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宁波市镇海中学英语模拟试题11
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
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What will Susan do today?
A. Decorate a house with balloons. B. Conduct an experiment in a lab. C. Prepare materials for an experiment.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Susan, are you going to do an experiment in the lab today?
W: No. I need to do one tomorrow morning, but I have to get 20 balloons and several ropes for it this afternoon.
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When will the speakers’ flight take off?
A. On December 23rd. B. On December 24th. C. On December 25th.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Jennifer, I was just informed that the airport was closed today because of the snowstorm.
W: What? It is December 23rd. If we don’t set out today, how can we get to my parents’ home for Christmas?
M: Don’t worry. Our departure only has to be delayed until the following day.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Their favorite courses. B. Their career planning. C. Their current jobs.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: I’m planning to take another course in journalism. It should be helpful to work for the Rocky Mountain News.
M: Well, as a law student, I’ve been helping out at a famous law firm. I want to learn there and start my own business after graduation.
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What is the man doing?
A. Making a complaint. B. Asking for information. C. Renting an apartment.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, this is Bob from Room 627. I have trouble sleeping because the swimming pool below is noisy. And I feel uncomfortable with the dry air in the room.
W: Sorry for the inconvenience. Let me check for a quiet and bright room on the first floor.
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What is the man?
A. A doctor. B. A driver. C. A patient.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Mrs. Martin, we’ll have to operate on your husband. He’s lost too much blood, so we have to do the surgical operation as soon as possible.
W: So what should I do now?
M: You need to sign this informed consent form.
W: OK. Thank you so much, sir. Please do whatever you have to.
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,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What does Henry think of growing peas?
A. They have a very low yield. B. It’s very easy to grow them. C. They are unpopular with gardeners.
7. What stops the woman from growing peas now?
A. The hot climate. B. The limited space. C. The lack of containers.
【答案】6. B 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Henry, what do you like growing in your garden?
M: I really like growing peas. They’re low-effort, high-yield vegetables, and perfect for new gardeners. I’ve been growing them for over ten years.
W: I’d love to try growing them too, but I don’t have a garden.
M: You can just use some containers that are at least 10 inches deep, and put a small cage in each one for the plants to climb.
W: Can I start growing them now?
M: I don’t think so. Peas like cool weather and can’t stand the summer heat.
W: Then I’ll wait for a few months.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. What does the woman suggest Calvin do at first?
A. Relax at home. B. Do some studies. C. Learn about a museum.
9. What can visitors do in the museum?
A. Play with a robot. B. Create a video. C. Design some exhibits.
10. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Classmates. C. Brother and sister.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Calvin, I noticed you were lying on the couch throughout the whole afternoon, playing on the cellphone and doing nothing. Why didn’t you utilize this time and do something that could improve your grades?
M: But aren’t vacations just to relax? I am free to do anything I wish as my vacation has just started! Let’s drop the subject. You always thirst for knowledge, so you must be interested in the Museum of Solutions.
W: Tell me about it.
M: With a series of themed spaces, the museum engages children in actively exploring how everyday life and society can be improved. We can explore subjects like math and robotics in the museum’s labs. And we can watch short videos and even help design some of the museum’s exhibits.
W: That sounds fun to me. Let’s talk about it with Mom and Dad after they return from work.
M: I hope they can take us there this Saturday.
W: It will be their wedding anniversary on the day!
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. Why does David make the call?
A. To consult about a camping project. B. To discuss the choice of the sessions. C. To negotiate a contract with the woman.
12. How many kinds of sessions are offered?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
13. What do we know about the activities?
A. They are colorful. B. There’s no age limit. C. Participants don’t need guidance.
【答案】11. A 12. B 13. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Good afternoon. This is David calling. I’ve learned about your winter camp online, and you will offer several sessions for families. May I know some details about it, please?
W: Sure. Our campsite is located right in the heart of the Adirondack Wilderness and our camp is coeducational. It’s a great opportunity for children to enjoy fresh mountain air.
M: Good. How long does it last, please?
W: It depends. Our 2-, 3-, 5-, and 7-week sessions allow for any busy family to be able to craft the perfect session length.
M: Great. Now could you tell me about the activities?
W: OK. Activities span from athletics, arts, water sports, and adventure. Evenings settle down by the campfire and canteen. Participants can enjoy the activities under the guidance of dedicated leaders and experienced counselors.
M: What about the age requirement?
W: We have groups for different ages. Kids from 7 to 16 can come.
M: Thank you, madam. I think I’ll sleep on it and give my answer tomorrow.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. Why did Fiona ask for leave?
A. She feels sick. B. She’s moving house. C. She’ll attend a wedding.
15. How does the man feel about Fiona’s leave?
A. Pleased. B. Annoyed. C. Grateful.
16. What will the man do tonight?
A. Cook dinner. B. Return the tickets. C. See the musical alone.
【答案】14. C 15. B 16. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Honey, it’s me. Guess what? I bought two tickets for tonight. It’s a musical called Rebecca. Many people said it was great. I’ll pick you up when I get off work. And we can have dinner first.
W: No, Robert. I’m afraid I’ll have to work overtime tonight.
M: Why? You told me this morning that you wouldn’t have much work to do today.
W: Well, I wasn’t busy until Fiona asked me to help her take over her unfinished job. She asked for three days’ leave from our boss.
M: Three days? What’s her excuse this time? Is she feeling unwell or does her landlord ask her to move out immediately again?
W: No, she will go to her friend’s wedding ceremony in Italy.
M: You know, it just makes me so cross. All arrangements have been upset. No one should take responsibility for her job! Doesn’t she realize you also have a life?
W: Don’t be mad, honey. Think something exciting. We’re going to the concert this weekend, remember?
M: Yeah, fine. I’ll give away the two tickets to my colleague and then make some food for dinner.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. How was the American chestnut in the past?
A. Rare. B. Common. C. Unpopular.
18. What threatens the American chestnut?
A. The soil. B. Humans’ activities. C. A kind of disease.
19. What do scientists do to save the trees?
A. Change their genes. B. Plant more varieties. C. Improve the living environment.
20. How does Linda McGuigan feel about the research?
A. It is hard to keep going. B. It will be successful soon. C. It is meaningful in the long term.
【答案】17. B 18. C 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Good evening, everyone. In tonight’s program, let’s talk about the American chestnut. At one time, the American chestnut was among the most widespread trees in the eastern United States. The wood was used to cover the walls of homes and schools. The leaves helped add nutrients to the soil. And men on street corners sold chestnuts cooked over an open fire. However, in the late 19th century, some East Asian varieties of chestnut trees brought to the US carried a disease that killed almost all American chestnuts. The disease harms them when the small trees start to develop fully, while East Asian varieties are resistant to it. Researchers have tried to save American chestnuts by cross-breeding, or mixing them with one kind of Chinese chestnut that can fight off the disease. The trees the researchers have grown could not resist the disease well enough to become large and healthy trees. That is why scientists are now trying to combine two methods: cross-breeding and genetically changing the genes of American chestnut trees.
A scientific team concluded a changing climate and warmer temperatures may also make restoring the chestnut difficult in some areas. For now, researchers know their work might not be successful in their lifetimes. The process has been slow. Linda McGuigan helped support the research for years. She said, “The project moves on, lives on. I want to do something good for the future, for my children.”
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Recommended Books for Earth Month 2026
One indirect outcome of Earth Day was the collective decision to protect the wildlife we live with and to cope with the resulting tensions. Here are three of the many titles gathered for this 2026 Earth Month bookshelf.
My Life with Wolves: How I Became the Storyteller for the Yellowstone Packs by Rick McIntyre (Greystone Books, 2026, 296 pages, $30.00)
Former park ranger (护林人) Rick McIntyre shares decades of wisdom from observing wolves in Yellowstone. He narrates how he narrowly missed a deer’s charge and watched alpha wolves battle for territory. More importantly, this memoir explains how the wolves’ calm assertiveness shaped his own values.
The Company of Owls: A Memoir by Polly Atkin (Milkweed Editions, 2026, 216 pages, $25.00)
Restricted by illness to her cottage in England’s Lake District, Polly Atkin finds companionship in a family of owls living nearby. As she watches them grow, she reflects on survival and solitude. The owls, she writes, taught her to listen carefully to the world around her.
Outsider Animals: How the Creatures at the Margin of Our Lives Have the Most to Teach Us by Marlene Zuk (Princeton University Press, 2026, 312 pages, $29.95)
Biologist Marlene Zuk shifts our focus to creatures we frequently overlook — such as snakes, cockroaches, butterflies and other little-known species. With wit and genuine curiosity, she reveals what cockroaches can teach us about evolution, how butterflies reshape our understanding of pollution, and why even unpopular animals offer profound lessons.
21. What does Rick McIntyre mainly convey in his book?
A. Observing wolves helped him develop his personal beliefs.
B. His career as a park ranger was filled with unexpected risks.
C. The Yellowstone wolf packs have complex social structures.
D. Humans should always keep a safe distance from wild animals.
22. What drove Polly Atkin to seek companionship with the owls?
A. Her desire to write a nature memoir. B. Her limited mobility due to health issues.
C. Her preference for animals over humans. D. Her childhood dream of living in the wild.
23. What do the three books have in common?
A. They are set in North America.
B. They focus on survival challenges of wild animals.
C. They explore the connection between humans and nature.
D. They stress the importance of protecting endangered species.
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了2026年地球月推荐的三本书籍,它们分别讲述了人与狼、猫头鹰以及边缘动物之间相互观察、陪伴并从中获得人生启迪的故事。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据My Life with Wolves部分“More importantly, this memoir explains how the wolves’ calm assertiveness shaped his own values.(更重要的是,这部回忆录解释了狼群平静而坚定的特质如何塑造了他自己的价值观)”可知,作者Rick McIntyre在这本回忆录中主要传达了观察狼群如何帮助他塑造了个人的价值观。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Company of Owls部分“Restricted by illness to her cottage in England’s Lake District, Polly Atkin finds companionship in a family of owls living nearby. As she watches them grow, she reflects on survival and solitude. The owls, she writes, taught her to listen carefully to the world around her.(因病只能待在英格兰湖区的一间小屋里,波莉·阿特金在附近一家猫头鹰家族中找到了陪伴。看着它们成长,她开始思考生存与孤独。她写道,这些猫头鹰教会了她仔细倾听周围的世界)”可知,Polly Atkin因疾病被困于村舍,行动受限,这才促使她在附近的猫头鹰一家中寻找陪伴。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“One indirect outcome of Earth Day was the collective decision to protect the wildlife we live with and to cope with the resulting tensions. Here are three of the many titles gathered for this 2026 Earth Month bookshelf.(地球日的一个间接成果,是人们共同决定保护与我们共存的野生动物,并应对由此带来的种种紧张局面。以下是为2026年地球月书架精心挑选的三本作品)”以及第一本书讲人通过观察狼群形成自己的价值观,第二本书讲人因病受限而从猫头鹰身上学会聆听世界,第三本书讲被忽视的生物能教给人类深刻的道理可知,三本书的共同点是都探讨了人类与自然之间的联系与互动。
B
What do you eat when you need comfort? The answer varies depending on where you’re from, but it’s likely some form of broth (肉汤), served steaming in a bowl.
Across continents, broths are woven into cultural and familial memory. They rarely command attention on their own — yet they form the backbone of countless cuisines.
For Dara Klein, a chef in London, broth connects the threads between her early childhood memories in Italy and her life’s work. In Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, tortellini in brodo is a Christmas tradition. Families gather to shape the pasta by hand while the broth simmers. “Italians are introduced to broth very early in life,” Klein says. “People connect to it deeply.”
Zoey Xinyi Gong, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) food therapist, remembers her grandmother’s chicken soup with goji berries. “There’s always a soup for every meal,” Gong says. “A meal is not complete without soup.” In TCM, which dates back to the 2nd century BC, broth-based soups help maintain the body’s yin and yang — a balance essential for health.
Chicken soup, in particular, has long been associated with recovery. Korea’s samgye-tang is eaten during the hottest summer days as a restorative meal. Greece’s avgolemono combines chicken broth with egg, lemon and rice. Mexico’s caldo de pate is a sustaining everyday soup.
Scientific research into broth’s benefits is ongoing. Some studies suggest it may help reduce inflammation and ease cold symptoms. However, many sweeping health claims surrounding bone broth remain contested, and its benefits are often overstated in popular wellness culture.
Gong recalls being shocked when bone broth became a trendy health product in New York. “They were selling it at coffee shops for $10 for little cups,” she says. “But we’ve been drinking that for a very long time in China.”
Whether simmered for survival, wellness or celebration, one thing seems universal: In kitchens everywhere, someone is still tending the pot.
24. What does Dara Klein say about broth in Italian culture?
A. It is a recent cooking invention.
B. It is only served during Christmas.
C. It was first documented in royal courts.
D. It has deep emotional and traditional roots.
25. What can be inferred about soup in Chinese culture from Gong’s words and TCM principles?
A. It is considered essential but primarily for its flavor.
B. It is only consumed when someone is feeling unwell.
C. It is valued as a tool for maintaining physical harmony.
D. It has been replaced by modern medicine in recent years.
26. What is the author’s attitude toward the health claims made in popular wellness culture?
A. Complete rejection. B. Cautious skepticism.
C. Neutral observation. D. Enthusiastic support.
27. Which phrase or idiom most closely reflects the main idea of the passage?
A. There is no place like home.
B. One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
C. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.
D. A spoonful of comfort — across lands and tongues.
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. B 27. D
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了肉汤在世界各地不同文化里占据重要地位,它承载着家庭与文化记忆,兼具饮食、养生价值,同时作者也客观看待了市面上关于肉汤的各类健康说法。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据原文第三段“Italians are introduced to broth very early in life,” Klein says. “People connect to it deeply.”(Klein说:“意大利人从小就接触肉汤,人们对它有着深厚的情感。”) 可知,肉汤在意大利文化中有着深厚的情感与传统根基。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据原文第四段“In TCM, which dates back to the 2nd century BC, broth-based soups help maintain the body’s yin and yang—a balance essential for health.(追溯至公元前 2 世纪的中医认为,各类汤品有助于维持人体阴阳平衡,而这种平衡是健康的关键。)”可知,在中国文化中,汤被视作维持身体调和的一种方式。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据原文第六段“However, many sweeping health claims surrounding bone broth remain contested, and its benefits are often overstated in popular wellness culture.(然而,许多关于骨汤的宽泛健康说法仍存有争议,在当下流行的养生文化中,它的功效也常常被夸大。)”可知,作者对流行养生文化中的相关健康说法持谨慎质疑的态度。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据原文第一段“What do you eat when you need comfort? The answer varies depending on where you’re from, but it’s likely some form of broth, served steaming in a bowl.(当你想要寻求慰藉时,会吃些什么?答案因人而异,但多半是一碗热气腾腾的肉汤。)”及全文内容可知,文章围绕肉汤展开,讲述它在不同国家、不同文化中都能给人带来慰藉,因此最贴合文章主旨的是 “一勺慰藉,跨越地域与语言”。
C
A new research confirmed that Shakespeare truly boosts children’s reading and writing skills and emotional intelligence provided that his works are acted out. “What we’ve learned is that the techniques actors use have a powerful effect on how children handle language and how they perceive themselves,” said Siri Lee of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).
The randomized control trial involved hundreds of year 5 pupils — aged nine and ten — at 45 primary schools that had not been “previously exposed to RSC teaching approach.” They were split into target and control groups and asked to write, for example, a message in a bottle as Ferdinand after the shipwreck in The Tempest. The target group was given a 30-minute drama-based activity to accompany the passage.
The results showed that the target group of pupils drew on a wider vocabulary, used words “classed as more complicated or rarer”, and wrote at greater length. They also “appear to be more comfortable writing in role. While control pupils imagine how they themselves would react to being shipwrecked, target children put themselves in the shoes of a literary character and express the character’s emotion”. The Time to Act study also found that while control pupils relied on “deserted island conventions” such as palm trees, target pupils were “more expansive giving a broader picture of the sky, the sea and the atmospheric conditions.”
Siri Lee said she had been most surprised by the “emotional literacy that was evident in the target children’s writing” and that they were “more resilient in their writing, more hopeful”. She added: “The emotional understanding was very evident and it is probably related to the rehearsal room process where you are used to trying to imagine your way through. They were comfortable in describing different emotional states and part of what you do in drama is put yourself in different shoes.” The study showed the importance of embedding arts in education, she said.
But could the results be replicated with any old dramatist? Siri Lee said more research would be needed but suggested that the grammar school boy’s use of 20,000 words, compared with the everyday 2,000 words, gave a “massive expansion of language into children’s lives”, which was combined with children “using their whole bodies to bring words to life”.
28. Why were the pupils divided into two groups?
A. To illustrate the popularity of RSC. B. To prove the advantage of acting-out.
C. To measure their writing speed. D. To see their understandings of a drama.
29. What did control pupils’ reliance on “deserted island conventions” show?
A. Their preference for big words. B. Their casual style of writing.
C. Their weakness in description. D. Their ignorance of small details.
30. What can be inferred about Shakespeare’s use of words?
A. It overshadows that of other dramatists. B. It is overly challenging to students.
C. It enriches children’s daily vocabulary. D. It is definitely scholarship-oriented.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Acting Out Shakespeare: A Stone, Two Birds B. Follow in Shakespeare’s Footsteps
C. Shakespeare: Language Strugglers’ Cure-all D. Shakespeare: Easier Said Than Done
【答案】28. B 29. C 30. C 31. A
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了一项新研究证实通过戏剧表演演绎莎士比亚作品,能够有效提升孩子读写能力与情商,并借助分组对照试验的数据佐证该结论,同时探讨了莎士比亚丰富的词汇量对孩子语言学习的独特作用。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据原文第一段“A new research confirmed that Shakespeare truly boosts children’s reading and writing skills and emotional intelligence provided that his works are acted out.(一项新研究证实:倘若通过戏剧表演的形式演绎莎士比亚的作品,就能切实提升孩子们的读写能力与情商。)”及第二段“They were split into target and control groups and asked to write, for example, a message in a bottle as Ferdinand after the shipwreck in The Tempest. The target group was given a 30-minute drama-based activity to accompany the passage.(他们被分成实验组和对照组,比如要求学生扮演《暴风雨》中遭遇海难后的费迪南德写一封漂流瓶信件,实验组会配合课文开展三十分钟戏剧活动。)”可知,分组是为了对比验证实景演绎戏剧的好处。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据原文第三段“The Time to Act study also found that while control pupils relied on “deserted island conventions” such as palm trees, target pupils were “more expansive giving a broader picture of the sky, the sea and the atmospheric conditions.”(这项名为“行动时刻”的研究还发现,对照组学生只会套用棕榈树这类荒岛写作套路,实验组学生描写内容更丰富,能细致描绘天空、大海和环境氛围。)”可知,对照组拘泥固定套路,体现出他们在细节描写方面的短板。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据原文最后一段“Siri Lee said more research would be needed but suggested that the grammar school boy’s use of 20,000 words, compared with the everyday 2,000 words, gave a “massive expansion of language into children’s lives”, which was combined with children “using their whole bodies to bring words to life”.(Siri Lee表示还需要更多研究,但提出莎士比亚拥有两万个词汇,远超日常两千常用词,极大拓展了孩子接触到的语言内容,还能配合肢体表演活化文字。)”可知,莎士比亚的用词丰富了孩子们的日常词汇储备。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据原文第一段“A new research confirmed that Shakespeare truly boosts children’s reading and writing skills and emotional intelligence provided that his works are acted out.(一项新研究证实,如果用表演形式演绎莎士比亚作品,能切实提升孩子的读写能力与情商。)”及全文内容可知,文章围绕表演莎翁作品同时提升读写与情商展开,最佳标题为“表演莎士比亚:一举两得” 。
D
As basalt (玄武岩) naturally weathers, it captures CO2, converting it into bicarbonate ions (碳酸氢根离子) in the water, which cannot reenter the atmosphere. Grinding and spreading basalt on farmlands, an approach known as enhanced rock weathering (ERW), has recently gathered steam. But it also has caused polarized viewpoints in terms of trapping CO2 and boosting crop yields.
While mining, crushing and transporting these rocks release CO2, those emissions pale in comparison to the amount of CO2 that the rock stores away more permanently. It could remove up to two billion metric tons of CO2 from the air every year were ERW to be scaled up globally, according to David Beerling, a biochemist at the University of Sheffield in England.
As great as this would sound, compared with some costly and ecosystem-unfriendly ways, such as CO2-pulling machinery and iron spread across the sea floor to enhance the growth of algae that absorb CO2, some scientists just frown on this idea. Lethal Page had an unpromising result after he conducted an experiment in Malaysia where basalt dust was spread across parts of a palm oil plantation. The dark soil contains more decaying organic matter and more clay than the soil elsewhere. Those charged materials can cling on to the breakdown products of basalt, keeping them from changing CO2 into bicarbonate. “There is a delay in capturing carbon dioxide, which may take somewhere between 5 and 15 years,” Lethal says.
Acidity is another complicating factor, according to a trial on tropical sugarcane fields in northeastern Australia. The soil there is acidic, so it can potentially consume the basalt before it has a chance to react with CO2. Initial results show that CO2 capture rates are extremely low. Paul Nelson, a soil scientist at James Cook University who helped lead the study, says it is impossible to fix the problem just by neutralizing acidic soil before adding basalt because in wet tropical areas the acidity extends many meters down, to the bedrock.
“ERW is a potentially valuable opportunity to remove CO2, but the aforementioned factors definitely impact its effect, and if companies cut corners, like applying the wrong type of rock or spreading it too thinly, ERW could blow up on the launch pad,” Paul cautions.
32. What is an important feature of basalt?
A. It tends to be enveloped by steam. B. It makes for high output of crops.
C. It is a useful indicator for weather. D. It disarms a greenhouse gas for good.
33. Why did the Malaysian experiment fall short?
A. The soil consumed basalt too slowly. B. Organic matter blocked carbon conversion.
C. Clay particles sped up the weathering. D. Bicarbonate formed faster than expected.
34. What is Paul Nelson’s attitude to treating acidic soil before using basalt?
A. Enthusiastic. B. Dismissive. C. Reserved. D. Unbiased.
35. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
A. B. C. D.
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了ERW 玄武岩固碳技术,它固碳潜力可观,但受土壤有机质、酸度制约,操作不当也会失效,业内对此看法分歧。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“As basalt (玄武岩) naturally weathers, it captures CO2, converting it into bicarbonate ions (碳酸氢根离子) in the water, which cannot reenter the atmosphere.( 随着玄武岩自然风化,它会捕获二氧化碳,并将其转化为水中的碳酸氢根离子,这些离子无法再次进入大气。)”可知,玄武岩的核心特征是自然风化时能捕获二氧化碳,将其转化为无法重返大气的碳酸氢根离子,也就是永久消除了温室气体 CO₂。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“The dark soil contains more decaying organic matter and more clay than the soil elsewhere. Those charged materials can cling on to the breakdown products of basalt, keeping them from changing CO2 into bicarbonate.( 这种暗色土壤中含有的腐烂有机物以及黏土都比其他地方的土壤要多。这些带电物质能够附着在玄武岩的分解产物上,从而阻止其将二氧化碳转化为碳酸氢盐。)”可知,马来西亚实验失败的直接原因是土壤中大量的腐殖质和黏土颗粒会吸附玄武岩的分解产物,阻断了 CO₂向碳酸氢根的转化过程。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“Paul Nelson, a soil scientist at James Cook University who helped lead the study, says it is impossible to fix the problem just by neutralizing acidic soil before adding basalt because in wet tropical areas the acidity extends many meters down, to the bedrock.( 詹姆斯·库克大学的土壤科学家保罗·尼尔森协助领导了这项研究,他表示,仅仅通过在添加玄武岩之前中和酸性土壤来解决这个问题是不可能的,因为在潮湿的热带地区,酸性会向下延伸数米,直至到达基岩。)”可推知,保罗·尼尔森对于在使用玄武岩之前先对酸性土壤进行处理持不屑一顾的态度。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知,五段内容的逻辑关系如下:P1(开头总段):引入 ERW 玄武岩固碳技术,提出人们对此观点两极分化(总起全文)。P2:阐述 ERW 的优点:固碳量远高于开采排放,减排潜力巨大;P3、P4:连续两个实验,并列说明技术缺陷(土壤有机质阻碍转化、酸性土壤消耗玄武岩);→ P3、P4 构成一组从属分支。P5(结尾总段):总结:ERW 有潜力,但多重因素限制效果、违规操作会导致失败(收尾总结)。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下列文章,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。
Small Talk: More Than Just Chit-Chat
People often complain about small talk, describing it as “painful” or “dishonest”. ___36___ However, this common opinion fails to recognize the true value of small talk in our daily interactions.
As a matter of fact, small talk serves as an essential social “safety zone”. ___37___ According to etiquette expert Lizzie Post, discussing light topics like hobbies or recent events establishes initial harmony. This foundation makes it easier to transition to more substantial conversations later, whether in a work setting or a new friendship.
Some argue that small talk is boring, but this often reflects poor communication skills rather than a flaw in the activity itself. Effective small talk requires genuine engagement. ___38___ This means putting away your phone, making eye contact, and actively turning into the other person’s reactions. If they lean in and smile at a topic, you can explore it further; if they glance away or give short answers, politely shift to a new topic or invite them to share their own perspective.
___39___ During a two-hour flight, I began with simple talk about travel plans with my seatmate. Gradually, both of us felt more comfortable opening up to each other. This casual start eventually led to a meaningful discussion about life changes and personal growth. We reached this depth precisely because we started with accessible, low-pressure topics.
Small talk isn’t about being superficial — it’s a practical social tool that facilitates human connection. ___40___ In fact, it smooths our daily social encounters and opens doors to deeper conversations that might never occur otherwise. Without these simple, everyday exchanges, our social interactions would feel much more awkward and less satisfying.
A. Its value, however, is often overlooked.
B. It demands full presence and careful observation of the other person.
C. They generally claim it lacks depth and avoids meaningful topics.
D. Consider this real-life example from my own experience.
E. Good small talk depends on more than just the words you say.
F. Without proper skills, small talk can feel shallow and forced.
G. It creates a comfortable atmosphere before deep conversations begin.
【答案】36. C 37. G 38. B 39. D 40. A
【解析】
【导语】文章主要阐述闲聊并非空谈,拥有重要社交价值。
【36题详解】
上文“People often complain about small talk, describing it as “painful” or “dishonest”. (人们常常抱怨闲聊,称它令人煎熬或是虚情假意)”点明人们对闲聊的负面看法,下文“However, this common opinion fails to recognize the true value of small talk (然而这种普遍看法忽视了闲聊的真正价值)”转折引出闲聊的价值。空处延续人们的负面观点,C选项“They generally claim it lacks depth and avoids meaningful topics. (他们大多声称闲聊缺少深度、避开有意义的话题)”承接上文抱怨内容,和下文转折逻辑匹配。
【37题详解】
上文“As a matter of fact, small talk serves as an essential social “safety zone”. (事实上闲聊是重要的社交安全区)”提出闲聊的作用,下文“According to etiquette expert Lizzie Post, discussing light topics like hobbies or recent events establishes initial harmony. This foundation makes it easier to transition to more substantial conversations later, whether in a work setting or a new friendship. (礼仪专家Lizzie Post表示,聊聊爱好、近期趣事这类轻松话题能初步营造融洽氛围。有了这份铺垫,日后无论是职场往来还是结交新朋友,都更容易过渡到更有实质内容的深入交谈)”举例说明闲聊铺垫融洽氛围、便于后续深入交谈。G选项“It creates a comfortable atmosphere before deep conversations begin. (它在深度对话开始前营造轻松氛围)”承接上文“safety zone”,引出下文铺垫交谈的具体作用。
【38题详解】
上文“Effective small talk requires genuine engagement. (高质量闲聊需要真诚投入)”点明有效闲聊的要求,下文“This means putting away your phone, making eye contact, and actively turning into the other person’s reactions. (这意味着要收起你的手机,进行眼神交流,并积极关注对方的反应)”是对空处内容的具体解释。B选项“It demands full presence and careful observation of the other person. (它需要全身心投入、细心观察对方)”总领下文细节解释,符合语境。
【39题详解】
下文“During a two-hour flight, I began with simple talk about travel plans with my seatmate. Gradually, both of us felt more comfortable opening up to each other. This casual start eventually led to a meaningful discussion about life changes and personal growth. (在一次两小时的航程中,我和邻座从聊聊出行计划这类简单闲谈开始。慢慢地,我们二人愈发放松,愿意向彼此敞开心扉。这场随性的开场白最终演变成一场关于人生变迁与个人成长的走心畅谈)”用第一人称叙述亲身经历。空处应是从理论转向实例的过渡句。D选项“Consider this real-life example from my own experience. (来看一段我亲身经历的实例)”总起整段事例内容,衔接上下文。
【40题详解】
上文“Small talk isn’t about being superficial — it’s a practical social tool that facilitates human connection. (闲聊并非流于表面,是助力人际交往的实用社交工具)”点明闲聊的正面价值,下文“In fact, it smooths our daily social encounters and opens doors to deeper conversations that might never occur otherwise. (事实上,闲聊能让我们日常的社交往来变得顺畅,还为深入交流创造契机,倘若没有闲聊,这些深度对话原本无从发生)”进一步阐述其实际作用。空处应与上文正面论述形成对比,再由下文转折回正面。A选项“Its value, however, is often overlooked. (但它的价值常常被忽略)”转折衔接,既呼应开篇人们的偏见,又引出下文闲聊的实际用处。
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 sophomore at Westbrook High School, Coach Carter took over our basketball team, which had long been a total laughingstock. For years, we had ____41____ far more games than we could count; our practices were ____42____ and disorganized; and the locker room was always filled with indifference and endless ____43____. At 1.93 meters with a low voice and a constant frown, he ____44____ a frightening figure. We all expected him to storm in, yell at us, and demand instant wins, but what he gave us was a precious lesson in character, perseverance, and the true ____45____ of winning.
Instead of starting with basketball drills, his first ____46____ began with a loud speech: winning is about effort, respect and self-improvement, not just ____47____. He set strict rules, made us run until exhausted to build mental ____48____, and asked us to learn from our losses. We lost our first ten games, facing deafening loud complaints and cruel insults (辱骂), and wanted to ____49____, but he calmly encouraged us to keep ____50____ with all our hearts.
Slowly, we ____51____ — showing up early for practice, ____52____ each other instead of blaming, and playing with passion. Halfway through the season, we won a _____53_____ game. Though we ____54____ with 8 wins and 16 losses, we became better people. Years later, I still remember his words: that season, we didn’t win many games, but we won the game of ____55____, the only victory that truly matters.
41. A. swept B. won C. created D. lost
42. A. messy B. busy C. empty D. smooth
43. A. doubts B. quarrels C. comments D. cries
44. A. drew B. hit C. cut D. gave
45. A. meaning B. ending C. thinking D. suffering
46. A. match B. practice C. action D. mission
47. A. records B. tasks C. rewards D. scores
48. A. illness B. openness C. toughness D. tiredness
49. A. give up B. set off C. pass down D. try out
50. A. running B. fighting C. learning D. watching
51. A. changed B. struggled C. agreed D. realized
52. A. chasing B. disturbing C. supporting D. hugging
53. A. wide-spread B. well-prepared C. newly-found D. hard-fought
54. A. started B. finished C. handled D. connected
55. A. team B. future C. life D. world
【答案】41. D 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. A 50. B 51. A 52. C 53. D 54. B 55. C
【解析】
【导语】主要讲述了卡特教练接手西布鲁克高中一支成绩糟糕、纪律涣散的篮球队后,通过严格要求和悉心教导,让队员们在品格、毅力等方面得到成长,虽然比赛获胜不多,但赢得了人生这场重要比赛的故事。
【41题详解】
考查动词。句意:多年来,我们输掉的比赛多得数不清。A. swept横扫;B. won赢;C. created创造;D. lost输。从前文“which had long been a total laughingstock”可知球队一直表现糟糕,所以是输掉很多比赛,lost符合语境。
【42题详解】
考查形容词。句意:我们的训练杂乱无章,毫无组织性。A. messy杂乱的;B. busy忙碌的;C. empty空的;D. smooth顺利的。根据后文“disorganized”可知,训练杂乱无章。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意:更衣室里总是充满了冷漠和无休止的争吵。A. doubts怀疑;B. quarrels争吵;C. comments评论;D. cries哭泣。根据前文“filled with indifference”可知,球队状态不佳,无休止的争吵。
【44题详解】
考查动词。句意:他身高1.93米,声音低沉,眉头紧皱,看起来是个吓人的形象。A. drew画;B. hit打击;C. cut形成(某种形象);D. gave给。根据前文“At 1.93 meters with a low voice and a constant frown”可知,此处指看起来形象吓人。cut a...figure是固定搭配,意为“给人以……的印象,看上去像……”。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意:但他给我们上了一堂关于品格、毅力和胜利真正意义的宝贵课程。A. meaning意义;B. ending结局;C. thinking思考;D. suffering痛苦。根据前文“but what he gave us was a precious lesson in character, perseverance”可知,教练让队员明白胜利的真正意义。
【46题详解】
考查名词。句意:他的第一次训练不是从篮球训练开始,而是以一场大声的演讲开始:胜利关乎努力、尊重和自我提升,而不仅仅是得分。A. match比赛;B. practice训练;C. action行动;D. mission任务。根据前文“Instead of starting with basketball drills”可知,这里说的是训练。
【47题详解】
考查名词。句意:他的第一次训练不是从篮球训练开始,而是以一场大声的演讲开始:胜利关乎努力、尊重和自我提升,而不仅仅是得分。A. records记录;B. tasks任务;C. rewards奖励;D. scores得分。根据前文“winning is about effort, respect and self-improvement”可知,教练强调胜利不只是得分。
【48题详解】
考查名词。句意:他制定了严格的规则,让我们跑到精疲力竭以培养精神上的坚韧,并且要求我们从失败中学习。A. illness疾病;B. openness开放;C. toughness坚韧;D. tiredness疲劳。根据前文“made us run until exhausted”可知,通过高强度训练培养精神上的坚韧。故选C。
【49题详解】
考查动词短语。句意:我们输掉了前十场比赛,面对震耳欲聋的抱怨和残酷的辱骂,想要放弃,但他冷静地鼓励我们全心全意继续战斗。A. give up放弃;B. set off出发;C. pass down传递;D. try out试验。根据前文“We lost our first ten games, facing deafening loud complaints and cruel insults”可知,输了比赛又面对不好的外界声音,队员们想放弃。
【50题详解】
考查动词。句意:我们输掉了前十场比赛,面对震耳欲聋的抱怨和残酷的辱骂,想要放弃,但他冷静地鼓励我们全心全意继续战斗。A. running跑;B. fighting战斗;C. learning学习;D. watching观看。根据前文“he calmly encouraged us”可知,这里指在比赛中继续战斗。
【51题详解】
考查动词。句意:慢慢地,我们改变了——早早来参加训练,互相支持而不是指责,充满激情地比赛。A. changed改变;B. struggled挣扎;C. agreed同意;D. realized意识到。根据后文“showing up early for practice, _____ each other instead of blaming, and playing with passion.”可知,描述的与之前情况不同,所以是改变了。
【52题详解】
考查动词。句意:慢慢地,我们改变了——早早来参加训练,互相支持而不是指责,充满激情地比赛。A. chasing追逐;B. disturbing打扰;C. supporting支持;D. hugging拥抱。根据后文“instead of blaming”可知,团队互相支持,不再相互责备。
【53题详解】
考查形容词。句意:赛季过半时,我们赢得了一场艰难的比赛。A. wide-spread广泛传播的;B. well-prepared准备充分的;C. newly-found新发现的;D. hard-fought艰难赢得的。结合前文球队之前一直输,所以这场胜利是艰难赢得的。
【54题详解】
考查动词。句意:虽然我们以8胜16负结束比赛,但我们成为了更好的人。A. started开始;B. finished结束;C. handled处理;D. connected连接。根据后文“with 8 wins and 16 losses,”可知,这里指赛季结束时的比赛成绩。
【55题详解】
考查名词。句意:多年后,我仍然记得他的话:那个赛季,我们没有赢得很多比赛,但我们赢得了人生这场比赛,这是唯一真正重要的胜利。A. team团队;B. future未来;C. life人生;D. world世界。根据前文“winning is about effort, respect and self-improvement”可知,教练让队员们在品格等方面成长,所以赢得了人生这场比赛。
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。
A Chinese culture-themed exhibition made its debut (首次亮相)at the Paris Book Festival, ____56____ ran through Sunday, offering French and European audiences a window into contemporary China through books, art and cultural products. This exhibition offers French readers and publishing professionals a valuable opportunity ____57____(understand) modern China and appreciate the richness of Chinese culture.
More than 260 items are ____58____ display at the Chinese stand, including over 210 books and periodicals, as well as cultural products, illustrations and handicrafts. Highlights include knowledge series such as China Keywords and Decoding China’s Discourse. French-language editions of literary classics, including works by Lu Xun, one of the most ____59____(wide) read Chinese authors ever, are also featured.
This year’s festival ____60____(attract) about 450 publishers, more than 1,200 authors and over 114,000 visitors from France and across Europe, highlighting ____61____(it) role as a global platform for cultural exchange. French President also visited the event, where the exhibition areas saw a steady flow of visitors, ____62____(reflect) strong public interest.
Focusing on technological ____63____(innovate), knowledge dissemination (传播)and cross-cultural communication in the age of AI, the event featured a panel exploring new opportunities and challenges for people-to-people exchanges. Participants shared insights on ____64____(topic) including digital publishing, AI-driven cultural interaction and the global communication of Chinese narratives, reflecting the ____65____(grow) role of emerging technologies in shaping future cultural dialogue between the two countries.
【答案】56. which
57. to understand
58. on 59. widely
60. attracted##has attracted
61. its 62. reflecting
63. innovation##innovations
64. topics 65. growing
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了一场中国文化主题展览在巴黎书展首次亮相,通过书籍、艺术和文化产品为法国及欧洲观众打开了解当代中国的窗口。
【56题详解】
考查定语从句引导词。句意:一场中国文化主题展览在巴黎书展首次亮相,该展览持续到周日,通过书籍、艺术和文化产品为法国及欧洲观众打开了一扇了解当代中国的窗口。此处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词为the Paris Book Festival,指物,关系词在从句中作主语,所以用关系代词which引导。
【57题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这场展览为法国读者和出版专业人士提供了一个了解现代中国、欣赏中国文化丰富性的宝贵机会。此处修饰名词opportunity,用不定式作后置定语,opportunity to do sth意为“做某事的机会”。
【58题详解】
考查介词。句意:中国展台展出了260多件展品,包括210多本图书期刊,以及文化产品、插画和手工艺品。on display为固定短语,意为“展出,陈列”。
【59题详解】
考查副词。句意:文学经典的法文版也在展出之列,包括鲁迅的作品,鲁迅是中国有史以来读者最广泛的作家之一。此处修饰动词read,要用副词,wide的副词形式为widely,意为“广泛地”。
【60题详解】
考查时态。句意:今年的书展(已经)吸引了来自法国和欧洲各地的约450家出版商、1200多名作者和超过11.4万名观众,凸显了其作为全球文化交流平台的作用。此处为句子谓语动词,文章介绍的是书展的情况,事情已经发生,可用一般过去时;或强调过去的动作对现在造成的影响,用现在完成时,主语This year’s festival为单数,助动词用has。
【61题详解】
考查形容词性物主代词。句意:今年的书展吸引了来自法国和欧洲各地的约450家出版商、1200多名作者和超过11.4万名观众,凸显了其作为全球文化交流平台的作用。此处修饰名词role,要用形容词性物主代词,it的形容词性物主代词为its,意为“它的”。
【62题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:法国总统也参观了该活动,展区内人潮不断,反映出公众的浓厚兴趣。此处为非谓语动词,逻辑主语为前面的“the exhibition areas saw a steady flow of visitors”这一情况,与reflect之间为主动关系,所以用现在分词reflecting作状语。
【63题详解】
考查名词。句意:活动聚焦人工智能时代的技术创新、知识传播和跨文化交流,举办了一场探讨人文交流新机遇和新挑战的专题研讨会。此处作介词on的宾语,且前面有形容词technological修饰,要用名词,innovate的名词形式为innovation,意为“创新”时不可数,意为“新事物”时为可数名词,也可用复数形式innovations表泛指。
【64题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:参与者就数字出版、人工智能驱动的文化互动以及中国叙事的全球传播等话题分享了见解,反映出新兴技术在塑造两国未来文化对话中的作用日益增强。topic为可数名词,结合后面的“including digital publishing...Chinese narratives”可知,此处指多个话题,所以用复数形式topics。
【65题详解】
考查形容词。句意:参与者就数字出版、人工智能驱动的文化互动以及中国叙事的全球传播等话题分享了见解,反映出新兴技术在塑造两国未来文化对话中的作用日益增强。此处修饰名词role,要用形容词,grow的形容词形式为growing,意为“日益增长的,不断增强的”。
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假设你是李华,你校正开展“DIY”主题项目式学习活动。请你给外教Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件,介绍你的作品,内容包括:
1.作品的名称与制作过程;
2.你的收获与感悟。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Smith,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Smith,
I’m Li Hua. I’m writing to share my work for the school’s DIY project. The details are as follows.
My work is named “Handmade Eco-friendly Pen Holder”, which combines my daily practice and understanding of environmental protection. I collected waste wood, polished it carefully to make it smooth. And then I painted it light blue and decorated it with small dried flowers. Upon finishing, I felt a great sense of achievement.
It was such a fulfilling experience that I realized that small efforts can create value. I am determined to further practice hands-on skills in the future.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】题目要求考生给外教写信,介绍自己DIY笔筒的制作过程以及个人收获感悟。
【详解】1.词汇积累
收集:collect→gather
完成:finish→complete
成就:achievement→fulfillment
努力:effort→attempt/endeavor
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Upon finishing, I felt a great sense of achievement.
拓展句:The moment I finished it, I felt a great sense of achievement.
【点睛】【高分句型1】My work is named “Handmade Eco-friendly Pen Holder”, which combines my daily practice and understanding of environmental protection.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】It was such a fulfilling experience that I realized that small efforts can create value.(运用了such…that…引导的结果状语从句,that引导的宾语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
I was the village “bad” boy. At least I was labelled that way because I had no interest in school or studies. I used bad language, hung around with other “bad” boys, skipped school and ran through the fields. When I wasn’t playing, I’d help my parents on our cashew (腰果树)farm. Our cashew farm was like a big forest garden.
When a cashew apple fully ripens, it turns sticky and juicy. The fragrance (香味) is a mild cross between an overripe banana and jackfruit. The air is scented by cashew fruit, and if you follow your nose, it will eventually lead you to a tree heavy with fruit. At the end of each day, I’d sit with my grandmother. Together we’d talk and roast cashew nuts over the fire. She’d give me a few raw cashew nuts which I sold at local stores to make some money. I’d spend the money on eatables like lemon-favoured chocolates, Parle-G biscuits, which I took with tea, mango-flavoured frooti, Pepsi, and famous brand chocolates like Kitkat.
Who’d want to go to school anyway? No one thought I would do anything worthwhile with my life. And I’d heard many people in our village talking, “Why bother going to school? These kids end up back on the farms anyway. He’ll never amount to anything.”
My mother visualised a different future. She was illiterate (文盲) and knew the value of education to create a better life. When I refused to go to school, she beat me until I dressed and put on my shoes. She’d follow me right up to the door of the classroom and watch me enter.
This bad boy image troubled me. I didn’t believe I was a bad boy, and I didn’t want to be a bad boy. These thoughts stayed buzzing in my mind. They were always with me, like mosquitoes buzzing around our cashew apples. By the time I entered the 12th grade, I had taken a good look at myself and realised the life I was creating…
My parents and teachers were disappointed with my average marks. I did not have any money. No one in the village gave me respect.
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。
Paragraph 1:
These realisations forced me to acknowledge that my mother was right — education was my only way out.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
University was an ocean of new people, new ideas and new life, opening my eyes to a bigger world.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
Paragraph 1
These realisations forced me to acknowledge that my mother was right — education was my only way out. I abandoned my previous attitude, focused wholeheartedly on my studies, asked teachers for guidance when encountering difficulties, and made detailed study plans. I gave up useless socializing, especially self-doubt about my future, and spent all my spare time reviewing lessons and doing exercises, and corrected my bad habits. With efforts, my academic performance improved significantly, which also made me regain confidence and proved that I could become a better person. My efforts paid off. I was admitted by a key university.
Paragraph 2
University was an ocean of new people, new ideas and new life, opening my eyes to a bigger world. It was a brand-new starting point for me, full of new opportunities and challenges. I actively participated in professional courses, listened lectures carefully, and communicated with classmates about the puzzles we confronted. I also combined my understanding of cashew planting with what I learned, putting forward practical improvement suggestions for local villagers. This process not only broadened my horizons but also made me realize that only through continuous learning can I change my life and live up to the expectations of my family and teachers. I decide to pursue a PhD in the future.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,主要讲述“我”被村里视为“坏”男孩,对学习毫无兴趣,常和其他“坏”孩子混在一起,逃学玩耍,帮忙家里农场干活。但妈妈深知教育的重要性,即便“我”抗拒,也会强迫“我”去上学。进入12年级,“我”审视自己,意识到现状糟糕,父母和老师对 “我”成绩不满意,在村里也得不到尊重。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容可知,接下来可描写“我”彻底转变态度,摒弃以往的坏习惯,全身心投入学习的具体行动,以及学习过程中的努力与收获,最终实现阶段性目标。
②由第二段首句内容可知,接下来可描写“我”在大学的全新生活,结合自身腰果树种植的经历,将所学知识与家乡实际结合,实现自我价值,同时呼应前文母亲的期望和自己的觉醒,展现“教育改变人生”的主题。
2.续写线索:“我”意识到教育重要性——努力学习并被大学录取——大学的新体验——提出建议并领悟——决定攻读博士
3.词汇激活
行为类
①放弃:abandon/give up /quit
②参加:participate in/take part in
情绪类
①全心全意地:wholeheartedly/devotedly
②认真地:carefully/cautiously
【点睛】【高分句型 1】I abandoned my previous attitude, focused wholeheartedly on my studies, asked teachers for guidance when encountering difficulties, and made detailed study plans.(运用了状语从句的省略)
【高分句型 2】This process not only broadened my horizons but also made me realize that only through continuous learning can I change my life and live up to the expectations of my family and teachers.(运用了that引导的宾语从句)
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$这是雅里中学2026届高三模拟卷2英语科听力部分,该部分分为第一第二两节。注意,回答听力部分时,请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。现在是听力试音时间。Hello, international friends club, can I help you? Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today, and I thought i'd phone to find out a bit more. Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club. We have about fifty members at the moment, but we're growing all the time. That sounds interesting. I'm british actually. And I came to washington about three months ago looking for ways to meet people. Uh, what kinds of events do you organize? Well. we have social get togethers and sports events, and we also have language evenings. Could you tell me something about the language evenings? Yes, every day, except thursday, we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages, you know, over a drinker or something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday spanish, tuesday, I tell him, wednesday german and friday french. On thursday, we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come. Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my french. okay? Well, if you can just give me your name and address, i'll send you the form and some more information. If you join now, you can have the . first month free试音到此结束。束听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节。第一节听下面5段对话,每一段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Susan, are you going to do an experiment in the lab today? now? I need to do on tomorrow morning, but I have to get twenty balloons and several ropes for IT this afternoon. Susan, are you going to do an experiment in the lab today? Now I need to do on tomorrow morning, but I have to get twenty balloons and several ropes for IT this afternoon. Jennifer, I was just informed that the airport was closed today because . of the snowstorm. What IT is december twenty third? If we don't set out today, how can we get to my parents home for Christmas? Don't worry, our departure only has to be delayed until the following day. Jennifer, I was just informed that the airport was closed today because . of the snowstorm. IT is december twenty third. If we don't set out today, how can we get to my parents home for Christmas? Don't worry, our departure only has to be delayed until the following day. I'm planning to take another course in journalism. IT should be helpful to work for the rocky mountain news. Well, as a law student, i've been helping out at a famous law firm. I want to learn there and start my own business after graduation. I'm planning to take another course in journalism. IT should be helpful to work for the rocky mountain news. Well, as a law student, i've been helping out at a famous law firm. I want to learn there and start my own business after graduation. Hi, this is bob from room six, two, seven. I have trouble sleeping because the swimming pull below is noisy, and I feel uncomfortable with the dry air in the room. Sorry for the inconvenience. Let me check for a quiet and bright room on the first floor. Hi, this is bob from room six, two, seven. I have trouble sleeping because the swimming pool below is noisy, and I feel uncomfortable with the dry air in the room. Sorry for the inconvenience. Let me check for a quiet and bright room on the first floor. mrs. Martin, we'll have to Operate on your husband. He's lost too much blood, so we have to do the surgical Operation as soon as possible. So what should I do now? You need to sign this informed consent form. Okay, thank you so much, sir. Please do whatever you have to. mrs. Martin. We'll have to Operate on your husband. He's lost too much blood, so we have to do the surgical Operation as soon as possible. So what should I do now? You need to sign this informed consent form. Okay, thank you so much, sir. Please do whatever you have to. 第一节到此结束,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。Henry, what do you like growing in your garden? I really . like growing peas, their low effort, high yield vegetables, and perfect for new gardeners. I've been growing them for over ten years. I'd love to try growing them too, but I don't have a garden. You can just use some containers that are at least ten inches deep and put a small cage in each one for the plants to climb. Can I start growing them now? I don't think so. Peace like cool weather and can't stand . the summer heat. I'll wait for a few months. Henry, what do you like growing in your garden? I really . like growing peas, their low effort, high yield vegetables, and perfect for new gardeners. I've been growing them for over ten years. I'd love to try growing them too, but I don't have a garden. You can just use some containers that are at least ten inches deep and put a small cage in each one for the plants to climb. Can I start growing them now? I don't think so. Peace like cool weather and can't stand the summer heat. Then i'll wait for a few months. 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。Calvin, I noticed you were lying on the couch throughout the whole afternoon, playing on the cell phone and doing nothing. Why didn't you utilize this time and do something that could improve . your grades? But aren't vacations just to relax? I am free to do anything I wish. As my vacation is just started. Let's drop the subject. You always thirst for knowledge, so you must be interested in the museum of solutions. Tell me about IT. With a series of theme spaces, the museum engages children and actively expLoring how every day life and society can be improved. We can explore subjects like math and robotics in the museum's labs, and we can watch short videos and even help design some of the museums exhibits. That sounds fun to me. Let's talk about IT with mom and dad. After they return from work. I hope they can take us there. This saturday. I will be their wedding anniversary on the day. Kelvin, I noticed you were lying on the couch throughout the whole afternoon, playing on the cell phone and doing nothing. Why didn't you utilize this time and do something that could improve your grades? But aren't vacations just to relax? I am free to do anything I wish as my vacation is just started. Let's drop the subject. You always thirst for knowledge, so you must be interested in the museum . of solutions. Tell me about IT . with a series of theme spaces, the museum engages children in actively expLoring how everyday life and society can be improved. We can explore subjects like math and robotics in the museums labs, and we can watch short videos and even help design some of the museums exhibits. That sounds fun to me. Let's talk about IT with mom and dad after they returned from work. I hope they can take us there this saturday. I will be their wedding anniversary on the day. 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。Good afternoon. This is David calling. I've learned about your winter camp online, and you will offer several sessions for families. May I know some details about IT, please? sure. Our campsite is located right in the heart of the adona c wilderness, and our camp is co educational. It's a great opportunity for children to enjoy fresh mountain air. good. How long does IT last? please? IT depends. Our two, three, five and seven week sessions allow for any busy family to be able to craft the perfect session link. great. Now could you tell me about the . activities? okay. Activities span from athletics, arts, water sports and adventure evening settled down by the campfire and canteen. Participants can enjoy the activities under the guidance of dedicated leaders and experienced councillors. What about the age requirement? We have groups for different ages. Kids from seven to sixteen can come. Thank you, madam. I think i'll sleep on IT and give my answer tomorrow. Good afternoon. This is David calling. I've learned about your winter camp online, and you will offer several sessions for families. May I know some details about IT. please? sure. Our campsite is located right in the heart of the at on dec wilderness, and our camp is co educational. It's a great opportunity for children to joy fresh mountain air. good. How long does IT last, please? IT depends. Our two, three, five and seven week sessions allow for any busy family to be able to craft the perfect session. link. great. Now could you tell me about the activities? okay. Activities span from athletics, arts, water sports and adventure evening settled down by the cm fire and canteen. Participants can enjoy the activities under the guidance of dedicated leaders and experienced councillors. What about the age requirement? We have groups for different ages. Kids from seven to sixteen can come. Thank you, madam. I think i'll sleep on IT and give my answer tomorrow. 听下面一段对话,回答第14至第16 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Honey, it's me. Guess what? I bought two tickets for tonight. It's a musical called rebeca. Many people said IT was great. I'll pick you up when I get off work, and we can have dinner first. No, Robert, i'm afraid i'll have to work overtime tonight. Why you told me this morning that you wouldn't have much work to do? Well. I wasn't busy until Fiona asked me to help her take over her unfinished job. SHE asked for three days leave from our boss . three days. What's her excuse this time? Is SHE feeling unwell, or does her land lord ask her to move out immediately? Again. no SHE will go to her friend's wedding ceremony in italy. You know, IT just makes me so cross. All arrangements have been upset. No one should take responsibility for her job. Doesn't SHE realized you also have a life? Don't be mad, honey, saying something exciting. We are going to the concert this weekend. Remember a fine. I'll give away the two tickets to my colleague and then make some food for dinner. Honey, it's me. Guess what? I bought two tickets for tonight. It's a musical called rebeca. Many people said IT was great. I'll pick you up when I get off work, and we can have dinner first. No, Robert, i'm afraid i'll have to work overtime tonight. Why you told me this morning that you wouldn't have much work to do today? Well, I wasn't busy until Fiona asked me to help her take over her unfinished job. SHE asked for three days leave from our boss . three days. What's her excuse this time? Is SHE feeling unwell, or does her land lord ask her to move out immediately again? No, he will go to her friend's wedding ceremony in italy. You know, IT just makes me so cross. All arrangements have been upset. No one should take responsibility for her job. Doesn't SHE realized you also have a life. Don't be mad, honey. Think something exciting. We are going to the concert this weekend, remember? Yeah, fine. I'll give away the two tickets to my colleague and then make some food for dinner. 听下面一段独白,回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Good evening, everyone. In the night's program, let's talk about the american chestnut. At one time, the american testers was among the most widespread trees in the eastern united states. The wood was used to cover the walls of homes and schools. The leaves helped add nutrient to the soil, and men on street corner sold chestnuts cooked over an open fire. However, in the late nineteenth century, some east asian varieties of chestnut trees brought to the us Carried the disease that killed almost all american chestnuts. The disease harms them when the small trees start to develop fully. While east asian varieties are resistance to IT, researchers have tried to save american chestnuts by cross breeding or mixing them with one kind of chinese test net that can fight off the disease. The trees the researchers have grown could not resist the disease well enough to become large and healthy trees. That is why scientists are now trying to combine two methods, cross breeding and genetically changing the genes of american chestnut trees. A scientific team concluded a changing climate and warmer temperatures may also make restoring the chestnut difficult in some areas. For now, researchers know their work might not be successful in their lifetimes. The process has been slow. Linda mcginn helped support the research for years. He said, the project moves on, lives on. I want to do something good for the future, for my children. Good evening, everyone. In the nights program, let's talk about the american chestnut. At one time, the american testa was among the most widespread trees in the eastern united states. The wood was used to cover the walls of homes and schools. The leaves helped add nutrient to the soil, and men on street corner sold chestnuts cooked over an open fire. However, in the late nineteenth century, some east asian varieties of chestnut trees brought to the U. S. Carried the disease that killed almost all american chestnuts. The disease harms them when the small trees start to develop fully, while east asian varieties are resistance to IT, researchers have tried to save american chestnuts by cross breeding or mixing them with one kind of chinese chestnut that can fight off the disease. The trees the researchers have grown could not resist the disease well enough to become large and healthy trees. That is why scientists are now trying to combine two methods, cross breeding and genetically changing the genes of american chestnut trees. A scientific team concluded a changing climate and warmer temperatures may also make restoring the chest not difficult in some areas. For now, researchers know their work might not be successful in their lifetimes. The process has been slow. Linda mcgowan helped to support the research for years. He said, the project moves on, lives on. I want to do something good for the future, for my children. 第二节到此结束,现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。
宁波市镇海中学英语模拟试题11
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What will Susan do today?
A. Decorate a house with balloons. B. Conduct an experiment in a lab. C. Prepare materials for an experiment.
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When will the speakers’ flight take off?
A. On December 23rd. B. On December 24th. C. On December 25th.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Their favorite courses. B. Their career planning. C. Their current jobs.
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What is the man doing?
A. Making a complaint. B. Asking for information. C. Renting an apartment.
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What is the man?
A. A doctor. B. A driver. C. A patient.
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,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What does Henry think of growing peas?
A. They have a very low yield. B. It’s very easy to grow them. C. They are unpopular with gardeners.
7. What stops the woman from growing peas now?
A. The hot climate. B. The limited space. C. The lack of containers.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. What does the woman suggest Calvin do at first?
A. Relax at home. B. Do some studies. C. Learn about a museum.
9. What can visitors do in the museum?
A. Play with a robot. B. Create a video. C. Design some exhibits.
10. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Classmates. C. Brother and sister.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. Why does David make the call?
A. To consult about a camping project. B. To discuss the choice of the sessions. C. To negotiate a contract with the woman.
12. How many kinds of sessions are offered?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
13. What do we know about the activities?
A. They are colorful. B. There’s no age limit. C. Participants don’t need guidance.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. Why did Fiona ask for leave?
A. She feels sick. B. She’s moving house. C. She’ll attend a wedding.
15. How does the man feel about Fiona’s leave?
A. Pleased. B. Annoyed. C. Grateful.
16. What will the man do tonight?
A. Cook dinner. B. Return the tickets. C. See the musical alone.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. How was the American chestnut in the past?
A. Rare. B. Common. C. Unpopular.
18. What threatens the American chestnut?
A. The soil. B. Humans’ activities. C. A kind of disease.
19. What do scientists do to save the trees?
A. Change their genes. B. Plant more varieties. C. Improve the living environment.
20. How does Linda McGuigan feel about the research?
A. It is hard to keep going. B. It will be successful soon. C. It is meaningful in the long term.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Recommended Books for Earth Month 2026
One indirect outcome of Earth Day was the collective decision to protect the wildlife we live with and to cope with the resulting tensions. Here are three of the many titles gathered for this 2026 Earth Month bookshelf.
My Life with Wolves: How I Became the Storyteller for the Yellowstone Packs by Rick McIntyre (Greystone Books, 2026, 296 pages, $30.00)
Former park ranger (护林人) Rick McIntyre shares decades of wisdom from observing wolves in Yellowstone. He narrates how he narrowly missed a deer’s charge and watched alpha wolves battle for territory. More importantly, this memoir explains how the wolves’ calm assertiveness shaped his own values.
The Company of Owls: A Memoir by Polly Atkin (Milkweed Editions, 2026, 216 pages, $25.00)
Restricted by illness to her cottage in England’s Lake District, Polly Atkin finds companionship in a family of owls living nearby. As she watches them grow, she reflects on survival and solitude. The owls, she writes, taught her to listen carefully to the world around her.
Outsider Animals: How the Creatures at the Margin of Our Lives Have the Most to Teach Us by Marlene Zuk (Princeton University Press, 2026, 312 pages, $29.95)
Biologist Marlene Zuk shifts our focus to creatures we frequently overlook — such as snakes, cockroaches, butterflies and other little-known species. With wit and genuine curiosity, she reveals what cockroaches can teach us about evolution, how butterflies reshape our understanding of pollution, and why even unpopular animals offer profound lessons.
21. What does Rick McIntyre mainly convey in his book?
A. Observing wolves helped him develop his personal beliefs.
B. His career as a park ranger was filled with unexpected risks.
C. The Yellowstone wolf packs have complex social structures.
D. Humans should always keep a safe distance from wild animals.
22. What drove Polly Atkin to seek companionship with the owls?
A. Her desire to write a nature memoir. B. Her limited mobility due to health issues.
C. Her preference for animals over humans. D. Her childhood dream of living in the wild.
23. What do the three books have in common?
A. They are set in North America.
B. They focus on survival challenges of wild animals.
C. They explore the connection between humans and nature.
D. They stress the importance of protecting endangered species.
B
What do you eat when you need comfort? The answer varies depending on where you’re from, but it’s likely some form of broth (肉汤), served steaming in a bowl.
Across continents, broths are woven into cultural and familial memory. They rarely command attention on their own — yet they form the backbone of countless cuisines.
For Dara Klein, a chef in London, broth connects the threads between her early childhood memories in Italy and her life’s work. In Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, tortellini in brodo is a Christmas tradition. Families gather to shape the pasta by hand while the broth simmers. “Italians are introduced to broth very early in life,” Klein says. “People connect to it deeply.”
Zoey Xinyi Gong, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) food therapist, remembers her grandmother’s chicken soup with goji berries. “There’s always a soup for every meal,” Gong says. “A meal is not complete without soup.” In TCM, which dates back to the 2nd century BC, broth-based soups help maintain the body’s yin and yang — a balance essential for health.
Chicken soup, in particular, has long been associated with recovery. Korea’s samgye-tang is eaten during the hottest summer days as a restorative meal. Greece’s avgolemono combines chicken broth with egg, lemon and rice. Mexico’s caldo de pate is a sustaining everyday soup.
Scientific research into broth’s benefits is ongoing. Some studies suggest it may help reduce inflammation and ease cold symptoms. However, many sweeping health claims surrounding bone broth remain contested, and its benefits are often overstated in popular wellness culture.
Gong recalls being shocked when bone broth became a trendy health product in New York. “They were selling it at coffee shops for $10 for little cups,” she says. “But we’ve been drinking that for a very long time in China.”
Whether simmered for survival, wellness or celebration, one thing seems universal: In kitchens everywhere, someone is still tending the pot.
24. What does Dara Klein say about broth in Italian culture?
A. It is a recent cooking invention.
B. It is only served during Christmas.
C. It was first documented in royal courts.
D. It has deep emotional and traditional roots.
25. What can be inferred about soup in Chinese culture from Gong’s words and TCM principles?
A. It is considered essential but primarily for its flavor.
B. It is only consumed when someone is feeling unwell.
C. It is valued as a tool for maintaining physical harmony.
D. It has been replaced by modern medicine in recent years.
26. What is the author’s attitude toward the health claims made in popular wellness culture?
A. Complete rejection. B. Cautious skepticism.
C. Neutral observation. D. Enthusiastic support.
27. Which phrase or idiom most closely reflects the main idea of the passage?
A. There is no place like home.
B. One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
C. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.
D. A spoonful of comfort — across lands and tongues.
C
A new research confirmed that Shakespeare truly boosts children’s reading and writing skills and emotional intelligence provided that his works are acted out. “What we’ve learned is that the techniques actors use have a powerful effect on how children handle language and how they perceive themselves,” said Siri Lee of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).
The randomized control trial involved hundreds of year 5 pupils — aged nine and ten — at 45 primary schools that had not been “previously exposed to RSC teaching approach.” They were split into target and control groups and asked to write, for example, a message in a bottle as Ferdinand after the shipwreck in The Tempest. The target group was given a 30-minute drama-based activity to accompany the passage.
The results showed that the target group of pupils drew on a wider vocabulary, used words “classed as more complicated or rarer”, and wrote at greater length. They also “appear to be more comfortable writing in role. While control pupils imagine how they themselves would react to being shipwrecked, target children put themselves in the shoes of a literary character and express the character’s emotion”. The Time to Act study also found that while control pupils relied on “deserted island conventions” such as palm trees, target pupils were “more expansive giving a broader picture of the sky, the sea and the atmospheric conditions.”
Siri Lee said she had been most surprised by the “emotional literacy that was evident in the target children’s writing” and that they were “more resilient in their writing, more hopeful”. She added: “The emotional understanding was very evident and it is probably related to the rehearsal room process where you are used to trying to imagine your way through. They were comfortable in describing different emotional states and part of what you do in drama is put yourself in different shoes.” The study showed the importance of embedding arts in education, she said.
But could the results be replicated with any old dramatist? Siri Lee said more research would be needed but suggested that the grammar school boy’s use of 20,000 words, compared with the everyday 2,000 words, gave a “massive expansion of language into children’s lives”, which was combined with children “using their whole bodies to bring words to life”.
28. Why were the pupils divided into two groups?
A. To illustrate the popularity of RSC. B. To prove the advantage of acting-out.
C. To measure their writing speed. D. To see their understandings of a drama.
29. What did control pupils’ reliance on “deserted island conventions” show?
A. Their preference for big words. B. Their casual style of writing.
C. Their weakness in description. D. Their ignorance of small details.
30. What can be inferred about Shakespeare’s use of words?
A. It overshadows that of other dramatists. B. It is overly challenging to students.
C. It enriches children’s daily vocabulary. D. It is definitely scholarship-oriented.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Acting Out Shakespeare: A Stone, Two Birds B. Follow in Shakespeare’s Footsteps
C. Shakespeare: Language Strugglers’ Cure-all D. Shakespeare: Easier Said Than Done
D
As basalt (玄武岩) naturally weathers, it captures CO2, converting it into bicarbonate ions (碳酸氢根离子) in the water, which cannot reenter the atmosphere. Grinding and spreading basalt on farmlands, an approach known as enhanced rock weathering (ERW), has recently gathered steam. But it also has caused polarized viewpoints in terms of trapping CO2 and boosting crop yields.
While mining, crushing and transporting these rocks release CO2, those emissions pale in comparison to the amount of CO2 that the rock stores away more permanently. It could remove up to two billion metric tons of CO2 from the air every year were ERW to be scaled up globally, according to David Beerling, a biochemist at the University of Sheffield in England.
As great as this would sound, compared with some costly and ecosystem-unfriendly ways, such as CO2-pulling machinery and iron spread across the sea floor to enhance the growth of algae that absorb CO2, some scientists just frown on this idea. Lethal Page had an unpromising result after he conducted an experiment in Malaysia where basalt dust was spread across parts of a palm oil plantation. The dark soil contains more decaying organic matter and more clay than the soil elsewhere. Those charged materials can cling on to the breakdown products of basalt, keeping them from changing CO2 into bicarbonate. “There is a delay in capturing carbon dioxide, which may take somewhere between 5 and 15 years,” Lethal says.
Acidity is another complicating factor, according to a trial on tropical sugarcane fields in northeastern Australia. The soil there is acidic, so it can potentially consume the basalt before it has a chance to react with CO2. Initial results show that CO2 capture rates are extremely low. Paul Nelson, a soil scientist at James Cook University who helped lead the study, says it is impossible to fix the problem just by neutralizing acidic soil before adding basalt because in wet tropical areas the acidity extends many meters down, to the bedrock.
“ERW is a potentially valuable opportunity to remove CO2, but the aforementioned factors definitely impact its effect, and if companies cut corners, like applying the wrong type of rock or spreading it too thinly, ERW could blow up on the launch pad,” Paul cautions.
32. What is an important feature of basalt?
A. It tends to be enveloped by steam. B. It makes for high output of crops.
C. It is a useful indicator for weather. D. It disarms a greenhouse gas for good.
33. Why did the Malaysian experiment fall short?
A. The soil consumed basalt too slowly. B. Organic matter blocked carbon conversion.
C. Clay particles sped up the weathering. D. Bicarbonate formed faster than expected.
34. What is Paul Nelson’s attitude to treating acidic soil before using basalt?
A. Enthusiastic. B. Dismissive. C. Reserved. D. Unbiased.
35. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
A. B. C. D.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下列文章,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。
Small Talk: More Than Just Chit-Chat
People often complain about small talk, describing it as “painful” or “dishonest”. ___36___ However, this common opinion fails to recognize the true value of small talk in our daily interactions.
As a matter of fact, small talk serves as an essential social “safety zone”. ___37___ According to etiquette expert Lizzie Post, discussing light topics like hobbies or recent events establishes initial harmony. This foundation makes it easier to transition to more substantial conversations later, whether in a work setting or a new friendship.
Some argue that small talk is boring, but this often reflects poor communication skills rather than a flaw in the activity itself. Effective small talk requires genuine engagement. ___38___ This means putting away your phone, making eye contact, and actively turning into the other person’s reactions. If they lean in and smile at a topic, you can explore it further; if they glance away or give short answers, politely shift to a new topic or invite them to share their own perspective.
___39___ During a two-hour flight, I began with simple talk about travel plans with my seatmate. Gradually, both of us felt more comfortable opening up to each other. This casual start eventually led to a meaningful discussion about life changes and personal growth. We reached this depth precisely because we started with accessible, low-pressure topics.
Small talk isn’t about being superficial — it’s a practical social tool that facilitates human connection. ___40___ In fact, it smooths our daily social encounters and opens doors to deeper conversations that might never occur otherwise. Without these simple, everyday exchanges, our social interactions would feel much more awkward and less satisfying.
A. Its value, however, is often overlooked.
B. It demands full presence and careful observation of the other person.
C. They generally claim it lacks depth and avoids meaningful topics.
D. Consider this real-life example from my own experience.
E. Good small talk depends on more than just the words you say.
F. Without proper skills, small talk can feel shallow and forced.
G. It creates a comfortable atmosphere before deep conversations begin.
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 sophomore at Westbrook High School, Coach Carter took over our basketball team, which had long been a total laughingstock. For years, we had ____41____ far more games than we could count; our practices were ____42____ and disorganized; and the locker room was always filled with indifference and endless ____43____. At 1.93 meters with a low voice and a constant frown, he ____44____ a frightening figure. We all expected him to storm in, yell at us, and demand instant wins, but what he gave us was a precious lesson in character, perseverance, and the true ____45____ of winning.
Instead of starting with basketball drills, his first ____46____ began with a loud speech: winning is about effort, respect and self-improvement, not just ____47____. He set strict rules, made us run until exhausted to build mental ____48____, and asked us to learn from our losses. We lost our first ten games, facing deafening loud complaints and cruel insults (辱骂), and wanted to ____49____, but he calmly encouraged us to keep ____50____ with all our hearts.
Slowly, we ____51____ — showing up early for practice, ____52____ each other instead of blaming, and playing with passion. Halfway through the season, we won a _____53_____ game. Though we ____54____ with 8 wins and 16 losses, we became better people. Years later, I still remember his words: that season, we didn’t win many games, but we won the game of ____55____, the only victory that truly matters.
41. A. swept B. won C. created D. lost
42. A. messy B. busy C. empty D. smooth
43. A. doubts B. quarrels C. comments D. cries
44. A. drew B. hit C. cut D. gave
45. A. meaning B. ending C. thinking D. suffering
46. A. match B. practice C. action D. mission
47. A. records B. tasks C. rewards D. scores
48. A. illness B. openness C. toughness D. tiredness
49. A. give up B. set off C. pass down D. try out
50. A. running B. fighting C. learning D. watching
51. A. changed B. struggled C. agreed D. realized
52. A. chasing B. disturbing C. supporting D. hugging
53. A. wide-spread B. well-prepared C. newly-found D. hard-fought
54. A. started B. finished C. handled D. connected
55. A. team B. future C. life D. world
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。
A Chinese culture-themed exhibition made its debut (首次亮相)at the Paris Book Festival, ____56____ ran through Sunday, offering French and European audiences a window into contemporary China through books, art and cultural products. This exhibition offers French readers and publishing professionals a valuable opportunity ____57____(understand) modern China and appreciate the richness of Chinese culture.
More than 260 items are ____58____ display at the Chinese stand, including over 210 books and periodicals, as well as cultural products, illustrations and handicrafts. Highlights include knowledge series such as China Keywords and Decoding China’s Discourse. French-language editions of literary classics, including works by Lu Xun, one of the most ____59____(wide) read Chinese authors ever, are also featured.
This year’s festival ____60____(attract) about 450 publishers, more than 1,200 authors and over 114,000 visitors from France and across Europe, highlighting ____61____(it) role as a global platform for cultural exchange. French President also visited the event, where the exhibition areas saw a steady flow of visitors, ____62____(reflect) strong public interest.
Focusing on technological ____63____(innovate), knowledge dissemination (传播)and cross-cultural communication in the age of AI, the event featured a panel exploring new opportunities and challenges for people-to-people exchanges. Participants shared insights on ____64____(topic) including digital publishing, AI-driven cultural interaction and the global communication of Chinese narratives, reflecting the ____65____(grow) role of emerging technologies in shaping future cultural dialogue between the two countries.
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假设你是李华,你校正开展“DIY”主题项目式学习活动。请你给外教Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件,介绍你的作品,内容包括:
1.作品的名称与制作过程;
2.你的收获与感悟。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Smith,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
I was the village “bad” boy. At least I was labelled that way because I had no interest in school or studies. I used bad language, hung around with other “bad” boys, skipped school and ran through the fields. When I wasn’t playing, I’d help my parents on our cashew (腰果树)farm. Our cashew farm was like a big forest garden.
When a cashew apple fully ripens, it turns sticky and juicy. The fragrance (香味) is a mild cross between an overripe banana and jackfruit. The air is scented by cashew fruit, and if you follow your nose, it will eventually lead you to a tree heavy with fruit. At the end of each day, I’d sit with my grandmother. Together we’d talk and roast cashew nuts over the fire. She’d give me a few raw cashew nuts which I sold at local stores to make some money. I’d spend the money on eatables like lemon-favoured chocolates, Parle-G biscuits, which I took with tea, mango-flavoured frooti, Pepsi, and famous brand chocolates like Kitkat.
Who’d want to go to school anyway? No one thought I would do anything worthwhile with my life. And I’d heard many people in our village talking, “Why bother going to school? These kids end up back on the farms anyway. He’ll never amount to anything.”
My mother visualised a different future. She was illiterate (文盲) and knew the value of education to create a better life. When I refused to go to school, she beat me until I dressed and put on my shoes. She’d follow me right up to the door of the classroom and watch me enter.
This bad boy image troubled me. I didn’t believe I was a bad boy, and I didn’t want to be a bad boy. These thoughts stayed buzzing in my mind. They were always with me, like mosquitoes buzzing around our cashew apples. By the time I entered the 12th grade, I had taken a good look at myself and realised the life I was creating…
My parents and teachers were disappointed with my average marks. I did not have any money. No one in the village gave me respect.
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。
Paragraph 1:
These realisations forced me to acknowledge that my mother was right — education was my only way out.
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Paragraph 2:
University was an ocean of new people, new ideas and new life, opening my eyes to a bigger world.
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