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第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的ABC3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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Sally, did you see the man standing outside our classroom? Now, the one with the british accent? Yes, that's mister Brown. He's our new science teacher. He's taking over from mrs. Black since she's moved to germany. Sally, did you see the man standing outside our classroom now? The one with the british accent? Yes, that's mister Brown. He's our a new science teacher. He's taking over from mrs. Black since she's moved to germany. So you're leaving tomorrow. When will you set off? I've booked the taxi to the airport at AAM, because I have to be there at nine AM, two hours before the flight. You should have asked me. I would have driven you to the airport, so you're leaving tomorrow. When will you set off? I've booked the taxi to the airport at AAM, because I have to be there at nine AM, two hours before the flight. You should have asked me. I would have driven you to the airport. I've learned so much about france, like its cities, food and customs. Yes, by living there for the past few months, you have learned a lot, especially its culture. But in order to get even Better at speaking french, you need to expand your vocabulary. I've learned so much about france, like its cities, food and customs. Yes, by living there for the past few months, you have learned a lot, especially its culture. But in order to get even Better at speaking french, you need to expand your vocabulary. I hate driving in winter, even on bright days like this. The sun is so low in the sky that IT almost blinds you. The weather is much Better today. I had to drive up to my mother's last weekend in that heavy snow. Still, at least there hasn't been any eyes on the roads so far. I hate driving in winter, even on bright days like this. The sun is so low in the sky that IT almost blinds you. The weather is much Better today. I had to drive up to my mother's last weekend in that heavy snow. Still, at least there hasn't been any eyes on the roads so far. I've been feeling stressed lately. My grandmother was ill last week, and I have an important this thursday. How do you stay calm at times like this? When i'm stressed, I do some exercise. I feel peaceful afterwards. thanks. That's not a bad idea. I've been feeling stressed lately. My grandmother was ill last week, and I have an important exam this thursday. How do you stay calm at times like this? When i'm stressed, I do some exercise. I feel peaceful afterwards. thanks. That's not a bad idea. 第二节听下面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ABC3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,回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。I sent my new book to the publisher last week, but I haven't heard a word back yet. Is that a promising sign or a worrying one? Honest, i'm not quite sure probably the latter. I'm really on age about this. What if they despise IT? Come on, stay optimistic. You've managed to write three books. Most people can't even finish one. That's no small feet. You're . absolutely right. I should focus on the positive . aspects exactly. Hey, why don't we step away from all this for a bit and do something enjoyable to get this off your mind? That sounds good. What do you have in mind? How about we head to the cinema? There's that new comedy out. Supposed to be amazing. Might help losing you up. I sent my new book to the publisher last week, but I haven't heard a word back yet. Is that a promising sign or a worrying one? Honestly, i'm not quite sure probably the latter. I'm really on age about this. What if they despise IT? Come on. Stay optimistic. You've managed to write three books. Most people can't even finish one. That's no small feet. You're . absolutely right. I should focus on the positive aspects exactly. Hey, why don't we step away from all this for a bit and do something enjoyable to get this off your mind? That sounds good. What do you have in mind? How about we head to the cinema there? Is that new comedy out supposed to be amazing? Might help blue you up. perfect. 听下面一段对话,回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。It's great to have you back from university, dear. Come inside. Your father and sister have gone to the supermarket. We're preparing a big dinner for you. Thanks. mom. Come and sit down first. Take a short break. How's everything? Bn at school? Pretty good overall. Well, there's one thing I want to talk to you about. I started to work study program at an accounting firm, but i've had a sudden change of heart. I'd rather not work with numbers. Instead, I want to switch to a creative field like literature. That's a big change. They are likely to completely different worlds. Do you think it's strange to change? major? I changed my major when I was your age. I know you'll do well in any field. The only thing I worried about is the job opportunities in creative areas. Follow your heart, but don't ignore future job options. Please keep this in mind while choosing a major. It's great to have you back from university. dear. Come inside. Your father and sister have gone to the supermarket. We're preparing a big dinner for you. Thanks. mom. Come and sit down first. Take a short break. How's everything bone at school? Pretty good overall. Well, there's one thing I want to talk to you about. I started to work study program at an accounting firm, but i've had a sudden change of heart. I'd rather not work with numbers. Instead, I want to switch to a creative feel like literature. That's a big change. They are likely to completely different worlds. Do you think it's strange to change? major? I changed my major when I was your age. I know you'll do well in any field. The only thing i'm worried about is the job opportunities in creative areas. Follow your heart, but don't ignore future job options. Please keep this in mind while choosing a major. 听下面一段对话,回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Hello, sir, welcome to your raza associates. Do you have an appointment? I don't sorry, i'm looking for his Green. Well, last month, he mentioned I should visit her office to negotiate the Prices of our business deal. I see I have her schedule in front of me, but i'm afraid there aren't any appointments listed nor any mention of visitors coming in this afternoon. sure. But is IT possible to drop into her office after shein . the conference room giving a presentation to investors until three P. M. May I take a message for her? Please mention the tom from AC international stopped by. He's my business card with my mobile number. I'm free for a chat on the phone anytime today, and I can come back to the office anytime next week. We'll do. sir. Thanks for coming by. I'll deliver this message for you. Hello, sir, welcome to your raza associates. Do you have an appointment? I don't sorry, i'm looking for me. Green, well, last month, he mentioned I should visit her office to negotiate the Prices of our business deal. I see I have her schedule in front of me, but i'm afraid there aren't any appointments listed nor any mention of visitors coming in this afternoon. sure. But is IT possible to drop into her office after . unch conference, giving a presentation to investors until three P. M. May I take a message for her? Please mention the tom for may. See international stopped by. He's my business card with my mobile number. I'm free for a chat on the phone anytime today, and I can come back to the office anytime next week. We'll do, sir. Thanks for coming by. I'll deliver this message for you. 听下面一段对话,回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hi, this is mary, the manager at Henry's girl. I noticed your application for a waiter position. Unfortunately, we've already filled all server positions. However, we do have an opening for a host. You'll greet and guide guests to their tables, ensuring they have a pleasant start to their meal. Are you open to that? Thanks for calling. I was mainly looking for something serving tables. I used to bring food and drinks . to the customers. I understand, but being a host can be a great experience too. It's a fantastic way to develop your communication skills and get a full picture of how the restaurant Operates. You'll have a similar salary and it's a bit more relaxed. That sounds interesting, but i'm not sure about working alone at the front of the restaurant. I'm a bit nervous about handling everything myself. especially because ours, there's always at least one more host on shift with you, so you have support and IT . won't feel difficult interested in . the position cell will just do one more appointment to chat with boss and the shift manager, then you'll be able to start your training. sure. That sounds good. Thank you for considering me for the position. Hi, this is mary, the manager at Henry's girl. I noticed your application for a waiter position. Unfortunately, we've already filled all server positions. However, we do have an opening for a host. You'll greet and guide guests to their tables, ensuring they have a pleasant start to their meal. Are you open to that? Thanks for calling. I was mainly looking for something serving tables. I used to bring food and drinks . to the customers. I understand, but being a host can be a great experience too. It's a fantastic way to develop your communication skills and get a full picture of how the restaurant Operates. You'll have a similar salary and it's a bit more relaxed. That sounds interesting, but i'm not sure about working alone at the front of the restaurant. I'm a bit nervous about handling everything by myself. especially during busy hours. There's always at least one more host on shift with you so you have support and IT won't . feel difficult rested in the house position. Then we'll just need schedule one more appointment to chat with the boss and the shift manager, then you'll be able to start your training. sure. That sounds good. Thank you for considering me for the position. 听下面一段独白,回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Good morning, everyone. It's time for our weekly health class. How many of you feel tired all the time? Raise your hands, please. Wow, there are a lot of hands. Doctors recommend that teens get at least eight to ten hours of sleep each night. However, in practice, many teens struggle to make IT. This is often due to a conflict between nature and modern life. During our teenage years, our body clocks tend to move forward. This natural change makes us want to go to sleep and wake up much later. However, as society usually demands we get up early, the key is finding a way to fall asleep earlier. Later on in the lesson will be talking about how stress and screen addiction can also impact our sleep. But first we're going to study the ten, three, two, one sleep role. This means that ten hours before bed, you stop drinking tea, coffee and other energy drinks. Your last meal of the day should be at least three hours before bed. Homework and other work should be completed at least two hours before bed. One hour before bed, you shut off all screens. These tips will help ready your body for sleep and help you drop off to sleep much more quickly. Good morning, everyone. It's time for our weekly health class. How many of you feel tired all the time? Raise your hands, please. Wow, there are a lot of hands doctors recommend that teens get at least eight to ten hours of sleep each night. However, in practice, many team struggle to make IT. This is often due to a conflict between nature and modern life. During our teenage years, our body clocks tend to move forward. This natural change makes us want to go to sleep and wake up much later. However, as society usually demands we get up early, the key is finding a way to fall asleep earlier. Later on in the lesson will be talking about how stress and screen addiction can also impact our sleep. But first, we're going to study the ten, three, two, one sleep role. This means that ten hours before bed, you stop drinking tea, coffee and other energy drinks. Your last meal of the day should be at least three hours before bed. Homework and other work should be completed at least two hours before bed. One hour before bed, you shut off all screens. These tips will help ready your body for sleep and help you drop off to sleep much more quickly.
英语试卷
注意事项:
1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,只将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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 do we know about Mrs. Black?
A. She’s from Germany.
B. She has a British accent.
C. She taught science before.
2. When will the woman’s flight take off tomorrow?
A. At 8:00 am. B. At 9:00 am. C. At 11:00 am.
3. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Travel to France.
B. Learn more French words.
C. Research into French culture.
4. What is the weather like now?
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. How to cope with stress.
B. How to keep healthy.
C. How to prepare for exams.
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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至7小题。
6. What is probably the man’s job?
A. A publisher. B. A writer. C. An editor.
7. What is the woman doing?
A. Cheering the man up.
B. Doing an interview.
C. Recommending a book.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10小题。
8. Where are the speakers?
A. In a supermarket. B. At a university. C. At home.
9. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s idea?
A. Understanding. B. Ambiguous. C. Disapproving.
10. What does the woman suggest the man do about changing majors?
A. Handle challenges flexibly.
B. Ask his professors for advice.
C. Consider career prospects in the field.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13小题。
11. Why can’t Tom meet Ms. Greenwell today?
A. Ms. Greenwell doesn’t prepare well.
B. It is not a good day for visits.
C. He makes an unannounced visit.
12. Why does Tom come here?
A. To make an appointment.
B. To have business discussions.
C. To attend a conference.
13. What does Tom want Ms. Greenwell to do?
A. Give him a call later.
B. Visit his company next week.
C. Meet with him tomorrow.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16小题。
14. What did the man do previously?
A. He cooked food. B. He served customers. C. He trained staff.
15. Why does the man hesitate to be a host at first?
A. He wants a better salary.
B. He finds it is too tiring.
C. He thinks it is a one-person job.
16. What will the man do next to get the job?
A. Attend another interview.
B. Draw up a training plan.
C. Submit a formal application.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20小题。
17. What is the speaker doing?
A. Delivering a speech. B. Giving a lesson. C. Presenting a report.
18. What causes long-term tiredness in teens?
A. The conflict between body clocks and social demands.
B. An addiction to screens and social media.
C. A preference for drinking energy drinks.
19. What are teens advised to avoid?
A. Shutting off all screens 1 hour before bed.
B. Completing work 2 hours before bed.
C. Drinking energy drinks 3 hours before bed.
20. What is the main benefit of following the sleep rule?
A. Reducing work stress. B. Falling asleep faster. C. Getting longer sleep.
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,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It is no surprise that the Lake District is home to plenty of great museums and art galleries with all of the famous writers, poets, and artists who have walked through the grand area. As a result, many of the exhibitions celebrate the lives and works of the Lake District’s most famous residents, such as Beatrix Potter & William Wordsworth.
Windermere Jetty Museum
The Windermere Jetty Museum is exactly what it says on the tin. Learn all about George Pattinson, a local boat enthusiast, and how the museum was formed. The museum also has a cafe with amazing views of the lake with an outdoor terrace for the sunnier, warmer months.
The World of Beatrix Potter
Perfect for children, this magical attraction draws you into the tales of Beatrix Potter. Peer into Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle’s kitchen, spot Squirrel Nutkin in his tree, and find the radishes (萝卜) in the garden that Peter Rabbit so desired. Located in Bowness-On-Windermere, the attraction also features displays about the life of Beatrix Potter, a delightful tea room, and a shop where you can purchase your very own Peter Rabbit toy.
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
Located in the centre of Carlisle, the Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery is home to one of the largest collections of artwork and historical artifacts (文物) in the country. It is here that you can view exhibits dating from the Roman period, including those that were found in the former Carlisle fort of Stanwix, part of Hadrian’s Wall. The museum has extensive collections of paintings and decorations, interactive exhibits and hands-on programs tailored for children, making it a fun learning experience for all ages.
The Pencil Museum
A quirky museum that offers parents a much-needed distraction for children on a rainy day, The Pencil Museum in Keswick is surprisingly popular given its content, attracting over 80,000 visitors a year. Located on the former site of the Derwent Pencil factory, the museum features the world’s biggest colouring pencil, a history of pencil production in the area, and plenty of colouring activities for children.
21. What can you do in Windermere Jetty Museum?
A. View ancient items.
B. Encounter famous writers.
C. Learn about boat with local enthusiasts.
D. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake.
22. What can you find at The World of Beatrix Potter?
A. Magical spots. B. Peter Rabbit toys.
C. A delightful kitchen. D. A desirable garden.
23. What do Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery and The Pencil Museum have in common?
A. They feature colouring pencils.
B. They are both located in Carlisle.
C. They offer activities intended for kids.
D. They have a collection of Roman artifacts.
B
Sitting in the garden for my friend’s birthday, I felt a buzz in my pocket. My heart raced when I saw the email sender’s name. The email started off: “Dear Mr. Green, thank you for your interest” and “the review process took longer than expected.” It ended with “We are sorry to inform you…” and my vision blurred (模糊). The position — measuring soil quality in the Sahara Desert as part of an undergraduate research program — had felt like the answer I had spent years looking for.
I had put so much time and emotional energy into applying, and I thought the rejection meant the end of the road for my science career.
So I was shocked when, not long after the email, Professor Mary Devon, who was running the programme, invited me to observe the work being done in her lab. I jumped at the chance, and a few weeks later I was equally shocked — and overjoyed — when she invited me to talk with her about potential projects I could pursue in her lab. What she proposed didn’t seem as exciting as the original project I had applied to, but I was going to give it my all.
I found myself working with a robotics professor on techniques for collecting data from the desert remotely. That project, which I could complete from my sofa instead of in the burning heat of the desert, not only survived the lockdown but worked where traditional methods didn’t. In the end, I had a new scientific interest to pursue.
When I applied to graduate school, I found three programs promising to allow me to follow my desired research direction. And I applied with the same anxious excitement as before. When I was rejected from one that had seemed like a perfect fit, it was undoubtedly difficult. But this time I had the perspective (视角) to keep it from sending me into panic. It helped that in the end I was accepted into one of the other programmes I was also excited about.
Rather than setting plans in stone, I’ve learned that sometimes I need to take the opportunities that are offered, even if they don’t sound perfect at the time, and make the most of them.
24. How did the author feel upon seeing the email sender’s name?
A. Anxious. B. Angry. C. Surprised. D. Settled.
25. After talking with Professor Devon, what did the author decide to do?
A. Criticize the review process.
B. Stay longer in the Sahara Desert.
C. Apply to the original project again.
D. Put his heart and soul into the lab work.
26. What did the author think of the project with the robotics professor?
A. Demanding. B. Inspiring. C. Misleading. D. Pioneering.
27. What can we learn from this passage?
A. An invitation is a reputation. B. An innovation is a resolution.
C. A rejection can be a redirection. D. A reflection can be a restriction.
C
Some people think they are immune to advertisements. They might not have heard of the mere exposure effect — a psychological phenomenon where we tend to like things the more we are exposed to them.
When we plot the mere exposure effect on a graph with preferences on one axis (轴) and repetitions on the other, we will see that it takes about 15 repeats for the effect to reach its full potential. If the exposure is too excessive, people get annoyed. And if they didn’t like the thing initially, repeating it can make it worse.
There are two main explanations for the phenomenon. The first is certainty. Our minds naturally learn to be careful around new things that could potentially harm us. If we see something repeatedly without bad consequences, we are led to believe it is safe. The second is perceptual fluency. We are also hardwired to prefer simple things that take little mental load. Difficult tasks like figuring out something new take lots of attention and time, which is why we try to avoid them.
Known for discovering the effect was psychologist Robert Zajonc, who tested how subjects responded to specific symbols. A group of people were shown a series of random shapes which changed so quickly that it was impossible to notice that some were repeated. When the subjects were asked which shapes they found most pleasing, they chose those to which they had been exposed the most often, even though they had no conscious awareness of that.
The results showed that changes in preferences caused by repeated exposures depend not on any prior subjective and conscious evaluations of the stimulus but rather on results from the objective history of exposures alone.
Now tell us what you think about ads. If mere exposure to them makes us like things we otherwise wouldn’t, should billboards (广告牌) be banned from the public area?
28. Which of the following graphs best illustrates the mere exposure effect?
A. B.
C. D.
29. According to Zajonc’s experiment, what drives changes in preferences?
A. Random variation. B. Objective analysis.
C. Subjective judgment. D. Subconscious familiarity.
30. Which promotional activity shows the application of the mere exposure effect?
A. A novelist organizes a book signing event.
B. A game studio develops a challenging mode.
C. A singer buys hot recommendations on a music app.
D. A fashion brand reintroduces certain classic designs.
31. Why does the author mention ads at the end of the text?
A. To criticize fake advertising.
B. To oppose outdoor advertising.
C. To point out the drawbacks of ads.
D. To caution against the influence of ads.
D
Hydrogen fuel-cell (氢燃料电池) vehicles aren’t just sources for science fiction or far-out experiments. Cars fueled by hydrogen, like the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo, are already here, and hydrogen fuel-cell technology is actively evolving and benefiting from billions of dollars in federal research. So then, why are hydrogen cars virtually non-existent on U.S. roads today?
“The answer is simple: economics,” Sergey Paltsev, a senior scientist at the MIT Energy Initiative told Popular Science. Politicians and automakers once advocated the fuel cell, which turns the chemical energy of hydrogen into electricity to drive an electric motor, as the future of passenger automobiles, but the falling cost of batteries and a large number of electrical fuelling infrastructure (基础设施) have propelled battery-electric cars well into the lead.
A big switch to hydrogen cars would require cost-cutting and enormous infrastructure development. The Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center shows 55 public hydrogen fuelling station locations in the U.S. today, almost only in California, while more than 68,000 active public electric vehicle charging stations across the country.
“Nothing is going to change next year, or probably not in the next five years, but there are brighter pathways for hydrogen vehicles,” said Paltsev. It turns out that hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles have advantageous applications in medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks and aviation (航空). Besides, battery-electric vehicles can be problematic when you have problems with range or fuelling time or heavy loads.
The current impractical application of hydrogen passenger vehicles in places like the U.S. are not a reason to “just give up” on hydrogen fuel-cell tech. “We may need it for many other reasons in the future,” cautioned Paltsev, citing geopolitical issues as a factor that could disrupt access to raw materials for batteries, thus making hydrogen cars suddenly more economically workable.
32. Why are hydrogen cars not commonly seen on U.S. roads today?
A. Lack of public awareness. B. Unavailability of hydrogen fuel.
C. Limited research and development. D. High costs and insufficient infrastructure.
33. What is Sergey Paltsev’s attitude towards hydrogen vehicles in the future?
A. Doubtful. B. Hopeful. C. Pessimistic. D. Indifferent.
34. What can be learned about hydrogen fuel-cell tech from the passage?
A. It is already cost-effective for passenger vehicles.
B. It fails to solve the problems with range or fuelling time.
C. It is practicable due to potential issues resulting from geopolitics.
D. It has unsatisfactory applications in heavy-duty trucks and aviation.
35. What would be the best title for this passage?
A. Battery-Electric Vehicles: A Glorious Era
B. Why Are We Driving Electric Powered Cars?
C. Hydrogen Vehicles: Struggling Yet Promising
D. How to Build a Public Hydrogen Fuelling Station?
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。选项中有两项多余选项。
It’s a joyful and stressful time of year in the United States for students and their families as they make decisions about where to attend college. Families often turn to rankings systems to help make a decision. 36
When I talk to families as a scholar of higher education, they’re often surprised that teaching excellence is not counted in rankings. 37
Emerging research suggests that courses in lower-ranked universities, on average, scored higher on teaching than courses in higher-ranked universities. 38 The absence of teaching excellence from the rankings is surprising given the link between high-quality teaching and student success. Quality teaching is one of the most important predictors of a wide range of college outcomes.
Rankings, however, are only one reason why a low value is placed on teaching in higher education. Administrators often don’t view teaching excellence as a way to increase enrolment (注册) or funding. 39 Research shows that the more time instructors spend on teaching, the lower their salary. What is the result? Many instructors continue to teach using traditional lectures, which lead to lower success rates.
40 Nevertheless, not much will change until schools with high-quality teaching are rewarded with more resources, higher rankings and increased enrolments. In the long term, universities, organisations that rank schools, and others should work to make teaching a valued, core part of the mission.
What should students and their families do? They should give strong consideration to universities where high-quality teaching is valued, even though the schools may be ranked lower.
A. Higher education has achieved its true potential.
B. Therefore, it’s not highly valued in hiring or promotion.
C. Quality teaching has been an important reputation-building factor.
D. However, the rankings ignore a critical factor: the quality of teaching.
E. Efforts to improve teaching at the university level have recently emerged.
F. They’re even more surprised at how teaching is undervalued by universities.
G. In fact, universities often shift emphasis from teaching to other ranking factors.
第三部分 英语知识运用(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。
Ursula has always called the beautiful small town of Beaverton her home. Although she’d had childhood 41 of exploring the world and studied international business with a desire to pursue a 42 in Toronto, finding a job proved more 43 than she’d expected.
“I decided that if nobody was going to 44 me, I would just create a job for myself,” says Ursula. She was born and raised on a large family farm, so the 45 of an agriculture tourism business came naturally to her and began to 46 .
“I 47 the plan to my family, and asked if they could rent me a small 10 acres (英亩). They 48 at first, unwilling to take a risk, but I finally 49 to get the green light,” she says.
Four years later, those beautiful 10 acres of fields had turned into 20 acres filled with over 400,000 sunflowers. “ 50 , I had little confidence in the beginning,” says Ursula, “but the Sunflower Farm rose to fame and has become one of the most sought-after 51 in the province.”
While many visitors have never been to a farm at all, 52 a sunflower farm, the unique setting allows them to 53 the city for a while, breathe in the fresh air, gain a newfound 54 for agriculture, and maybe even 55 with their farming roots and what they may have taken for granted for too long.
41. A. stories B. needs C. habits D. dreams
42. A. career B. degree C. hobby D. project
43. A. practical B. important C. difficult D. dangerous
44. A. invite B. notice C. hire D. cover
45. A. issue B. idea C. truth D. founder
46. A. gain ground B. take root C. work wonders D. raise concerns
47. A. proposed B. adapted C. preferred D. proved
48. A. apologized B. refused C. panicked D. regretted
49. A. pretended B. returned C. promised D. managed
50. A. Supposedly B. Admittedly C. Similarly D. Consequently
51. A. occupations B. solutions C. institutions D. destinations
52. A. let alone B. except for C. such as D. regardless of
53. A. miss B. leave C. seize D. tour
54. A. demand B. support C. appreciation D. excuse
55. A. deal B. part C. compete D. reconnect
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the heart of Milan, a restaurant is drawing locals in an unexpected yet quietly captivating way: Chinese braised dishes paired with Italian wine. Chen Yu, from Chengdu, has become one of the 56 (chef) reshaping local dining habits. 57 (locate) in the heart of a bustling Milan district, his restaurant is small in size 58 rich in atmosphere, with walls lined with stories and snapshots of regional Chinese cuisine. Diners are often surprised by how seamlessly these rich, layered flavors pair well with Italian wines, 59 (create) a unique interplay between East and West.
“So far, numerous authentic Chinese dishes 60 (make) their way into Italy and Europe, offering a richer palette of flavors and cultural experiences that people 61 (genuine) appreciate,” a regular customer says.
Chen explains that Italian guests are fascinated by how traditional Sichuan flavors can pair surprisingly well with local wines. Some dishes, such as braised pork belly, are allowed 62 (cook) low and slow to release their full, slow-built depth of flavor, often finishing with a touch of sweetness that balances the heat. Food bloggers, some of 63 travel across Italy to review his menu, say that Chinese cuisine has introduced them to new ways of approaching food.
“Chinese cuisine is a powerful way to share our culture,” says Chen. Determined to stay true 64 the integrity of traditional flavors, he believes confidence in one’s culture naturally encourages foreign interest. “Authentic Chinese cuisine is more than food — it is a bridge between cultures,” another customer says. “It’s time to showcase more of China’s living traditions, allowing the world to see the true 65 (rich) of Chinese culture.”
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
假定你是李华,英国笔友 Chris 对你校近期举办的科技节很感兴趣,发来邮件询问相关情况。请你给他回复,内容包括:
1.科技节的特色;
2.个人感想。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为 80 左右;
(2)可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分 25 分)
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。
The familiar smell of garlic, soy sauce, and onion spread through the air as I opened my lunch bag to see what my mom had packed for me. On any other occasion, I would have been delighted to eat my mom’s braised pan-fried tofu: a Chinese dish that I often ate for dinner. But not today, the day a nice girl had invited me, the new girl at school, to sit with her friends during lunch.
“Charis, over here!” My new friend was waving her arms, trying to get my attention.
As I prepared to walk over to the table, memories of elementary and middle school lunch times resurfaced. I remembered my embarrassment as my friends would hold their noses, or stay away from me when I brought homemade Chinese food, tofu. I remembered how my embarrassment shifted to anger when I complained about the smell to my mom.
I had argued with my mom that I wanted “normal” food for lunch. I remembered the look on my mom’s face, a mix between disappointment and confusion. But I was determined and she gave in because she worried about my making new friends every time we moved. So for the remainder of middle school, my mom packed odorless (无味的), non-Chinese fare like ham and cheese sandwiches. However, that day, she was in a rush to get to her new job and packed me leftovers from dinner.
As soon as I got to my new lunch table, I tried to hide my bright lunch bag under my seat before anyone noticed the strong smell. I looked up to see the other girls at the table, opening their normal American lunches. I sat quietly, trying not to be noticed when Katrina, a new acquaintance, asked where my food was.
“I’m not really hungry,” I replied in an insecure voice. But Katrina had already seen me carry my lunch so she said, “Then, I’ll eat it!” The other girls laughed — apparently Katrina was known to be the lunch scavenger (清道夫).
注意:
1.续写词数应为 150 左右。
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para. 1: I didn’t want to be rude to a new friend, so I reluctantly dragged out my lunch bag and unzipped it.
Para 2: It took me a second to recognize that my homemade Chinese food was not being rejected.
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英语试卷
参考答案
第一部分 听力(满分30分)
1-5 CCBBA 6-10 BACAC 11-15 CBABC 16-20 ABACB
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(满分37.5分)
21-23. DBC 24-27 ADBC 28-31 ADCD 32-35 DBCC
第二节(满分12.5分)
36-40 DFGBE
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(满分15分)
41-45 DACCB 46-50 BABDB 51-55 DABCD
第二节(满分15分)
56. chefs 57. Located 58. but / yet 59. creating 60. have made
61. genuinely 62. to be cooked 63. whom 64. to 65. richness
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
One possible version
Dear Chris,
How’s it going with you? Learning that you are interested in our school’s Science and Technology Festival, I am thrilled to share some details with you.
The festival featured a variety of activities, ranging from science lectures to innovation competitions. The most distinctive part was the drone racing competition. Participants operated small sports drones through obstacle courses at high speed, showing the charm of this technological innovation.
This breathtaking activity left me in amazement. It made me realize the role technology plays in changing and enriching our lives and sparked my passion for exploring science.
Would you like to share some interesting activities held in your school? Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
One possible version:
I didn’t want to be rude to a new friend, so I reluctantly dragged out my lunch bag and unzipped it. The moment I partially lifted the lid, I could practically taste the garlic and soy sauce. I expected them to turn away — and turn me away. What I did not expect was for Katrina to instantly grab a small piece of tofu and eat it ravenously. And I most certainly did not expect for her to encourage the rest of the table to try my lunch.
It took me a second to recognize that my homemade Chinese food was not being rejected. In fact, it had become a source of personal pride. My new friends were going on about how lucky I was that my mom took the time to prepare a cooked meal for me. They were enchanted by the fact that tofu could actually taste good. While I didn’t get to eat any of my mom’s pan-fried tofu, I was full of pride and gratitude. When I arrived home, my mom noticed that the container was empty, she hesitated before asking, “How was the food?” I paused a moment before I replied, “Perfect.”
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