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机密★启用前
高三年级5月测评
英 语
(试卷满分:150分,考试时间:120分钟)
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What will the woman do this Saturday?
A. Do someone a favour. B. Go to a concert. C. Take an exam.
2. How does the man sound?
A. Understanding. B. Stressed. C. Angry.
3. What is the man probably?
A. A professor. B. A secretary. C. A student.
4. How much does the woman need to pay?
A. $5. B. $45. C. $50.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Physics problems. B. Exam preparations. C. Notes and textbooks.
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 is the weather like now?
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
7. What does the woman provide at the end of the conversation?
A. Some cash. B. Her ID number. C. Her library card.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At the woman’s. B. In a restaurant. C. On a ship.
9. What time is it now?
A. 8:10 p.m. B. 8:20 p.m. C. 8:30 p.m.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What occasion are the speakers choosing the restaurant for?
A. A birthday celebration. B. A wedding day. C. A family reunion.
11. What does the man say about the reviews of the French restaurant?
A. Quite bad. B. Fairly average. C. Pretty good.
12. What does the woman suggest doing?
A. Visiting some reliable websites.
B. Checking the restaurant in person.
C. Choosing another restaurant.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What did the man do recently?
A. He visited his relatives.
B. He went on business trips.
C. He learned about gardening.
14. Who has gone to New York?
A. Hank. B. Jennifer. C. Karl.
15. How long has the woman lived in Denver?
A. For 3 years. B. For 5 years. C. For 10 years.
16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Neighbours. B. Workmates. C. A couple.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is the probable audience of the talk?
A. Receptionists. B. Programmers. C. Managers.
18. What is the second point the speaker mentioned?
A. Creating a playroom for relaxation.
B. Bringing colour into the office.
C. Adding natural elements.
19. What effect does the natural light have on office workers?
A. It makes them feel sleepy.
B. It gets them in a good mood.
C. It helps them focus on details.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk?
A. To share how to make a creative workplace.
B. To highlight the impact of various colours.
C. To illustrate benefits of casual conversations.
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
Summeville Steam Special
May 9, 2026 — November 8, 2026
Step aboard for an unforgettable day with the Summerville Steam Special — a classic rail trip from Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia. Experience the sights, sounds, and nostalgia of vintage (复古的) rail travel aboard a fully restored steam locomotive (蒸汽机车). Perfect for families, history lovers, and train enthusiasts alike!
The Summerville Steam Special departs at 9:00 a.m. and returns to Chattanooga around 6:00 p.m., offering a relaxed, unhurried day aboard vintage railcars. This is a full-day trip following a classic Southern rail route. Passing through charming towns includes:
Chickamauga; Rock Spring; LaFayette; Trion; Summerville. For many guests, the best part is hearing a real steam-powered locomotive sound through the Georgia foothills.
Please note: The Summerville Depot does not have a platform ramp (斜坡). Those with mobility concerns should consider this before planning dining or layover activities.
Extend Your Journey: Optional Overnight Getaway Experience
For guests who want to turn their train ride into a true escape, a limited Overnight Getaway Package is available on select 2026 departures. Instead of returning home the same evening, guests spend the night in one of Chickamauga’s welcoming historic inns, allowing you to slow down, explore downtown shops and restaurants, and enjoy the destination at a more leisurely pace.
A $100 dinner gift card for use at participating downtown Chickamauga restaurants.
Price starting at $975 per couple, this package combines classic passenger rail travel with a relaxing overnight stay-creating a complete rail-and-stay getaway experience.
2026 Overnight Dates
May 23 — 24; July 4-5; August 1 — 2; September 5 — 6
Availability is limited and dates may adjust based on operational needs. Overnight packages historically sell out quickly, so advance reservations are strongly recommended.
1. Who are the most potential participants for this rail trip?
A. Businessmen seeking efficiency. B. People interested in traditional trains.
C. Students looking for a budget tour. D. Officers rushing to work in Georgia.
2. Where will guests on the Overnight Getaway Package stay?
A. In LaFayette. B. In Rock Spring. C. In Chickamauga. D. In Summerville.
3. What are visitors encouraged to do about overnight packages?
A. Book in advance. B. Wait for discounts.
C. Check operational needs. D. Choose off-season dates.
B
There are millions of life forms sharing our planet-so many, in fact, that scientists estimate the total could reach 10 million species. And now, everyday people are playing a surprising role in discovering and protecting them-all from their phones. The app at the centre of it all is iNaturalist, a free platform that’s quietly become one of the most powerful tools in modern science. What started as a simple way to identify plants and animals has grown into a global movement.
“Currently we have about 6 million people using the platform every month,” said executive director Scott Loarie. Altogether, the community has more than 9 million users, logging more than 300 million observations across 197 countries-documenting over 557,000 species.
And sometimes, those observations lead to incredible discoveries. It happens all the time. Almost every month iNaturalist will get a new species described. A man in the Andes found an unexpected visitor in his cabin. He grabbed his camera and took the first-ever photographs of this species, which happened to be sitting on a toilet.
But behind the fun and quirky discoveries is something much more powerful. Every photo uploaded to iNaturalist includes a time and location stamp-turning casual snapshots into valuable scientific data. It’s not just a photo. It has a date, and it has a location. It turns out that most data for most species on the planet now comes from this little app.
That information is helping scientists track major environmental changes in real time. For example, it’s been used to monitor the spread of invasive species like the lanternfly, which has expanded from Asia into the US East Coast. For many users, the biggest reward is realizing they’re making a real difference. “People go like, ‘Wow, I’m actually part of the solution. By taking this photo, I’m helping science,’” Loarie said.
4. What can be said about iNaturalist from the first paragraph?
A. It offers ideas for global travel. B. It charges for identification.
C. It has won global recognition. D. It is designed for scientists.
5. Why does the author mention the man in the Andes?
A. To warn about wild animals. B. To compare different species.
C. To prepare for emergencies. D. To show unexpected discoveries.
6. What does the underlined word “quirky” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Unusual. B. Serious. C. Simple. D. Dangerous.
7. What do iNaturalist users find most rewarding?
A. Gaining scientific fame. B. Contributing to science.
C. Receiving financial rewards. D. Learning photography skills.
C
Can generative artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT genuinely create original ideas? A new study led by Professor Karim Jerbi from the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal, made a direct comparison between human creativity and the creativity of large language models, pointing to a significant shift.
Researchers evaluated several leading large language models, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and others, and compared their performance with results from more than 100,000 human participants. They found that while some AI models now outperform the average person, peak creativity remains firmly human. In fact, when researchers examined the most creative half of participants, their average scores surpassed (超越) those of every AI model tested. The gap grew even larger among the top 10 percent of the most creative individuals.
These findings raised an important question. Is AI creativity fixed, or can it be shaped? The study shows that creativity in AI can be adjusted by changing technical settings, particularly the model’s temperature. This parameter (参数) controls how predictable or adventurous the generated responses are. At lower temperature settings, AI produces safer and more conventional outputs. At higher temperatures, responses become more varied, less predictable, and more exploratory, allowing the system to move beyond familiar ideas.
The study offers a balanced perspective on fears that artificial intelligence could replace creative professionals. While AI systems can now match or exceed average human creativity on certain tasks, they still have clear limitations and rely on human direction.
Rather than signaling the end of creative careers, the findings suggest a future where AI serves as a creative assistant. By expanding ideas and opening new paths for exploration, AI may help expand human imagination rather than replace it. “By directly comparing human and machine capabilities, studies like ours push us to rethink what we mean by creativity,” concludes Professor Karim Jerbi.
8. What can we know from Paragraph 2?
A. AI defeats humans completely.
B. AI fails to create original ideas.
C. AI depends on human guidance.
D. AI can do better than average humans.
9. How does the “temperature” setting affect AI creativity according to Paragraph 3?
A. It fixes technical bugs. B. It controls output variety.
C. It ensures content safety. D. It decides the response speed.
10. What role is AI expected to play in the future?
A. A helper for imagination. B. A threat to creative jobs.
C. An independent creator. D. A replacement for humans.
11. What can be the best title for the text?
A. AI Systems Have Fixed Creativity
B. Temperature Settings Control AI’s Future
C. Human Creativity Still Leads in the AI Era
D. Montréal Study Discovers AI’s Limitations
D
Understanding soil processes is essential for addressing global issues of food security, disease transmission (传播) and climate change. However, techniques for observing soil biology are lacking. Artificial soil-like materials have been developed to help scientists image the secret world of plant roots. This could help biologists, chemists and physicists improve crops and identify ways to prevent the outbreak of plant-based diseases.
The transparent (透明的) soil was developed by theoretical biologist Lionel Dupuy at the James Hutton Institute in Dundee, Scotland. It gives scientists a much better and more realistic window into how a plant’s rhizosphere-the roots and the organisms living within them-works. It is composed of a material called Nafion, which has a low refractive index (折射率) and high transparency. Nafion is normally used in power-generating fuel cells that also has the ability to support bacteria and can be changed to copy the chemicals of natural soils.
“My initial aim was to develop microscopy techniques to observe and study how roots get round obstacles or find best tracks towards water and nutrients,” Dupuy says. “I was looking for a way to create 3D obstacles for the roots and still be able to observe them. However, as we progressed in our work, it became clear that we could make a new substrate (基质) similar to real soil, which could have many applications.”
Nafion-based soil is extremely expensive (five dollars per gram), but researchers are looking into finding a more affordable material. Dupuy notes that there are already other alternatives based on products from the Teflon family. In particular, Teflon FEP is more widely available and solutions using this material could be made cheaper.
“Future work will focus on controlling a greater range of chemical and physical properties so that transparent soils can be applied to various disciplines of soil biology,” Dupuy says. “I think there is also a real challenge to make this technique low cost so that it can be used by everyone and on a larger scale.”
12. Why were artificial soil-like materials developed?
A. To reduce global food production costs.
B. To know about the mystery of plant roots.
C. To prevent the outbreak of crop diseases.
D. To replace natural soils in agriculture.
13. What can be inferred about the material Nafion from Paragraph 2?
A. It allows more air in. B. It is made of natural soil.
C. It has multiple functions. D. It is widely used in farming.
14. What does Dupuy’s statement imply about his study?
A. It got around many obstacles.
B. Nothing valuable was found.
C. It wasted too much of his energy.
D. Its results exceeded expectations.
15. What does Dupuy think of bringing down the price of Nafion-based soil?
A. It’s an uphill battle.
B. It’s a piece of cake.
C. It’s a wild goose chase.
D. It’s a double-edged sword.
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。
How to adopt green habits and make them a new normal? Here are five tips that help you form sustainable new habits.
____16____
To form a habit you need to plan exactly what you are going to do and when you are going to do it. And this needs to be realistic. Do you actually have the time and resources you need to do this? It is important that the situation or cue (触发提示) is clearly defined and will stand out to you.
Make it fun.
____17____ And this is one reason to plan behaviours you enjoy. For example, if you want to eat more plant-based foods, find ones that you find delicious. Habits also form quicker when the behaviour is more rewarding in the moment that it is performed.
Change your environment.
The best way to break a habit is to not encounter the habit cue. The easiest way to make a habit is to increase the chances that you will do it each time the opportunity or cue presents itself. ____18____ We need to add friction (阻力) for things we don’t want to do and remove it for those that we do.
Track your behaviour.
It’s easy to make a plan and then forget about it when life gets busy. ____19____ If you aren’t, then why not? What do you need to change about the plan or the environment? You can track your behaviour in many ways: on a piece of paper on the fridge, in an app or in your diary.
Don’t give up.
While working on your habit, remember that every time you do it you are strengthening the association in your brain between the situation and the action, making it easier for you to do it the next time. Don’t give up if you miss the odd occasion. ____20____
A. Make a specific plan.
B. Experts call this friction.
C. Just start again and keep going.
D. Find some like-minded individuals.
E. This may seem like a long time but it’s worth the effort.
F. You are more likely to follow through on your plan if it is enjoyable.
G. To form a habit, you need to keep checking in to see if you are following through.
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。
As an introvert (内向的人) and a nonnative English speaker, I never imagined standing in front of a classroom. I preferred ____21____, where I felt comfortable running experiments and guiding students individually.
A few years into my postdoc, my mentor (导师) asked me to teach her class temporarily. Out of ____22____, I agreed, though I felt nervous. I spent hours ____23____, listening to her past recordings and organizing my materials carefully.
When I entered the classroom with 200 medical students waiting, my heart ____24____. I started speaking quickly, eager to get through the material. Soon a student raised her hand and asked me to ____25____. I stopped, adjusted my pace, and to my ____26____, the atmosphere changed. Students ____27____ in, asked questions, and I felt more connected to my teaching.
That single lecture grew into a ____28____ commitment. I refined my ____29____ based on student feedback, making my presentations more visual and interactive. Eventually, I was offered opportunities to design courses, which I had never ____30____.
Teaching sharpened my focus and transformed how I communicate science. Preparing lectures required me to revisit fundamentals and explain complex ideas ____31____. This improved my presentations at conferences and helped me ____32____ a major research fund.
Looking back, accepting that teaching ____33____ was a transformative decision. It not only made me a ____34____ educator but also a better scientist. I learned that stepping out of one’s comfort zone can ____35____ unexpected potential and lead to a more fulfilling professional life.
21. A. homework B. exercise C. nature D. research
22. A. respect B. habit C. curiosity D. sympathy
23. A. reading B. writing C. preparing D. worrying
24. A. beat B. raced C. sank D. stopped
25. A. slow down B. stand up C. go out D. get away
26. A. interest B. anger C. relief D. fear
27. A. slid B. set C. broke D. leaned
28. A. regular B. rare C. mere D. lucky
29. A. sense B. approach C. purpose D. future
30. A. refused B. withdrawn C. anticipated D. fulfilled
31. A. honestly B. privately C. simply D. clearly
32. A. revise B. secure C. spread D. evaluate
33. A. opportunity B. philosophy C. theory D. achievement
34. A. careless B. strict C. confident D. thoughtful
35. A. appreciate B. admit C. reserve D. unlock
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。
Both Qingming cakes and their rounder cousins, qingtuan, are ____36____ (type) delicacies (佳肴) of Qingming Festival — a traditional holiday and one of China’s 24 solar terms, ____37____ marks the height of spring. ____38____ (colour) by the natural green of spring herbs, they are more than just food — they are symbols of renewal. These delicacies offer a way to preserve the brief beauty of the season.
____39____ (date) back to ancient times when they were used as ceremonial offerings, the cakes remain an essential part of the region’s food culture of Songyang county, Zhejiang province. For Ye Liqin, a 38-year-old entrepreneur and co-founder of a guesthouse in the county, they represent ____40____ deeply nostalgic (怀旧的) link to her childhood.
As a young girl with no toys, helping her grandmother make these cakes was never a chore, ____41____ a joyful activity that bonded her with the older generation. For Ye, the homemade Qingming cakes keep the roots and fibers of the plants, and they ____42____ (true) capture the essence of spring. They hold the fragrance (芳香) of the earth itself. In her eyes, the cakes aren’t just food; they were a way ____43____ (keep) a piece of spring.
As Qingming Festival arrives once again, this simple green bite ____44____ (carry) the weight of generations. It stands ____45____ a quiet reminder to slow down, to enjoy the brief beauty of the season, and to honour the hands that have kept cultural heritage alive.
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,国际青年文化创新论坛(International Youth Cultural Innovation Forum)正面向全球青少年征集创意项目,你的外国好友Jim打算参加。他发邮件向你咨询项目主题的建议。请你给他写一封回信,内容包括:
1.你的建议;
2.你的理由。
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 Jim,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
What began as a classroom assignment turned out to be a life-changing gift, proving that a little creativity and compassion (同情) can play a huge role in helping someone regain their world.
McGuire, an architecture student, was a person full of optimism and enthusiasm for life. He had an outgoing personality and a love for adventure. Hiking was his passion; he would spend hours walking in mountains and forests, enjoying the peace and beauty of nature. Camping was another activity he adored; lying under the starry sky at night and waking up to the morning sun, he enjoyed every moment of being close to nature.
However, everything changed in October 2024 when he was involved in a motorcycle accident. This accident severely limited his mobility, confining (限制) him to places with hard and flat surfaces. He soon found that an ordinary wheelchair was a real struggle on anything but smooth and level ground. After the accident, McGuire was filled with despair. The freedom he once took for granted was now out of reach. He was constantly upset and struggled to come to terms with his new reality.
Then, a chance introduction changed everything. A mutual friend introduced McGuire to a group of engineering students at Tennessee Tech University who were seeking a meaningful project. Braden Hopper, John Avery, and Luke White, three bright and caring young men, immediately recognized the opportunity to make a real difference.
They visited McGuire, listening attentively as he described his dreams of returning to the wilderness. Moved by his determination, they devoted countless hours to designing a solution. Together, they built a custom all-terrain (全地形) wheelchair they call “The Chariot”.
The result was nothing short of incredible — this is a firm and powerful chair, specially designed for outdoor use, aiming to help McGuire regain the sense of freedom that he believes he has lost.
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。
Finally, the day of delivery arrived.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“It gives me back my legs,” McGuire whispered, voice choking with emotion.
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机密★启用前
高三年级5月测评
英 语
(试卷满分:150分,考试时间:120分钟)
注意事项:
1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上,并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B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,用0.5mm的黑色字迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,请将答题卡上交。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What will the woman do this Saturday?
A. Do someone a favour. B. Go to a concert. C. Take an exam.
2. How does the man sound?
A. Understanding. B. Stressed. C. Angry.
3. What is the man probably?
A. A professor. B. A secretary. C. A student.
4. How much does the woman need to pay?
A. $5. B. $45. C. $50.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Physics problems. B. Exam preparations. C. Notes and textbooks.
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 is the weather like now?
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
7. What does the woman provide at the end of the conversation?
A. Some cash. B. Her ID number. C. Her library card.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At the woman’s. B. In a restaurant. C. On a ship.
9. What time is it now?
A. 8:10 p.m. B. 8:20 p.m. C. 8:30 p.m.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What occasion are the speakers choosing the restaurant for?
A. A birthday celebration. B. A wedding day. C. A family reunion.
11. What does the man say about the reviews of the French restaurant?
A. Quite bad. B. Fairly average. C. Pretty good.
12. What does the woman suggest doing?
A. Visiting some reliable websites.
B. Checking the restaurant in person.
C. Choosing another restaurant.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What did the man do recently?
A. He visited his relatives.
B. He went on business trips.
C. He learned about gardening.
14. Who has gone to New York?
A. Hank. B. Jennifer. C. Karl.
15. How long has the woman lived in Denver?
A. For 3 years. B. For 5 years. C. For 10 years.
16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Neighbours. B. Workmates. C. A couple.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is the probable audience of the talk?
A. Receptionists. B. Programmers. C. Managers.
18. What is the second point the speaker mentioned?
A. Creating a playroom for relaxation.
B. Bringing colour into the office.
C. Adding natural elements.
19. What effect does the natural light have on office workers?
A. It makes them feel sleepy.
B. It gets them in a good mood.
C. It helps them focus on details.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk?
A. To share how to make a creative workplace.
B. To highlight the impact of various colours.
C. To illustrate benefits of casual conversations.
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
Summeville Steam Special
May 9, 2026 — November 8, 2026
Step aboard for an unforgettable day with the Summerville Steam Special — a classic rail trip from Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia. Experience the sights, sounds, and nostalgia of vintage (复古的) rail travel aboard a fully restored steam locomotive (蒸汽机车). Perfect for families, history lovers, and train enthusiasts alike!
The Summerville Steam Special departs at 9:00 a.m. and returns to Chattanooga around 6:00 p.m., offering a relaxed, unhurried day aboard vintage railcars. This is a full-day trip following a classic Southern rail route. Passing through charming towns includes:
Chickamauga; Rock Spring; LaFayette; Trion; Summerville. For many guests, the best part is hearing a real steam-powered locomotive sound through the Georgia foothills.
Please note: The Summerville Depot does not have a platform ramp (斜坡). Those with mobility concerns should consider this before planning dining or layover activities.
Extend Your Journey: Optional Overnight Getaway Experience
For guests who want to turn their train ride into a true escape, a limited Overnight Getaway Package is available on select 2026 departures. Instead of returning home the same evening, guests spend the night in one of Chickamauga’s welcoming historic inns, allowing you to slow down, explore downtown shops and restaurants, and enjoy the destination at a more leisurely pace.
A $100 dinner gift card for use at participating downtown Chickamauga restaurants.
Price starting at $975 per couple, this package combines classic passenger rail travel with a relaxing overnight stay-creating a complete rail-and-stay getaway experience.
2026 Overnight Dates
May 23 — 24; July 4-5; August 1 — 2; September 5 — 6
Availability is limited and dates may adjust based on operational needs. Overnight packages historically sell out quickly, so advance reservations are strongly recommended.
1. Who are the most potential participants for this rail trip?
A. Businessmen seeking efficiency. B. People interested in traditional trains.
C. Students looking for a budget tour. D. Officers rushing to work in Georgia.
2. Where will guests on the Overnight Getaway Package stay?
A. In LaFayette. B. In Rock Spring. C. In Chickamauga. D. In Summerville.
3. What are visitors encouraged to do about overnight packages?
A. Book in advance. B. Wait for discounts.
C. Check operational needs. D. Choose off-season dates.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】2026年5至11月有复古蒸汽火车一日专线,途经多座小镇。还可选购限量过夜套餐,留宿古镇享餐饮福利,套餐名额紧张建议提前预订。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Perfect for families, history lovers, and train enthusiasts alike!(非常适合家庭、历史爱好者和火车爱好者!)”可知,对传统复古火车感兴趣的人(即火车爱好者和历史爱好者)是该旅行最有可能的参与者。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Extend Your Journey: Optional Overnight Getaway Experience部分“Instead of returning home the same evening, guests spend the night in one of Chickamauga’s welcoming historic inns, allowing you to slow down, explore downtown shops and restaurants, and enjoy the destination at a more leisurely pace.(宾客们不会在当晚就返回家中,而是会在奇卡莫加一家温馨的古老旅馆过夜。这样,您便能够放慢脚步,探索市中心的商店和餐馆,并以更为悠闲的方式享受此地的风情)”可知,参加过夜度假套餐的客人将住在Chickamauga。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Overnight packages historically sell out quickly, so advance reservations are strongly recommended.(过夜套餐历来很快售罄,因此强烈建议提前预订)”可知,文章鼓励游客提前预订过夜套餐。
B
There are millions of life forms sharing our planet-so many, in fact, that scientists estimate the total could reach 10 million species. And now, everyday people are playing a surprising role in discovering and protecting them-all from their phones. The app at the centre of it all is iNaturalist, a free platform that’s quietly become one of the most powerful tools in modern science. What started as a simple way to identify plants and animals has grown into a global movement.
“Currently we have about 6 million people using the platform every month,” said executive director Scott Loarie. Altogether, the community has more than 9 million users, logging more than 300 million observations across 197 countries-documenting over 557,000 species.
And sometimes, those observations lead to incredible discoveries. It happens all the time. Almost every month iNaturalist will get a new species described. A man in the Andes found an unexpected visitor in his cabin. He grabbed his camera and took the first-ever photographs of this species, which happened to be sitting on a toilet.
But behind the fun and quirky discoveries is something much more powerful. Every photo uploaded to iNaturalist includes a time and location stamp-turning casual snapshots into valuable scientific data. It’s not just a photo. It has a date, and it has a location. It turns out that most data for most species on the planet now comes from this little app.
That information is helping scientists track major environmental changes in real time. For example, it’s been used to monitor the spread of invasive species like the lanternfly, which has expanded from Asia into the US East Coast. For many users, the biggest reward is realizing they’re making a real difference. “People go like, ‘Wow, I’m actually part of the solution. By taking this photo, I’m helping science,’” Loarie said.
4. What can be said about iNaturalist from the first paragraph?
A. It offers ideas for global travel. B. It charges for identification.
C. It has won global recognition. D. It is designed for scientists.
5. Why does the author mention the man in the Andes?
A. To warn about wild animals. B. To compare different species.
C. To prepare for emergencies. D. To show unexpected discoveries.
6. What does the underlined word “quirky” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Unusual. B. Serious. C. Simple. D. Dangerous.
7. What do iNaturalist users find most rewarding?
A. Gaining scientific fame. B. Contributing to science.
C. Receiving financial rewards. D. Learning photography skills.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】主要介绍地球上物种繁多,iNaturalist这款免费应用程序成为现代科学的强大工具,它从最初简单识别动植物发展为全球性活动。目前每月有大量用户使用,用户的观察有时能带来惊人发现,上传的照片附带时间和地点信息成为有价值科学数据,助力科学家追踪环境变化,许多用户认为能为科学做贡献是最大收获。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“What started as a simple way to identify plants and animals has grown into a global movement.(它最初只是一种识别动植物的简单方式,如今已发展成为一场全球运动)”可知,iNaturalist已获得全球认可。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“And sometimes, those observations lead to incredible discoveries. It happens all the time. Almost every month iNaturalist will get a new species described. A man in the Andes found an unexpected visitor in his cabin.(有时,这些观察会带来惊人的发现。这种情况一直在发生。几乎每个月iNaturalist都会有新物种被描述。一位在安第斯山脉的男子在他的小屋里发现了一位意想不到的访客)”可知,作者提到安第斯山脉的男子是为了展示iNaturalist用户能有意外发现。
【6题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第三段“A man in the Andes found an unexpected visitor in his cabin. He grabbed his camera and took the first - ever photographs of this species, which happened to be sitting on a toilet.(一位在安第斯山脉的男子在他的小屋里发现了一位意想不到的访客。他拿起相机,拍下了这个物种的首张照片,而这个物种碰巧正坐在马桶上)”可知,这种发现很不寻常,所以“quirky”意思是“不寻常的”。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“For many users, the biggest reward is realizing they’re making a real difference. “People go like, ‘Wow, I’m actually part of the solution. By taking this photo, I’m helping science,’” Loarie said.(对许多用户来说,最大的收获是意识到他们正在产生真正的影响。洛里说:“人们会说,‘哇,我实际上是解决方案的一部分。通过拍摄这张照片,我在帮助科学发展。’”)”可知,iNaturalist用户认为最有意义的是为科学做贡献。
C
Can generative artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT genuinely create original ideas? A new study led by Professor Karim Jerbi from the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal, made a direct comparison between human creativity and the creativity of large language models, pointing to a significant shift.
Researchers evaluated several leading large language models, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and others, and compared their performance with results from more than 100,000 human participants. They found that while some AI models now outperform the average person, peak creativity remains firmly human. In fact, when researchers examined the most creative half of participants, their average scores surpassed (超越) those of every AI model tested. The gap grew even larger among the top 10 percent of the most creative individuals.
These findings raised an important question. Is AI creativity fixed, or can it be shaped? The study shows that creativity in AI can be adjusted by changing technical settings, particularly the model’s temperature. This parameter (参数) controls how predictable or adventurous the generated responses are. At lower temperature settings, AI produces safer and more conventional outputs. At higher temperatures, responses become more varied, less predictable, and more exploratory, allowing the system to move beyond familiar ideas.
The study offers a balanced perspective on fears that artificial intelligence could replace creative professionals. While AI systems can now match or exceed average human creativity on certain tasks, they still have clear limitations and rely on human direction.
Rather than signaling the end of creative careers, the findings suggest a future where AI serves as a creative assistant. By expanding ideas and opening new paths for exploration, AI may help expand human imagination rather than replace it. “By directly comparing human and machine capabilities, studies like ours push us to rethink what we mean by creativity,” concludes Professor Karim Jerbi.
8. What can we know from Paragraph 2?
A. AI defeats humans completely.
B. AI fails to create original ideas.
C. AI depends on human guidance.
D. AI can do better than average humans.
9. How does the “temperature” setting affect AI creativity according to Paragraph 3?
A. It fixes technical bugs. B. It controls output variety.
C. It ensures content safety. D. It decides the response speed.
10. What role is AI expected to play in the future?
A. A helper for imagination. B. A threat to creative jobs.
C. An independent creator. D. A replacement for humans.
11. What can be the best title for the text?
A. AI Systems Have Fixed Creativity
B. Temperature Settings Control AI’s Future
C. Human Creativity Still Leads in the AI Era
D. Montréal Study Discovers AI’s Limitations
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】主要介绍蒙特利尔大学心理学系卡里姆·杰尔比教授领导的一项新研究,直接对比人类创造力与大型语言模型的创造力。研究发现虽然一些人工智能模型在某些方面超过普通人,但人类在创造力巅峰水平上仍占优势,且人工智能的创造力可通过改变技术设置尤其是“温度”参数来调整,未来人工智能有望成为人类创造力的助手,助力拓展人类想象力。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“They found that while some AI models now outperform the average person, peak creativity remains firmly human.(他们发现,虽然现在一些人工智能模型的表现超过了普通人,但创造力的巅峰仍然牢牢掌握在人类手中)”可知,人工智能在某些方面能比普通人表现得更好。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“This parameter (参数) controls how predictable or adventurous the generated responses are. At lower temperature settings, AI produces safer and more conventional outputs. At higher temperatures, responses become more varied, less predictable, and more exploratory, allowing the system to move beyond familiar ideas.(这个参数控制着生成的回答的可预测性或冒险性。在较低的温度设置下,人工智能产生更安全、更常规的输出。在较高温度下,回答变得更多样化、更不可预测,且更具探索性,使系统能够突破熟悉的想法)”可知,“温度”设置控制着人工智能输出内容的多样性。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Rather than signaling the end of creative careers, the findings suggest a future where AI serves as a creative assistant. By expanding ideas and opening new paths for exploration, AI may help expand human imagination rather than replace it.(这些发现并非预示着创意职业的终结,而是表明在未来人工智能将充当创意助手。通过拓展想法并开辟新的探索路径,人工智能可能有助于拓展人类的想象力,而非取代它)”可知,未来人工智能有望成为拓展人类想象力的助手。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。主要介绍蒙特利尔大学心理学系卡里姆·杰尔比教授领导的一项新研究,直接对比人类创造力与大型语言模型的创造力。研究发现虽然一些人工智能模型在某些方面超过普通人,但人类在创造力巅峰水平上仍占优势,且人工智能的创造力可通过改变技术设置尤其是“温度”参数来调整,未来人工智能有望成为人类创造力的助手,助力拓展人类想象力。C选项“Human Creativity Still Leads in the AI Era”(在人工智能时代人类创造力仍占领先地位)”最能概括全文,为最佳标题。
D
Understanding soil processes is essential for addressing global issues of food security, disease transmission (传播) and climate change. However, techniques for observing soil biology are lacking. Artificial soil-like materials have been developed to help scientists image the secret world of plant roots. This could help biologists, chemists and physicists improve crops and identify ways to prevent the outbreak of plant-based diseases.
The transparent (透明的) soil was developed by theoretical biologist Lionel Dupuy at the James Hutton Institute in Dundee, Scotland. It gives scientists a much better and more realistic window into how a plant’s rhizosphere-the roots and the organisms living within them-works. It is composed of a material called Nafion, which has a low refractive index (折射率) and high transparency. Nafion is normally used in power-generating fuel cells that also has the ability to support bacteria and can be changed to copy the chemicals of natural soils.
“My initial aim was to develop microscopy techniques to observe and study how roots get round obstacles or find best tracks towards water and nutrients,” Dupuy says. “I was looking for a way to create 3D obstacles for the roots and still be able to observe them. However, as we progressed in our work, it became clear that we could make a new substrate (基质) similar to real soil, which could have many applications.”
Nafion-based soil is extremely expensive (five dollars per gram), but researchers are looking into finding a more affordable material. Dupuy notes that there are already other alternatives based on products from the Teflon family. In particular, Teflon FEP is more widely available and solutions using this material could be made cheaper.
“Future work will focus on controlling a greater range of chemical and physical properties so that transparent soils can be applied to various disciplines of soil biology,” Dupuy says. “I think there is also a real challenge to make this technique low cost so that it can be used by everyone and on a larger scale.”
12. Why were artificial soil-like materials developed?
A. To reduce global food production costs.
B. To know about the mystery of plant roots.
C. To prevent the outbreak of crop diseases.
D. To replace natural soils in agriculture.
13. What can be inferred about the material Nafion from Paragraph 2?
A. It allows more air in. B. It is made of natural soil.
C. It has multiple functions. D. It is widely used in farming.
14. What does Dupuy’s statement imply about his study?
A. It got around many obstacles.
B. Nothing valuable was found.
C. It wasted too much of his energy.
D. Its results exceeded expectations.
15. What does Dupuy think of bringing down the price of Nafion-based soil?
A. It’s an uphill battle.
B. It’s a piece of cake.
C. It’s a wild goose chase.
D. It’s a double-edged sword.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍了一款新型透明人造土壤。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Artificial soil-like materials have been developed to help scientists image the secret world of plant roots. (科研人员研发出了类人造土壤材料,助力科学家观察植物根系的隐秘状态。)”可知,研发类人造土壤材料的原因是为了探究植物根系的奥秘。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Nafion is normally used in power-generating fuel cells that also has the ability to support bacteria and can be changed to copy the chemicals of natural soils. (全氟磺酸树脂(Nafion)通常应用于发电燃料电池中,这种材料还可承载细菌,并且能够进行改性,模拟天然土壤的化学特性。)”可知,从第二段我们可以推理出Nafion这种材料具备多种功能。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“My initial aim was to develop microscopy techniques to observe and study how roots get round obstacles or find best tracks towards water and nutrients... However, as we progressed in our work, it became clear that we could make a new substrate similar to real soil, which could have many applications. (我最初的目标是研发显微观测技术,用以观察和研究植物根系如何绕过障碍物,或是探寻通往水分与养分的最优路径……但随着研究不断深入,我们意识到,我们还能研制出一种仿天然土壤的新型基质,该材料拥有诸多应用场景。)”可推知,迪皮伊的话暗示了他的这项研究的研究成果超出了预期。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“I think there is also a real challenge to make this technique low cost so that it can be used by everyone and on a larger scale. (想要降低这项技术的成本,让它得以普及并大规模推广应用,我认为这确实是一大难题。)”可知,迪皮伊认为降低这款人造土壤成本这件事是一项艰巨的任务。
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。
How to adopt green habits and make them a new normal? Here are five tips that help you form sustainable new habits.
____16____
To form a habit you need to plan exactly what you are going to do and when you are going to do it. And this needs to be realistic. Do you actually have the time and resources you need to do this? It is important that the situation or cue (触发提示) is clearly defined and will stand out to you.
Make it fun.
____17____ And this is one reason to plan behaviours you enjoy. For example, if you want to eat more plant-based foods, find ones that you find delicious. Habits also form quicker when the behaviour is more rewarding in the moment that it is performed.
Change your environment.
The best way to break a habit is to not encounter the habit cue. The easiest way to make a habit is to increase the chances that you will do it each time the opportunity or cue presents itself. ____18____ We need to add friction (阻力) for things we don’t want to do and remove it for those that we do.
Track your behaviour.
It’s easy to make a plan and then forget about it when life gets busy. ____19____ If you aren’t, then why not? What do you need to change about the plan or the environment? You can track your behaviour in many ways: on a piece of paper on the fridge, in an app or in your diary.
Don’t give up.
While working on your habit, remember that every time you do it you are strengthening the association in your brain between the situation and the action, making it easier for you to do it the next time. Don’t give up if you miss the odd occasion. ____20____
A. Make a specific plan.
B. Experts call this friction.
C. Just start again and keep going.
D. Find some like-minded individuals.
E. This may seem like a long time but it’s worth the effort.
F. You are more likely to follow through on your plan if it is enjoyable.
G. To form a habit, you need to keep checking in to see if you are following through.
【答案】16. A 17. F 18. B 19. G 20. C
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍如何养成绿色生活习惯并使之成为日常。
【16题详解】
空处为段落小标题。根据下文“To form a habit you need to plan exactly what you are going to do and when you are going to do it. And this needs to be realistic.( 养成一个习惯,你需要明确规划好要做什么、何时去做,并且计划一定要切合实际。)”可知,本段主要讲述养成习惯需要制定明确且贴合实际的计划。A项“制定具体计划”精准概括段落核心内容,适合做小标题。
【17题详解】
根据本段小标题“Make it fun.(让习惯变得有趣。)”和下文“ And this is one reason to plan behaviours you enjoy.(这也是建议选择自己喜欢的事来培养习惯的原因之一。)”可知,本段主题是让习惯变得有趣,空处衔接上下文,解释“有趣”为何有助于坚持习惯。F项“如果计划充满乐趣,你就更有可能坚持下去”承接 “让习惯有趣” 的主题,和下文“选择自己喜欢的行为”逻辑呼应。
【18题详解】
根据上文“The easiest way to make a habit is to increase the chances that you will do it each time the opportunity or cue presents itself.( 养成习惯最简单的办法,就是每当出现机会或触发信号时,主动提高自己付诸行动的概率。)”和下文“We need to add friction (阻力) for things we don’t want to do and remove it for those that we do.(对于不想做的事,我们要增设阻碍;对于想坚持的事,则要扫除障碍。)”可知,上文提到借助环境增加或减少做某事的可能性,下文直接出现关键词friction(阻力),空处起到衔接、解释该词汇的作用。B项“专家将其称之为阻力”引出后文核心词汇friction,逻辑连贯。
【19题详解】
本段小标题是“Track your behaviour.(记录你的行为。)”,根据上文“It’s easy to make a plan and then forget about it when life gets busy.(人们很容易制定好计划,可一旦生活忙碌起来,就将其抛之脑后。)”和下文“If you aren’t, then why not? What do you need to change about the plan or the environment?(如果没有坚持,问题出在哪里?又该如何调整计划或是周遭环境?)”可知,本段主题是记录自身行为,上文指出人们容易忘记计划,下文反问“你做到了吗”,空处需引出“时常自查是否坚持计划”这一内容。G项“养成习惯的过程中,你需要不断自查是否在坚持执行”衔接上下文,引出后文的反问,贴合“记录行为、监督自己”的段落主旨。
【20题详解】
根据本段小标题是“Don’t give up.(不要放弃。)”和上文“Don’t give up if you miss the odd occasion.(偶尔没能坚持也不要轻言放弃。)”可知,本段核心为“不要放弃”,上文表示偶尔没能坚持也不要气馁,空处承接上文,说明具体做法。C项“重新开始,继续坚持”顺承“不要放弃”的观点,给出应对偶尔中断的做法。
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。
As an introvert (内向的人) and a nonnative English speaker, I never imagined standing in front of a classroom. I preferred ____21____, where I felt comfortable running experiments and guiding students individually.
A few years into my postdoc, my mentor (导师) asked me to teach her class temporarily. Out of ____22____, I agreed, though I felt nervous. I spent hours ____23____, listening to her past recordings and organizing my materials carefully.
When I entered the classroom with 200 medical students waiting, my heart ____24____. I started speaking quickly, eager to get through the material. Soon a student raised her hand and asked me to ____25____. I stopped, adjusted my pace, and to my ____26____, the atmosphere changed. Students ____27____ in, asked questions, and I felt more connected to my teaching.
That single lecture grew into a ____28____ commitment. I refined my ____29____ based on student feedback, making my presentations more visual and interactive. Eventually, I was offered opportunities to design courses, which I had never ____30____.
Teaching sharpened my focus and transformed how I communicate science. Preparing lectures required me to revisit fundamentals and explain complex ideas ____31____. This improved my presentations at conferences and helped me ____32____ a major research fund.
Looking back, accepting that teaching ____33____ was a transformative decision. It not only made me a ____34____ educator but also a better scientist. I learned that stepping out of one’s comfort zone can ____35____ unexpected potential and lead to a more fulfilling professional life.
21. A. homework B. exercise C. nature D. research
22. A. respect B. habit C. curiosity D. sympathy
23. A. reading B. writing C. preparing D. worrying
24. A. beat B. raced C. sank D. stopped
25. A. slow down B. stand up C. go out D. get away
26. A. interest B. anger C. relief D. fear
27. A. slid B. set C. broke D. leaned
28. A. regular B. rare C. mere D. lucky
29. A. sense B. approach C. purpose D. future
30. A. refused B. withdrawn C. anticipated D. fulfilled
31. A. honestly B. privately C. simply D. clearly
32. A. revise B. secure C. spread D. evaluate
33. A. opportunity B. philosophy C. theory D. achievement
34. A. careless B. strict C. confident D. thoughtful
35. A. appreciate B. admit C. reserve D. unlock
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】文章讲述了作者作为一位内向的非英语母语科研人员从实验室走向讲台,最终因接受教学任务而实现自我蜕变的经历。
【21题详解】
考查名词。句意:我更喜欢研究,在这里我能从容地做实验、单独指导学生。A. homework作业;B. exercise锻炼;C. nature自然;D. research研究。根据下文“where I felt comfortable running experiments and guiding students individually”可知,实验是科研的典型内容。
【22题详解】
考查名词。句意:出于敬重,我答应了,尽管内心十分紧张。A. respect尊敬;B. habit习惯;C. curiosity好奇;D. sympathy同情。根据上文“my mentor asked me to teach her class temporarily”可知,面对导师的请求,出于敬重才应允。
【23题详解】
考查动词。句意:我花了好几个小时备课,听她以往的授课录音,认真整理资料。A. reading阅读;B. writing写作;C. preparing准备;D. worrying担心。根据下文“listening to her past recordings and organizing my materials carefully”可知,听授课录音、整理资料,这些都是课前准备工作。
【24题详解】
考查动词。句意:走进教室时,两百名医科学生端坐等候,我的心怦怦狂跳。A. beat(正常)跳动;B. raced急速跳动;C. sank下沉;D. stopped停止。根据上文“though I felt nervous”可知,作者内心紧张,紧张时心跳会加速。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语。句意:很快一名学生举手,让我放慢语速。A. slow down减速,放慢;B. stand up站起来;C. go out出去;D. get away离开。根据上文“I started speaking quickly, eager to get through the material”可知,作者一开始语速很快,因此学生提醒作者放慢速度。
【26题详解】
考查名词。句意:我停下来调整语速,令我宽慰的是,课堂氛围发生了变化。A. interest兴趣;B. anger愤怒;C. relief宽慰;D. fear恐惧。根据下文“the atmosphere changed”可知,调整状态后课堂氛围好转,作者紧绷的情绪得以放松。to one’s relief为固定搭配,意为“令某人欣慰的是”。
【27题详解】
考查动词。句意:学生们俯身凑近、积极提问,我也感受到了授课的互动感。A. slid滑动;B. set设立;C. broke打破;D. leaned倾斜,俯身。根据下文“asked questions”可知,学生主动提问,结合课堂场景,lean in是固定短语,表示“凑近、专心倾听”,体现学生投入课堂。
【28题详解】
考查形容词。句意:这一次临时讲课慢慢变成了常规工作。A. regular常规的;B. rare稀有的;C. mere仅仅的;D. lucky幸运的。根据上文“temporarily”和下文“I refined my ________ based on student feedback, making my presentations more visual and interactive. Eventually, I was offered opportunities to design courses,”可知,上文是代课,后文作者不断优化授课、获得更多授课机会,说明代课变成了日常工作。
【29题详解】
考查名词。句意:我根据学生的反馈改进自己的授课方式,让课堂展示更直观、互动性更强。A. sense感觉;B. approach方法,方式;C. purpose目的;D. future未来。根据下文“making my presentations more visual and interactive”可知,优化课堂呈现形式,这是对授课方法的调整。
【30题详解】
考查动词。句意:最终我获得了课程设计的机会,这是我从前从未预想过的。A. refused拒绝;B. withdrawn撤回;C. anticipated预料;D. fulfilled实现。根据上文“I never imagined standing in front of a classroom.”可知,开篇提到作者从未想过站在讲台授课,课程设计更是意料之外的机会。
【31题详解】
考查副词。句意:准备讲座要求我回顾基础知识并清晰地解释复杂概念。A. honestly诚实地;B. privately私下地;C. simply简单地;D. clearly清晰地。根据上文“explain complex ideas”可知,授课的要求就是把难懂的知识讲解清楚。
【32题详解】
考查动词。句意:这也提升了我在会议中的展示能力,帮助我拿到一项重大科研基金。A. revise修改;B. secure获得;C. spread传播;D. evaluate评估。根据下文“a major research fund”可知,作者成功获取科研资金。
【33题详解】
考查名词。句意:回首过往,接受这次授课机会是一次改变人生的决定。A. opportunity机会;B. philosophy哲学;C. theory理论;D. achievement成就。根据上文“A few years into my postdoc, my mentor (导师) asked me to teach her class temporarily.”可知,上文是导师给予的临时代课机会,作者把握住了这次机会。
【34题详解】
考查形容词。句意:它不仅让我成为一名自信的教育者,也让我成为更优秀的科研人员。 A. careless粗心的;B. strict严格的;C. confident自信的;D. thoughtful深思熟虑的。作者从最初紧张怯场,到后来熟练授课、互动自如,性格和心态上变得自信。
【35题详解】
考查动词。句意:我明白了,走出舒适区能够发掘意想不到的潜能,让人拥有更充实的职业生活。A. appreciate欣赏;B. admit承认;C. reserve保留;D. unlock发掘,解锁。根据下文“unexpected potential”可知,此处指发掘潜能。
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。
Both Qingming cakes and their rounder cousins, qingtuan, are ____36____ (type) delicacies (佳肴) of Qingming Festival — a traditional holiday and one of China’s 24 solar terms, ____37____ marks the height of spring. ____38____ (colour) by the natural green of spring herbs, they are more than just food — they are symbols of renewal. These delicacies offer a way to preserve the brief beauty of the season.
____39____ (date) back to ancient times when they were used as ceremonial offerings, the cakes remain an essential part of the region’s food culture of Songyang county, Zhejiang province. For Ye Liqin, a 38-year-old entrepreneur and co-founder of a guesthouse in the county, they represent ____40____ deeply nostalgic (怀旧的) link to her childhood.
As a young girl with no toys, helping her grandmother make these cakes was never a chore, ____41____ a joyful activity that bonded her with the older generation. For Ye, the homemade Qingming cakes keep the roots and fibers of the plants, and they ____42____ (true) capture the essence of spring. They hold the fragrance (芳香) of the earth itself. In her eyes, the cakes aren’t just food; they were a way ____43____ (keep) a piece of spring.
As Qingming Festival arrives once again, this simple green bite ____44____ (carry) the weight of generations. It stands ____45____ a quiet reminder to slow down, to enjoy the brief beauty of the season, and to honour the hands that have kept cultural heritage alive.
【答案】36. typical
37. which 38. Coloured##Colored
39. Dating 40. a
41. but 42. truly
43. to keep
44. carries
45. as
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍了清明粿与青团这两款清明传统美食。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意:清明粿和外形更圆润的青团,都是清明节的特色美食,清明既是传统节日,也是中国二十四节气之一,标志着春日正盛。修饰名词delicacies,需用形容词typical,作定语。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意同上。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是Qingming Festival,指物,在定语从句中作主语,需用关系代词which引导。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:春日鲜草的自然绿意将其装点得色彩盎然,它们早已不只是食物,更是万物复苏的象征。空处需填非谓语动词作状语,they和colour为逻辑动宾关系,用过去分词作状语,colour过去式的英式拼写是coloured,美式拼写是colored,首字母必须大写。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这种糕点的历史可追溯至古代,彼时它被用作祭祀供品,如今依旧是浙江省松阳县饮食文化中不可或缺的一部分。主语the cakes与date back to是主动关系,用现在分词dating作状语,首字母大写。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意:38岁的叶丽琴是当地一家民宿的联合创始人,对她而言,这些糕点承载着她对童年浓浓的怀念。link为可数名词,此处表示泛指,deeply发音以辅音音素开头,需用不定冠词a修饰。
【41题详解】
考查连词。句意:儿时的她没有玩具,帮奶奶做这些糕点从不是苦差事,而是能拉近她与老一辈距离的乐事。固定结构never...but...意为“不是……而是……”,空处需填连词but。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意:在叶丽琴看来,手工清明粿保留了植物的根茎与纤维,真切诠释了春日的精髓。修饰动词capture需用副词truly,作状语。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:在她心中,这些糕点不止是食物,更是留住一抹春光的方式。修饰名词way,需用动词不定式to keep,作后置定语。
【44题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:又一年清明至,这一口朴素的青绿点心,承载着数代人的情感。陈述客观事实,使用一般现在时,主语this simple green bite,为单数名词,谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意:它充当一个无声的提醒:放慢脚步,欣赏短暂的春光,同时感念那些守护、传承文化遗产的人们。固定搭配stand as意为“充当,作为”,空处需填介词as。
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,国际青年文化创新论坛(International Youth Cultural Innovation Forum)正面向全球青少年征集创意项目,你的外国好友Jim打算参加。他发邮件向你咨询项目主题的建议。请你给他写一封回信,内容包括:
1.你的建议;
2.你的理由。
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 Jim,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Jim,
Knowing that you are planning to participate in the International Youth Cultural Innovation Forum, I am writing to offer some suggestions regarding your project theme.
Considering your interest in technology and culture, I strongly recommend focusing on “Digitalization of Intangible Cultural Heritage”. Firstly, this topic combines modern technology with traditional culture, which is highly innovative. Secondly, many traditional arts are fading away, and digital preservation can help them reach a wider global audience.
I believe this theme will make your project stand out. Hope my advice helps and wish you success!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】题目要求考生给外国好友Jim写一封回信,就他参加国际青年文化创新论坛的项目主题提出建议并说明理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累
集中精力于:focus on → concentrate on
建议:suggestion →proposal
帮助:help → assist
相信:believe → have faith in
2.句式拓展
同义句改写
原句:I believe this theme will make your project stand out.
拓展句:I hold the belief that this theme will make your project stand out.
【点睛】[高分句型1]Knowing that you are planning to participate in the International Youth Cultural Innovation Forum, I am writing to offer some suggestions regarding your project theme.(运用了现在分词作状语,that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2]Firstly, this topic combines modern technology with traditional culture, which is highly innovative.(运用了关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句)
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。
What began as a classroom assignment turned out to be a life-changing gift, proving that a little creativity and compassion (同情) can play a huge role in helping someone regain their world.
McGuire, an architecture student, was a person full of optimism and enthusiasm for life. He had an outgoing personality and a love for adventure. Hiking was his passion; he would spend hours walking in mountains and forests, enjoying the peace and beauty of nature. Camping was another activity he adored; lying under the starry sky at night and waking up to the morning sun, he enjoyed every moment of being close to nature.
However, everything changed in October 2024 when he was involved in a motorcycle accident. This accident severely limited his mobility, confining (限制) him to places with hard and flat surfaces. He soon found that an ordinary wheelchair was a real struggle on anything but smooth and level ground. After the accident, McGuire was filled with despair. The freedom he once took for granted was now out of reach. He was constantly upset and struggled to come to terms with his new reality.
Then, a chance introduction changed everything. A mutual friend introduced McGuire to a group of engineering students at Tennessee Tech University who were seeking a meaningful project. Braden Hopper, John Avery, and Luke White, three bright and caring young men, immediately recognized the opportunity to make a real difference.
They visited McGuire, listening attentively as he described his dreams of returning to the wilderness. Moved by his determination, they devoted countless hours to designing a solution. Together, they built a custom all-terrain (全地形) wheelchair they call “The Chariot”.
The result was nothing short of incredible — this is a firm and powerful chair, specially designed for outdoor use, aiming to help McGuire regain the sense of freedom that he believes he has lost.
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。
Finally, the day of delivery arrived.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“It gives me back my legs,” McGuire whispered, voice choking with emotion.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
Finally, the day of delivery arrived. When McGuire saw the all-terrain wheelchair for the first time, his heart skipped a beat. It looked strong, with thick tires ready for adventure. His hands trembled as he reached out to touch the cool metal. Tears welled up as he transferred into the seat. For the first time since the accident, he felt secure. Braden gave him an encouraging nod. McGuire pushed the wheels. Instead of getting stuck, the chair glided over the grass. The wheels moved smoothly without effort. He laughed, a sound of pure relief.
“It gives me back my legs,” McGuire whispered, voice choking with emotion. It was a true miracle for him. Now, instead of watching life from the sidelines, McGuire was back outside doing what he loves. The students smiled, knowing their work mattered. McGuire’s journey is far from over; with his new all-terrain wheelchair, he’s ready to explore new horizons and embrace life’s adventures once again. The accident changed his body, but it did not break his spirit. With friends and technology, he regained his world. Life, once paused, was moving forward again, full of promise and light.
【解析】
【导语】文章以人物为线索展开,讲述了热爱户外的麦圭尔因车祸行动受限、陷入绝望,几名工科学生了解到他重返野外的心愿后,耗费大量时间为他量身打造了一款全地形轮椅,帮他重拾自由,也印证了创意与善意能给他人带来巨大帮助。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段首句内容可知,第一段可描写麦圭尔初见全地形轮椅内心满是触动,坐上轮椅后倍感安心,他尝试推动轮椅,顺畅的使用体验让他满心释然。
②由第二段首句内容可知,第二段可描写这件物品对麦圭尔产生的影响,付出努力的学生们也倍感欣慰。这场意外没能摧垮他,借助朋友与科技,他的人生重新奔赴美好。
2.续写线索:心理感受——初次体验轮椅——满心释然——积极影响——同学们倍感欣慰——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①颤抖:tremble/shiver
②重要:matter/count
情绪类
①鼓舞人心的:encouraging/inspiring
②宽慰:relief/consolation
【点睛】[高分句型1]
When McGuire saw the all-terrain wheelchair for the first time, his heart skipped a beat.(运用了when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2]
The students smiled, knowing their work mattered.(运用了现在分词作状语,省略了that的宾语从句)
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