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广元外国语学校高中分校2025-2026学年(下)第二次阶段性检测
高一年级英语检测题
(检测时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. How will Mary spend this Saturday?
A. By staying with her mother. B. By going to the movie. C. By studying at home.
2. Why won’t the woman go boating on the weekend?
A. She likes watching TV.
B. She doesn’t like boating.
C. She’s too busy with the housework.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Ways to make money. B. Their parents’ advice. C. College majors (专业).
4. How will the man probably go downtown?
A. By taxi. B. By bus C. By subway
5. When does the man want to meet Mr Smith?
A. At about 11 o’clock next Sunday morning.
B. At about 10 o’clock next Monday morning.
C. At about 10 o’clock next Saturday morning.
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。
听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7小题。
6. What will the speakers do first?
A. Go to the concert. B. Walk along the river. C. Have dinner.
7. How much should the family pay for the concert in total?
A. $50. B. $40. C. $20.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10小题。
8. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. The time spent online at work.
B. The use of the Internet for work.
C. The effect of time management online.
9. Why does the man surf the Internet at work?
A. To kill time. B. To help him relax. C. To talk with friends.
10. What does the woman decide to do?
A. Spend little time chatting online.
B. Go on Facebook every day.
C. Try to be more creative by browsing the Web.
听下面一段对话,回答第11至13小题。
11. Where will the woman stay on her holiday?
A. In a hotel. B. In her uncle’s house. C. In a camp.
12. What may the woman NOT do on her holiday?
A. Go swimming. B. Play beach ball. C. Lie in the sun.
13. What will the man do this summer holiday?
A. Go to the beach as well. B. Go to the farm. C. Take violin lessons.
听下面一段对话,回答第14至17小题。
14. What are the two speakers talking about?
A. Sydney. B. Hawaii. C. Christmas holidays.
15. Who will the man stay with during his stay in Hawaii?
A. His parents. B. A host family. C. His friends.
16. What is the woman eager to do?
A. Travel by plane. B. Enjoy the warm weather. C. See the koalas.
17. How do the two speakers go abroad for the Christmas holidays?
A. By ship. B. By train. C. By air.
听下面一段独白,回答第18至20小题。
18. What is the most attractive about the small towns?
A. A peaceful life. B. Comfortable hotels. C. Scenic places.
19. What did the speaker do during the trip?
A. He made many friends. B. He tried different foods. C. He took a lot of pictures.
20. What is the purpose of the talk?
A. To suggest a quick trip.
B. To advertise a travel agency.
C. To introduce a way of socializing.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,共37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Some stories take us far away, while others lead us back home. Here, three young readers share the books that stayed with them long after the last page was turned. Each offers a glimpse into a different world. Take a look — you might just discover your next great read.
● Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
It is about twins who spend the summer at their grandfather’s nature reserve. Something about it feels a little strange — like there’s more going on than meets the eye. They don’t understand any of the strange rules their grandfather gives them. Little do they know that this is a place for magical creatures. Soon they will learn that the rules are there for a reason. But only once they’re broken...
Beatrice C., age 16
● Five Go Off to Camp by Enid Blyton
Four children set off on a camping trip. As they explore the wild countryside, they come across an old, forgotten railway yard. There, a mysterious man called Wooden Leg Sam warns them to stay away. But curiosity gets the better of the young adventurers, and they decide to explore anyway — only to find themselves trapped in a tunnel, where something incredible awaits them.
Matilda W., age 17
● Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
Billy has been longing for a pair of red hounds (猎犬) — a desire his family cannot afford. So, he spends two years taking on any work he can find. The story follows his journey: earning enough, getting his dogs, training them with care, and finally winning a hunting competition. The book tells the unbreakable bond between a boy and his two best friends. However, have a tissue box nearby for the ending.
Lucie D., age 17
Do you have a favorite book? Email your review to cricket@cricketmagkids.com.
1. What do the first two book reviews have in common?
A. Both are about summer vacations.
B. Both take place in nature reserves.
C. Both are recommended by 17-year-olds.
D. Both involve ignoring warnings and exploring.
2. What might we infer about the ending of the third book?
A. It is very funny. B. It is boring.
C. It is full of actions. D. It is heart-breaking.
3. Where is this passage most likely taken from?
A. A teenage magazine. B. A travel website.
C. An adventure novel. D. A history textbook.
B
When he was just six years old, Hurum turned his bedroom into a small museum. His shelves became filled with a growing collection of fossils (化石). For Hurum, they were not just rocks, but things that could tell the history of life on this planet. He imagined them saying, “I am not a rock. I am a fossil. I have a story to tell.”
Hurum earned a PhD in paleontology (古生物学) in his native Norway. Since then, he has been seeking fossils all over the world. Much of his work has been carried out in Svalbard, a group of Norwegian islands north of the Arctic Circle. The “dig season” in the area is very short — from July to August. During that time, the temperature is just about warm enough to soften the frozen ground. There is also less wind, and the “midnight sun” makes it easy for the scientists to have long and productive days. In the hills of this cold and distant area, Hurum and his team have found the fossils of many sea creatures, which might seem surprising.
Even a dream job has its challenges, however. The team may find many broken bone pieces spread across a hillside. But it becomes impossible to recreate the entire animal. Also, each expedition (远征) requires a lot of preparation. “We have between 15 and 20 people, tons of equipment — food, jackhammers, water,” he explains. “There’s a lot of work before you start the cool thing.”
The “cool thing”, for Hurum, is the act of discovery. In 2006, his team made its greatest discovery so far. After removing about 60 tons of rock by hand, Hurum and his team eventually dug out a huge fossil. “We knew immediately this was something special,” says Hurum. It was a plesiosaur — a prehistoric sea monster with teeth the size of cucumbers.
For Hurum, the discovery of this 15-meter-long creature was an amazing moment. “It’s like one of those scratch-off lottery (彩票) tickets every time you dig,” he explains. “Sometimes, you start digging and you might just find part of a skull. Sometimes, you find a complete skull and backbone together. Then you know it’s a jackpot — far more than you can expect!”
4. What do we know about Hurum’s work?
A. His team works in Svalbard all year round.
B. His work requires careful preparation and planning.
C. His work focuses on the discovery of ancient land animals.
D. The “midnight sun” provides scientists with warmer weather to work in.
5. Which of the following can best describe Hurum?
A. Patient and responsible. B. Intelligent and generous.
C. Curious and determined. D. Humorous and optimistic.
6. What does the underlined word “jackpot” in the last paragraph mean?
A. A big prize. B. A lucky escape. C. A huge creature. D. A hard job.
7. What message does the passage mainly convey?
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Gold will shine wherever it is.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Where there’s devotion, there’s a destination.
C
Curiosity is a familiar feeling among people. Is curiosity a positive feeling or a negative feeling? Is it a painful reminder of what we don’t (yet) know, or an exciting signal to what we might soon discover? In fact, curiosity can be all of these things, and more. It has positive and negative faces: one points towards what we want, and one points towards what we have not yet got and may never get.
Once we recognize that curiosity has two faces, we can consider what can affect the nature of our experience in a given case. A paper published in the journal Cognition and Emotion does just this for the dimension (维度) of time. The researchers ask: Is the experience of curiosity more likely to be positive when we expect that our curiosity will be satisfied sooner rather than later?
To answer this question, the researchers carried out three studies with a total of over 200 participants from a university or online. In each study, the researchers induced (诱导) a state of curiosity by telling participants that they would later watch a video about “something with different shades of brown”. Participants were invited to guess what it might be, but they were not told. Half the participants were told they would watch the video after a short delay (延迟) of only one minute, and half were told that there would first be a 30-minute delay during which they would finish other interesting tasks. At the start of the delays, everyone expressed how curious they felt about the content of the video, as well as how much they felt negative feelings, such as discomfort, against positive feelings, such as happiness.
The key finding was that while both groups reported equal levels of curiosity, the curiosity was accompanied by more negative feelings for those participants facing a long delay. The researchers argue that the finding sheds light on the two faces of curiosity. When our curiosity will not be satisfied anytime soon, we focus on not knowing, which is annoying. But when our curiosity is on the verge (边缘) of being satisfied, we focus on almost knowing, which is a more positive experience.
8. What is the function of the questions in paragraph 1?
A. To introduce the topic. B. To show the author’s attitude.
C. To present supporting evidence. D. To provide background information.
9. What did the research focus on?
A. The two sides of curiosity. B. Delay’s effect on task performance.
C. Curiosity differences between people. D. Factors affecting the experience of curiosity.
10. Why did the researchers divide participants into two groups?
A. To collect more research data. B. To test different levels of curiosity.
C. To compare effects of different delays. D. To discover different types of curiosity.
11. What did the study find about curiosity?
A. The more we focus on not knowing, the more curious we become.
B. Longer waiting time makes people less curious about the unknown.
C. The experience of curiosity depends on how soon it will be satisfied.
D. Curiosity itself determines whether the experience is positive or negative.
D
Humans cannot possibly survive without a handful of things. Water, undoubtedly, is one of the most important. Regarding our total dependence on water for survival, have you ever wondered if other creatures also depend on water so much? Let’s narrow down the kind of “creatures” to fish. This may sound a bit strange, but do fish feel thirsty too?
This question is interesting because it is about “thirst”. Humans show this in different degrees (it can be just a little or I-can-wolf-the-whole-bowl-down). Thirst is an altogether different thing when we’re talking about creatures that live in water for most of their lives. Think of it this way: how would you ever feel hungry if you lived inside a pizza? Similarly, how can fish feel a strong need to drink water when they are practically surrounded by water all the time?
However, it’s not as simple as that. Both freshwater and seawater fish show different behaviors when it comes to actively drinking water. Freshwater fish have blood with a higher concentration (浓度) of salt than the water they are surrounded by. Therefore, they run a high risk of having their blood diluted (稀释) if they drink water. This is why they don’t actively drink water to keep the balance of salt and water inside their bodies. Since the salt concentration in the blood of seawater fish is lower than the water they are surrounded by, they are often threatened by dehydration (脱水), so they actively drink water. Thanks to the impressive design of their gills (鳃), they can drink saltwater, process it and then remove the extra salt from their bodies.
Actually, thirst, in fish, is more of a simple response that happens without requiring a thoughtful decision on their part (unlike humans); it just happens. Fish don’t necessarily have to feel thirsty in order to drink water. They don’t have that need to drink water after a hard round of exercise, or after walking across town on a hot, sunny day. One less thing to worry about!
12. What does the underlined word “this” in the second paragraph refer to?
A. The feeling of thirst. B. The question about fish.
C. The need to live inside water. D. The ability to drink a whole bowl of water.
13. What can be inferred about fish’s behaviors?
A. Seawater fish drink water to increase the salt level in their blood.
B. Seawater fish drink water to avoid losing water from their bodies.
C. Freshwater fish don’t drink water because they are threatened by losing water.
D. Freshwater fish don’t drink water because they take in enough water through their skin.
14. Which of the following can best describe thirst in fish?
A. A mental need. B. An unusual feeling. C. A natural reaction. D. A thoughtful choice.
15. What is the most suitable title for the text?
A. Why Is Water Important? B. Do Fish Get Thirsty?
C. How Are Fish Different? D. How Do Fish Process Saltwater?
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。
There are a lot of strategies for visiting a museum and avoiding “museum tiredness”. Consider what is mentioned below in planning. ____16____
Regardless of a museum’s size, you’ll get tired quickly if you try to look closely at every object displayed. Likewise, most museums provide lots of information about the objects on view. So don’t try to read everything. ____17____ “Tombstone” labels are very brief and provide facts about the artist, their country etc. There may be a number, which the museum uses to register the object, usually according to when it became a part of the collection, and a credit line that indicates the donor. Object labels are placed next to many objects. ____18____ The approach used to write museum labels has been much debated among art historians and museum professionals.
____19____ Ask for a map, or have museum staff suggest highlights in the collection or special exhibitions. Many museums have special tours, audioguides, or downloadable apps that point you to these objects.
Some people recommend setting a specific amount of time for your visit (1 or 2 hours). ____20____ In addition to benches in the galleries, most museums have a cafe, shop, sculpture courtyard or gardens where you can hang out and relax for a bit.
A. You’ll likely meet with two types of labels.
B. You are sure to make the most of your experience.
C. It’s always a good idea to stop by the information desk.
D. It would also be wise to plan frequent breaks in the galleries.
E. Note that these might not be artworks that you find appealing.
F. If you live near, consider frequent visits to the changed exhibitions.
G. These aim to give information not always obvious about the artwork.
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。
When I was a little boy growing up, my parents, two brothers and I all lived with my Nana in her old house. It was ____21____ by a single coal stove in the living room. And it was only 10 yards away from the railroad tracks. I remember the house would ____22____ every time the trains would pass. I always worried that one of the trains would ____23____ and destroy our home.
Well, one day, one train did just that, but ____24____ it was several hundred yards up the track. Some of the coal the train carried had fallen into the river, but most was over the side of the hill and ____25____ with dirt. Back then coal was valuable and whatever could be ____26____ from the spill (溢出物) would make all the difference to a family in winter. ____27____, there was no way to get to it.
A few days later, though, I saw something ____28____. It was a tiny coal car that had picked up the coal we had no ____29____ to. Now, it was coming down the tracks towards us. The men ____30____ our house, talked with my dad, and dumped the coal in our yard. There was more than enough to keep us warm through the coming winter. They didn’t have to ____31____ us. They could have dumped it anywhere, but they saw our need and through their kindness ____32____ our home and our hearts.
These days I have electric heat, but I still ____33____ the day when the railroad men helped us out in time of need. They ____34____ me again of why we are here — to love each other, help each other, and be kind to each other. We are here to make this world better and help others out of ____35____. May we always do so!
21. A. supported B. heated C. controlled D. improved
22. A. break B. separate C. shake D. crack
23. A. tip over B. take over C. trip over D. hand over
24. A. thankfully B. unfortunately C. unexpectedly D. hopefully
25. A. filled B. identified C. compared D. mixed
26. A. removed B. revived C. recovered D. reserved
27. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Furthermore
28. A. annoying B. puzzling C. satisfying D. amazing
29. A. right B. entrance C. access D. solution
30. A. stopped by B. broke into C. passed by D. turned to
31. A. guide B. improve C. impact D. help
32. A. protected B. decorated C. warmed D. influenced
33. A. remember B. recognize C. prefer D. honor
34. A. warned B. reminded C. informed D. assured
35. A. hunger B. danger C. disaster D. trouble
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。
At the 2025 China Movie and TV Night in Shanghai on Sunday, many actors and producers agreed that China’s film and television industry and market ____36____ (witness) massive changes, and good stories are connecting people ____37____ time, space and cultural boundaries.
Hosted by China Media Group, the event is part of the ongoing 27th Shanghai International Film Festival running from June 13 to the coming Sunday. ____38____ this year celebrates the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema, the event paid tribute (致敬) to a number of seasoned actors ____39____ acclaimed works while ____40____ (introduce) new works that continue to tell good stories.
Dingjun Mountain was China’s first movie, released in 1905. After 120 years, a scene was ____41____ (vivid) reproduced at the event using AI-generated content (AIGC) technology. The ____42____ (combine) of story ideas, technology and art have brought many old masterpieces back to life. This year’s film festival also features ____43____ special unit consisting several 4K-restored films from across the globe, including Sunset Boulevard, Hugo the Hippo, The Sting of Death, The Chinese Feast, The Big Lebowski, Hula Girls, and Awara, the first Indian film ____44____ (release) in China.
“The 4K-restored films are giving audiences a new experience with these classic stories, an important trend at this year’s festival.” says _____45_____ (note) Italian film producer and festival director Marco Muller.
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节 任务型阅读(满分20分)
Last summer, I signed up for a park cleanup organized by a local environmental group called Green Earth. The park had been forgotten for years — its grass covered in plastic bottles, food wrappers, and tall, wild weeds. Excited to help, I arrived early with gloves and a trash picker, ready to work. The morning was bright and warm, but the day soon became a lesson in life.
By midday, our team had collected bags of trash, and the park looked slightly better. But dark clouds began to fill the sky. Moments later, heavy rain started pouring down. The dirt paths turned into slippery mud, and my trash bag suddenly broke, spilling all the garbage I had picked up. Cold water soaked through my shoes, and the wind blew so hard that I could barely keep my eyes open. I felt angry and disappointed, thinking all my hard work was ruined.
Seeking shelter under a tree, I watched other volunteers hurry to nearby buildings. My hands hurt from holding the picker, and my wet clothes felt heavy and uncomfortable. The happy energy I felt earlier was gone. “Why did I choose to do this?” I whispered to myself, wiping rainwater off my face. The park now looked worse than before — muddy, flooded, and full of scattered trash. It seemed impossible to fix.
Just then, I noticed an elderly man standing far across the field. He was alone in the rain, carefully tying his broken trash bag with a piece of rope. His movements were slow but steady. Instead of giving up, he kept picking up litter, one piece at a time. Even from a distance, I could see his determination. The wind howled, and rain continued to fall, but the old man didn’t move from his spot. He bent down again and again, filling his bag with soggy paper and plastic.
46.
finish steady excite disappoint shelter ruin
happy determine tear sudden sign comfortable
I ________ Green Earth environmental activity last summer.
In ________ , I was ready to make an environmental impact.
Heavy rainstorm came and my trash bag ________ open suddenly.
Much to my anger and ________ , I thought all my hard work ________ .
I took ________ under a tree, finding the park now looking worse than before, with my wet clothes feeling heavy and ________ .
The ________ energy I felt earlier gave way to self-doubt at that moment.
I observed an elderly man keep picking litter alone with great ________ .
His movements remained ________ . He didn’t leave his spot and kept filling his bag with trash.
47. What problems did the author face in the park cleanup?
______________________________________________________________________________________
48. How did the author feel about the old man’s action and what would he do next?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
49. What would the author learn from this experience?
____________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 书面表达(20分)
50. 一位名叫David的同学刚来中国读书,因为不适应语言和环境而情绪低落,特写信向学校英语专栏“Just Ask”求助。假定你是该专栏负责人李华,请你用英语给他回信,内容包括:
(1)表达安慰
(2)提出建议
注意:(1)词80左右(开头已给,不计入总词数);
(2)可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear David,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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广元外国语学校高中分校2025-2026学年(下)第二次阶段性检测
高一年级英语检测题
(检测时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. How will Mary spend this Saturday?
A. By staying with her mother. B. By going to the movie. C. By studying at home.
2. Why won’t the woman go boating on the weekend?
A. She likes watching TV.
B. She doesn’t like boating.
C. She’s too busy with the housework.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Ways to make money. B. Their parents’ advice. C. College majors (专业).
4. How will the man probably go downtown?
A. By taxi. B. By bus C. By subway
5. When does the man want to meet Mr Smith?
A. At about 11 o’clock next Sunday morning.
B. At about 10 o’clock next Monday morning.
C. At about 10 o’clock next Saturday morning.
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。
听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7小题。
6. What will the speakers do first?
A. Go to the concert. B. Walk along the river. C. Have dinner.
7. How much should the family pay for the concert in total?
A. $50. B. $40. C. $20.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10小题。
8. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. The time spent online at work.
B. The use of the Internet for work.
C. The effect of time management online.
9. Why does the man surf the Internet at work?
A. To kill time. B. To help him relax. C. To talk with friends.
10. What does the woman decide to do?
A. Spend little time chatting online.
B. Go on Facebook every day.
C. Try to be more creative by browsing the Web.
听下面一段对话,回答第11至13小题。
11. Where will the woman stay on her holiday?
A. In a hotel. B. In her uncle’s house. C. In a camp.
12. What may the woman NOT do on her holiday?
A. Go swimming. B. Play beach ball. C. Lie in the sun.
13. What will the man do this summer holiday?
A. Go to the beach as well. B. Go to the farm. C. Take violin lessons.
听下面一段对话,回答第14至17小题。
14. What are the two speakers talking about?
A. Sydney. B. Hawaii. C. Christmas holidays.
15. Who will the man stay with during his stay in Hawaii?
A. His parents. B. A host family. C. His friends.
16. What is the woman eager to do?
A. Travel by plane. B. Enjoy the warm weather. C. See the koalas.
17. How do the two speakers go abroad for the Christmas holidays?
A. By ship. B. By train. C. By air.
听下面一段独白,回答第18至20小题。
18. What is the most attractive about the small towns?
A. A peaceful life. B. Comfortable hotels. C. Scenic places.
19. What did the speaker do during the trip?
A. He made many friends. B. He tried different foods. C. He took a lot of pictures.
20. What is the purpose of the talk?
A. To suggest a quick trip.
B. To advertise a travel agency.
C. To introduce a way of socializing.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,共37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Some stories take us far away, while others lead us back home. Here, three young readers share the books that stayed with them long after the last page was turned. Each offers a glimpse into a different world. Take a look — you might just discover your next great read.
● Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
It is about twins who spend the summer at their grandfather’s nature reserve. Something about it feels a little strange — like there’s more going on than meets the eye. They don’t understand any of the strange rules their grandfather gives them. Little do they know that this is a place for magical creatures. Soon they will learn that the rules are there for a reason. But only once they’re broken...
Beatrice C., age 16
● Five Go Off to Camp by Enid Blyton
Four children set off on a camping trip. As they explore the wild countryside, they come across an old, forgotten railway yard. There, a mysterious man called Wooden Leg Sam warns them to stay away. But curiosity gets the better of the young adventurers, and they decide to explore anyway — only to find themselves trapped in a tunnel, where something incredible awaits them.
Matilda W., age 17
● Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
Billy has been longing for a pair of red hounds (猎犬) — a desire his family cannot afford. So, he spends two years taking on any work he can find. The story follows his journey: earning enough, getting his dogs, training them with care, and finally winning a hunting competition. The book tells the unbreakable bond between a boy and his two best friends. However, have a tissue box nearby for the ending.
Lucie D., age 17
Do you have a favorite book? Email your review to cricket@cricketmagkids.com.
1. What do the first two book reviews have in common?
A. Both are about summer vacations.
B. Both take place in nature reserves.
C. Both are recommended by 17-year-olds.
D. Both involve ignoring warnings and exploring.
2. What might we infer about the ending of the third book?
A. It is very funny. B. It is boring.
C. It is full of actions. D. It is heart-breaking.
3. Where is this passage most likely taken from?
A. A teenage magazine. B. A travel website.
C. An adventure novel. D. A history textbook.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍了三位青少年读者分享的三本令自己印象深刻的书籍的主要情节与特色。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一本书籍介绍段“They don’t understand any of the strange rules their grandfather gives them. Little do they know that this is a place for magical creatures. Soon they will learn that the rules are there for a reason. But only once they’re broken... (他们不理解祖父给他们的任何奇怪规则。他们一点也不知道这是一个神奇生物的地方。很快他们就会知道这些规则是有原因的。但只有当它们被打破时……)”第二本书籍介绍段“There, a mysterious man called Wooden Leg Sam warns them to stay away. But curiosity gets the better of the young adventurers, and they decide to explore anyway — only to find themselves trapped in a tunnel, where something incredible awaits them.(在那里,一个名叫“木腿山姆”的神秘男子警告他们不要靠近。但年轻探险家们的好奇心占了上风,他们还是决定进去探索——结果却发现自己被困在了一条隧道里,而那里正有着令人难以置信的景象在等待着他们。)”可知,两本书的共同之处是主角都无视警告并主动探索未知事物。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三本书籍介绍段“However, have a tissue box nearby for the ending.(不过,阅读结局时请准备好纸巾。)”可推知,这本书的结局令人伤感、催人落泪。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。全文面向青少年群体,由少年读者分享书评,文末留有投稿邮箱cricket@cricketmagkids.com,内容贴近青少年阅读生活。由此可判断本文最有可能选自青少年杂志。
B
When he was just six years old, Hurum turned his bedroom into a small museum. His shelves became filled with a growing collection of fossils (化石). For Hurum, they were not just rocks, but things that could tell the history of life on this planet. He imagined them saying, “I am not a rock. I am a fossil. I have a story to tell.”
Hurum earned a PhD in paleontology (古生物学) in his native Norway. Since then, he has been seeking fossils all over the world. Much of his work has been carried out in Svalbard, a group of Norwegian islands north of the Arctic Circle. The “dig season” in the area is very short — from July to August. During that time, the temperature is just about warm enough to soften the frozen ground. There is also less wind, and the “midnight sun” makes it easy for the scientists to have long and productive days. In the hills of this cold and distant area, Hurum and his team have found the fossils of many sea creatures, which might seem surprising.
Even a dream job has its challenges, however. The team may find many broken bone pieces spread across a hillside. But it becomes impossible to recreate the entire animal. Also, each expedition (远征) requires a lot of preparation. “We have between 15 and 20 people, tons of equipment — food, jackhammers, water,” he explains. “There’s a lot of work before you start the cool thing.”
The “cool thing”, for Hurum, is the act of discovery. In 2006, his team made its greatest discovery so far. After removing about 60 tons of rock by hand, Hurum and his team eventually dug out a huge fossil. “We knew immediately this was something special,” says Hurum. It was a plesiosaur — a prehistoric sea monster with teeth the size of cucumbers.
For Hurum, the discovery of this 15-meter-long creature was an amazing moment. “It’s like one of those scratch-off lottery (彩票) tickets every time you dig,” he explains. “Sometimes, you start digging and you might just find part of a skull. Sometimes, you find a complete skull and backbone together. Then you know it’s a jackpot — far more than you can expect!”
4. What do we know about Hurum’s work?
A. His team works in Svalbard all year round.
B. His work requires careful preparation and planning.
C. His work focuses on the discovery of ancient land animals.
D. The “midnight sun” provides scientists with warmer weather to work in.
5. Which of the following can best describe Hurum?
A. Patient and responsible. B. Intelligent and generous.
C. Curious and determined. D. Humorous and optimistic.
6. What does the underlined word “jackpot” in the last paragraph mean?
A. A big prize. B. A lucky escape. C. A huge creature. D. A hard job.
7. What message does the passage mainly convey?
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Gold will shine wherever it is.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Where there’s devotion, there’s a destination.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述古生物学家 Hurum自幼热爱化石,常年在极地艰苦科考,克服诸多困难,坚持探索,最终收获重大史前生物化石发现,诠释了热爱与坚守的价值。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Also, each expedition (远征) requires a lot of preparation.(此外,每次远征都需要进行大量的准备工作)”可知,胡鲁姆的工作需要精心的准备和规划。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“For Hurum, they were not just rocks, but things that could tell the history of life on this planet. He imagined them saying, “I am not a rock. I am a fossil. I have a story to tell.”(对胡鲁姆来说,这些并非只是普通的石头,而是能够讲述这个星球上生命历程的物件。他想象着它们会说:“我不是一块石头。我是化石。我有故事要讲。”)”以及第二段“Since then, he has been seeking fossils all over the world. Much of his work has been carried out in Svalbard, a group of Norwegian islands north of the Arctic Circle. The “dig season” in the area is very short — from July to August. During that time, the temperature is just about warm enough to soften the frozen ground.(从那以后,他一直在世界各地寻找化石。他的大部分工作都在斯瓦尔巴群岛进行,该群岛是位于北极圈以北的一组挪威岛屿。该地区的“挖掘季”非常短暂——从七月持续到八月。在这段时间里,气温刚好足以使冻结的地面变软)”可知,胡鲁姆好奇且坚定。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“It’s like one of those scratch-off lottery (彩票) tickets every time you dig(每次挖掘的时候,这就像是一张那种刮奖式的彩票)”可知,前文用刮刮乐彩票作比喻,挖到完整骨骼是意外大收获,故划线词意思是“一大笔奖金”。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“For Hurum, the discovery of this 15-meter-long creature was an amazing moment. “It’s like one of those scratch-off lottery (彩票) tickets every time you dig,” he explains. “Sometimes, you start digging and you might just find part of a skull. Sometimes, you find a complete skull and backbone together. Then you know it’s a jackpot — far more than you can expect!”(对于胡鲁姆来说,发现这个15米长的生物是一个令人惊叹的时刻。“每次挖掘的时候,这就像是一张那种刮奖式的彩票,”他解释道,“有时,你开始挖掘,可能会只找到一块头骨的碎片。有时,你会同时发现完整的头骨和脊椎骨。然后你就知道这是一笔巨大的收获——远远超出了你的预期!”)”结合本文讲述古生物学家Hurum自幼热爱化石,常年在极地艰苦科考,克服诸多困难,坚持探索,最终收获重大史前生物化石发现,诠释了热爱与坚守的价值。可知,文章想表达的是有执着追求的地方,就一定有最终的目标。
C
Curiosity is a familiar feeling among people. Is curiosity a positive feeling or a negative feeling? Is it a painful reminder of what we don’t (yet) know, or an exciting signal to what we might soon discover? In fact, curiosity can be all of these things, and more. It has positive and negative faces: one points towards what we want, and one points towards what we have not yet got and may never get.
Once we recognize that curiosity has two faces, we can consider what can affect the nature of our experience in a given case. A paper published in the journal Cognition and Emotion does just this for the dimension (维度) of time. The researchers ask: Is the experience of curiosity more likely to be positive when we expect that our curiosity will be satisfied sooner rather than later?
To answer this question, the researchers carried out three studies with a total of over 200 participants from a university or online. In each study, the researchers induced (诱导) a state of curiosity by telling participants that they would later watch a video about “something with different shades of brown”. Participants were invited to guess what it might be, but they were not told. Half the participants were told they would watch the video after a short delay (延迟) of only one minute, and half were told that there would first be a 30-minute delay during which they would finish other interesting tasks. At the start of the delays, everyone expressed how curious they felt about the content of the video, as well as how much they felt negative feelings, such as discomfort, against positive feelings, such as happiness.
The key finding was that while both groups reported equal levels of curiosity, the curiosity was accompanied by more negative feelings for those participants facing a long delay. The researchers argue that the finding sheds light on the two faces of curiosity. When our curiosity will not be satisfied anytime soon, we focus on not knowing, which is annoying. But when our curiosity is on the verge (边缘) of being satisfied, we focus on almost knowing, which is a more positive experience.
8. What is the function of the questions in paragraph 1?
A. To introduce the topic. B. To show the author’s attitude.
C. To present supporting evidence. D. To provide background information.
9. What did the research focus on?
A. The two sides of curiosity. B. Delay’s effect on task performance.
C. Curiosity differences between people. D. Factors affecting the experience of curiosity.
10. Why did the researchers divide participants into two groups?
A. To collect more research data. B. To test different levels of curiosity.
C. To compare effects of different delays. D. To discover different types of curiosity.
11. What did the study find about curiosity?
A. The more we focus on not knowing, the more curious we become.
B. Longer waiting time makes people less curious about the unknown.
C. The experience of curiosity depends on how soon it will be satisfied.
D. Curiosity itself determines whether the experience is positive or negative.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. C
【解析】
【导语】文章主要说明了好奇心有正反两面。研究通过长短等待对照实验发现,好奇心本身强度相近,能否快速解惑,决定其带来的感受是积极愉悦还是烦躁消极。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Curiosity is a familiar feeling among people. Is curiosity a positive feeling or a negative feeling? Is it a painful reminder of what we don’t (yet) know, or an exciting signal to what we might soon discover? In fact, curiosity can be all of these things, and more. It has positive and negative faces: one points towards what we want, and one points towards what we have not yet got and may never get.(好奇心在人们当中是一种常见的感受。那么,好奇心到底是积极的情感还是消极的情感呢?它是对我们尚未知晓之事的痛苦提醒,还是对我们即将发现之事的令人兴奋的信号?实际上,好奇心可以是上述所有这些,甚至更多。它既有积极的一面,也有消极的一面:一面指向我们所渴望的事物,另一面指向我们尚未拥有且可能永远无法得到的东西)”可知,第一段中的这些问题用于引入主题。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Once we recognize that curiosity has two faces, we can consider what can affect the nature of our experience in a given case.(一旦我们认识到好奇心具有两面性,我们就可以思考在特定情况下哪些因素会影响我们的体验性质)”可知,这项研究的重点是影响好奇心体验的因素。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Half the participants were told they would watch the video after a short delay (延迟) of only one minute, and half were told that there would first be a 30-minute delay during which they would finish other interesting tasks. At the start of the delays, everyone expressed how curious they felt about the content of the video, as well as how much they felt negative feelings, such as discomfort, against positive feelings, such as happiness.(一半的参与者被告知他们只需等待短短一分钟就会观看视频,而另一半参与者则被告知在等待期间(即先会有30分钟的延迟)他们需要完成一些有趣的任务。在延迟开始时,每个人都会表达自己对视频内容的浓厚兴趣,以及对负面情绪(如不适)的强烈感受,同时也会表达以及自身感受到的正面情绪(如快乐)的程度)”可知,研究人员将参与者分成两组是为了比较不同延迟所产生的效果。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“When our curiosity will not be satisfied anytime soon, we focus on not knowing, which is annoying. But when our curiosity is on the verge (边缘) of being satisfied, we focus on almost knowing, which is a more positive experience.(当我们的好奇心短期内无法得到满足时,我们就会专注于“不知道”的状态,这令人感到烦恼。但当我们的好奇心即将得到满足时,我们就会专注于“几乎知道”的状态,这则是一种更为积极的体验)”可知,这项研究发现好奇心的体验取决于它何时能得到满足。
D
Humans cannot possibly survive without a handful of things. Water, undoubtedly, is one of the most important. Regarding our total dependence on water for survival, have you ever wondered if other creatures also depend on water so much? Let’s narrow down the kind of “creatures” to fish. This may sound a bit strange, but do fish feel thirsty too?
This question is interesting because it is about “thirst”. Humans show this in different degrees (it can be just a little or I-can-wolf-the-whole-bowl-down). Thirst is an altogether different thing when we’re talking about creatures that live in water for most of their lives. Think of it this way: how would you ever feel hungry if you lived inside a pizza? Similarly, how can fish feel a strong need to drink water when they are practically surrounded by water all the time?
However, it’s not as simple as that. Both freshwater and seawater fish show different behaviors when it comes to actively drinking water. Freshwater fish have blood with a higher concentration (浓度) of salt than the water they are surrounded by. Therefore, they run a high risk of having their blood diluted (稀释) if they drink water. This is why they don’t actively drink water to keep the balance of salt and water inside their bodies. Since the salt concentration in the blood of seawater fish is lower than the water they are surrounded by, they are often threatened by dehydration (脱水), so they actively drink water. Thanks to the impressive design of their gills (鳃), they can drink saltwater, process it and then remove the extra salt from their bodies.
Actually, thirst, in fish, is more of a simple response that happens without requiring a thoughtful decision on their part (unlike humans); it just happens. Fish don’t necessarily have to feel thirsty in order to drink water. They don’t have that need to drink water after a hard round of exercise, or after walking across town on a hot, sunny day. One less thing to worry about!
12. What does the underlined word “this” in the second paragraph refer to?
A. The feeling of thirst. B. The question about fish.
C. The need to live inside water. D. The ability to drink a whole bowl of water.
13. What can be inferred about fish’s behaviors?
A. Seawater fish drink water to increase the salt level in their blood.
B. Seawater fish drink water to avoid losing water from their bodies.
C. Freshwater fish don’t drink water because they are threatened by losing water.
D. Freshwater fish don’t drink water because they take in enough water through their skin.
14. Which of the following can best describe thirst in fish?
A. A mental need. B. An unusual feeling. C. A natural reaction. D. A thoughtful choice.
15. What is the most suitable title for the text?
A. Why Is Water Important? B. Do Fish Get Thirsty?
C. How Are Fish Different? D. How Do Fish Process Saltwater?
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文围绕鱼是否会口渴展开,对比淡水鱼与海水鱼因体液盐分浓度差异,饮水行为截然不同,说明鱼类饮水是本能生理反应,和人类主动口渴不同。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段“This question is interesting because it is about “thirst”. Humans show this in different degrees (it can be just a little or I-can-wolf-the-whole-bowl-down).(这个问题很有趣,因为它涉及到“口渴”这一话题。人类在不同程度上会表现出口渴的症状(有的只是轻微口渴,有的则会一口气把整碗水喝光))”可知,此处指人类表现出口渴的感觉,故this指的是“口渴的感觉”。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Since the salt concentration in the blood of seawater fish is lower than the water they are surrounded by, they are often threatened by dehydration (脱水), so they actively drink water. Thanks to the impressive design of their gills (鳃), they can drink saltwater, process it and then remove the extra salt from their bodies.(由于海水鱼血液中的盐分浓度低于它们所处的海水浓度,它们往往会面临脱水的威胁,因此它们会主动饮水。得益于它们鳃部的出色设计,它们能够饮用海水,对其进行处理,然后将体内的多余盐分排出体外)”可知,海水鱼类喝水是为了防止体内水分流失。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Actually, thirst, in fish, is more of a simple response that happens without requiring a thoughtful decision on their part (unlike humans); it just happens.(实际上,对于鱼类来说,口渴这种生理反应更像是一种简单的本能反应,它不会像人类那样需要它们自己进行深思熟虑的判断;它只是自然而然地就会发生)”可知,鱼类的口渴现象是一种自然反应。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Humans cannot possibly survive without a handful of things. Water, undoubtedly, is one of the most important. Regarding our total dependence on water for survival, have you ever wondered if other creatures also depend on water so much? Let’s narrow down the kind of “creatures” to fish. This may sound a bit strange, but do fish feel thirsty too?(人类若缺少一些基本条件就无法生存。水无疑是最为重要的因素之一。关于人类对水的完全依赖以维持生命这一点,你是否曾思考过其他生物是否也如此依赖水呢?让我们把“生物”的种类限定为鱼类。这听起来可能有点奇怪,但鱼也会感到口渴吗?)”结合本文围绕鱼是否会口渴展开,对比淡水鱼与海水鱼因体液盐分浓度差异,饮水行为截然不同,说明鱼类饮水是本能生理反应,和人类主动口渴不同。可知,B选项“鱼会口渴吗?”最符合文章标题。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There are a lot of strategies for visiting a museum and avoiding “museum tiredness”. Consider what is mentioned below in planning. ____16____
Regardless of a museum’s size, you’ll get tired quickly if you try to look closely at every object displayed. Likewise, most museums provide lots of information about the objects on view. So don’t try to read everything. ____17____ “Tombstone” labels are very brief and provide facts about the artist, their country etc. There may be a number, which the museum uses to register the object, usually according to when it became a part of the collection, and a credit line that indicates the donor. Object labels are placed next to many objects. ____18____ The approach used to write museum labels has been much debated among art historians and museum professionals.
____19____ Ask for a map, or have museum staff suggest highlights in the collection or special exhibitions. Many museums have special tours, audioguides, or downloadable apps that point you to these objects.
Some people recommend setting a specific amount of time for your visit (1 or 2 hours). ____20____ In addition to benches in the galleries, most museums have a cafe, shop, sculpture courtyard or gardens where you can hang out and relax for a bit.
A. You’ll likely meet with two types of labels.
B. You are sure to make the most of your experience.
C. It’s always a good idea to stop by the information desk.
D. It would also be wise to plan frequent breaks in the galleries.
E. Note that these might not be artworks that you find appealing.
F. If you live near, consider frequent visits to the changed exhibitions.
G. These aim to give information not always obvious about the artwork.
【答案】16. B 17. A 18. G 19. C 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何有效地参观博物馆。
【16题详解】
上文“There are a lot of strategies for visiting a museum and avoiding “museum tiredness”. Consider what is mentioned below in planning.”(参观博物馆和避免“博物馆疲劳”有很多策略。在计划时考虑下面提到的内容。)说明下面提到的策略有助于更好地参观博物馆,B项“You are sure to make the most of your experience.”(你一定能充分利用你的游览经历。)衔接上文,说明考虑这些策略所带来的好处,即使自己的游览获得最大的满意,衔接恰当。故选B项。
【17题详解】
下文“ “Tombstone” labels are very brief and provide facts about the artist, their country etc. ”(“墓碑”标签非常简短,并提供有关艺术家及其国家等的事实。)及“Object labels are placed next to many objects.”(对象标签被放置在许多对象旁边。)可知,此处列举了博物馆两种标签类型,A项“You’ll likely meet with two types of labels.”(你可能会遇到两种类型的标签。)可概括下文内容。故选A项。
【18题详解】
上文“Object labels are placed next to many objects.”(对象标签被放置在许多对象旁边。)说明了对象标签放置的位置,G项“These aim to give information not always obvious about the artwork.”(这些都是为了提供关于艺术品并不总是显而易见的信息。)衔接上文,说明对象标签的作用,即提供关于艺术品的隐含信息,衔接恰当。故选G项。
【19题详解】
下文“Ask for a map, or have museum staff suggest highlights in the collection or special exhibitions. Many museums have special tours, audioguides, or downloadable apps that point you to these objects.”(索要一张地图,或者让博物馆工作人员推荐馆藏或特别展览中的亮点。许多博物馆都有专门的导览、语音指南或可下载的应用程序,指引你去看这些文物。)说明在开始参观之前可以做的事情,C项“It’s always a good idea to stop by the information desk.”(在问讯处停下来总是个好主意。)衔接下文,说明在问讯处停下来可以做的事情,衔接恰当。故选C项。
【20题详解】
上文“Some people recommend setting a specific amount of time for your visit (1 or 2 hours). ”(有些人建议为你的参观设定一个特定的时间(1或2小时)。)说明设定参观时间是明智的,D项“It would also be wise to plan frequent breaks in the galleries.”(在画廊里经常安排休息也是明智的。)衔接上文,说明另一件明智的事情是留出休息时间,引出下文“In addition to benches in the galleries, most museums have a cafe, shop, sculpture courtyard or gardens where you can hang out and relax for a bit.”(除了画廊里的长椅,大多数博物馆都有咖啡厅、商店、雕塑庭院或花园,你可以在那里闲逛和放松一下。)指出具体的休息方式,衔接恰当。故选D项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was a little boy growing up, my parents, two brothers and I all lived with my Nana in her old house. It was ____21____ by a single coal stove in the living room. And it was only 10 yards away from the railroad tracks. I remember the house would ____22____ every time the trains would pass. I always worried that one of the trains would ____23____ and destroy our home.
Well, one day, one train did just that, but ____24____ it was several hundred yards up the track. Some of the coal the train carried had fallen into the river, but most was over the side of the hill and ____25____ with dirt. Back then coal was valuable and whatever could be ____26____ from the spill (溢出物) would make all the difference to a family in winter. ____27____, there was no way to get to it.
A few days later, though, I saw something ____28____. It was a tiny coal car that had picked up the coal we had no ____29____ to. Now, it was coming down the tracks towards us. The men ____30____ our house, talked with my dad, and dumped the coal in our yard. There was more than enough to keep us warm through the coming winter. They didn’t have to ____31____ us. They could have dumped it anywhere, but they saw our need and through their kindness ____32____ our home and our hearts.
These days I have electric heat, but I still ____33____ the day when the railroad men helped us out in time of need. They ____34____ me again of why we are here — to love each other, help each other, and be kind to each other. We are here to make this world better and help others out of ____35____. May we always do so!
21. A. supported B. heated C. controlled D. improved
22. A. break B. separate C. shake D. crack
23. A. tip over B. take over C. trip over D. hand over
24. A. thankfully B. unfortunately C. unexpectedly D. hopefully
25. A. filled B. identified C. compared D. mixed
26. A. removed B. revived C. recovered D. reserved
27. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Furthermore
28. A. annoying B. puzzling C. satisfying D. amazing
29. A. right B. entrance C. access D. solution
30. A. stopped by B. broke into C. passed by D. turned to
31. A. guide B. improve C. impact D. help
32. A. protected B. decorated C. warmed D. influenced
33. A. remember B. recognize C. prefer D. honor
34. A. warned B. reminded C. informed D. assured
35. A. hunger B. danger C. disaster D. trouble
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】文章讲述了作者儿时家境贫寒,冬日靠煤炉取暖。邻近铁轨的火车意外洒落煤炭,众人难获取,铁路工人却主动送煤相助,这份善意令作者铭记一生。
【21题详解】
考查动词。句意:客厅里只有一个煤炉为房子供暖。A. supported支撑;B. heated加热、供暖;C. controlled控制;D. improved改善。根据后文“a single coal stove”以及“keep us warm”可知,煤炉的作用是取暖供暖。
【22题详解】
考查动词。句意:我记得每次火车经过,房子都会晃动。A. break打破;B. separate分离;C. shake摇晃、晃动;D. crack破裂。结合上文“And it was only 10 yards away from the railroad tracks.”可知,房子紧邻铁轨,火车驶过会产生震动让房屋摇晃。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语。句意:我总是担心火车会翻倒,毁掉我们的家。A. tip over翻倒;B. take over接管;C. trip over绊倒;D. hand over移交。结合上文“And it was only 10 yards away from the railroad tracks.”可知,作者居住的房子离铁轨很近,所以害怕火车翻车损毁房屋。
【24题详解】
考查副词。句意:有一天,一列火车真的出事了,但幸好事故发生在离我们几百码远的铁轨上。A. thankfully幸好、幸亏;B. unfortunately不幸地;C. unexpectedly意外地;D. hopefully有希望地。根据后文“it was several hundred yards up the track”可知,火车发生事故但远离自家房屋,是一件幸运的事。
【25题详解】
考查动词。句意:火车运载的一部分煤掉进河里,但大部分落在山坡一侧,混进了泥土里。A. filled填满;B. identified识别;C. compared比较;D. mixed混合。根据上文“Some of the coal the train carried had fallen into the river, but most was over the side of the hill ”以及“with dirt.”可知,煤炭滚落山坡后会和泥土混杂在一起。
【26题详解】
考查动词。句意:那时候煤炭很珍贵,从洒落的煤炭中能回收的一切物资,对冬天的家庭来说都至关重要。A. removed移除;B. revived复苏;C. recovered回收、找回;D. reserved预留。根据上文“Back then coal was valuable ”可知,因为珍贵,所以收集回收掉落的煤炭。
【27题详解】
考查副词。句意:然而,我们没有办法拿到这些煤炭。A. Therefore因此;B. However然而;C. Instead反而;D. Furthermore此外。前文讲到煤炭十分珍贵,后文表示无法获取,前后为转折关系用However。
【28题详解】
考查形容词。句意:然而几天后,我看到了一件令人惊喜的事。A. annoying恼人的;B. puzzling令人困惑的;C. satisfying令人满意的;D. amazing令人惊喜的、不可思议的。下文“The men ____ our house, talked with my dad, and dumped the coal in our yard.”铁路工作人员主动送来煤炭,是一件暖心惊喜的事,因此选D。
【29题详解】
考查名词。句意:那是一辆小型运煤车,装载着我们无法获取的煤炭。A. right权利;B. entrance入口;C. access途径、使用权;D. solution解决办法。根据上文“It was a tiny coal car that had picked up the coal”指作者家无法获取煤炭,have no access to为固定搭配,意为“无法获得、无法接近”。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语。句意:这些工作人员顺路来到我家,和父亲交谈后,把煤炭卸在了我们的院子里。A. stopped by顺路拜访、停靠;B. broke into闯入;C. passed by路过;D. turned to求助。根据后文“our house, talked with my dad, and dumped the coal in our yard”可知,工作人员特意来到作者家中,顺路停留拜访。
【31题详解】
考查动词。句意:他们本不必帮助我们。A. guide引导;B. improve提升;C. impact影响;D. help帮助。根据上文“dumped the coal in our yard”以及后文他们本可以随意倾倒煤炭,可知帮助作者一家并不是他们的义务。
【32题详解】
考查动词。句意:他们本可以把它随便丢弃在任何地方,但他们却看到了我们的需求,他们的善举温暖了我们的家,也温暖了我们的心。A. protected保护;B. decorated装饰;C. warmed温暖;D. influenced影响。结合前文冬天取暖需要煤炭以及“and our hearts”可知,善意温暖身心。
【33题详解】
考查动词。句意:如今我用上了电暖,但我依旧记得铁路工人在我家困难时伸出援手的那一天。A. remember记得;B. recognize认出;C. prefer偏爱;D. honor尊敬。根据后文“the day when the railroad men helped us out in time of need”作者一直铭记这段温暖的往事。
【34题详解】
考查动词。句意:他们再次提醒我人生存在的意义——彼此相爱、互相帮助、待人友善。A. warned警告;B. reminded提醒;C. informed告知;D. assured确保。根据后文“me again of why we are here”可知,这件往事时刻提醒作者心怀善意、互帮互助。
【35题详解】
考查名词。句意:我们存在于世,是为了让世界变得更好,在他人陷入困境时伸出援手。A. hunger饥饿;B. danger危险;C. disaster灾难;D. trouble困境、麻烦。根据上文“to love each other, help each other, and be kind to each other”可知,指在他人陷入困境时伸出援手,out of trouble为固定搭配,意为“摆脱困境”。
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。
At the 2025 China Movie and TV Night in Shanghai on Sunday, many actors and producers agreed that China’s film and television industry and market ____36____ (witness) massive changes, and good stories are connecting people ____37____ time, space and cultural boundaries.
Hosted by China Media Group, the event is part of the ongoing 27th Shanghai International Film Festival running from June 13 to the coming Sunday. ____38____ this year celebrates the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema, the event paid tribute (致敬) to a number of seasoned actors ____39____ acclaimed works while ____40____ (introduce) new works that continue to tell good stories.
Dingjun Mountain was China’s first movie, released in 1905. After 120 years, a scene was ____41____ (vivid) reproduced at the event using AI-generated content (AIGC) technology. The ____42____ (combine) of story ideas, technology and art have brought many old masterpieces back to life. This year’s film festival also features ____43____ special unit consisting several 4K-restored films from across the globe, including Sunset Boulevard, Hugo the Hippo, The Sting of Death, The Chinese Feast, The Big Lebowski, Hula Girls, and Awara, the first Indian film ____44____ (release) in China.
“The 4K-restored films are giving audiences a new experience with these classic stories, an important trend at this year’s festival.” says _____45_____ (note) Italian film producer and festival director Marco Muller.
【答案】36. are witnessing
37. across##beyond
38. Since##As##Because
39. and 40. introducing
41. vividly
42. combinations
43. a 44. released
45. noted##notable
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了2025年中国影视之夜活动上,众多演员和制片人对中国影视行业发展的看法及活动亮点。
【36题详解】
考查时态。句意:周日,在上海举行的2025年中国影视之夜上,许多演员和制片人都认为,中国的影视产业和市场正在见证巨大的变化,好的故事正在跨越时间、空间和文化界限,将人们联系在一起。根据语境可知,此处描述现在正在发生的事情,用现在进行时,主语“China’s film and television industry and market”是复数,be动词用are。故填are witnessing。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意同上。结合句意表示“跨越”,用介词across或beyond,“across time, space and cultural boundaries”表示“跨越时间、空间和文化界限”。故填across/beyond。
【38题详解】
考查连词。句意:由于今年是中国电影120周年,此次活动向多位资深演员致敬,称赞他们的作品,同时介绍了继续讲述好故事的新作品。“this year celebrates the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema”是原因,用since/as/because引导原因状语从句,句首单词首字母大写。故填Since/As/Because。
【39题详解】
考查连词。句意:由于今年是中国电影120周年,此次活动向多位资深演员致敬,称赞他们的作品,同时介绍了继续讲述好故事的新作品。“paid tribute (致敬) to a number of seasoned actors”和“applauded works”是并列关系,用and连接。故填and。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:由于今年是中国电影120周年,此次活动向多位资深演员致敬,称赞他们的作品,同时介绍了继续讲述好故事的新作品。此处introduce与event为主动关系,故用现在分词作状语。故填introducing。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意:《定军山》是中国第一部电影,于1905年上映,时隔120年,在此次活动中,借助人工智能生成内容(AIGC)技术生动重现了其中一幕。修饰动词reproduced用副词vividly。故填vividly。
【42题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:故事创意、技术和艺术的结合让许多旧杰作重焕生机。空处作主语,用名词,combination“结合”是可数名词,由助动词“have”可知,主语用复数形式。故填combinations。
【43题详解】
考查冠词。句意:今年的电影节还设有一个特别单元,包括几部来自全球的4K修复电影,包括《日落大道》、《小河马雨果》、《死之棘》、《满汉全席》、《谋杀绿脚趾》、《扶桑花女孩》和第一部在中国上映的印度电影《流浪者》。unit“单元”是可数名词,此处表示“一个特别单元”,用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。句子谓语动词是features,空格处是非谓语动词,release“发行”与逻辑主语the first Indian film之间是被动关系,用过去分词形式作后置定语。故填released。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意:著名的意大利电影制片人兼电影节导演马可·穆勒说:“4K修复的电影给观众带来了这些经典故事的新体验,这是今年电影节的一个重要趋势。”空处修饰名词“Italian film producer and festival director Marco Muller”,用形容词noted或notable,作定语,表示“著名的”。故填noted/notable。
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节 任务型阅读(满分20分)
Last summer, I signed up for a park cleanup organized by a local environmental group called Green Earth. The park had been forgotten for years — its grass covered in plastic bottles, food wrappers, and tall, wild weeds. Excited to help, I arrived early with gloves and a trash picker, ready to work. The morning was bright and warm, but the day soon became a lesson in life.
By midday, our team had collected bags of trash, and the park looked slightly better. But dark clouds began to fill the sky. Moments later, heavy rain started pouring down. The dirt paths turned into slippery mud, and my trash bag suddenly broke, spilling all the garbage I had picked up. Cold water soaked through my shoes, and the wind blew so hard that I could barely keep my eyes open. I felt angry and disappointed, thinking all my hard work was ruined.
Seeking shelter under a tree, I watched other volunteers hurry to nearby buildings. My hands hurt from holding the picker, and my wet clothes felt heavy and uncomfortable. The happy energy I felt earlier was gone. “Why did I choose to do this?” I whispered to myself, wiping rainwater off my face. The park now looked worse than before — muddy, flooded, and full of scattered trash. It seemed impossible to fix.
Just then, I noticed an elderly man standing far across the field. He was alone in the rain, carefully tying his broken trash bag with a piece of rope. His movements were slow but steady. Instead of giving up, he kept picking up litter, one piece at a time. Even from a distance, I could see his determination. The wind howled, and rain continued to fall, but the old man didn’t move from his spot. He bent down again and again, filling his bag with soggy paper and plastic.
46.
finish steady excite disappoint shelter ruin
happy determine tear sudden sign comfortable
I ________ Green Earth environmental activity last summer.
In ________ , I was ready to make an environmental impact.
Heavy rainstorm came and my trash bag ________ open suddenly.
Much to my anger and ________ , I thought all my hard work ________ .
I took ________ under a tree, finding the park now looking worse than before, with my wet clothes feeling heavy and ________ .
The ________ energy I felt earlier gave way to self-doubt at that moment.
I observed an elderly man keep picking litter alone with great ________ .
His movements remained ________ . He didn’t leave his spot and kept filling his bag with trash.
47. What problems did the author face in the park cleanup?
______________________________________________________________________________________
48. How did the author feel about the old man’s action and what would he do next?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
49. What would the author learn from this experience?
____________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】46. ①. signed ②. excitement ③. tore ④. disappointment ⑤. was ruined ⑥. shelter ⑦. uncomfortable ⑧. happy ⑨. determination ⑩. steady
47. Heavy rain started pouring down, the dirt paths turned into slippery mud, his trash bag broke and spilled all the garbage, cold water soaked through his shoes and the wind blew hard.
48. The author was inspired by the old man's action. He would follow the old man and continue to pick up litter.
49. The author would learn that no matter how difficult the situation is, we should not give up easily and keep our determination to achieve the goal.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了作者去年夏天参加公园清洁活动时,遇到暴雨等困难,本以为努力白费,却看到一位老人在雨中坚持捡垃圾,从而受到鼓舞的故事。
【46题详解】
根据文章第一段“Last summer, I signed up for a park cleanup organized by a local environmental group called Green Earth. (去年夏天,我报名参加了一个由当地名为绿色地球的环保组织组织的公园清洁活动。)” 可知,第一空填signed;根据第一段“Excited to help, I arrived early with gloves and a trash picker, ready to work. (兴奋地想去帮忙,我早早带着手套和垃圾夹到达,准备工作。)”,此处in后接名词,故第二空填excitement;根据第二段“The dirt paths turned into slippery mud, and my trash bag suddenly broke, spilling all the garbage I had picked up. (土路变成了滑溜溜的泥路,我的垃圾袋突然破了,我捡的垃圾都洒了出来。)”可知。tear 有“破裂” 之意,且此处需过去式,所以第三空填tore;根据第二段“I felt angry and disappointed, thinking all my hard work was ruined. (我感到愤怒和失望,认为我所有的努力都白费了。)”,第四空用名词形式 disappointment;第五空表示“被毁掉”,用一般过去时的被动语态 was ruined;根据第三段“Seeking shelter under a tree, I watched other volunteers hurry to nearby buildings. (我在树下避雨,看着其他志愿者匆忙跑到附近的建筑物里。)”可知,第六空填 shelter;根据第三段“and my wet clothes felt heavy and uncomfortable. (我湿漉漉的衣服感觉又重又不舒服。)”可知,第七空填 uncomfortable;根据第三段“The happy energy I felt earlier was gone. (我之前感受到的快乐活力消失了。)”可知,第八空填 happy;根据第四段“Even from a distance, I could see his determination. (即使隔着一段距离,我也能看到他的决心。)”可知,第九空填 determination;根据第四段“His movements were slow but steady. (他的动作缓慢但平稳。)”可知,第十空填 steady。故填 signed; excitement; tore; disappointment; was ruined; shelter; uncomfortable; happy; determination; steady。
【47题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Moments later, heavy rain started pouring down. The dirt paths turned into slippery mud, and my trash bag suddenly broke, spilling all the garbage I had picked up. Cold water soaked through my shoes, and the wind blew so hard that I could barely keep my eyes open.(片刻之后,大雨开始倾盆而下。土路变成了滑溜溜的泥路,我的垃圾袋突然破了,我捡的垃圾都洒了出来。冰冷的水湿透了我的鞋子,风刮得很大,我几乎睁不开眼睛。)” 可知作者遇到的问题有:大雨倾盆而下,土路变成泥泞,垃圾袋破裂垃圾洒落,冷水湿透鞋子,风大难以睁眼。故填Heavy rain started pouring down, the dirt paths turned into slippery mud, his trash bag broke and spilled all the garbage, cold water soaked through his shoes and the wind blew hard.
【48题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Just then, I noticed an elderly man standing far across the field. He was alone in the rain, carefully tying his broken trash bag with a piece of rope. His movements were slow but steady. Instead of giving up, he kept picking up litter, one piece at a time. Even from a distance, I could see his determination. (就在这时,我注意到远处田野对面站着一位老人。他独自站在雨中,用一根绳子仔细地系着他破了的垃圾袋。他的动作缓慢但平稳。他没有放弃,而是一次捡起一件垃圾。即使隔着一段距离,我也能看到他的决心。)”可知,从作者对老人在雨中坚持捡垃圾细节的描述可推知,作者被老人的行为所鼓舞。由此可推测作者接下来会像老人一样,继续坚持捡垃圾。故填The author was inspired by the old man's action. He would follow the old man and continue to pick up litter.
【49题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Just then, I noticed an elderly man standing far across the field. He was alone in the rain, carefully tying his broken trash bag with a piece of rope. His movements were slow but steady. Instead of giving up, he kept picking up litter, one piece at a time. Even from a distance, I could see his determination. The wind howled, and rain continued to fall, but the old man didn’t move from his spot. He bent down again and again, filling his bag with soggy paper and plastic. (就在这时,我注意到田野对面远远地站着一位老人。他独自在雨中,用一根绳子仔细地系着破了的垃圾袋。他动作缓慢却沉稳。他没有放弃,而是一次捡起一件垃圾。即便隔着老远,我也能看出他的决心。狂风呼啸,雨继续下着,但老人坚守在原地。他一次次弯下腰,把浸湿的纸张和塑料装满袋子。)”可知,从这段对老人在恶劣环境下仍不放弃,坚定地持续捡垃圾的描述可知,作者目睹这一场景,会学到无论处境多么艰难,都不应轻易放弃,要始终保持达成目标的决心。故填The author would learn that no matter how difficult the situation is, we should not give up easily and keep our determination to achieve the goal.
第二节 书面表达(20分)
50. 一位名叫David的同学刚来中国读书,因为不适应语言和环境而情绪低落,特写信向学校英语专栏“Just Ask”求助。假定你是该专栏负责人李华,请你用英语给他回信,内容包括:
(1)表达安慰
(2)提出建议
注意:(1)词80左右(开头已给,不计入总词数);
(2)可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear David,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear David,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re feeling down because of the language and environment here. But don’t worry, it’s completely normal to face such challenges when you’re in a new place.
I have some suggestions for you. First, try to talk with your classmates in Chinese as much as possible. It will help you improve your language skills quickly. Second, take an active part in school activities. This way, you can make new friends and get familiar with the environment faster.
I believe things will get better soon. Keep your chin up!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的建议信。要求考生作为学校英语专栏“Just Ask”负责人给David写封信,就其因为不适应语言和环境而情绪低落一事,表达安慰并提出建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
因为:because of→ as a result of
首先:first→ first of all
提高:improve→ enhance
参加:take part in→ participate in
2.句式拓展
合并句子
原句:First, try to talk with your classmates in Chinese as much as possible. It will help you improve your language skills quickly.
拓展句:First, try to talk with your classmates in Chinese as much as possible, which will help you improve your language skills quickly.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m sorry to hear that you’re feeling down because of the language and environment here.(运用了that引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】But don’t worry, it’s completely normal to face such challenges when you’re in a new place.(运用了when引导的状语从句)
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