mentioned in CO2 conversion?
A. Developing safe storage for CO2. B. Turning CO2 into valuable products.
C. Finding a profitable market for it. D. Keeping CO2 concentrated in exhaust.
13. Why was the test conducted with two different gas mixtures?
A. To prove its edge in realistic contexts. B. To determine each layer’s specific role.
C. To confirm its limitation to ideal labs. D. To assess different CO2 sources’ costs.
14. What can we know about the new technology from last paragraph?
A. It requires stronger policy backing. B. It constitutes an early-stage solution.
C. It demands new industrial standards. D. It offers an achievable industrial way.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Who Holds the Key to CO2 Conversion B. Why Handling CO2 Remains a Challenge
C. What if We Could Turn CO2 into Wealth D. Where the Captured CO2 Ultimately Goes
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。
Every spring and fall for the last 25 years, Gerard Van has spent many weekends building homes with a charity organization in Austin. ____16____ However, the routine work is not easy, which requires strength and energy. To stick to a healthy lifestyle and keep up with the physical demands of the work at 76 years old, he started going to the gym.
He’s preparing himself for an upcoming “blitz build (突击建房)”, where the organization will build 25 houses in one week. “____17____ The training is just to make sure that I am strong enough to be out there leading the folks to help build the houses.”
____18____ He, together with seven other volunteers, has formed a team. Over the past 25 years, they have built 50 homes.
The one thing people understand about this team is simple. First of all, if they choose to volunteer, they need to be serious. In other words, if they are willing to give up their Saturdays, they are expected to do real work. ____19____
During the dedications — celebrations held after a home is completed — Van often speaks with deep emotion and sheds tears. “What most people don’t realize is that I am an immigrant. I came to America many years ago,” he says. Indeed, when his family came to America, someone always reached out to them there. ____20____ So, he is willing to give back. It reminds him that a helping hand can change lives, and giving back truly matters.
A. This has become part of his life.
B. I have no idea what I am doing.
C. And he is very appreciative of that help.
D. I’m not worried about how to build a house.
E. Most volunteers are forced to work day and night.
F. As a result, everyone on the team takes the work seriously.
G. Van, as a former architect, is actually able to take the lead.
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。
Last autumn, my life became a French film. It began when I, who had grown up in Britain, ____21____ in France as an exchange student, with a French textbook and a ____22____ of speaking French. My host family, the Dubois, came to the airport to meet me. Their daughter Léa became my guide.
In those early, ____23____ days, Léa’s help was truly my ____24____. When I felt puzzled, she patiently ____25____ my messy French sentences. Then there was Pierre, Léa’s best friend. He was like a philosopher who loved asking me playfully ____26____ questions, like, “Is rain more poetic in English or French?” I was speechless, my face burning.
The turning point was the school talent ____27____. Léa and Pierre, in a band, gave me a crucial task: ____28____ one line from a musical drama in French mid-song. So I practiced “C’est incroyable! (It’s incredible!)” constantly.
The night arrived. On stage, lights became dim and my mind went blank. I ____29____ the microphone and shouted, “It’s incredible!” Dead silence, then roaring laughter. ____30____ my mistake, I wanted to vanish. But I quickly ____31____ to French, saying, “C’est incroyable!” Afterwards, Pierre smiled, “So interesting! You expressed that line in two ____32____.”
The ____33____ was my key. I stopped being afraid. ____34____, I was brave enough to joke and even debate with Pierre in French. I was not just studying from a book anymore; I was learning from practice, laughing along with its rhythms and surprises. Thus, my French became lively and real. Thanks to that wonderful ____35____, France started to feel like home.
21. A. landed B. settled C. checked D. succeeded
22. A. sense B. friend C. fear D. cause
23. A. relaxing B. pleasant C. worthless D. confusing
24. A. saving grace B. culture shock C. white lie D. big blow
25. A. deleted B. clarified C. declared D. criticized
26. A. racial B. scientific C. psychological D. comparative
27. A. match B. show C. test D. investment
28. A. writing B. describing C. cutting D. saying
29. A. removed B. grabbed C. purchased D. recognized
30. A. Realizing B. Admitting C. Correcting D. Hiding
31. A. objected B. referred C. switched D. belonged
32. A. languages B. colors C. groups D. parts
33. A. medal B. honor C. error D. blame
34. A. Thus B. Still C. Instead D. Otherwise
35. A. joke B. book C. talent D. play
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The opening melody (旋律) of Jasmine Flower floated through the hall, unfolding across the stage. It immediately set ____36____ poetic tone for the evening, inviting the audience ____37____ (follow) each note as it traced gentle curves in the air.
The concert titled Nihao! China — Echoes of Ancient Tang Poems, ____38____ (organize) by the China Association for International Cultural Exchange at King’s Place in London, bringing together young musicians to perform works ____39____ (pair) Tang dynasty poem with modern musical arrangements, with the stated aim of presenting Chinese literary heritage in forms ____40____ (access) to international audiences.
Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Zheng Zeguang attended and extended Chinese New Year ____41____ (greet), quoting Tang poet Wang Bo — “Though miles apart, close friends feel like neighbors” — alongside a line ____42____ British poet Percy Bysshe Shelley: “If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” He said cultural exchange contributes to understanding each other.
Staff and pupils from the UK and Qingdao presented a selection of pieces moving ____43____ (fluent) between Chinese and Western traditions. Several international singers performed Chinese poems, bringing the evening to a peak, with the audience clearly ____44____ (sweep) up in the performance. The evening reached its peak with the closing piece, From Jasmine Flower to Turandot, ____45____ all performers returned to the stage and the audience rose to join in group performance of both songs.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你正在创作一篇英文微型科幻小说,但在写作过程中遇到了困难。请你给外教Chris写封邮件,请他帮忙指导,内容包括:
(1)自我介绍;
(2)创作困境;
(3)征求建议。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
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。
Arthur, a 15-year-old high school student, was an active volunteer at the local animal shelter. The shelter was running out of funds to buy food for the rescued dogs, so Arthur decided to organize a small fundraising event. He spent his entire week after school baking hundreds of chocolate chip cookies. He carefully packed them into transparent bags and tied each with a colorful ribbon.
On a bright Saturday morning, Arthur set up a small wooden table in the community park. He placed a large, hand-painted cardboard sign that read, “Delicious Cookies! Help Feed the Shelter Dogs!” For the first two hours, business was slow, but Arthur remained optimistic, greeting every passerby with a bright smile.
Suddenly, the weather took an unexpected turn. Dark clouds rolled in quickly, blocking out the sun. Before Arthur could even gather his boxes, a heavy rain began. The strong wind blew his cardboard sign away, and the heavy rain soaked through the thin plastic cover he quickly tried to throw over his table. Water leaked into the boxes, turning his beautifully baked cookies into a wet, ruined mess.
Heartbroken, Arthur sat under the shelter of a nearby large tree, watching his hard work being washed away in the rain. He felt a lump in his throat and couldn’t hold back his tears. He had promised the shelter manager that he would bring back at least fifty dollars, but now he had nothing. He wiped his eyes and looked at the broken cookies lying in the mud. He felt like giving up completely. Just then, a small bird landed near him and shook off the rain, as if telling him to stay strong. He took a deep breath, thinking maybe he should wait a little longer.
Just as Arthur was about to give up and pack his ruined cookies into the trash bin, a woman holding a large red umbrella walked up to his stall. She was holding the hand of a little girl.
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。
The woman stopped in front of the wet stall and looked at Arthur gently.
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Inspired by the woman’s kindness, Arthur came up with a new plan.
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英语试卷
注意事项:
1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例:How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. Which place is the man going to now?
A. His own office. B. The meeting room. C. The woman’s office.
2. When will Jim come back?
A. On June 10. B. On June 11. C. On June 12.
3. Where does this conversation probably take place?
A. In a hotel. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.
4. What might the speakers do next?
A. Return to camp. B. Go back for the tent. C. Continue to go walking.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The feeling of fish. B. The color of fish. C. The protection for fish.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman do?
A. An athlete. B. A journalist. C. A coach.
7. What does the man like most about the Olympic village?
A. The service. B. The food. C. The environment.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What’s wrong with Dr Carter?
A. He hurt his arm. B. He got a bad cold. C. He lost his bike.
9. When will the man meet Dr Carter?
A. At 2:00 this afternoon. B. At 9:00 tomorrow morning. C. At 2:00 tomorrow afternoon.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Doctor and patient. B. Boss and employee. C. Teacher and student.
11. What does the woman have to do on Friday?
A. Attend a meeting. B. Write a sales report. C. Pick up a client.
12. What is the weather like now?
A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. How old was the man when he wanted to join the army?
A. Around 4. B. Around 5. C. Around 6.
14. Why did the man want to join the army in childhood?
A. Most of his toys were ships.
B. His uncle suggested that he do so.
C. He often heard stories about the army.
15. What did the woman want to be when she was a child?
A. A soldier. B. A shopkeeper. C. An astronaut.
16. What is the subject of the conversation?
A. Childhood dreams. B. Hard work and success. C. Happy memories in life.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. How much can Miss Zhang earn one month in her company?
A. Less than $1,000. B. About $1,300. C. More than $1,520.
18. What is Miss Zhang’s job?
A. Selling laptops online. B. Selling mobile phones online. C. Selling women’s clothing online.
19. Who is Miss Zhang’s supplier?
A. Her sister. B. Her friends. C. Her customers.
20. What do we know from the speech?
A. There are fewer people shopping online.
B. Shopping online is cheaper than before.
C. The Internet makes people do business faster.
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
The World’s Best Sandwiches
Is there a food humbler yet universally adored than the sandwich? There’s hardly a country on the planet that doesn’t turn to some type of bread with something stuffed inside it to satisfy an appetite. Traveling the world’s sandwiches is, in a way, like traveling the world. Each variety tells a story of local culture and flavor.
Bocadillo de jamón Ibérico, Spain
Spain’s Bocadillo de jamón Ibérico features excellent Iberian ham from acorn-fed pigs. Thinly sliced meat is piled on hard-shelled bread brushed with extra pure olive oil. Fresh tomatoes and cheese can be added, but the ham is undoubtedly the star. This simple sandwich highlights the luxury of Spanish ham.
Shawarma, Middle East
The Middle Eastern shawarma gets its name from the Arabic word for “turning”, referring to its meat cooking on a vertical spit (竖直的烤肉叉). It spreads to Greece as gyro and Germany as doner kebab. Barbecued spiced meat is put into pita bread, topped with tomatoes, onions and sauces, making it a beloved street food.
Montreal smoked meat sandwich, Canada
Canada’s Montreal smoked meat sandwich uses smoked beef breast meat layered between light rye bread with sharp yellow mustard (芥末酱). The best meat soaks in salt water and flavorings like coriander and garlic for up to two weeks before smoking and hand-slicing, creating a rich, flavorful treat.
Croque monsieur/madame, France
France’s Croque monsieur/madame is a classic cafe snack. The monsieur has ham and Emmental cheese in white bread, dipped in egg batter (糊) and pan-fried. The madame adds a fried egg on top. This crispy sandwich shows French attention to simple, delicious ingredients.
1. What is the feature of Spain’s Bocadillo de jamón Ibérico?
A. It is cooked for a long time on the spit.
B. It needs to be fried with pure olive oil.
C. It is typically made without pork ham.
D. It highlights high-quality Iberian ham.
2. Why does shawarma get its name?
A. For the way it was made. B. For how it was served.
C. For its special ingredient. D. For its importing countries.
3. How is Croque madame different from Croque monsieur?
A. It uses different cheese.
B. It has a fried egg on top.
C. It is dipped in egg batter.
D. It is made with different bread.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了世界上几种极具特色的三明治,包括它们的起源、制作原料和独特风味,展现了不同国家的饮食文化。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Bocadillo de jamón Ibérico, Spain”部分中的“This simple sandwich highlights the luxury of Spanish ham.(这款简单的三明治突显了西班牙火腿的奢华。)”可知,该三明治的特点在于突出了高质量的伊比利亚火腿。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。 根据“Shawarma, Middle East”部分中的“The Middle Eastern shawarma gets its name from the Arabic word for “turning”, referring to its meat cooking on a vertical spit (竖的烤架).(中东的沙威玛得名于阿拉伯语中表示“转动”的词,指的是其肉类在垂直烤架上旋转烤制的方式。)”可知,沙威玛因其特殊的制作方式而得名。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。 根据“Croque monsieur/madame, France”部分中的“France’s Croque monsieur/madame is a classic cafe snack. The monsieur has ham and Emmental cheese in white bread, dipped in egg batter (糊) and pan-fried. The madame adds a fried egg on top.(France’s Croque monsieur/madame是法国经典的咖啡馆小食。 The monsieur:白面包夹火腿和埃曼塔尔奶酪,裹上蛋液后用平底锅煎制。 The madame:则在顶部多加一颗煎蛋。)”可知,两者的区别在于后者多了一个顶部的煎蛋。
B
Stadler from California is the owner of two dogs — two-year-old Remi and 15-year-old Madi. “It was a tough introduction,” Stadler recalled. “Madi can be spirited, and bringing in an energetic puppy wasn’t her favorite thing.” Now, the dogs get along well. Still, they sometimes show the deeper bond they’ve formed in their own way.
Recently, Stadler realized that what she thought was a behavior issue with Remi was actually his way of helping his older sister. Stadler explained that she had trained Remi to ring a bell by the door when he needed to go outside. But as time passed, he began ringing it much more often.
At first, she assumed Remi simply wanted to go outside to play. But she soon realized what was truly happening. Madi had never learned to ring the bell. Instead, she used to sit by the door to signal that she needed to go out. Now that Madi had gone blind, she could no longer find the door as she once did — and Remi had noticed.
Remi started pressing the bell more frequently about two weeks earlier. Stadler admitted that at first, it confused her. She thought Remi was ringing it just to play, and when Remi wouldn’t relieve himself and only stared at her, she felt frustrated. Since both she and her husband work upstairs, the bell is how Remi gets their attention.
Clarity came when Stadler took Remi outside, brought him back, and he rang the bell again — but this time, while looking directly at Madi. Stadler then took Madi out instead, and the older dog immediately relieved herself. That was the moment Stadler understood: Remi hadn’t been ringing the bell for himself but for Madi. Stadler’s experience shows that understanding and compassion can often be found where we least expect it, offering a gentle reminder about the depth of connection between animals.
4. How did Madi initially respond to Remi’s arrival?
A. Annoyed. B. Curious. C. Suspicious. D. Affectionate.
5. What does the paragraph 3 suggest about Remi’s frequent bell-ringing?
A. It’s a trained response for his own needs. B. It’s an attempt to teach Madi a new skill.
C. It’s a playful act to attract more attention. D. It’s an act of awareness to Madi’s difficulty.
6. What caused Stadler’s frustration with Remi’s bell-ringing?
A. A failure of Remi to take action. B. A misinterpretation of Remi’s intent.
C. A pressure of her own workload. D. A refusal of Remi to obey her order.
7. What does the author emphasize in the last paragraph?
A. Old habits die hard. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Love me, love my dog. D. Kindness is a language all its own.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述主人家两只狗狗的暖心故事:年长的狗狗玛蒂失明后无法自主示意出门,年幼的小狗雷米察觉它的难处,频繁按铃提醒主人带玛蒂出门,展现出动物之间细腻的体谅与善意,点明善意与温情不分物种,万物皆有共情之心。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Madi can be spirited, and bringing in an energetic puppy wasn’t her favorite thing.(玛迪性情温顺安静,所以再养一只活泼好动的小狗并不是她乐意的事。)”可知,玛蒂最初对雷米的到来时感到厌烦的。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Now that Madi had gone blind, she could no longer find the door as she once did — and Remi had noticed.(如今玛迪双目失明,再也没法像从前那样找到家门了,而雷米察觉到了这一切。)”可知,第三段表明雷米频繁按铃是察觉同伴难处的暖心举动。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“She thought Remi was ringing it just to play, and when Remi wouldn’t relieve himself and only stared at her, she felt frustrated. (她以为雷米按铃铛只是贪玩,可雷米既不肯去方便,还只是盯着她看,这让她满心沮丧。)”可知,误解了雷米的意图让斯塔德勒对雷米按铃感到沮丧。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Stadler’s experience shows that understanding and compassion can often be found where we least expect it, offering a gentle reminder about the depth of connection between animals.(斯塔德勒的这段经历告诉我们,理解与善意往往藏在意想不到之处,也让我们真切感受到动物之间真挚深厚的情感羁绊。)”可知,动物之间也拥有共情与善意,善意是万物都能读懂的语言。由此可知,最后一段主要强调善意是独属于万物的通用语言。
C
You’re embarrassed and then there it is: a flush, sudden reddening of the face, up your neck and across your cheeks. The more you think about it, the hotter and redder you get. If someone asks “are you blushing (脸红)”, it only makes you blush more. So, why do we do it? When we’re already self-conscious, this involuntary response can feel like an added punishment. But the scientists suggest blushing may actually have social advantages.
Blushing is our body’s visible reaction when we feel emotions such as embarrassment or self-consciousness. It’s caused by increased blood flow to the skin of the face. When an emotion causes blushing, the sympathetic nervous system — which controls automatic body function — releases adrenaline (肾上腺素). In the body, adrenaline tightens blood vessels (血管), but in the face, it does the opposite — they dilate. This means more blood flows to the skin and makes the face feel hot.
People blush when they are feeling self-conscious, which is brought on by unwanted social attention. So even though the “fight-or-flight” system is involved, blushing isn’t about preparing for danger. Instead, scientists think it became a social signal, a way of showing others that we recognize a mistake or feel embarrassed. This can actually help build trust, because people often see blushing as a sign of honesty — especially as it’s involuntary. Blushing can signal a non-verbal apology for a social misstep, which can help maintain social bonds after a mistake.
Because blushing is an involuntary reaction, you can’t stop a blush once it’s coming on. However, if you have a blush that lasts more than a few days, is accompanied by pain, or makes you feel painful, talk to your health professional. But for most people, blushing won’t require medical intervention. If you can get through the embarrassment, this involuntary response can be a chance to reflect on your body’s signals, and what they reveal about you and how you connect with the world.
8. What function does the first paragraph serve?
A. To show a feature of blushing. B. To explain the causes of blushing.
C. To lead in the topic of the text. D. To describe a personal scene of blushing.
9. What does the underlined word “dilate” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Expand. B. Weaken. C. Bend. D. Leak.
10. What can be inferred about the “fight-or-flight” system from the text?
A. It is unrelated to the blushing process. B. It is active during the blushing response.
C. It is responsible for a different role. D. It is crucial for building trust by blushing.
11. What is the author’s suggested attitude toward normal blushing?
A. Treating it as a common medical issue. B. Viewing it as a source of self-awareness.
C. Regarding it as a controllable weakness. D. Approaching it as a social embarrassment.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】文章主要探讨人们脸红的原因、脸红在社交中的作用以及对正常脸红应持有的态度。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“You’re embarrassed and then there it is: a flush, sudden reddening of the face, up your neck and across your cheeks. The more you think about it, the hotter and redder you get. If someone asks “are you blushing (脸红)”, it only makes you blush more. So, why do we do it? When we’re already self-conscious, this involuntary response can feel like an added punishment. But the scientists suggest blushing may actually have social advantages.(你感到尴尬,紧接着就出现了:一阵脸红,脸颊、脖子瞬间涨得通红。你越是在意,脸就越烫、越红。如果有人问一句 “你脸红了?”,只会让你红得更厉害。那么,我们为什么会脸红呢?当我们本就局促不安时,这种不由自主的反应仿佛是额外的惩罚。但科学家认为,脸红其实具备社交层面的益处。)”结合下文对脸红的原因、脸红在社交中的作用等的介绍可知,第一段的作用是引入文章主题。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段“In the body, adrenaline tightens blood vessels (血管), but in the face, it does the opposite — they dilate. (在身体其他部位,肾上腺素会使血管收缩,但在脸部,情况相反——血管dilate。)”可知,此处描述脸部血管与身体其他部位血管因肾上腺素作用产生相反变化,身体其他部位血管收缩,那么脸部血管应是扩张,“dilate”意思可能是“Expand.”(扩张)。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“People blush when they are feeling self-conscious, which is brought on by unwanted social attention. So even though the “fight-or-flight” system is involved, blushing isn’t about preparing for danger.(当人们感到难为情时会脸红,这是由不必要的社会关注引起的。所以即使涉及“战或逃”系统,脸红也不是为危险做准备)”可知,“战或逃”系统在脸红反应中扮演的角色与应对危险不同。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“If you can get through the embarrassment, this involuntary response can be a chance to reflect on your body’s signals, and what they reveal about you and how you connect with the world.(如果你能克服这种尴尬,这种不由自主的生理反应,便可以成为一个契机,让你读懂身体发出的信号,明白这些信号揭示出的自我特质,以及你与外界的相处方式)”可知,作者建议把正常脸红当作一种自我认知的来源。
D
Exhaust gases from home fireplaces, and industrial facilities release carbon dioxide (CO2) into the air. Scientists have developed a new type of electrode designed to address this problem by capturing (捕捉) CO2 directly from the air and turning it into a useful chemical called formic acid (甲酸).
Pulling carbon dioxide out of the air may seem straightforward, especially since plants do it naturally. The greater problem lies in transforming that caught gas into something useful. In real industrial exhaust, CO2 is usually mixed with other gases, including nitrogen (氮气) and oxygen. Most existing conversion (转化) systems only work efficiently when carbon dioxide has already been separated and concentrated, which limits their practicality.
To overcome this obstacle, scientists set out to build a system that could operate under realistic conditions. The research team designed an electrode that allows gas to pass through it, trap carbon dioxide, and convert it at the same time. The device is made up of three layers, among which captures CO2. Together, these components enable the direct conversion of carbon dioxide gas into formic acid.
Formic acid is an important chemical used in a range of applications, including fuel cells and other industrial processes. Producing it directly from exhaust gases could make carbon reuse more practical and cost effective. When tested with pure CO2 gas, the new electrode showed about 40% higher efficiency than existing carbon conversion electrodes. The advantage became even clearer when researchers used a gas containing 15% CO2, 8% oxygen gas, and 77% nitrogen gas.
The electrode also proved capable of capturing carbon dioxide at concentrations similar to those found in the atmosphere, showing that it can function in normal air. According to the researchers, this approach offers a promising path toward integrating carbon capture into real industrial applications. They also suggest that similar designs could eventually be adapted to capture and convert other greenhouse gases.
12. What is the main challenge mentioned in CO2 conversion?
A. Developing safe storage for CO2. B. Turning CO2 into valuable products.
C. Finding a profitable market for it. D. Keeping CO2 concentrated in exhaust.
13. Why was the test conducted with two different gas mixtures?
A. To prove its edge in realistic contexts. B. To determine each layer’s specific role.
C. To confirm its limitation to ideal labs. D. To assess different CO2 sources’ costs.
14. What can we know about the new technology from last paragraph?
A. It requires stronger policy backing. B. It constitutes an early-stage solution.
C. It demands new industrial standards. D. It offers an achievable industrial way.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Who Holds the Key to CO2 Conversion B. Why Handling CO2 Remains a Challenge
C. What if We Could Turn CO2 into Wealth D. Where the Captured CO2 Ultimately Goes
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】主要介绍科学家研发出一种新型电极,旨在解决从空气中捕获二氧化碳并将其转化为有用化学品甲酸的问题。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Pulling carbon dioxide out of the air may seem straightforward, especially since plants do it naturally. The greater problem lies in transforming that caught gas into something useful.(从空气中提取二氧化碳似乎很简单,尤其是因为植物自然就能做到。更大的问题在于将捕获的气体转化为有用的东西)”可知,二氧化碳转化中提到的主要挑战是将二氧化碳转化为有价值的产品。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“When tested with pure CO2 gas, the new electrode showed about 40% higher efficiency than existing carbon conversion electrodes. The advantage became even clearer when researchers used a gas containing 15% CO2, 8% oxygen gas, and 77% nitrogen gas.(当用纯二氧化碳气体进行测试时,新电极的效率比现有的碳转化电极高出约40%。当研究人员使用含有15%二氧化碳、8%氧气和77%氮气的气体时,这种优势变得更加明显)”可知,用两种不同气体混合物进行测试是为了证明在现实环境中它的优势。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“According to the researchers, this approach offers a promising path toward integrating carbon capture into real industrial applications.(据研究人员称,这种方法为将碳捕获整合到实际工业应用中提供了一条有前景的途径)”可知,这项新技术提供了一种可实现的工业途径。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。主要介绍科学家研发出一种新型电极,旨在解决从空气中捕获二氧化碳并将其转化为有用化学品甲酸的问题。文中阐述二氧化碳转化的主要挑战在于将捕获的气体转化为有用之物,新型电极可在现实条件下工作,经不同气体混合物测试显示出优势,为将碳捕获整合到实际工业应用中提供了有前景的途径。“What if We Could Turn CO2 into Wealth”(如果我们能将二氧化碳变成财富会怎样)最能体现文章主题。
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。
Every spring and fall for the last 25 years, Gerard Van has spent many weekends building homes with a charity organization in Austin. ____16____ However, the routine work is not easy, which requires strength and energy. To stick to a healthy lifestyle and keep up with the physical demands of the work at 76 years old, he started going to the gym.
He’s preparing himself for an upcoming “blitz build (突击建房)”, where the organization will build 25 houses in one week. “____17____ The training is just to make sure that I am strong enough to be out there leading the folks to help build the houses.”
____18____ He, together with seven other volunteers, has formed a team. Over the past 25 years, they have built 50 homes.
The one thing people understand about this team is simple. First of all, if they choose to volunteer, they need to be serious. In other words, if they are willing to give up their Saturdays, they are expected to do real work. ____19____
During the dedications — celebrations held after a home is completed — Van often speaks with deep emotion and sheds tears. “What most people don’t realize is that I am an immigrant. I came to America many years ago,” he says. Indeed, when his family came to America, someone always reached out to them there. ____20____ So, he is willing to give back. It reminds him that a helping hand can change lives, and giving back truly matters.
A. This has become part of his life.
B. I have no idea what I am doing.
C. And he is very appreciative of that help.
D. I’m not worried about how to build a house.
E. Most volunteers are forced to work day and night.
F. As a result, everyone on the team takes the work seriously.
G. Van, as a former architect, is actually able to take the lead.
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. G 19. F 20. C
【解析】
【导语】文章讲述 76 岁的杰拉德・范 25 年来坚持参与慈善建房志愿活动,坚持健身保持体力,带领团队建房,因曾受过他人帮助而心怀感恩、乐于回馈社会的暖心故事。
【16题详解】
根据上文 “Every spring and fall for the last 25 years, Gerard Van has spent many weekends building homes with a charity organization in Austin.(过去25年,每年春秋季,杰拉德·范都会利用许多周末参与奥斯汀一家慈善机构的建房志愿活动)” 可知,空格处总结这项长期志愿活动对他的重要性。A选项 “This has become part of his life.(这已经成为他生活的一部分)” 承接上文,符合语境。
【17题详解】
根据下文 “The training is just to make sure that I am strong enough to be out there leading the folks to help build the houses.(健身只是为了确保自己体力充沛,能带领大家建房)” 可知,空格处表示他对建房的态度,引出下文健身的目的。D选项 “I’m not worried about how to build a house.(我不担心怎么建房)” 。
【18题详解】
根据下文 “He, together with seven other volunteers, has formed a team.(他和另外七名志愿者组建了一支团队)” 可知,空格处说明他的工作经历以此表明他的能力。G选项 “Van, as a former architect, is actually able to take the lead.(范曾是建筑师,实际上能够带头开展工作)” 承接下文。
【19题详解】
根据上文 “In other words, if they are willing to give up their Saturdays, they are expected to do real work.(换句话说,如果他们愿意牺牲自己的周六时间,就需要从事实打实的工作。)” 可知,空格说明对工作的态度。F选项 “As a result, everyone on the team takes the work seriously.(因此,团队里每个人都认真对待工作)” 承接上文因果关系。
【20题详解】
根据上文 “Indeed, when his family came to America, someone always reached out to them there.(事实上,他的家人初到美国时,总有人伸出援手)” 以及下文 “So, he is willing to give back.(所以他愿意回馈社会)” 可知,空格处表示他对帮助的态度。C选项 “And he is very appreciative of that help.(他十分感激那份帮助)” 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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last autumn, my life became a French film. It began when I, who had grown up in Britain, ____21____ in France as an exchange student, with a French textbook and a ____22____ of speaking French. My host family, the Dubois, came to the airport to meet me. Their daughter Léa became my guide.
In those early, ____23____ days, Léa’s help was truly my ____24____. When I felt puzzled, she patiently ____25____ my messy French sentences. Then there was Pierre, Léa’s best friend. He was like a philosopher who loved asking me playfully ____26____ questions, like, “Is rain more poetic in English or French?” I was speechless, my face burning.
The turning point was the school talent ____27____. Léa and Pierre, in a band, gave me a crucial task: ____28____ one line from a musical drama in French mid-song. So I practiced “C’est incroyable! (It’s incredible!)” constantly.
The night arrived. On stage, lights became dim and my mind went blank. I ____29____ the microphone and shouted, “It’s incredible!” Dead silence, then roaring laughter. ____30____ my mistake, I wanted to vanish. But I quickly ____31____ to French, saying, “C’est incroyable!” Afterwards, Pierre smiled, “So interesting! You expressed that line in two ____32____.”
The ____33____ was my key. I stopped being afraid. ____34____, I was brave enough to joke and even debate with Pierre in French. I was not just studying from a book anymore; I was learning from practice, laughing along with its rhythms and surprises. Thus, my French became lively and real. Thanks to that wonderful ____35____, France started to feel like home.
21. A. landed B. settled C. checked D. succeeded
22. A. sense B. friend C. fear D. cause
23. A. relaxing B. pleasant C. worthless D. confusing
24. A. saving grace B. culture shock C. white lie D. big blow
25. A. deleted B. clarified C. declared D. criticized
26. A. racial B. scientific C. psychological D. comparative
27. A. match B. show C. test D. investment
28. A. writing B. describing C. cutting D. saying
29. A. removed B. grabbed C. purchased D. recognized
30. A. Realizing B. Admitting C. Correcting D. Hiding
31. A. objected B. referred C. switched D. belonged
32. A. languages B. colors C. groups D. parts
33. A. medal B. honor C. error D. blame
34. A. Thus B. Still C. Instead D. Otherwise
35. A. joke B. book C. talent D. play
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. A 35. A
【解析】
【导语】作者作为交换生赴法国,初到之时语言生疏倍感迷茫,一次才艺表演的口误意外突破心理障碍,在实践中逐渐学好法语并融入当地生活。
【21题详解】
考查动词。句意:这一切始于我这样一个在英国长大的人,作为一名交换生来到法国之时。当时我带着一本法语教材,同时还有着对说法语的极度恐惧。A. landed抵达;B. settled定居;C. checked检查;D. succeeded成功。根据后文“in France as an exchange student”可知,作者是交换生,所以是要去法国,即抵达法国机场。
【22题详解】
考查名词。句意:这一切始于我这样一个在英国长大的人,作为一名交换生来到法国之时。当时我带着一本法语教材,同时还有着对说法语的极度恐惧。A. sense感觉;B. friend朋友;C. fear恐惧;D. cause原因。根据后文“my messy French sentences”提到作者法语不好、说错话尴尬,可知初到法国害怕说法语。
【23题详解】
考查形容词。句意:在最初那些迷茫的日子里,莱娅的帮助真的是我的救命慰藉。A. relaxing令人放松的;B. pleasant愉快的;C. worthless无价值的;D. confusing迷茫的、困惑的。根据后文“When I felt puzzled”可知,作者刚到异国、法语生疏,日子充满困惑。
【24题详解】
考查名词短语。句意:在最初那些迷茫的日子里,莱娅的帮助真的是我的救命慰藉。A. saving grace救命慰藉、雪中送炭;B. culture shock文化冲击;C. white lie善意的谎言;D. big blow沉重打击。根据上文“Léa’s help was truly my”可知,作者身处陌生环境语言不通,莱娅的帮助帮了自己大忙。
【25题详解】
考查动词。句意:当我感到困惑时,她耐心梳理我蹩脚混乱的法语句子。A. deleted删除;B. clarified理清、阐释;C. declared宣布;D. criticized批评。根据后文“my messy French sentences”可知,作者法语句子表达混乱,莱娅帮忙梳理通顺。
【26题详解】
考查形容词。句意:他就像一位哲学家,喜欢打趣地问我对比类问题。A. racial种族的;B. scientific科学的;C. psychological心理的;D. comparative比较的。后文问题“Is rain more poetic in English or French?”是两者对比。
【27题详解】
考查名词。句意:转折点是学校的才艺表演。A. match比赛;B. show演出、表演;C. test测试;D. investment投资。根据后文“one line from a musical drama in French mid-song”可知,此处指学校的才艺表演,talent show为固定搭配,意为才艺表演,符合后文登台演出的情节。
【28题详解】
考查动词。句意:莱娅和皮埃尔所在乐队交给我一个重要任务:在歌曲中途用法语说出一句音乐剧台词。A. writing书写;B. describing描述;C. cutting切割;D. saying说出。根据后文“one line from a musical drama in French mid-song”可知,作者要说出台词。
【29题详解】
考查动词。句意:我迅速抓起麦克风并大声喊道:“这太不可思议了!”A. removed移开;B. grabbed抓住、抓起;C. purchased购买;D. recognized认出。根据上文“On stage, lights became dim and my mind went blank.”可知,作者舞台上大脑一片空白,慌乱中抓起麦克风。
【30题详解】
考查动词。句意:意识到自己的失误后,我想原地消失。A. Realizing意识到;B. Admitting承认;C. Correcting纠正;D. Hiding隐藏。根据后文“my mistake, I wanted to vanish”可知,作者发现自己说错语言,意识到犯错。
【31题详解】
考查动词。句意:但我随即便切换成了法语,说道:“太不可思议了!”A. objected反对;B. referred提及;C. switched切换;D. belonged属于。根据后文“to French, saying, “C’est incroyable!””指作者从英语改口换成法语,switch to为固定搭配,表示切换到。
【32题详解】
考查名词。句意:你用两种语言说出了这句台词。A. languages语言;B. colors颜色;C. groups群体;D. parts部分。根据上文“It’s incredible!”以及“C’est incroyable!”可知,作者先后用英语、法语说了同一句话,是两种语言。
【33题详解】
考查名词。句意:这次失误成了我的突破口。A. medal奖牌;B. honor荣誉;C. error失误、错误;D. blame责备。根据上文“my mistake”可知,上文是作者舞台上说错话的小失误,这件事让自己不再害怕说法语。
【34题详解】
考查连词。句意:相反,我变得敢于用法语和皮埃尔开玩笑甚至辩论。A. Thus因此;B. Still仍然;C. Instead相反、取而代之;D. Otherwise否则。前文“I stopped being afraid.”提到不再害怕,后文“I was brave enough to joke and even debate with Pierre in French”主动交流,Instead体现转折递进关系。
【35题详解】
考查名词。句意:多亏了那次奇妙的才艺表演经历,法国开始让我有了家的感觉。A. joke玩笑;B. book书籍;C. talent才艺表演;D. play戏剧。全文故事围绕学校才艺表演展开,这次经历改变了作者,talent指代前文talent show。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The opening melody (旋律) of Jasmine Flower floated through the hall, unfolding across the stage. It immediately set ____36____ poetic tone for the evening, inviting the audience ____37____ (follow) each note as it traced gentle curves in the air.
The concert titled Nihao! China — Echoes of Ancient Tang Poems, ____38____ (organize) by the China Association for International Cultural Exchange at King’s Place in London, bringing together young musicians to perform works ____39____ (pair) Tang dynasty poem with modern musical arrangements, with the stated aim of presenting Chinese literary heritage in forms ____40____ (access) to international audiences.
Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Zheng Zeguang attended and extended Chinese New Year ____41____ (greet), quoting Tang poet Wang Bo — “Though miles apart, close friends feel like neighbors” — alongside a line ____42____ British poet Percy Bysshe Shelley: “If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” He said cultural exchange contributes to understanding each other.
Staff and pupils from the UK and Qingdao presented a selection of pieces moving ____43____ (fluent) between Chinese and Western traditions. Several international singers performed Chinese poems, bringing the evening to a peak, with the audience clearly ____44____ (sweep) up in the performance. The evening reached its peak with the closing piece, From Jasmine Flower to Turandot, ____45____ all performers returned to the stage and the audience rose to join in group performance of both songs.
【答案】36. a 37. to follow
38. was organized
39. pairing
40. accessible
41. greetings
42. from 43. fluently
44. swept 45. when
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述在伦敦举办的一场以唐诗为主题的文化音乐会。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意:这立刻为当晚活动定下诗意基调,引得听众沉醉追随每一缕婉转悠扬的音符。set a tone为固定搭配,意为“定下基调”,poetic发音以辅音音素开头,用不定冠词a。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。固定搭配invite sb. to do sth.意为“邀请某人做某事”,空处需填动词不定式to follow作宾语补足语。
【38题详解】
考查动词时态语态。句意:这场名为《你好!中国——唐诗的回响》的音乐会,由中国国际文化交流协会在伦敦国王广场举办,汇聚一众青年音乐人登台献艺,他们演绎将唐诗与现代编曲相融的作品,旨在用国际受众易于理解的形式,展现中华文学瑰宝。陈述过去发生的事情,使用一般过去时,The concert和organize为被动关系,需用被动语态,主语为单数形式,be动词用was。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语,works与pair是主动关系,需用现在分词形式pairing。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。此处为形容词accessible意为“易理解的、可接触的”,作后置定语,修饰名词forms。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意:中国驻英国大使郑泽光出席活动并送上新春祝福,他既引用唐代诗人王勃“海内存知己,天涯若比邻”,也援引英国诗人珀西・比希・雪莱的名句 “冬天来了,春天还会远吗?”,表示文化交流能够增进彼此理解。空处作宾语,需填名词greeting,greeting表示 “问候、祝福” 常用复数greetings。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意同上。表示“出自,来自”应用介词from。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意:来自英国与青岛的师生轮番登台献演,节目流畅融合中西文化特色。修饰动词moving要用副词fluently,作状语。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:多位外籍歌手倾情演绎唐诗曲目,将现场气氛推向高潮,全场观众深深沉浸其中。“With+宾语+宾语补足语”为固定用法,audience与sweep up为被动关系,用过去分swept作宾语补足语。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:压轴曲目《从茉莉花到图兰朵》奏响时,整场活动迎来最终高潮,所有表演者重返舞台,观众也起身一同合唱两首经典曲目。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词为 the evening,在定语从句中作时间状语,关系副词用when。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你正在创作一篇英文微型科幻小说,但在写作过程中遇到了困难。请你给外教Chris写封邮件,请他帮忙指导,内容包括:
(1)自我介绍;
(2)创作困境;
(3)征求建议。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】参考范文:
Dear Chris,
I’m Li Hua, a high school student who has been deeply inspired by your sci-fi masterpieces.
I’m currently attempting a micro-fiction story when a frustrating dilemma arises: how to construct a fascinating plot within merely 1,500 words. This leaves me struggling to balance detailed world-building with meaningful character development. Struggling with this limitation, I also find it nearly impossible to create an effective twist. Moreover, I worry that rushing the pace might confuse readers instead of engaging them.
Would you kindly offer specific techniques that could help maximize narrative efficiency without sacrificing depth? Your expert guidance would be invaluable to me.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】这是一封求助邮件,要求以李华的身份向外教Chris寻求英文微型科幻小说创作的指导,需涵盖自我介绍、创作中遇到的困境以及征求建议。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
鼓舞,激励:inspire → motivate
令人沮丧的:frustrating → discouraging
困境:dilemma → predicament
帮助:help → assist
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合
原句:This leaves me struggling to balance detailed world-building with meaningful character development.
拓展句:It is this situation that leaves me struggling to balance detailed world-building with meaningful character development.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m Li Hua, a high school student who has been deeply inspired by your sci-fi masterpieces.(运用who引导的定语从句)
【高分句型2】Would you kindly offer specific techniques that could help maximize narrative efficiency without sacrificing depth?(运用that引导的定语从句)
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。
Arthur, a 15-year-old high school student, was an active volunteer at the local animal shelter. The shelter was running out of funds to buy food for the rescued dogs, so Arthur decided to organize a small fundraising event. He spent his entire week after school baking hundreds of chocolate chip cookies. He carefully packed them into transparent bags and tied each with a colorful ribbon.
On a bright Saturday morning, Arthur set up a small wooden table in the community park. He placed a large, hand-painted cardboard sign that read, “Delicious Cookies! Help Feed the Shelter Dogs!” For the first two hours, business was slow, but Arthur remained optimistic, greeting every passerby with a bright smile.
Suddenly, the weather took an unexpected turn. Dark clouds rolled in quickly, blocking out the sun. Before Arthur could even gather his boxes, a heavy rain began. The strong wind blew his cardboard sign away, and the heavy rain soaked through the thin plastic cover he quickly tried to throw over his table. Water leaked into the boxes, turning his beautifully baked cookies into a wet, ruined mess.
Heartbroken, Arthur sat under the shelter of a nearby large tree, watching his hard work being washed away in the rain. He felt a lump in his throat and couldn’t hold back his tears. He had promised the shelter manager that he would bring back at least fifty dollars, but now he had nothing. He wiped his eyes and looked at the broken cookies lying in the mud. He felt like giving up completely. Just then, a small bird landed near him and shook off the rain, as if telling him to stay strong. He took a deep breath, thinking maybe he should wait a little longer.
Just as Arthur was about to give up and pack his ruined cookies into the trash bin, a woman holding a large red umbrella walked up to his stall. She was holding the hand of a little girl.
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。
The woman stopped in front of the wet stall and looked at Arthur gently.
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Inspired by the woman’s kindness, Arthur came up with a new plan.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】参考范文:
The woman stopped in front of the wet stall and looked at Arthur gently. Noticing his red eyes and the messy cookies, she asked softly what had happened. Arthur explained his volunteer work and the failed fundraiser in a low voice. Instead of leaving, the woman smiled and bought all the ruined cookies at a high price, saying they still smelled wonderful and she was willing to help the lovely dogs. Her daughter even handed Arthur a candy to cheer him up.
Inspired by the woman’s kindness, Arthur came up with a new plan. The following week, he asked his classmates to join him and sold homemade cookies door to door after school. Their story spread quickly in the community, and many neighbors offered support. Finally, Arthur raised over two hundred dollars, far more than he expected. This experience taught him that kindness always appears when hope seems lost, and determination can turn failure into success.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了 15 岁的高中生亚瑟为当地动物收容所组织筹款活动,在公园卖自制饼干时突遭大雨,饼干被毁,他几乎绝望放弃之时,一位女士来帮助的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容可知,第一段可描写女士询问情况,亚瑟讲述筹款经历与遭遇,女士高价买下毁了的饼干,女士女儿给亚瑟糖果鼓励他。
②由第二段首句内容可知,第二段可描写亚瑟邀请同学加入,挨家挨户卖饼干,他们的故事在社区传开,获得邻居支持,亚瑟筹集到远超预期的资金,领悟到善良与决心的力量。
2.续写线索:女士询问——亚瑟讲述——女士买饼干——女儿给糖果——邀请同学——挨家售卖——故事传开——获得支持——筹到资金——领悟道理。
3.词汇激活
行为类
①解释:explain /illustrate
②传播:spread /circulate
情绪类
①温柔地:gently /softly
②愿意的:willing /eager
【点睛】【高分句型 1】Noticing his red eyes and the messy cookies, she asked softly what had happened.(运用了现在分词作状语以及 what 引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型 2】This experience taught him that kindness always appears when hope seems lost, and determination can turn failure into success.(运用了 that 引导的宾语从句, when 引导的时间状语从句)
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