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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。
1. Where are the speakers heading?
A. To the cinema. B. To the airport. C. To the police station.
2. What sports does the woman like?
A. Volleyball. B. Weightlifting. C. Running.
3. What’s the topic for today’s debate?
A. Renewable energy.
B. Urban green spaces.
C. Universal basic income.
4. What does the woman like to watch online?
A. Baking shows. B. Football games. C. Skiing performances.
5. What is the man doing?
A. Hosting a meeting.
B. Making an appointment.
C. Demanding an apology.
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. When does the conversation take place?
A. On Monday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
7. What does Robert promise to do?
A. Make a deal with Linda.
B. Treat Linda to a movie.
C. Prepare for the interview.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. How does the woman feel about the sweater?
A. Its style isn’t for her.
B. Its color doesn’t suit her.
C. Its size doesn’t match her.
9. What does the man agree to do?
A. Exchange the sweater.
B. Refer the case to the manager.
C. Give back the woman’s money.
10. What’s the conversation mainly about?
A. Discussing fashion. B. Choosing a sweater. C. Returning a purchase.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Where will the man go next?
A. Southern Greece.
B. The Scottish Highlands.
C. Snowdonia National Park.
12. What happened to the man in the Peak District?
A. He lost his way.
B. He broke the fence.
C. He had a heart problem.
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Fellow workers.
B. Guide and tourist.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What did the robots do on the show?
A. They acted as models.
B. They did various actions.
C. They chatted with people.
15. What did the woman enjoy at the museum?
A. A robot show. B. A cultural show. C. A fashion show.
16. Why does the woman want a smart chatbot?
A. To check her heart rate.
B. To do the house-cleaning.
C. To accompany her parents.
17. How does the man want AI to help him?
A. By making learning efficient.
B. By staying up late with him.
C. By helping his homework.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What does the reading for Wednesday’s class focus on?
A. Greenhouse gas releases.
B. Data presentation strategy.
C. Local environmental issues.
19. What’s the consequence of more than two unexcused absences?
A. Failure in the course exam.
B. Retaking of the final exam.
C. A full-letter lower grade.
20. What is a key requirement for the final research paper?
A. Active class participation.
B. Research on text questions.
C. Original analysis with data.
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
Below are some best reading recommendations from NPR staffers and trusted critics.
The Waterbearers by Sasha Bonét
This poetic memoir (回忆录) covers generations of powerful Black women who raise their children singly and pass on strength by showing up. The author’s grandmother may have little money, but there’s enough to feed anyone who appears. The author’s mother is tough and wise. Sasha writes her own mothering story as a successful professional troubled by racism.
The Heart-Shaped Tin by Bee Wilson
Inspired by her meeting the giant heart-shaped pan she used to bake her wedding cake, Wilson began asking others, “Who had invested objects in their kitchens with strong meanings or emotions?” The result is a delightful and moving collection of essays about how we access memories through the items we cook and eat with.
Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey
In this novel, when Birdie, a single mother raising her daughter, Emaleen, in rural Alaska, loves a recluse (隐居者) named Arthur, it’s a chance for a fresh start and a freer life in the wild. But their dream is threatened by Arthur’s true nature. In this story, the dark and scary woods are also a place that cultivates love and forgiveness.
The Compound by Aisling Rawle
When contestants are dropped in the remote desert to film a reality show, they must couple up to stay in the game and complete tasks. As the tasks become more dangerous, contestants don’t know who to trust, but they stay more interested in winning brand deals than their own well-being. With focus on influencer culture and our ability to look the other way, you feel as trapped in the story as the contestants.
1. What is the central theme of The Waterbearers?
A. The poverty of Black families. B. Generations of Black women.
C. Memories tied to the kitchen. D. The rural life of a single mother.
2. Which book suits a reader who is drawn to a risky romance in the wild?
A. The Waterbearers. B. The Heart-Shaped Tin.
C. Black Woods, Blue Sky. D. The Compound.
3. What is required of the contestants in the desert?
A. Protecting the partners from danger. B. Forming their influencer culture.
C. Designing a reality show about a game. D. Partnering with others for the tasks.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文推荐四本佳作,涵盖黑人女性回忆录、美食随笔、荒野爱情小说与荒漠真人秀题材,风格各异,各具独特故事内涵与思想立意。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“This poetic memoir (回忆录) covers generations of powerful Black women who raise their children singly and pass on strength by showing up.(这部充满诗意的回忆录讲述了多位杰出的黑人女性的故事,她们独自抚养子女,并通过自身的存在传递出力量。这些女性跨越了多个世代)”可知,这本书的中心主题是几代黑人女性的故事。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In this novel, when Birdie, a single mother raising her daughter, Emaleen, in rural Alaska, loves a recluse (隐居者) named Arthur, it’s a chance for a fresh start and a freer life in the wild. But their dream is threatened by Arthur’s true nature.(在这部小说中,贝蒂是一位在阿拉斯加乡村独自抚养女儿埃玛琳的单身母亲,她爱上了一个名叫亚瑟的隐居者。这对他们来说是一个重新开始、过上自由而充满自然气息的生活的机会。但他们的梦想却因亚瑟的真实本性而受到了威胁)”可知,这本书讲述了一段在野外充满未知与风险的爱情故事,适合被此类题材吸引的读者。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“When contestants are dropped in the remote desert to film a reality show, they must couple up to stay in the game and complete tasks.(当参赛者被投放到偏远的沙漠拍摄真人秀时,他们必须结对以留在游戏中并完成任务)”可知,沙漠中的参赛者被要求与他人结伴来完成任务。
B
Recently, a remote robotic surgery saved the life of a 62-year-old football fan with cancer, with the patient in Gibraltar and the surgeon in London.
Inside the operating theatre at St. Bernard’s, the only hospital in the British overseas territory, a hi-tech robot with a 3D camera and four arms removed the diseased organ of Paul Buxton. Prof. Prokar Dasgupta was performing the procedure 1,400 miles away from London. With the help of technology services provider, Dasgupta used a console (控制台) in London to guide the Toumai Robotic System through a sequence of steps during which Buxton successfully underwent the operation. After his unique experience, he said he felt fantastic within days.
After his cancer diagnosis, Buxton had expected to join the NHS waiting list and travel back to England because of the complex nature of the operation. To avoid this, he jumped at the chance to have surgery remotely. Buxton, who was originally from Somerset, England, said it was a no-brainer to be involved. “I never expected to be part of medical history,” he said.
Dasgupta said the milestone surgery went extremely well. “We operated using the hi-tech robot. It is completely controlled from a console, which is like a computer console, using high-speed lines.” The console in London was linked to the robot in Gibraltar with a backup 5G connection. A team on the ground at St. Bernard’s stood ready to take over in case the connection dropped.
Remote surgery is advancing rapidly around the world, with recent breakthroughs enabling real-time long-distance procedures. Remote surgery meant patients in remote areas can avoid vast expense and inconvenience in traveling for care. Next, Dasgupta will repeat the remote procedure with another patient in a month, this time with 20,000 surgeons watching via live streaming.
4. How did Prof. Dasgupta perform the surgery?
A. He directed local surgeons remotely. B. He provided guidance to the hospital.
C. He instructed a robot remotely to do it. D. He invented a robotic surgical system.
5. Why did Buxton decide to take the chance?
A. To experience new technology. B. To avoid going back to England.
C. To get into the NHS waiting list. D. To be involved in medical history.
6. What was the purpose of the team on standby?
A. To watch the function of the camera. B. To learn advanced surgery skills.
C. To keep the 5G connection going. D. To step in for the surgery in case.
7. What does the author imply about remote surgery in the last paragraph?
A. It is growing more popular. B. It eases the pain of patients.
C. It monitors the medical system. D. It needs further breakthroughs.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了一例跨越1400英里的远程机器人手术成功案例,展示了远程手术技术的快速发展。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“With the help of technology services provider, Dasgupta used a console (控制台) in London to guide the Toumai Robotic System through a sequence of steps during which Buxton successfully underwent the operation. (在技术服务商的帮助下,达斯古普塔在伦敦使用一个控制台来引导Toumai机器人系统完成一系列步骤,在此期间巴克斯顿成功接受了手术。)”可知,达斯古普塔教授是通过在伦敦远程操控机器人来完成手术的。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“After his cancer diagnosis, Buxton had expected to join the NHS waiting list and travel back to England because of the complex nature of the operation. To avoid this, he jumped at the chance to have surgery remotely. (在癌症诊断后,由于手术的复杂性,巴克斯顿原本预计要加入NHS等候名单并返回英格兰。为了避免这种情况,他欣然抓住了远程手术的机会。)”可知,巴克斯顿决定接受远程手术是为了避免返回英格兰。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“A team on the ground at St. Bernard’s stood ready to take over in case the connection dropped. (圣伯纳德医院的一支现场团队随时准备在连接中断时接手手术。)”可知,现场待命团队的目的是在连接中断时介入完成手术。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“Remote surgery is advancing rapidly around the world, with recent breakthroughs enabling real-time long-distance procedures. (远程手术正在全球迅速发展,最近的突破使得实时远程手术成为可能。)”以及第五段“Next, Dasgupta will repeat the remote procedure with another patient in a month, this time with 20,000 surgeons watching via live streaming. (接下来,达斯古普塔将在一个月内为另一位患者重复远程手术,届时将有20,000名外科医生通过直播观看。)”可知,远程手术正变得越来越受欢迎。
C
A large two-decade study suggests a Mediterranean diet rich in nuts, seafood, whole grains, and vegetables can reduce the risk of all forms of stroke (中风) by as much as 25%. While the study doesn’t prove cause and effect — only an association — experts noted the significant potential for stroke prevention.
The research, led by scientists from the US and Greece, found the Mediterranean diet was linked to a lower risk of stroke overall, particularly ischaemic stroke — the most common type, caused by blocked blood flow to the brain. “We were especially interested to see that this finding applies to ischaemic stroke, as few large studies have looked at this type,” said study author Sophia Wang from a cancer center in California.
The study followed 105,614 California women, average age 53, with no history of stroke, for 21 years. Participants scored zero to nine based on how closely they followed the Mediterranean diet. Points were awarded for above-average consumption of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish, moderate alcohol intake, and below-average consumption of red meat and dairy. About 30% scored six to nine (highest group), while 13% scored zero to two (lowest group). After adjusting for factors like smoking, physical activity, and high blood pressure, the highest group was 18% less likely to have any stroke and 16% less likely to have an ischaemic stroke compared to the lowest group.
However, the study included only women and relied on self-reported diet data — but independent experts found the results significant. Juliet Bouverie, chief executive of the Stroke Association, noted that nine out of ten strokes are preventable. “It’s long been known that eating a Mediterranean diet can help lower the risk of diseases such as stroke. We welcome how this has now been shown to reduce the risk of total strokes,” she said. “Ischaemic strokes are severe, so it’s wonderful that this study throws light on this critical yet understudied subtype,” she added. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and understand the mechanisms (机制) behind them.
8. What can be learned about the Mediterranean diet from paragraph 1?
A. It helps treat a quarter of stroke.
B. It proves to prevent heart disease.
C. It correlates with lower stroke risk.
D. It reduces the symptom of stroke.
9. How does the author present the result of the study?
A. By quoting an expert. B. By challenging a thought.
C. By clarifying a concept. D. By providing statistics.
10. What was one of the limits of the research?
A. It aimed at a quarter of one’s lifetime. B. The subjects self-reported their data.
C. It excluded people from other cultures. D. Other unhealthy habits were ignored.
11. What can be inferred from Juliet’s comment?
A. The study confirms a long-held opinion. B. The findings contradict previous studies.
C. Research on ischaemic strokes should begin. D. The study reveals the mechanisms of strokes.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了一项长达二十年的大规模研究表明,坚持地中海饮食与降低中风风险之间存在显著关联。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“While the study doesn’t prove cause and effect — only an association — experts noted the significant potential for stroke prevention. (虽然这项研究不能证明因果关系——只表明了一种关联——但专家们注意到了其在预防中风方面的巨大潜力。)”可知,地中海饮食与较低的中风风险相关,但并未证明因果关系。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The study followed 105,614 California women, average age 53, with no history of stroke, for 21 years. (该研究对105,614名平均年龄53岁、无中风史的加利福尼亚女性进行了21年的随访。)”以及第三段“After adjusting for factors like smoking, physical activity, and high blood pressure, the highest group was 18% less likely to have any stroke and 16% less likely to have an ischaemic stroke compared to the lowest group.(在调整了吸烟、体力活动和高血压等因素后,得分最高组比最低组患任何中风的可能性低18%,患缺血性中风的可能性低16%。)”可知,作者通过提供具体的统计数据来呈现研究结果。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“However, the study included only women and relied on self-reported diet data — but independent experts found the results significant. (然而,该研究仅包括女性,并且依赖于自我报告的饮食数据——但独立专家认为结果具有重要意义。)”可知,该研究的局限性之一是受试者自我报告了饮食数据。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“‘It’s long been known that eating a Mediterranean diet can help lower the risk of diseases such as stroke. We welcome how this has now been shown to reduce the risk of total strokes,’ she said. (她说:‘长期以来人们都知道,食用地中海饮食有助于降低患中风等疾病的风险。我们欢迎这项研究现在已被证明能降低总中风的风险。’)”可知,Juliet的评论证实了这是一个长期存在的观点。
D
Eyes fixed on the patient’s leg, the doctor proceeds to remove the injured leg — or infection and death would swiftly follow. The patient and surgeon are ants. Then comes post-operative care: The surgeon cleans the wound with its tongue.
Erik Frank, a biologist at the University of Würzburg, has been collecting such examples of ants tending to each other’s wounds, which are known as instances of social immunocompetence (免疫力) — the ability of an organism to use social interactions and behaviors to enhance immunity and control infection. So far, his observations span more than two dozen species. These interventions are remarkably effective. In Camponotus, a carpenter ant found mainly in Africa, amputating (截肢) an upper-leg wound within an hour boosts survival. In earlier research, Frank observed ants carrying wounded nestmates back from battle and cleaning their wounds. If the wound gets infected, they treat it with their tongues, sharply increasing the victim’s survival chance. In another species, workers with infected wounds are driven out, while those with minor injuries stayed for care.
Susanne Foitzik of the University of Mainz is investigating the genes involved in rescue and wound-care behavior. In a North American species of ants frequently injured when other ants raid (袭击) their territories to enslave them, she has identified genetic variants strongly linked to wound care. She plans further experiments to home in on what these genes are doing.
Frank’s research may also benefit humans. He has found 70 compounds, including 20 proteins, with antibacterial and wound-healing properties, some of which could help us fight drug-resistant human viruses.
Ants are not alone in tending their sick. Insects, with their tiny brains, rely on genetic ability for this behavior. The birds and mammals on the list are capable of reasoning things out. But natural selection is about outcomes, not means. And in ants, it has produced complex medical systems requiring little more than a strong pair of jaws.
12. What’s the characteristic of social immunocompetence?
A. Amputating a wounded leg to save life.
B. Boosting immunity through socialization.
C. Developing genetic variants by interaction.
D. Keeping the wounded ants out of the group.
13. What does the underlined part “home in on” mean in paragraph 3?
A. Rule out. B. Bring back. C. Attend to. D. Aim at.
14. How can Frank’s research benefit humans?
A. By finding genetic variants. B. By improving social interactions.
C. By targeting resistant viruses. D. By learning animals’ caring ability.
15. What is a proper title for the text?
A. Ants’ Complex Medical Systems. B. The Genetics of Rescue Behavior.
C. Evolution of the Insect Brain. D. Animals’ Treatment of Infections.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了蚂蚁通过社会互动和行为来增强免疫力和控制感染的复杂医疗系统,即社会免疫能力。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Erik Frank, a biologist at the University of Würzburg, has been collecting such examples of ants tending to each other’s wounds, which are known as instances of social immunocompetence (免疫力) — the ability of an organism to use social interactions and behaviors to enhance immunity and control infection. (维尔茨堡大学的生物学家埃里克·弗兰克一直在收集蚂蚁互相照料伤口的这类实例,这些实例被称为社会免疫能力——即生物体利用社会互动和行为来增强免疫力和控制感染的能力。)”可知,社会免疫能力的特征是通过社会互动来增强免疫力。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段“She plans further experiments to home in on what these genes are doing. (她计划进行进一步的实验,以home in on这些基因正在做什么。)”可知,在已经确定相关基因的基础上,她计划进一步实验来聚焦/查明这些基因的具体功能。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“He has found 70 compounds, including 20 proteins, with antibacterial and wound-healing properties, some of which could help us fight drug-resistant human viruses. (他发现了70种化合物,包括20种蛋白质,具有抗菌和伤口愈合特性,其中一些可能有助于我们对抗耐药的人类病毒。)”可知,弗兰克的研究通过发现能对抗耐药病毒的化合物而使人类受益。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第五段“And in ants, it has produced complex medical systems requiring little more than a strong pair of jaws.(而在蚂蚁中,自然选择产生了复杂的医疗系统,它们只需要一副强壮的颚。)”并结合全文内容可知,文章主要介绍了蚂蚁复杂的医疗系统。
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。
Last year, when I began my first year of college, I was excited about the opportunity to socialize and engage in campus life. ____16____ For two weeks I studied alone for the exams in my room with a pile of textbooks.
One day in the next semester, while exploring ChatGPT, I noticed a new voice feature that enabled conversation, which I thought would completely change how I study. ____17____ I downloaded a ChatGPT, fed my course materials into it and started having conversations with its voice mode. I chose one of the voice options that sounded almost human. While I was studying, I started to feel less lonely.
In the past, I had always avoided using AI tools for academic work unless instructed to do so by my professor. But now, for two to three hours a day, I used ChatGPT this way for three of my five courses. ChatGPT became my study partner. With it, I felt like having a human tutor always by my side. ____18____
AI didn’t write my exams or give me answers. ____19____ What it did was help me learn, I value the skills gained from learning the material more than my final mark. It made studying feel like an intellectual conversation.
____20____ Many people are rightly concerned about them being used to cheat, I learned AI can be used to learn more, not replace learning. For me, AI certainly didn’t replace studying; rather, it just made it more engaging.
A. So I decided to give it a try.
B. Nor would I have wanted it to.
C. But things changed around exam season.
D. What surprised me was how boring it felt.
E. People may hold various views of AI tools.
F. I often reflect on those two weeks of lonely studying.
G. This made it available and helpful for my understanding.
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. G 19. B 20. E
【解析】
【导语】文章主要讲述了作者在大学期间从独自孤独备考到利用ChatGPT语音功能辅助学习、最终发现AI工具可以帮助学习而非替代学习的经历。
【16题详解】
由上文“Last year, when I began my first year of college, I was excited about the opportunity to socialize and engage in campus life. (去年,当我开始大学第一年时,我对社交和参与校园生活的机会感到兴奋。)”以及下文“For two weeks I studied alone for the exams in my room with a pile of textbooks. (有两周时间,我独自在房间里用一堆教科书备考。)”可知,本空要说情况发生了变化,从社交转向独自学习,C选项“But things changed around exam season. (但考试季前后情况发生了变化。)”能承上启下,符合题意,该选项中的“things changed”与上文的“excited about...socialize”形成转折,且该选项中的“exam season”与下文的“studied alone for the exams”相呼应,表示从社交生活转向备考状态。
【17题详解】
由上文“One day in the next semester, while exploring ChatGPT, I noticed a new voice feature that enabled conversation, which I thought would completely change how I study. (下学期的一天,在探索ChatGPT时,我注意到一个新的语音功能可以进行对话,我认为这将彻底改变我的学习方式。)”以及下文“I downloaded a ChatGPT, fed my course materials into it and started having conversations with its voice mode. (我下载了ChatGPT,把课程材料输入进去,开始用它的语音模式进行对话。)”可知,本空要说决定尝试这个新功能,A选项“So I decided to give it a try. (所以我决定试一试。)”能承上启下,符合题意,该选项中的“So”承接上文的发现,“give it a try”与下文的“downloaded a ChatGPT, fed my course materials into it and started having conversations ”相呼应,表示从想法到行动的过渡。
【18题详解】
由上文“ChatGPT became my study partner. With it, I felt like having a human tutor always by my side. (ChatGPT成了我的学习伙伴。有了它,我感觉就像身边一直有个人类导师。)”可知,本空要说这种陪伴式学习带来的具体效果,G选项“This made it available and helpful for my understanding. (这使得它随时可用,并且对我理解知识很有帮助。)”能承接上文,符合题意,该选项中的“This”指代上文的“having a human tutor always by my side”这种学习模式,且该选项中的“helpful for my understanding”与下文的“help me learn”相呼应,表示AI辅助学习,对帮助理解知识方面起到了积极作用。
【19题详解】
由上文“AI didn’t write my exams or give me answers. (AI没有帮我完成考试或给我答案。)”以及下文“What it did was help me learn, I value the skills gained from learning the material more than my final mark. (它做的是帮助我学习,比起最终成绩,我更看重从学习材料中获得的技能。)”可知,本空要说作者也不希望AI替自己做这些事,B选项“Nor would I have wanted it to. (我也不希望它这么做。)”能承上启下,符合题意,该选项中的“Nor would I have wanted it to”是对上文“didn’t write my exams or give me answers”的否定递进,表示作者主动拒绝让AI代劳,且与下文的“What it did was help me learn”形成对比,强调AI的定位是辅助学习而非替代学习。
【20题详解】
由下文“Many people are rightly concerned about them being used to cheat, I learned AI can be used to learn more, not replace learning. (许多人理所当然地担心它们被用来作弊,但我了解到AI可以用来学习更多,而不是替代学习。)”可知,本空要说人们对AI工具有不同看法,E选项“People may hold various views of AI tools. (人们对AI工具可能持有各种观点。)”能引出下文,符合题意,该选项中的“various views”与下文的“Many people are rightly concerned about”相呼应,表示先总述人们观点各异,再具体说明人们的担忧以及作者自己的感悟,形成由泛到精的论述结构。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
This morning I was cleaning the birdcage. Suddenly the parrot Pawley ran outside, flying towards our neighbor’s yard. ____21____, I began to whistle his favorite tunes. I hoped he would ____22____ this escape and return to his cage, fully stocked with seed, fruit and snacks. No such ____23____.
Now frightened for Pawley, my heart began to race. I had to admit my ____24____. I returned home and wrote a mail to our neighbors and a local social media site, ____25____ a video of Pawley. Then our neighbor Ben called to say that my Pawley flew across his backyard and landed in a tree.
As I entered Ben’s backyard, I ____26____ Pawley somewhere up in a very tall tree. Now the ____27____ would be to get him out of that tree.
While in the house, Pawley always keeps us in his sight. So I ____28____ disappeared under a branch. When I emerged, I could see him ____29____ his wings to fly down to find me. Then, at a slow ____30____ he moved to a lower tree branch, cautiously climbed onto my finger, traveled onto my shoulder, and ____31____ a kiss on my face. While I wanted his apology, the kiss would be ____32____.
Now, I had to think of a(n) ____33____ way to get him into Ben’s home. I slowly walked him in, and locked him in Ben’s bathroom. ____34____ accomplished! I ran home to get his travel cage. Finally, ____35____ a painful parrot bite, I grabbed his long tail and locked him in the cage.
21. A. Excited B. Relieved C. Panicked D. Satisfied
22. A. benefit from B. take on C. pick out D. give up
23. A. potential B. luck C. access D. appointment
24. A. curiosity B. innocence C. carelessness D. duty
25. A. attaching B. downloading C. recording D. editing
26. A. heard B. located C. secured D. caught
27. A. challenge B. chance C. surprise D. consequence
28. A. nervously B. eventually C. impatiently D. purposely
29. A. shaking B. folding C. spreading D. tidying
30. A. appearance B. view C. start D. pace
31. A. blew B. planted C. imagined D. froze
32. A. normal B. tolerable C. conventional D. sufficient
33. A. unusual B. hard C. secret D. informal
34. A. Sympathy B. Function C. Mission D. Experience
35. A. attempting B. risking C. avoiding D. accepting
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】文章主要讲述了作者的鹦鹉Pawley在作者打扫鸟笼时意外飞出,作者通过吹口哨、发布求助信息等方式最终找回鹦鹉的经历。
【21题详解】
考查形容词。句意:我惊慌失措,开始吹它最喜欢的曲子。A. Excited兴奋的;B. Relieved宽慰的;C. Panicked惊慌的;D. Satisfied满意的。根据上文“Suddenly the parrot Pawley ran outside, flying towards our neighbor’s yard”可知,鹦鹉突然飞走了,作者的反应应该是惊慌的。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语。句意:我希望它能放弃这次逃跑,回到它的笼子里,那里装满了种子、水果和零食。A. benefit from从……受益;B. take on承担;C. pick out挑选出;D. give up放弃。根据下文“return to his cage”可知,作者希望鹦鹉放弃逃跑,回到笼子里。
【23题详解】
考查名词。句意:没有这样的运气。A. potential潜力;B. luck运气;C. access通道;D. appointment预约。根据上文“I hoped he would ________ this escape and return to his cage”以及下文“Now frightened for Pawley”可知,鹦鹉并没有如作者所愿回来,作者没有这样的运气。
【24题详解】
考查名词。句意:我不得不承认我的粗心大意。A. curiosity好奇心;B. innocence天真;C. carelessness粗心;D. duty责任。根据上文“This morning I was cleaning the birdcage. Suddenly the parrot Pawley ran outside”可知,作者在打扫鸟笼时让鹦鹉飞走了,这是作者粗心导致的。
【25题详解】
考查动词。句意:我回到家,给我们的邻居和一个当地的社交媒体网站发了邮件,附上了一段Pawley的视频。A. attaching附上;B. downloading下载;C. recording录制;D. editing编辑。根据上文“wrote a mail to our neighbors and a local social media site”以及下文“a video of Pawley”可知,作者在邮件中附上了鹦鹉的视频,attach...to...意为“把……附在……上”。
【26题详解】
考查动词。句意:当我进入Ben的后院时,我在一棵很高的树上某处找到了Pawley。A. heard听到;B. located找到……的位置;C. secured保护;D. caught抓住。根据上文“Then our neighbor Ben called to say that my Pawley flew across his backyard and landed in a tree.”以及下文“Pawley somewhere up in a very tall tree”可知,作者进入后院后找到了鹦鹉在树上的位置。
【27题详解】
考查名词。句意:现在的挑战是把它从那棵树上弄下来。A. challenge挑战;B. chance机会;C. surprise惊讶;D. consequence后果。根据上文“Pawley somewhere up in a very tall tree”可知,鹦鹉在高高的树上,把它弄下来是个挑战。
【28题详解】
考查副词。句意:所以我故意消失在一根树枝下。A. nervously紧张地;B. eventually最终;C. impatiently不耐烦地;D. purposely故意地。根据上文“While in the house, Pawley always keeps us in his sight.”可知,鹦鹉在家时总是看着作者,所以作者故意藏起来引诱它下来。
【29题详解】
考查动词。句意:当我出现时,我能看到它张开翅膀飞下来找我。A. shaking摇晃;B. folding折叠;C. spreading展开;D. tidying整理。根据下文“his wings to fly down to find me”可知,鹦鹉展开翅膀飞下来。
【30题详解】
考查名词。句意:然后,它慢慢地移动到一个较低的树枝上,小心翼翼地爬到我的手指上,爬到我的肩膀上,以缓慢的速度在我脸上亲了一下。A. appearance出现;B. view视野;C. start开始;D. pace速度。根据上文“at a slow”以及下文“he moved to a lower tree branch, cautiously climbed onto my finger”可知,鹦鹉动作缓慢,at a slow pace意为“以缓慢的速度”。
【31题详解】
考查动词。句意:然后,它慢慢地移动到一个较低的树枝上,小心翼翼地爬到我的手指上,爬到我的肩膀上,在我脸上亲了一下。A. blew吹;B. planted种下,给予(亲吻等);C. imagined想象;D. froze冻结。根据下文“a kiss on my face”可知,plant a kiss on...意为“在……上亲一下”,是固定搭配。
【32题详解】
考查形容词。句意:虽然我想要它的道歉,但这个吻就足够了。A. normal正常的;B. tolerable可容忍的;C. conventional传统的;D. sufficient足够的。根据上文“While I wanted his apology”可知,虽然作者想要道歉,但鹦鹉的吻已经足够了。
【33题详解】
考查形容词。句意:现在,我得想一个不寻常的方法把它带进Ben的家。A. unusual不寻常的;B. hard困难的;C. secret秘密的;D. informal非正式的。根据下文“I slowly walked him in, and locked him in Ben’s bathroom.”可知,作者想出了一个不寻常的方法把鹦鹉带进屋里。
【34题详解】
考查名词。句意:任务完成了!A. Sympathy同情;B. Function功能;C. Mission任务;D. Experience经历。根据上文“I slowly walked him in, and locked him in Ben’s bathroom”可知,作者成功把鹦鹉关进了浴室,任务完成了。
【35题详解】
考查动词。句意:最后,冒着被鹦鹉狠狠咬一口的风险,我抓住它的长尾巴,把它锁进了笼子。A. attempting试图;B. risking冒着……的风险;C. avoiding避免;D. accepting接受。根据下文“a painful parrot bite, I grabbed his long tail”可知,作者冒着被咬的风险抓住了鹦鹉的尾巴。
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。
Amie, a British woman, caused a stir (震动) online with a video review of a public hospital in Beijing. With continuous stomach pain, she went to China, ____36____ she had once lived. Each test and ____37____ (treat) was quick and cost less than she would have had to pay at a private hospital at home. ____38____ her video going viral on Chinese social media, other foreigners shared their own stories of cheap and efficient care in China.
A decade ago, officials set a target for China to become an internationally ____39____ (competition) destination for medical tourism by 2030. Now China is drawing ____40____ growing number of foreign patients. China’s medical-tourism market ____41____ (expect) to increase to $3.4 billion by 2035. In recent years, China’s best hospitals have gained top doctors and equipment. They are also ____42____ (significant) cheaper than Western hospitals. Many have English speaking staff. And since 2023 China has fast expanded its visa-free entry scheme. This makes ____43____ easier to drop in for a check-up. Most of the foreigners ____44____ (find) in Chinese hospitals are still residents rather than medical tourists. But big cities like Shanghai and Beijing are starting to receive more patients from abroad.
____45____ (view) this as an encouraging sign of the country’s growing appeal to patients overseas, state media have reported positively.
【答案】36. where
37. treatment
38. With 39. competitive
40. a 41. is expected
42. significantly
43. it 44. found
45. Viewing
【解析】
【导语】文章主要讲述了中国医疗旅游业的发展现状,以及越来越多的外国人选择在中国就医并分享其高效、低价就医经历的现象。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:因持续腹痛,她去了她曾居住过的中国。根据“she had once lived”可知,此处为非限制性定语从句,先行词为China,关系词在从句中作地点状语,应用关系副词where引导。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意:每次检查和治疗都很快,花费也比她在国内私立医院要少。根据“Each test and”可知,and连接并列成分,test为名词,空格处也用名词形式treatment,与test共同作主语。
【38题详解】
考查with复合结构。句意:随着她的视频在中国社交媒体上走红,其他外国人也分享了他们在中国就医便宜高效的经历。根据“her video going viral”可知,此处为with复合结构,with+宾语+现在分词作宾补,表示伴随,句首单词首字母需大写。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意:十年前,官员们为中国设定了到2030年成为国际医疗旅游有竞争力的目的地的目标。修饰名词destination应用形容词competitive,作定语。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意:现在中国正吸引越来越多的外国患者。a growing number of为固定搭配,意为“越来越多的”,growing以辅音音素开头,应用a。
【41题详解】
考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意:中国医疗旅游市场预计到2035年将增长至34亿美元。主语China’s medical-tourism market是单数形式,与expect之间为被动关系,且此处陈述现在的预期,应用一般现在时的被动语态is done的形式。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意:它们也比西方医院显著便宜。修饰形容词比较级cheaper应用副词significantly,作状语。
【43题详解】
考查代词。句意:这使得顺路做个检查更容易。此处为make it+形容词+to do sth.固定句型,it作形式宾语,真正的宾语是后面的不定式短语to drop in for a check-up。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:在中国医院发现的大多数外国人仍然是居民而非医疗游客。分析句子结构可知,空格处作后置定语修饰foreigners,find与foreigners之间为被动关系,应用过去分词found。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:官方媒体将此视为对国家海外患者吸引力增长的令人鼓舞的迹象,并进行了积极报道。分析句子结构可知,空格处作状语,view与逻辑主语state media之间为主动关系,应用现在分词,句首单词首字母需大写。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是校英文报编辑李华,请你给英国交换生朋友Robert写一封邮件约稿,邀请他分享上周参观本市“中华文化园”(Chinese Cultural Garden)的感想,内容包括:
(1)约稿内容与要求;
(2)期待稿件。
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 Robert,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Robert,
How is everything going? I’m writing to invite you to contribute an article to our school’s English newspaper.
Considering your keen interest in Chinese culture, and that you just visited the Chinese Cultural Garden last week, we’d love to read about your impressions. It can’t be better if you can share with our readers what fascinated you most, how you felt experiencing traditional architecture, or any cultural insights you gained. An article of around 300 words would be perfect, along with a photo if possible.
Your unique perspective as an exchange student would surely inspire our readers. Looking forward to your piece!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以校英文报编辑李华的身份,给英国交换生朋友Robert写一封邮件约稿,邀请他分享上周参观本市“中华文化园”的感想,并说明约稿内容与要求,表达期待。
【详解】1.词汇积累
投稿:contribute→submit
考虑到:considering→given
独特的:unique→particular
吸引:fascinate→attract
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Your unique perspective as an exchange student would surely inspire our readers.
拓展句:What would surely inspire our readers is your unique perspective as an exchange student.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Considering your keen interest in Chinese culture, and that you just visited the Chinese Cultural Garden last week, we’d love to read about your impressions. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】It can’t be better if you can share with our readers what fascinated you most, how you felt experiencing traditional architecture, or any cultural insights you gained. (运用了if引导条件状语从句,what和how引导的宾语从句)
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。
13-year-old Austin Appelbee went on a beach adventure with his family last month. They were vacationing near Quindalup, a coastal town in Western Australia known for its excellent beaches and waters. Just before noon, Austin and his mom, Joanne, decided to explore the coastline in a double kayak (皮划艇), while his younger siblings, Beau (12) and Grace (8), each took a paddleboard (桨板) to practice their balancing skills on the gentle waves near the shore. The sun was high, and the family was filled with excitement for a perfect day on the water.
The water was calm at first, but strong winds quickly picked up, and the waves grew rough within minutes. The kayak, caught by a massive wave, quickly filled with water and overturned. In a flash, Austin and his mom were struggling to stay above water. Meanwhile, Beau and Grace fought to keep their balance as the powerful waves carried their paddleboards farther from the beach. With the younger children drifting (漂流) dangerously out to sea, Joanne made a tough decision born of desperation. She looked at her son, his eyes wide with fear but still holding determination, and asked him to swim to shore on his own to get help.
Austin first tried to paddle the damaged kayak, but it kept filling with water. Realizing it would not hold, he abandoned it and pushed himself into the cold water. His life jacket, meant to save him, was slowing him down as it caught the wind and dragged against the current, so he made the risky decision to remove it and swim on his own. The 13-year-old battled cold, rough waves and strong currents while trying to reach shore, each move demanding more energy than the last. The shore seemed close yet impossibly far as he fought against the pull of the ocean. Salt water stung his eyes and filled his mouth as waves crashed over him.
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。
Austin focused on happy thoughts to keep him swimming.
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An ambulance came, and a rescue helicopter was sent out to find the kayak.
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【答案】范文
Austin focused on happy thoughts to keep him swimming. He imagined the relief on his mom’s face when help arrived. Each time a wave crashed over him, he pushed those images to the front of his mind. He thought about how much Beau and Grace depended on him. His arms grew heavy, but he refused to stop. He finally reached the shore and managed to call for an ambulance with the help of a man on the shore.
An ambulance came, and a rescue helicopter was sent out to find the kayak. Pretty soon, they were found at sea. They were all weak and cold, but miraculously alive. Austin was soon reunited with them on the beach, where a lifeguard wrapped him in a bear hug, whispering praises for his incredible bravery. What had begun as a simple family adventure now turned out to be a story of bravery and responsibility. It was a day they would never forget, bonded by the power of a young boy’s determination and love.
【解析】
【导语】文以Austin的海滩冒险经历 为线索展开,讲述了13岁的Austin在与家人进行水上活动时遭遇风浪,独自奋力游回岸边求救,最终成功营救家人的感人故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容可知,本段可描写Austin通过想象家人获救后的欣慰场景来激励自己,克服体力透支和恶劣海况,最终抵达岸边并成功呼救的过程。
②由第二段首句内容可知,本段可描写救援人员及时赶到,成功营救海上遇险的家人,Austin与家人团聚并得到赞扬,这次经历成为一家人永生难忘的勇敢与责任的故事。
2.续写线索:家庭出游——遭遇风浪——弃艇游向岸边——靠意念坚持游到 shore——呼叫救援——家人获救团聚——感悟勇敢与责任
3.词汇激活
行为类
①想象:imagine/visualize
②抵达:reach/arrive at
情绪类
①欣慰:relief/consolation
②赞美:praise/compliment
【点睛】【高分句型1】Each time a wave crashed over him, he pushed those images to the front of his mind. (运用了Each time引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】What had begun as a simple family adventure now turned out to be a story of bravery and responsibility. (运用了What引导的主语从句)
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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。
1. Where are the speakers heading?
A. To the cinema. B. To the airport. C. To the police station.
2. What sports does the woman like?
A. Volleyball. B. Weightlifting. C. Running.
3. What’s the topic for today’s debate?
A. Renewable energy.
B. Urban green spaces.
C. Universal basic income.
4. What does the woman like to watch online?
A. Baking shows. B. Football games. C. Skiing performances.
5. What is the man doing?
A. Hosting a meeting.
B. Making an appointment.
C. Demanding an apology.
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. When does the conversation take place?
A. On Monday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
7. What does Robert promise to do?
A. Make a deal with Linda.
B. Treat Linda to a movie.
C. Prepare for the interview.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. How does the woman feel about the sweater?
A. Its style isn’t for her.
B. Its color doesn’t suit her.
C. Its size doesn’t match her.
9. What does the man agree to do?
A. Exchange the sweater.
B. Refer the case to the manager.
C. Give back the woman’s money.
10. What’s the conversation mainly about?
A. Discussing fashion. B. Choosing a sweater. C. Returning a purchase.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Where will the man go next?
A. Southern Greece.
B. The Scottish Highlands.
C. Snowdonia National Park.
12. What happened to the man in the Peak District?
A. He lost his way.
B. He broke the fence.
C. He had a heart problem.
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Fellow workers.
B. Guide and tourist.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What did the robots do on the show?
A. They acted as models.
B. They did various actions.
C. They chatted with people.
15. What did the woman enjoy at the museum?
A. A robot show. B. A cultural show. C. A fashion show.
16. Why does the woman want a smart chatbot?
A. To check her heart rate.
B. To do the house-cleaning.
C. To accompany her parents.
17. How does the man want AI to help him?
A. By making learning efficient.
B. By staying up late with him.
C. By helping his homework.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What does the reading for Wednesday’s class focus on?
A. Greenhouse gas releases.
B. Data presentation strategy.
C. Local environmental issues.
19. What’s the consequence of more than two unexcused absences?
A. Failure in the course exam.
B. Retaking of the final exam.
C. A full-letter lower grade.
20. What is a key requirement for the final research paper?
A. Active class participation.
B. Research on text questions.
C. Original analysis with data.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Below are some best reading recommendations from NPR staffers and trusted critics.
The Waterbearers by Sasha Bonét
This poetic memoir (回忆录) covers generations of powerful Black women who raise their children singly and pass on strength by showing up. The author’s grandmother may have little money, but there’s enough to feed anyone who appears. The author’s mother is tough and wise. Sasha writes her own mothering story as a successful professional troubled by racism.
The Heart-Shaped Tin by Bee Wilson
Inspired by her meeting the giant heart-shaped pan she used to bake her wedding cake, Wilson began asking others, “Who had invested objects in their kitchens with strong meanings or emotions?” The result is a delightful and moving collection of essays about how we access memories through the items we cook and eat with.
Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey
In this novel, when Birdie, a single mother raising her daughter, Emaleen, in rural Alaska, loves a recluse (隐居者) named Arthur, it’s a chance for a fresh start and a freer life in the wild. But their dream is threatened by Arthur’s true nature. In this story, the dark and scary woods are also a place that cultivates love and forgiveness.
The Compound by Aisling Rawle
When contestants are dropped in the remote desert to film a reality show, they must couple up to stay in the game and complete tasks. As the tasks become more dangerous, contestants don’t know who to trust, but they stay more interested in winning brand deals than their own well-being. With focus on influencer culture and our ability to look the other way, you feel as trapped in the story as the contestants.
1. What is the central theme of The Waterbearers?
A. The poverty of Black families. B. Generations of Black women.
C. Memories tied to the kitchen. D. The rural life of a single mother.
2. Which book suits a reader who is drawn to a risky romance in the wild?
A. The Waterbearers. B. The Heart-Shaped Tin.
C. Black Woods, Blue Sky. D. The Compound.
3. What is required of the contestants in the desert?
A. Protecting the partners from danger. B. Forming their influencer culture.
C. Designing a reality show about a game. D. Partnering with others for the tasks.
B
Recently, a remote robotic surgery saved the life of a 62-year-old football fan with cancer, with the patient in Gibraltar and the surgeon in London.
Inside the operating theatre at St. Bernard’s, the only hospital in the British overseas territory, a hi-tech robot with a 3D camera and four arms removed the diseased organ of Paul Buxton. Prof. Prokar Dasgupta was performing the procedure 1,400 miles away from London. With the help of technology services provider, Dasgupta used a console (控制台) in London to guide the Toumai Robotic System through a sequence of steps during which Buxton successfully underwent the operation. After his unique experience, he said he felt fantastic within days.
After his cancer diagnosis, Buxton had expected to join the NHS waiting list and travel back to England because of the complex nature of the operation. To avoid this, he jumped at the chance to have surgery remotely. Buxton, who was originally from Somerset, England, said it was a no-brainer to be involved. “I never expected to be part of medical history,” he said.
Dasgupta said the milestone surgery went extremely well. “We operated using the hi-tech robot. It is completely controlled from a console, which is like a computer console, using high-speed lines.” The console in London was linked to the robot in Gibraltar with a backup 5G connection. A team on the ground at St. Bernard’s stood ready to take over in case the connection dropped.
Remote surgery is advancing rapidly around the world, with recent breakthroughs enabling real-time long-distance procedures. Remote surgery meant patients in remote areas can avoid vast expense and inconvenience in traveling for care. Next, Dasgupta will repeat the remote procedure with another patient in a month, this time with 20,000 surgeons watching via live streaming.
4. How did Prof. Dasgupta perform the surgery?
A. He directed local surgeons remotely. B. He provided guidance to the hospital.
C. He instructed a robot remotely to do it. D. He invented a robotic surgical system.
5. Why did Buxton decide to take the chance?
A. To experience new technology. B. To avoid going back to England.
C. To get into the NHS waiting list. D. To be involved in medical history.
6. What was the purpose of the team on standby?
A. To watch the function of the camera. B. To learn advanced surgery skills.
C. To keep the 5G connection going. D. To step in for the surgery in case.
7. What does the author imply about remote surgery in the last paragraph?
A. It is growing more popular. B. It eases the pain of patients.
C. It monitors the medical system. D. It needs further breakthroughs.
C
A large two-decade study suggests a Mediterranean diet rich in nuts, seafood, whole grains, and vegetables can reduce the risk of all forms of stroke (中风) by as much as 25%. While the study doesn’t prove cause and effect — only an association — experts noted the significant potential for stroke prevention.
The research, led by scientists from the US and Greece, found the Mediterranean diet was linked to a lower risk of stroke overall, particularly ischaemic stroke — the most common type, caused by blocked blood flow to the brain. “We were especially interested to see that this finding applies to ischaemic stroke, as few large studies have looked at this type,” said study author Sophia Wang from a cancer center in California.
The study followed 105,614 California women, average age 53, with no history of stroke, for 21 years. Participants scored zero to nine based on how closely they followed the Mediterranean diet. Points were awarded for above-average consumption of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish, moderate alcohol intake, and below-average consumption of red meat and dairy. About 30% scored six to nine (highest group), while 13% scored zero to two (lowest group). After adjusting for factors like smoking, physical activity, and high blood pressure, the highest group was 18% less likely to have any stroke and 16% less likely to have an ischaemic stroke compared to the lowest group.
However, the study included only women and relied on self-reported diet data — but independent experts found the results significant. Juliet Bouverie, chief executive of the Stroke Association, noted that nine out of ten strokes are preventable. “It’s long been known that eating a Mediterranean diet can help lower the risk of diseases such as stroke. We welcome how this has now been shown to reduce the risk of total strokes,” she said. “Ischaemic strokes are severe, so it’s wonderful that this study throws light on this critical yet understudied subtype,” she added. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and understand the mechanisms (机制) behind them.
8. What can be learned about the Mediterranean diet from paragraph 1?
A. It helps treat a quarter of stroke.
B. It proves to prevent heart disease.
C. It correlates with lower stroke risk.
D. It reduces the symptom of stroke.
9. How does the author present the result of the study?
A. By quoting an expert. B. By challenging a thought.
C. By clarifying a concept. D. By providing statistics.
10. What was one of the limits of the research?
A. It aimed at a quarter of one’s lifetime. B. The subjects self-reported their data.
C. It excluded people from other cultures. D. Other unhealthy habits were ignored.
11. What can be inferred from Juliet’s comment?
A. The study confirms a long-held opinion. B. The findings contradict previous studies.
C. Research on ischaemic strokes should begin. D. The study reveals the mechanisms of strokes.
D
Eyes fixed on the patient’s leg, the doctor proceeds to remove the injured leg — or infection and death would swiftly follow. The patient and surgeon are ants. Then comes post-operative care: The surgeon cleans the wound with its tongue.
Erik Frank, a biologist at the University of Würzburg, has been collecting such examples of ants tending to each other’s wounds, which are known as instances of social immunocompetence (免疫力) — the ability of an organism to use social interactions and behaviors to enhance immunity and control infection. So far, his observations span more than two dozen species. These interventions are remarkably effective. In Camponotus, a carpenter ant found mainly in Africa, amputating (截肢) an upper-leg wound within an hour boosts survival. In earlier research, Frank observed ants carrying wounded nestmates back from battle and cleaning their wounds. If the wound gets infected, they treat it with their tongues, sharply increasing the victim’s survival chance. In another species, workers with infected wounds are driven out, while those with minor injuries stayed for care.
Susanne Foitzik of the University of Mainz is investigating the genes involved in rescue and wound-care behavior. In a North American species of ants frequently injured when other ants raid (袭击) their territories to enslave them, she has identified genetic variants strongly linked to wound care. She plans further experiments to home in on what these genes are doing.
Frank’s research may also benefit humans. He has found 70 compounds, including 20 proteins, with antibacterial and wound-healing properties, some of which could help us fight drug-resistant human viruses.
Ants are not alone in tending their sick. Insects, with their tiny brains, rely on genetic ability for this behavior. The birds and mammals on the list are capable of reasoning things out. But natural selection is about outcomes, not means. And in ants, it has produced complex medical systems requiring little more than a strong pair of jaws.
12. What’s the characteristic of social immunocompetence?
A. Amputating a wounded leg to save life.
B. Boosting immunity through socialization.
C. Developing genetic variants by interaction.
D. Keeping the wounded ants out of the group.
13. What does the underlined part “home in on” mean in paragraph 3?
A. Rule out. B. Bring back. C. Attend to. D. Aim at.
14. How can Frank’s research benefit humans?
A. By finding genetic variants. B. By improving social interactions.
C. By targeting resistant viruses. D. By learning animals’ caring ability.
15. What is a proper title for the text?
A. Ants’ Complex Medical Systems. B. The Genetics of Rescue Behavior.
C. Evolution of the Insect Brain. D. Animals’ Treatment of Infections.
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。
Last year, when I began my first year of college, I was excited about the opportunity to socialize and engage in campus life. ____16____ For two weeks I studied alone for the exams in my room with a pile of textbooks.
One day in the next semester, while exploring ChatGPT, I noticed a new voice feature that enabled conversation, which I thought would completely change how I study. ____17____ I downloaded a ChatGPT, fed my course materials into it and started having conversations with its voice mode. I chose one of the voice options that sounded almost human. While I was studying, I started to feel less lonely.
In the past, I had always avoided using AI tools for academic work unless instructed to do so by my professor. But now, for two to three hours a day, I used ChatGPT this way for three of my five courses. ChatGPT became my study partner. With it, I felt like having a human tutor always by my side. ____18____
AI didn’t write my exams or give me answers. ____19____ What it did was help me learn, I value the skills gained from learning the material more than my final mark. It made studying feel like an intellectual conversation.
____20____ Many people are rightly concerned about them being used to cheat, I learned AI can be used to learn more, not replace learning. For me, AI certainly didn’t replace studying; rather, it just made it more engaging.
A. So I decided to give it a try.
B. Nor would I have wanted it to.
C. But things changed around exam season.
D. What surprised me was how boring it felt.
E. People may hold various views of AI tools.
F. I often reflect on those two weeks of lonely studying.
G. This made it available and helpful for my understanding.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
This morning I was cleaning the birdcage. Suddenly the parrot Pawley ran outside, flying towards our neighbor’s yard. ____21____, I began to whistle his favorite tunes. I hoped he would ____22____ this escape and return to his cage, fully stocked with seed, fruit and snacks. No such ____23____.
Now frightened for Pawley, my heart began to race. I had to admit my ____24____. I returned home and wrote a mail to our neighbors and a local social media site, ____25____ a video of Pawley. Then our neighbor Ben called to say that my Pawley flew across his backyard and landed in a tree.
As I entered Ben’s backyard, I ____26____ Pawley somewhere up in a very tall tree. Now the ____27____ would be to get him out of that tree.
While in the house, Pawley always keeps us in his sight. So I ____28____ disappeared under a branch. When I emerged, I could see him ____29____ his wings to fly down to find me. Then, at a slow ____30____ he moved to a lower tree branch, cautiously climbed onto my finger, traveled onto my shoulder, and ____31____ a kiss on my face. While I wanted his apology, the kiss would be ____32____.
Now, I had to think of a(n) ____33____ way to get him into Ben’s home. I slowly walked him in, and locked him in Ben’s bathroom. ____34____ accomplished! I ran home to get his travel cage. Finally, ____35____ a painful parrot bite, I grabbed his long tail and locked him in the cage.
21. A. Excited B. Relieved C. Panicked D. Satisfied
22. A. benefit from B. take on C. pick out D. give up
23. A. potential B. luck C. access D. appointment
24. A. curiosity B. innocence C. carelessness D. duty
25. A. attaching B. downloading C. recording D. editing
26. A. heard B. located C. secured D. caught
27. A. challenge B. chance C. surprise D. consequence
28. A. nervously B. eventually C. impatiently D. purposely
29. A. shaking B. folding C. spreading D. tidying
30. A. appearance B. view C. start D. pace
31. A. blew B. planted C. imagined D. froze
32. A. normal B. tolerable C. conventional D. sufficient
33. A. unusual B. hard C. secret D. informal
34. A. Sympathy B. Function C. Mission D. Experience
35. A. attempting B. risking C. avoiding D. accepting
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。
Amie, a British woman, caused a stir (震动) online with a video review of a public hospital in Beijing. With continuous stomach pain, she went to China, ____36____ she had once lived. Each test and ____37____ (treat) was quick and cost less than she would have had to pay at a private hospital at home. ____38____ her video going viral on Chinese social media, other foreigners shared their own stories of cheap and efficient care in China.
A decade ago, officials set a target for China to become an internationally ____39____ (competition) destination for medical tourism by 2030. Now China is drawing ____40____ growing number of foreign patients. China’s medical-tourism market ____41____ (expect) to increase to $3.4 billion by 2035. In recent years, China’s best hospitals have gained top doctors and equipment. They are also ____42____ (significant) cheaper than Western hospitals. Many have English speaking staff. And since 2023 China has fast expanded its visa-free entry scheme. This makes ____43____ easier to drop in for a check-up. Most of the foreigners ____44____ (find) in Chinese hospitals are still residents rather than medical tourists. But big cities like Shanghai and Beijing are starting to receive more patients from abroad.
____45____ (view) this as an encouraging sign of the country’s growing appeal to patients overseas, state media have reported positively.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是校英文报编辑李华,请你给英国交换生朋友Robert写一封邮件约稿,邀请他分享上周参观本市“中华文化园”(Chinese Cultural Garden)的感想,内容包括:
(1)约稿内容与要求;
(2)期待稿件。
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 Robert,
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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。
13-year-old Austin Appelbee went on a beach adventure with his family last month. They were vacationing near Quindalup, a coastal town in Western Australia known for its excellent beaches and waters. Just before noon, Austin and his mom, Joanne, decided to explore the coastline in a double kayak (皮划艇), while his younger siblings, Beau (12) and Grace (8), each took a paddleboard (桨板) to practice their balancing skills on the gentle waves near the shore. The sun was high, and the family was filled with excitement for a perfect day on the water.
The water was calm at first, but strong winds quickly picked up, and the waves grew rough within minutes. The kayak, caught by a massive wave, quickly filled with water and overturned. In a flash, Austin and his mom were struggling to stay above water. Meanwhile, Beau and Grace fought to keep their balance as the powerful waves carried their paddleboards farther from the beach. With the younger children drifting (漂流) dangerously out to sea, Joanne made a tough decision born of desperation. She looked at her son, his eyes wide with fear but still holding determination, and asked him to swim to shore on his own to get help.
Austin first tried to paddle the damaged kayak, but it kept filling with water. Realizing it would not hold, he abandoned it and pushed himself into the cold water. His life jacket, meant to save him, was slowing him down as it caught the wind and dragged against the current, so he made the risky decision to remove it and swim on his own. The 13-year-old battled cold, rough waves and strong currents while trying to reach shore, each move demanding more energy than the last. The shore seemed close yet impossibly far as he fought against the pull of the ocean. Salt water stung his eyes and filled his mouth as waves crashed over him.
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。
Austin focused on happy thoughts to keep him swimming.
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An ambulance came, and a rescue helicopter was sent out to find the kayak.
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