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南宁二中2025-2026学年度下学期高二期末考试
英语
(时间120分钟,共150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. Why does the girl want to change her seat?
A. She has poor eyesight. B. Her view is blocked. C. She wants a new deskmate.
2. How does the woman sound?
A. Grateful. B. Hopeful. C. Puzzled.
3. What will the man teach the woman about the word?
A. How to pronounce it. B. How to use it in context. C. How to remember it.
4. Where is the man probably going to camp?
A. On the beach. B. In the city park. C. On the mountain.
5. Who is probably Ryan?
A. A doctor. B. A coach. C. An athlete.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段录音,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman expect the man to do?
A. Sing the song. B. Write the lyrics. C. Play the piano.
7. What does the woman want the song to express?
A. Finding strength in tough times.
B. Enjoying the beauty of nature.
C. Valuing the love from family.
听第7段录音,回答第8、9题。
8. How does the man start his day?
A. By reading news. B. By going for a run. C. By making a coffee.
9. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Their working habits. B. Their stress relief tips. C. Their daily digital life.
听第8段录音,回答第10至12题。
10. What is the man dissatisfied with about the lamp?
A. Its color. B. Its lighting. C. Its material.
11. What is the woman’s attitude towards online reviews?
A. Favorable. B. Objective. C. Disapproving.
12. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Shop at physical stores. B. Search for recent reviews. C. Focus on the overall rating.
听第9段录音,回答第13至16题。
13. When were the first SolarSPELL libraries established?
A. In 2015. B. In 2020. C. In 2025.
14. Why was SolarSPELL named one of TIME’s Best Inventions?
A. It makes full use of green energy.
B. It enables barrier-free access to information.
C. It translates learning resources accurately.
15. Which region did SolarSPELL reach in 2023?
A. The Pacific Islands. B. East Africa. C. The Middle East.
16. Which industry in Rwanda has benefited from SolarSPELL?
A. Agriculture. B. Healthcare. C. Education.
听第10段录音,回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker introducing?
A. A building block model she made.
B. Some antiques she restored.
C. The house she maintained.
18. How long did it take the speaker to complete the project?
A. About two months. B. About six months. C. About nine months.
19. What is displayed on the ground floor?
A. A wall painting. B. A piano. C. A bookshelf.
20. What was the purpose of the project?
A. To remember a late loved one.
B. To enter a global competition.
C. To pass on a traditional craft.
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
4 Modern Robots That Will Shape Our Future
There was once a time when robots were limited to science-fiction movies and novels. Now we have a wide variety of robots, available for our service. Here are 4 examples.
Valkyrie
NASA’s “superhero” robot is 6 feet 2 inches in height and was originally designed for use on the International Space Station. Valkyrie is able to walk by itself, pick up objects and use tools. NASA hopes that one day, it can help humans in danger zones and disaster-stricken areas. The robot is basically a she-bot since it was built with the characteristics of women.
Schaft
This robot, made by a Japanese company (which was later bought by Google), won the recent DARPA robotics competition. The 4 feet 11 inches in height robot can power itself instead of a battery. This gives it greater movement since batteries limit how fast the robot can actually perform tasks. Schaft blew the competition away.
Ian the Invincible
Ian, based on the Atlas robot, is created by Google-owned, Boston Dynamics. The 6 feet 2 inches in height robot has 28 hydraulically actuated joints and stereo vision. What makes Ian unique is the software which allows him to drive a car. Ian came second at the Robo-Olympics, but the 330-pound giant still has quite a way to go.
Telebot
Still under development at Florida International University, Telebot will give injured and disabled police officers an opportunity to go back to work. The robot is 180 cm in height, travels on wheels and is remote-controlled. Three HD cameras give Telebot a 360-degree view and with multiple sensors, it helps cops to monitor any dangerous situation from a safe distance.
1. What can we learn about Valkyrie?
A. It fails to assist in risky areas. B. It possesses female features.
C. It has the capacity to make tools. D. It is equipped with built-in cameras.
2. What do Schaft and Ian the Invincible have in common?
A. They have the same height. B. They offer similar applications.
C. They both won in the Robo-Olympics. D. They now belong to the same firm.
3. In which part of a website can you probably read the text?
A. COMPANIES. B. MOTORING. C. TECHNOLOGY. D. POLICIES.
B
Jewel Michael may only be 15, but she has already proven that a crown can be more than a symbol of beauty — it can be a tool for change. The young pageant(选美比赛)queen has earned national and international recognition, securing titles including Miss Teen Pearl of Africa and first runner-up at Miss Universe.
The newly crowned Miss Teen Pearl of Africa 2025 has launched an education foundation to provide school fees and learning materials to underprivileged children in Adjumani District, a remote region in northern Uganda where conflict and poverty have long denied young people access to quality schooling. General Salim Saleh, the chief guest at the launch, contributed 35 million shillings to kick-start the initiative.
“Winning the title gave me a platform,” Jewel said. “I had four cousins, most of them dropped out of school — one due to financial problems, and one due to early pregnancy. This inspired me to start this foundation to help young girls. I looked around my community — children sitting under trees trying to learn, girls dropping out because they cannot afford basic hygiene(卫生)products — and I knew I had to act.”
The foundation will provide scholarships to 500 children, upgrade facilities in ten schools, and improve hygiene conditions. It will also pay tuition fees, provide uniforms, and ensure daily meals for sponsored students. Jewel has partnered with local women’s groups to produce reusable hygiene products, tackling a major cause of girls’ dropping out. “I was lucky to have parents who fought to keep me in school. But so many others are not so lucky,” she told the Monitor.
Community leaders praised the teenager for channelling her success into community development. “Jewel is showing us that leadership is not about age — it’s about heart,” said one elder. “Education is the only way out of poverty,” Jewel said. “If I can help just one child stay in school, this crown will have been worth it.”
4. What inspired Jewel to start the foundation?
A. Her pageant’ titles and fame.
B. Her parents’ fight to keep her in school.
C. The financial support from General Salim.
D. Her cousins dropping out and children in need.
5. How does the author mainly present Jewel’s character?
A. By listing her pageant titles. B. By using her direct quotes.
C. By describing her appearance. D. By comparing her with others.
6. What does Jewel do to help reduce girls’ school absence?
A. Produce reusable hygiene products. B. Provide scholarships to 500 children.
C. Upgrade school facilities. D. Offer daily meals.
7. Which of the following best describes Jewel?
A. Ambitious and competitive B. Wealthy and proud
C. Responsible and caring D. Talented and lucky
C
Scientists regard recreational divers as an unexpected helper in protecting ocean ecosystems. Once considered ordinary reef visitors, these ocean lovers have become a vital citizen science force for marine conservation. With frequent underwater access and good social connections, they effectively turn environmental awareness into practical protective action.
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) conducted a two-year study on 50 Mediterranean diving communities via its “Reef Keepers” program. It provided pocket-sized waterproof eco-guides at popular dive centers, offering simple tips on sustainable diving, such as avoiding coral contact and reporting plastic waste or invasive species.
MCS lead researcher Dr. Elena Marquez explains that coral reefs are extremely fragile and recover very slowly. Simple and easy-to-understand tips can remind divers of their behavioral impacts on oceans. Tiny adjustments in diving habits can bring huge long-term benefits to coral protection.
The study shows impressive results: 68% of divers changed their underwater behaviors after reading the guides, including picking up litter and sharing eco-tips with partners. More than half of them also discussed ocean conservation with relatives and friends after diving, spreading environmental influence far beyond dive sites.
Researchers believe divers have untapped potential to integrate marine protection into daily life. They call for global promotion of such programs and professional training for divers to monitor reef health, stating that public ocean protection movements start with ordinary divers’ small efforts.
Nevertheless, some experts hold different views. They argue that citizen science projects can never replace professional supervision and strict regulations. Individual efforts have limited effects without tough laws against pollution and overfishing. Even so, the study proves that emotional connection with the ocean greatly motivates people to protect it.
8. What are the eco-guides from the program intended for?
A. Introducing eco-friendly dive sites.
B. Starting conversations between divers.
C. Reporting plastic garbage in the ocean.
D. Drawing divers’ attention to ocean conservation.
9. What is mainly talked about the Reef Keepers Guides in paragraph 4?
A. Their background. B. Their limitation.
C. Their influence. D. Their simple tips.
10. What does the underlined word “untapped” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Not fully used. B. Widely recognized.
C. Highly developed. D. Clearly misunderstood.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the “Reef Keepers” program?
A. Fully skeptical. B. Cautiously positive.
C. Strongly critical. D. Uninterested.
D
Ever caught yourself unconsciously tapping your foot or humming a tune? That’s an “earworm” — a catchy melody that keeps looping(循环的)in your mind. Though most see such recurring tunes as annoying distractions, scientists are exploring how earworms can serve as practical tools for learning, memory and mental well-being.
Psychologists from the University of Sheffield carried out a two-week study on 200 participants, asking them to record their earworm experiences. The research showed that people with earworms felt less tired and more concentrated when doing dull, repetitive work such as sorting clothes or entering data. Some even reported that a looping song made long journeys feel shorter. Besides, students with earworms during study breaks achieved slightly higher scores in vocabulary tests.
Researchers explain that earworms work by occupying the brain’s background attention. When the mind lacks stimulation, it tends to wander into negative or useless thoughts. A simple familiar tune acts as a gentle mental anchor, stabilizing focus without extra effort. Unlike active music-listening, which may distract people, earworms run passively in the background, freeing conscious brainpower for the task ahead.
Yet earworms are not always beneficial. The study also found that they disturb concentration during complex tasks like essay writing or problem-solving. Lead researcher Dr. Rachel Kelly compares earworms to a distant radio: it serves as harmless background noise for simple work but becomes unavoidable disturbance when dealing with difficult tasks.
Fortunately, people can make use of this effect actively. Deliberately learning short, repetitive melodies and humming them mentally during routine work can bring the same focus-improving benefits. As Dr. Kelly puts it, the brain is fond of patterns, and earworms are typical mental patterns. Making good use of them instead of resisting them may turn out to be an overlooked simple way to raise work efficiency.
12. What does “earworm” refer to in Paragraph 1?
A. A harmful insect. B. A study method for students.
C. A looping melody in mind. D. A stress-related mental illness.
13. What did the Sheffield study discover about earworms?
A. They increase anxiety greatly. B. They benefit boring repetitive work.
C. They improve all task performance. D. They help memory with no effort.
14. Why does the author mention a distant radio?
A. To show earworms have double-sided effects.
B. To explain the cause of background noise.
C. To prove earworms are hard to ignore.
D. To recommend radio as a focus helper.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A. Hidden Risks of Looping Tunes B. Earworms: A Typical Mental Pattern
C. Ways to Remove Annoying Earworms D. Earworms: A Surprising Efficiency Helper
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Measure Backward, Not Forward
We often measure progress by looking forward. We set goals and plan milestones to predict the future in various fields. For example, can we increase our earnings by 20 percent? Can we lose 20 pounds in the next 3 months? These are all forward-looking measurements. ____16____
Nearly every improvement we wish to make in life requires changes to our daily behaviors. Yet habits become so routine that we barely notice them. The more automatic a behavior is, the harder it is for us to spot its influence. This explains why bad habits often hold us back without our awareness. ____17____ That’s because this approach encourages us to reflect on recent actions and evaluate our choices and progress.
____18____ When measuring backward, we get to enjoy the progress we have made, instead of endlessly longing for an ideal future. We don’t have to put happiness off until we reach a future milestone or goal. Happiness is not just a finish line waiting far ahead. Focusing on how you can immediately improve over your past is more satisfying than comparing your current state to where you hope you’ll be some day.
Nevertheless, one warning about this strategy should be kept in mind. ____19____ If I used data from two years ago as a reference to measure progress and make plans, the decisions would surely go wrong. Whether in business, fitness, or personal relationships, using recent results to guide our next actions allows for continuous improvement.
Measuring backward does not mean abandoning our goals. ____20____ By shifting focus from what we lack to what we’ve achieved, we transform the journey of progress from a source of anxiety into a celebration of growth.
A. The further back you look, the better.
B. There is an additional benefit as well.
C. Instead, it reshapes the way we pursue them.
D. One effective way is to track your daily habits.
E. However, measuring backward is equally effective.
F. Measuring backward helps uncover these invisible patterns.
G. Short-term feedback should be prioritized over long-term feedback.
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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was an ordinary day for a volunteer conservationist, Mike. While driving back home after visiting a relative, he ____21____ an infant magpie(喜鹊)by the roadside. Little did he know how extraordinary the creature would turn out when he ____22____ to make an investigation. Covered in blood, the poor chick was held in his palms and brought home.
His neighbor, a qualified vet, ____23____ inspected the wounded baby bird, ____24____ she would survive provided she got through the tough night. The next dawn, Mike was overjoyed to ____25____ his rescued pet, later named Piper, had pulled through.
During Piper’s recovery, Mike’s primary ____26____ was his pet cat Mochi. After all, preying on birds is an ____27____ behavior for cats, which is totally natural. Therefore, he ____28____ Piper in its cage high on the balcony at first. Yet to his great ____29____, the cat never intended to treat Piper as food. Later, Mike moved the cage inside and removed the barrier, so the pair were frequently spotted napping side by side on the couch.
In the meantime, Mike set about training the bird, ____30____ it to catch bugs and gradually assisting it to develop sufficient ____31____ for flight.
Mike posted Piper’s growth as well as its unique ____32____ with Mochi on social media, and the post soon got a huge number of ____33____. This rare cross-species companionship between ____34____ and fur captured numerous online viewers’ affection.
Despite deep affection for Piper, Mike warned public against rescuing homeless baby magpies without visible injury symptoms, and the ____35____ choice is to release young birds back into their wild habitat.
21. A. fetch B. caught C. spotted D. admired
22. A. turned over B. took over C. handed over D. pulled over
23. A. delightedly B. cautiously C. curiously D. excitedly
24. A. guessing B. advocating C. urging D. declaring
25. A. reveal B. dismiss C. assume D. confirm
26. A. attention B. suspicion C. concern D. conflict
27. A. inbuilt B. inborn C. installed D. included
28. A. suspended B. extended C. exposed D. dragged
29. A. disappointment B. depression C. amusement D. astonishment
30. A. instructing B. inspecting C. reminding D. urging
31. A. property B. foundation C. capacity D. freedom
32. A. attachment B. bond C. contact D. cooperation
33. A. doubts B. likes C. attacks D. comments
34. A. tail B. bill C. toe D. feather
35. A. merciful B. crucial C. ideal D. realistic
第二节(共10题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When I first ____36____ (encounter) classical Chinese poetry, I felt a strong urge to grasp its beauty, believing it would be straightforward. ____37____ (total) unaware of its depth, I soon realized I was wrong.
I began to withdraw from casual reading and dedicate my time ____38____ studying its foundation, with a translation book in hand and my notebook ____39____ (fill) with notes. At first, I tried to calculate every word’s meaning, only ____40____ (find) the blurred lines of translation made it harder to understand.
Many Western readers dismiss Chinese poetry as too foreign, but I find that true feelings ____41____ (convey) with its rich content: the grand joy of festivals, the quiet sorrow of returning travelers, and the sincere hope of rural farmers.
Slowly, I acquired the ____42____ (capable) to connect with these feelings without perfect translation. So touching is my favorite poem ____43____ I am deeply struck by its plain yet powerful beauty. I believe Chinese poetry is ____44____ (precious) than many other art forms and truly deserves its place worldwide.
Now, I feel entitled to call myself a student of this art. It is ____45____ mixture of history and life, tied together by the magic of poetry that knows no borders. I hope to keep exploring, for there is always something new to discover.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,外教Kate计划将同学们写的标志性景点(iconic attractions)的英文游记汇编成册。请给外教Kate写一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 建议配图;
2. 自荐承担画图工作。
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 Kate,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I had owned the new phone just for nine days — a small luxury that had cost me half a month’s salary, the kind of purchase that makes you walk a little taller. That afternoon, I stuck it into my pocket, feeling it heavier than usual. The past few days had been rough, and bit by bit, the phone turned from a recorder of life into a mere working tool.
Somewhere between a bridge and a riverside path, I realized it was gone. Panic hit immediately. I retraced my steps, scanning the ground. Nothing. The late afternoon glow enveloped the city’s dim dusk, and even the river seemed too tired to sparkle.
I stopped a woman who looked friendly. “Could I borrow your phone to call my lost phone?” I asked. She handed it over. I dialed. One ring. Two. Three — then a bright, breathless voice came through: “Hello? Is this the owner? We have your phone!” Relief washed over me. “We’re still here,” the voice continued, “by the willow tree (柳树).”
At the willow, I found four college students, their backpacks in a circle like guarding a small campfire. “You’re here!” one said, springing up. I thanked them hurriedly. They just waved, as if waiting an hour for a stranger was the most casual thing in the world. Work was calling, so I had to leave almost immediately. Just before I walked away, one grinned and said, “Good luck in life!”
Back home, I dove into work with my phone, until I noticed a new video sitting at the top of the photo gallery: four grinning faces under the willow. I tapped playing it — They shouted, “You lost your phone! But don’t freak out — we keep it safe!” Then one added, “Check out what a cool video this phone could shoot!” “If you’re seeing this, it means you’ve made it back. Good luck in life!” Watching this, I laughed genuinely.
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 realized that I had never recorded such a video with my phone.
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Para 2: Later, I decided to post my own “Good Luck” video online.
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南宁二中2025-2026学年度下学期高二期末考试
英语
(时间120分钟,共150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. Why does the girl want to change her seat?
A. She has poor eyesight. B. Her view is blocked. C. She wants a new deskmate.
2. How does the woman sound?
A. Grateful. B. Hopeful. C. Puzzled.
3. What will the man teach the woman about the word?
A. How to pronounce it. B. How to use it in context. C. How to remember it.
4. Where is the man probably going to camp?
A. On the beach. B. In the city park. C. On the mountain.
5. Who is probably Ryan?
A. A doctor. B. A coach. C. An athlete.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段录音,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman expect the man to do?
A. Sing the song. B. Write the lyrics. C. Play the piano.
7. What does the woman want the song to express?
A. Finding strength in tough times.
B. Enjoying the beauty of nature.
C. Valuing the love from family.
听第7段录音,回答第8、9题。
8. How does the man start his day?
A. By reading news. B. By going for a run. C. By making a coffee.
9. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Their working habits. B. Their stress relief tips. C. Their daily digital life.
听第8段录音,回答第10至12题。
10. What is the man dissatisfied with about the lamp?
A. Its color. B. Its lighting. C. Its material.
11. What is the woman’s attitude towards online reviews?
A. Favorable. B. Objective. C. Disapproving.
12. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Shop at physical stores. B. Search for recent reviews. C. Focus on the overall rating.
听第9段录音,回答第13至16题。
13. When were the first SolarSPELL libraries established?
A. In 2015. B. In 2020. C. In 2025.
14. Why was SolarSPELL named one of TIME’s Best Inventions?
A. It makes full use of green energy.
B. It enables barrier-free access to information.
C. It translates learning resources accurately.
15. Which region did SolarSPELL reach in 2023?
A. The Pacific Islands. B. East Africa. C. The Middle East.
16. Which industry in Rwanda has benefited from SolarSPELL?
A. Agriculture. B. Healthcare. C. Education.
听第10段录音,回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker introducing?
A. A building block model she made.
B. Some antiques she restored.
C. The house she maintained.
18. How long did it take the speaker to complete the project?
A. About two months. B. About six months. C. About nine months.
19. What is displayed on the ground floor?
A. A wall painting. B. A piano. C. A bookshelf.
20. What was the purpose of the project?
A. To remember a late loved one.
B. To enter a global competition.
C. To pass on a traditional craft.
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
4 Modern Robots That Will Shape Our Future
There was once a time when robots were limited to science-fiction movies and novels. Now we have a wide variety of robots, available for our service. Here are 4 examples.
Valkyrie
NASA’s “superhero” robot is 6 feet 2 inches in height and was originally designed for use on the International Space Station. Valkyrie is able to walk by itself, pick up objects and use tools. NASA hopes that one day, it can help humans in danger zones and disaster-stricken areas. The robot is basically a she-bot since it was built with the characteristics of women.
Schaft
This robot, made by a Japanese company (which was later bought by Google), won the recent DARPA robotics competition. The 4 feet 11 inches in height robot can power itself instead of a battery. This gives it greater movement since batteries limit how fast the robot can actually perform tasks. Schaft blew the competition away.
Ian the Invincible
Ian, based on the Atlas robot, is created by Google-owned, Boston Dynamics. The 6 feet 2 inches in height robot has 28 hydraulically actuated joints and stereo vision. What makes Ian unique is the software which allows him to drive a car. Ian came second at the Robo-Olympics, but the 330-pound giant still has quite a way to go.
Telebot
Still under development at Florida International University, Telebot will give injured and disabled police officers an opportunity to go back to work. The robot is 180 cm in height, travels on wheels and is remote-controlled. Three HD cameras give Telebot a 360-degree view and with multiple sensors, it helps cops to monitor any dangerous situation from a safe distance.
1. What can we learn about Valkyrie?
A. It fails to assist in risky areas. B. It possesses female features.
C. It has the capacity to make tools. D. It is equipped with built-in cameras.
2. What do Schaft and Ian the Invincible have in common?
A. They have the same height. B. They offer similar applications.
C. They both won in the Robo-Olympics. D. They now belong to the same firm.
3. In which part of a website can you probably read the text?
A. COMPANIES. B. MOTORING. C. TECHNOLOGY. D. POLICIES.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】主要介绍四款塑造未来的现代机器人,分别说明Valkyrie、Schaft、Ian、Telebot的研发机构、外形、功能与应用场景。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Valkyrie部分中的“The robot is basically a she-bot since it was built with the characteristics of women.(这款机器人基本是女性机器人,因为它带有女性特征。)”可知,Valkyrie具备女性相关特征。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Schaft部分中的“This robot, made by a Japanese company (which was later bought by Google), won the recent DARPA robotics competition. (这款由日本企业研发(该企业后来被谷歌收购)的机器人,拿下了近期美国国防高级研究计划局举办的机器人挑战赛冠军。)”以及Ian the Invincible部分中的“Ian, based on the Atlas robot, is created by Google-owned, Boston Dynamics.(伊安基于阿特拉斯机器人,由谷歌旗下的波士顿动力公司研发。)”可知,Schaft和Ian两家研发企业最终都归属于谷歌公司,二者归属同一家企业。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是标题“4 Modern Robots That Will Shape Our Future(四款塑造未来的现代机器人)”以及文章全程介绍各类智能机器人的研发、性能与应用,机器人属于科技领域内容,因此该文章大概率出现在网站科技板块。
B
Jewel Michael may only be 15, but she has already proven that a crown can be more than a symbol of beauty — it can be a tool for change. The young pageant(选美比赛)queen has earned national and international recognition, securing titles including Miss Teen Pearl of Africa and first runner-up at Miss Universe.
The newly crowned Miss Teen Pearl of Africa 2025 has launched an education foundation to provide school fees and learning materials to underprivileged children in Adjumani District, a remote region in northern Uganda where conflict and poverty have long denied young people access to quality schooling. General Salim Saleh, the chief guest at the launch, contributed 35 million shillings to kick-start the initiative.
“Winning the title gave me a platform,” Jewel said. “I had four cousins, most of them dropped out of school — one due to financial problems, and one due to early pregnancy. This inspired me to start this foundation to help young girls. I looked around my community — children sitting under trees trying to learn, girls dropping out because they cannot afford basic hygiene(卫生)products — and I knew I had to act.”
The foundation will provide scholarships to 500 children, upgrade facilities in ten schools, and improve hygiene conditions. It will also pay tuition fees, provide uniforms, and ensure daily meals for sponsored students. Jewel has partnered with local women’s groups to produce reusable hygiene products, tackling a major cause of girls’ dropping out. “I was lucky to have parents who fought to keep me in school. But so many others are not so lucky,” she told the Monitor.
Community leaders praised the teenager for channelling her success into community development. “Jewel is showing us that leadership is not about age — it’s about heart,” said one elder. “Education is the only way out of poverty,” Jewel said. “If I can help just one child stay in school, this crown will have been worth it.”
4. What inspired Jewel to start the foundation?
A. Her pageant’ titles and fame.
B. Her parents’ fight to keep her in school.
C. The financial support from General Salim.
D. Her cousins dropping out and children in need.
5. How does the author mainly present Jewel’s character?
A. By listing her pageant titles. B. By using her direct quotes.
C. By describing her appearance. D. By comparing her with others.
6. What does Jewel do to help reduce girls’ school absence?
A. Produce reusable hygiene products. B. Provide scholarships to 500 children.
C. Upgrade school facilities. D. Offer daily meals.
7. Which of the following best describes Jewel?
A. Ambitious and competitive B. Wealthy and proud
C. Responsible and caring D. Talented and lucky
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】文章主要讲述了15岁的选美皇后朱厄尔·迈克尔创办教育基金会,为乌干达北部偏远贫困地区的贫困儿童提供学费、学习物资等,帮助失学青少年尤其是女孩重返校园获得教育的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“I had four cousins, most of them dropped out of school—one due to financial problems, and one due to early pregnancy. This inspired me to start this foundation to help young girls. I looked around my community—children sitting under trees trying to learn, girls dropping out because they cannot afford basic hygiene products—and I knew I had to act.(我有四个表姐妹,她们大多都辍学了——一个因经济问题,一个因早孕。这激励我创办这个基金会来帮助年轻女孩。我环顾自己所在的社区,看到孩子们坐在树下学习,女孩们因为买不起基本的卫生用品而辍学,我知道我必须行动起来)”可知,表姐妹辍学的经历和社区里有需要的孩子共同激励朱厄尔创办了基金会。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Winning the title gave me a platform(赢得这个头衔给了我一个平台)”和第四段“I was lucky to have parents who fought to keep me in school. But so many others are not so lucky(我很幸运,父母一直努力让我继续上学。但还有太多人并不这么幸运。)”和第五段“If I can help just one child stay in school, this crown will have been worth it.(如果我能帮助一个孩子继续上学,这顶王冠就值得了。)”可知,这几段中都大量直接引用了朱厄尔本人的发言来体现她的想法与品格,所以作者主要通过使用她的直接引语来展现她的性格。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Jewel has partnered with local women’s groups to produce reusable hygiene products, tackling a major cause of girls’ dropping out.(朱厄尔和当地妇女团体合作生产可重复使用的卫生用品,解决了导致女孩辍学的一个主要原因)”可知,生产可重复使用的卫生用品是她减少女孩缺课辍学的措施。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文,尤其根据文章最后一段“Community leaders praised the teenager for channelling her success into community development. “Jewel is showing us that leadership is not about age — it’s about heart,” said one elder. “Education is the only way out of poverty,” Jewel said. “If I can help just one child stay in school, this crown will have been worth it.”(社区领导人称赞这名青少年将自己的成功投入社区发展。一位长者表示:“Jewel告诉我们,领导力无关年龄,只关乎爱心。”Jewel说:“教育是摆脱贫穷的唯一出路。如果我能帮哪怕一个孩子留在学校,这顶王冠就值得了。”)”可推知,Jewel利用自己的影响力帮助贫困失学儿童,是一个有责任心、充满爱心的人。
C
Scientists regard recreational divers as an unexpected helper in protecting ocean ecosystems. Once considered ordinary reef visitors, these ocean lovers have become a vital citizen science force for marine conservation. With frequent underwater access and good social connections, they effectively turn environmental awareness into practical protective action.
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) conducted a two-year study on 50 Mediterranean diving communities via its “Reef Keepers” program. It provided pocket-sized waterproof eco-guides at popular dive centers, offering simple tips on sustainable diving, such as avoiding coral contact and reporting plastic waste or invasive species.
MCS lead researcher Dr. Elena Marquez explains that coral reefs are extremely fragile and recover very slowly. Simple and easy-to-understand tips can remind divers of their behavioral impacts on oceans. Tiny adjustments in diving habits can bring huge long-term benefits to coral protection.
The study shows impressive results: 68% of divers changed their underwater behaviors after reading the guides, including picking up litter and sharing eco-tips with partners. More than half of them also discussed ocean conservation with relatives and friends after diving, spreading environmental influence far beyond dive sites.
Researchers believe divers have untapped potential to integrate marine protection into daily life. They call for global promotion of such programs and professional training for divers to monitor reef health, stating that public ocean protection movements start with ordinary divers’ small efforts.
Nevertheless, some experts hold different views. They argue that citizen science projects can never replace professional supervision and strict regulations. Individual efforts have limited effects without tough laws against pollution and overfishing. Even so, the study proves that emotional connection with the ocean greatly motivates people to protect it.
8. What are the eco-guides from the program intended for?
A. Introducing eco-friendly dive sites.
B. Starting conversations between divers.
C. Reporting plastic garbage in the ocean.
D. Drawing divers’ attention to ocean conservation.
9. What is mainly talked about the Reef Keepers Guides in paragraph 4?
A. Their background. B. Their limitation.
C. Their influence. D. Their simple tips.
10. What does the underlined word “untapped” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Not fully used. B. Widely recognized.
C. Highly developed. D. Clearly misunderstood.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the “Reef Keepers” program?
A. Fully skeptical. B. Cautiously positive.
C. Strongly critical. D. Uninterested.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】文章介绍海洋保护协会推出 “珊瑚守护者” 项目,向潜水员发放环保指南引导可持续潜水,该项目取得良好成效;同时提及潜水员仍有巨大待开发的环保潜力,也客观说明民间项目存在局限,整体客观肯定该项目的价值。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“It provided pocket-sized waterproof eco-guides at popular dive centers, offering simple tips on sustainable diving, such as avoiding coral contact and reporting plastic waste or invasive species.(该项目在热门潜水点发放便携防水环保指南,提供可持续潜水简易建议,例如不要触碰珊瑚、上报塑料垃圾和入侵物种)”以及第三段“Simple and easy-to-understand tips can remind divers of their behavioral impacts on oceans.(简单易懂的提示可以提醒潜水员他们的行为会对海洋产生影响)”可知,环保指南旨在让潜水员重视海洋保护。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“The study shows impressive results: 68% of divers changed their underwater behaviors after reading the guides, including picking up litter and sharing eco-tips with partners. More than half of them also discussed ocean conservation with relatives and friends after diving, spreading environmental influence far beyond dive sites.(研究取得了令人瞩目的成果:68% 的潜水员阅读指南后改变水下行为,包括捡拾垃圾、和同伴分享环保贴士;超半数潜水员潜水后和亲友探讨海洋保护,将环保影响力扩散到潜水区域之外)”可推知,本段主要讲述指南带来的影响。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文章第五段“They call for global promotion of such programs and professional training for divers to monitor reef health, stating that public ocean protection movements start with ordinary divers’ small efforts.(研究人员呼吁全球推广这类项目,为潜水员提供监测珊瑚礁健康的专业培训,表示全民海洋保护行动始于普通潜水员的微小行动)”可推知,潜水员身上还有尚未充分挖掘的环保潜力,untapped 意为 “未被充分利用的”。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。文章先介绍项目取得显著成效、潜水员具备巨大环保潜力,在最后一段客观提出部分专家的不同观点,说明民间项目无法替代专业监管,但仍肯定人与海洋的情感联结能推动保护行动,能看出作者态度谨慎乐观。
D
Ever caught yourself unconsciously tapping your foot or humming a tune? That’s an “earworm” — a catchy melody that keeps looping(循环的)in your mind. Though most see such recurring tunes as annoying distractions, scientists are exploring how earworms can serve as practical tools for learning, memory and mental well-being.
Psychologists from the University of Sheffield carried out a two-week study on 200 participants, asking them to record their earworm experiences. The research showed that people with earworms felt less tired and more concentrated when doing dull, repetitive work such as sorting clothes or entering data. Some even reported that a looping song made long journeys feel shorter. Besides, students with earworms during study breaks achieved slightly higher scores in vocabulary tests.
Researchers explain that earworms work by occupying the brain’s background attention. When the mind lacks stimulation, it tends to wander into negative or useless thoughts. A simple familiar tune acts as a gentle mental anchor, stabilizing focus without extra effort. Unlike active music-listening, which may distract people, earworms run passively in the background, freeing conscious brainpower for the task ahead.
Yet earworms are not always beneficial. The study also found that they disturb concentration during complex tasks like essay writing or problem-solving. Lead researcher Dr. Rachel Kelly compares earworms to a distant radio: it serves as harmless background noise for simple work but becomes unavoidable disturbance when dealing with difficult tasks.
Fortunately, people can make use of this effect actively. Deliberately learning short, repetitive melodies and humming them mentally during routine work can bring the same focus-improving benefits. As Dr. Kelly puts it, the brain is fond of patterns, and earworms are typical mental patterns. Making good use of them instead of resisting them may turn out to be an overlooked simple way to raise work efficiency.
12. What does “earworm” refer to in Paragraph 1?
A. A harmful insect. B. A study method for students.
C. A looping melody in mind. D. A stress-related mental illness.
13. What did the Sheffield study discover about earworms?
A. They increase anxiety greatly. B. They benefit boring repetitive work.
C. They improve all task performance. D. They help memory with no effort.
14. Why does the author mention a distant radio?
A. To show earworms have double-sided effects.
B. To explain the cause of background noise.
C. To prove earworms are hard to ignore.
D. To recommend radio as a focus helper.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A. Hidden Risks of Looping Tunes B. Earworms: A Typical Mental Pattern
C. Ways to Remove Annoying Earworms D. Earworms: A Surprising Efficiency Helper
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】主要介绍脑中循环旋律“耳虫”,阐释其对简单工作有助益、复杂任务会造成干扰的双重影响,提出合理利用耳虫提升工作效率。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“That’s an “earworm” — a catchy melody that keeps looping (循环的) in your mind.(这就是“耳虫”——一段在脑海里不断循环的抓耳旋律。)”可知,“earworm (耳虫)”指在脑海中循环往复的曲调。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The research showed that people with earworms felt less tired and more concentrated when doing dull, repetitive work such as sorting clothes or entering data.(该研究表明,脑海里循环单曲的人在做分拣衣物、录入数据这类枯燥重复的工作时,疲惫感更低,专注力更强。)”可知,谢菲尔德大学的研究发现耳虫对枯燥重复的工作有积极作用。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Lead researcher Dr. Rachel Kelly compares earworms to a distant radio: it serves as harmless background noise for simple work but becomes unavoidable disturbance when dealing with difficult tasks.(首席研究员蕾切尔·凯利博士将耳虫比作远处的收音机:做简单工作时它是无害背景音,处理难题时却会变成无法忽视的干扰。)”可知,作者用收音机作类比,体现耳虫既有好处也有弊端,具有双面影响。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是尾段中的“Making good use of them instead of resisting them may turn out to be an overlooked simple way to raise work efficiency.(不去抗拒而是善用耳虫,会成为一种被人们忽视的提升工作效率的简便方法。)”可知,文章围绕耳虫虽常惹人厌烦,却能出人意料地帮助人们提升效率展开,标题“Earworms: A Surprising Efficiency Helper(耳虫:出人意料的效率帮手)”能够完整覆盖文章核心主旨,适合用作标题。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Measure Backward, Not Forward
We often measure progress by looking forward. We set goals and plan milestones to predict the future in various fields. For example, can we increase our earnings by 20 percent? Can we lose 20 pounds in the next 3 months? These are all forward-looking measurements. ____16____
Nearly every improvement we wish to make in life requires changes to our daily behaviors. Yet habits become so routine that we barely notice them. The more automatic a behavior is, the harder it is for us to spot its influence. This explains why bad habits often hold us back without our awareness. ____17____ That’s because this approach encourages us to reflect on recent actions and evaluate our choices and progress.
____18____ When measuring backward, we get to enjoy the progress we have made, instead of endlessly longing for an ideal future. We don’t have to put happiness off until we reach a future milestone or goal. Happiness is not just a finish line waiting far ahead. Focusing on how you can immediately improve over your past is more satisfying than comparing your current state to where you hope you’ll be some day.
Nevertheless, one warning about this strategy should be kept in mind. ____19____ If I used data from two years ago as a reference to measure progress and make plans, the decisions would surely go wrong. Whether in business, fitness, or personal relationships, using recent results to guide our next actions allows for continuous improvement.
Measuring backward does not mean abandoning our goals. ____20____ By shifting focus from what we lack to what we’ve achieved, we transform the journey of progress from a source of anxiety into a celebration of growth.
A. The further back you look, the better.
B. There is an additional benefit as well.
C. Instead, it reshapes the way we pursue them.
D. One effective way is to track your daily habits.
E. However, measuring backward is equally effective.
F. Measuring backward helps uncover these invisible patterns.
G. Short-term feedback should be prioritized over long-term feedback.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. B 19. G 20. C
【解析】
【导语】文章主要讲述了与其向前设定目标,不如向后衡量已取得的进步,以此重塑追求目标的方式并享受成长过程。
【16题详解】
上文“We often measure progress by looking forward. We set goals and plan milestones to predict the future in various fields. (我们经常通过向前看来衡量进步。我们在各个领域设定目标并规划里程碑来预测未来)”说明人们习惯向前设定目标。下文“Nearly every improvement we wish to make in life requires changes to our daily behaviors. (我们希望在生活中做出的几乎每一项改进都需要改变我们的日常行为)”转而讨论日常行为改变。空处承上启下,E选项“However, measuring backward is equally effective. (然而,向后衡量同样有效)”中的“However”转折前文,引出“向后衡量”这一核心概念,与后文内容相呼应,符合语境。
【17题详解】
上文“The more automatic a behavior is, the harder it is for us to spot its influence. This explains why bad habits often hold us back without our awareness. (一种行为越是自动化,我们就越难发现它的影响。这就解释了为什么坏习惯往往在不知不觉中阻碍我们)”指出习惯因自动化而难以察觉其影响。空后“That’s because this approach encourages us to reflect on recent actions and evaluate our choices and progress. (这是因为这种方法鼓励我们反思最近的行为,并评估我们的选择和进步)”解释这种方法的作用。F选项“Measuring backward helps uncover these invisible patterns. (向后衡量有助于揭示这些无形的模式)”中的“these invisible patterns”指代前文的“habits”及其“influence”,说明向后衡量的作用,与后文内容相呼应,符合语境。
【18题详解】
空后“When measuring backward, we get to enjoy the progress we have made, instead of endlessly longing for an ideal future. (当向后衡量时,我们能够享受已取得的进步,而不是无休止地渴望理想的未来)”介绍向后衡量的另一个好处。B选项“There is an additional benefit as well. (还有一个额外的好处)”起到承上启下的作用,引出下文关于享受当下进步的论述,符合语境。
【19题详解】
上文“Nevertheless, one warning about this strategy should be kept in mind. (尽管如此,关于这一策略的一个警告应该牢记在心)”提出警告。空后“If I used data from two years ago as a reference to measure progress and make plans, the decisions would surely go wrong. (如果我用两年前的数据作为参考来衡量进步并制定计划,决策肯定会出错)”举例说明使用过旧数据的危害。G选项“Short-term feedback should be prioritized over long-term feedback. (短期反馈应优先于长期反馈)”是对警告的具体阐述,指出应关注近期数据,与后文“using recent results”相呼应,符合语境。
【20题详解】
上文“Measuring backward does not mean abandoning our goals. (向后衡量并不意味着放弃我们的目标)”说明向后衡量与目标的关系。空后“By shifting focus from what we lack to what we’ve achieved, we transform the journey of progress from a source of anxiety into a celebration of growth. (通过将注意力从我们所缺乏的转移到我们已经实现的,我们将进步的旅程从焦虑的来源转变为对成长的庆祝)”具体说明这种转变带来的积极影响。C选项“Instead, it reshapes the way we pursue them. (相反,它重塑了我们追求目标的方式)”中的“Instead”承接前文,“them”指代“our goals”,进一步阐述了向后衡量对追求目标方式的改变,与后文内容相呼应,符合语境。
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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was an ordinary day for a volunteer conservationist, Mike. While driving back home after visiting a relative, he ____21____ an infant magpie(喜鹊)by the roadside. Little did he know how extraordinary the creature would turn out when he ____22____ to make an investigation. Covered in blood, the poor chick was held in his palms and brought home.
His neighbor, a qualified vet, ____23____ inspected the wounded baby bird, ____24____ she would survive provided she got through the tough night. The next dawn, Mike was overjoyed to ____25____ his rescued pet, later named Piper, had pulled through.
During Piper’s recovery, Mike’s primary ____26____ was his pet cat Mochi. After all, preying on birds is an ____27____ behavior for cats, which is totally natural. Therefore, he ____28____ Piper in its cage high on the balcony at first. Yet to his great ____29____, the cat never intended to treat Piper as food. Later, Mike moved the cage inside and removed the barrier, so the pair were frequently spotted napping side by side on the couch.
In the meantime, Mike set about training the bird, ____30____ it to catch bugs and gradually assisting it to develop sufficient ____31____ for flight.
Mike posted Piper’s growth as well as its unique ____32____ with Mochi on social media, and the post soon got a huge number of ____33____. This rare cross-species companionship between ____34____ and fur captured numerous online viewers’ affection.
Despite deep affection for Piper, Mike warned public against rescuing homeless baby magpies without visible injury symptoms, and the ____35____ choice is to release young birds back into their wild habitat.
21. A. fetch B. caught C. spotted D. admired
22. A. turned over B. took over C. handed over D. pulled over
23. A. delightedly B. cautiously C. curiously D. excitedly
24. A. guessing B. advocating C. urging D. declaring
25. A. reveal B. dismiss C. assume D. confirm
26. A. attention B. suspicion C. concern D. conflict
27. A. inbuilt B. inborn C. installed D. included
28. A. suspended B. extended C. exposed D. dragged
29. A. disappointment B. depression C. amusement D. astonishment
30. A. instructing B. inspecting C. reminding D. urging
31. A. property B. foundation C. capacity D. freedom
32. A. attachment B. bond C. contact D. cooperation
33. A. doubts B. likes C. attacks D. comments
34. A. tail B. bill C. toe D. feather
35. A. merciful B. crucial C. ideal D. realistic
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. D 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】文章讲述了志愿者Mike在路边救下一只受伤的喜鹊Piper,在兽医邻居的帮助下将其治愈,并成功让它与自家的猫Mochi和平共处的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词。句意:在探望完亲戚开车回家的路上,他在路边发现了一只小喜鹊。A. fetch去拿来;B. caught抓住;C. spotted发现;D. admired钦佩。根据后文“an infant magpie(喜鹊)by the roadside”可知,后文提到了路边的喜鹊,可推理出Mike是在开车回家途中偶然“发现”了这只喜鹊。
【22题详解】
考查动词。句意:当他把车停在路边去查看时,他不知道这只动物会有多么非凡。A. turned over翻转;B. took over接管;C. handed over移交;D. pulled over靠边停车。根据前文“While driving back home”以及后文“to make an investigation”可知,前文提到了作者开车,后文说的是查看,可推理出Mike为了查看这只鸟,将车靠边停下。
【23题详解】
考查副词。句意:他的邻居是一位合格的兽医,小心翼翼地检查了这只受伤的小鸟。A. delightedly高兴地;B. cautiously谨慎地;C. curiously好奇地;D. excitedly激动地。根据后文“inspected the wounded baby bird”可知,后文说的是检查受伤的幼鸟,可推理出面对一只流血且生命垂危的幼鸟,兽医小心翼翼地检查这只鸟。
【24题详解】
考查动词。句意:兽医断言,只要她能熬过这个艰难的夜晚,她就能活下来。A. guessing猜测;B. advocating提倡;C. urging催促;D. declaring宣布、断言。根据后文“she would survive provided she got through the tough night”可知,后文提到了只要她能熬过这个艰难的夜晚,她就能活下来,可推理出兽医基于专业判断,给出了明确的断言。
【25题详解】
考查动词。句意:第二天黎明,Mike欣喜地确认他救下的宠物(后来被命名为Piper)已经挺过来了。A. reveal揭示;B. dismiss解雇;C. assume假设;D. confirm确认。根据前文“Mike was overjoyed”以及后文“had pulled through”可知,前文提到Mike很高兴,后文说的是痊愈,可推理出经过一整夜的抢救,Mike确认了小鸟已经脱离危险。
【26题详解】
考查名词。句意:在Piper康复期间,Mike最担心的是他的宠物猫Mochi。A. attention注意力;B. suspicion怀疑;C. concern担忧;D. conflict冲突。根据后文“preying on birds is an... behavior for cats”可知,因为猫天生会捕食鸟类,所以Mike最担心的是猫会伤害小鸟。
【27题详解】
考查形容词。句意:毕竟,捕食鸟类是猫的一种天生行为,这完全是自然的。A. inbuilt内置的;B. inborn天生的;C. installed安装的;D. included包含的。根据前文“preying on birds”以及后文“behavior for cats”可知,前文说的是捕食鸟类,后文说的是猫的行为,可推理出此处说的是捕食鸟类是猫天生的本能。
【28题详解】
考查动词。句意:因此,起初他把Piper悬挂在阳台高处的笼子里。A. suspended悬挂;B. extended延伸;C. exposed暴露;D. dragged拖拽。根据后文“Piper in its cage high on the balcony”可知,下文提到了阳台,可推理出为了防止猫够到鸟,Mike将鸟笼悬挂在高处。
【29题详解】
考查名词。句意:然而令他大为惊讶的是,这只猫从未打算把Piper当食物。A. disappointment失望;B. depression抑郁;C. amusement娱乐;D. astonishment惊讶。根据后文“the cat never intended to treat Piper as food”可知,后文提到这只猫从未打算把Piper当食物,可推理出猫没有伤害鸟,这让Mike感到非常惊讶。
【30题详解】
考查动词。句意:与此同时,Mike开始训练这只鸟,教它抓虫子,并逐渐帮助它发展出足够的飞行能力。A. instructing指导、教授;B. inspecting检查;C. reminding提醒;D. urging敦促。根据后文“to catch bugs”可知,后文提到了抓虫子,可推理出Mike在教鸟抓虫子。
【31题详解】
考查名词。句意:同上。A. property财产;B. foundation基础;C. capacity能力;D. freedom自由。根据后文“for flight”可知,后文提到了飞行,可推理出训练的目的是让鸟恢复飞行能力。
【32题详解】
考查名词。句意:迈克在社交媒体上分享了Piper的成长点滴,以及它与Mochi之间独特的情谊,这条帖子很快便收获了大量点赞。A. attachment依恋;B. bond纽带;关系;C. contact接触;D. cooperation合作。根据后文“This rare cross-species companionship”可知,后文提到了跨物种,可推理出此处说的是猫和鸟之间建立的是一种罕见的跨物种情谊。
【33题详解】
考查名词。句意:同上。A. doubts怀疑;B. likes点赞;C. attacks攻击;D. comments评论。根据后文“captured numerous online viewers’ affection”可知,这个帖子因为捕获了网友们的喜爱,所以是获得了大量的点赞。
【34题详解】
考查名词。句意:这种羽毛动物和毛皮动物之间罕见的跨物种陪伴,俘获了众多网友的心。A. tail尾巴;B. bill鸟喙;C. toe脚趾;D. feather羽毛。根据后文“fur”可知,此处用皮毛代指猫,可推理出此处应用feather来代指鸟类。
【35题详解】
考查形容词。句意:尽管对Piper感情深厚,Mike还是警告公众不要在没有明显受伤症状的情况下救助无家可归的幼喜鹊,最好的选择是将幼鸟放回它们的野生栖息地。A. merciful仁慈的;B. crucial至关重要的;C. ideal理想的;最好的;D. realistic现实的。根据后文“to release young birds back into their wild habitat”可知,后文说的是将幼鸟放回它们的野生栖息地,可推理出此处说的是最理想的做法是放归自然。
第二节(共10题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When I first ____36____ (encounter) classical Chinese poetry, I felt a strong urge to grasp its beauty, believing it would be straightforward. ____37____ (total) unaware of its depth, I soon realized I was wrong.
I began to withdraw from casual reading and dedicate my time ____38____ studying its foundation, with a translation book in hand and my notebook ____39____ (fill) with notes. At first, I tried to calculate every word’s meaning, only ____40____ (find) the blurred lines of translation made it harder to understand.
Many Western readers dismiss Chinese poetry as too foreign, but I find that true feelings ____41____ (convey) with its rich content: the grand joy of festivals, the quiet sorrow of returning travelers, and the sincere hope of rural farmers.
Slowly, I acquired the ____42____ (capable) to connect with these feelings without perfect translation. So touching is my favorite poem ____43____ I am deeply struck by its plain yet powerful beauty. I believe Chinese poetry is ____44____ (precious) than many other art forms and truly deserves its place worldwide.
Now, I feel entitled to call myself a student of this art. It is ____45____ mixture of history and life, tied together by the magic of poetry that knows no borders. I hope to keep exploring, for there is always something new to discover.
【答案】36. encountered
37. Totally
38. to 39. filled
40. to find
41. are conveyed
42. capability
43. that 44. more precious
45. a
【解析】
【导语】文章主要讲述了作者初遇中国古典诗词时从轻视到潜心钻研,最终领悟其跨越国界之美的心路历程。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:当我第一次邂逅中国古典诗词时,我有一种强烈的冲动想去掌握它的美,以为这会很简单。根据felt可知,此处描述过去发生的动作,应用一般过去时,When引导的时间状语从句的谓语动词encounter“邂逅”使用过去式encountered。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意:我完全没有意识到它的深度,很快就意识到我错了。空处需用副词totally“完全地”修饰形容词短语unaware of,作状语,句首单词首字母大写。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意:我开始不再随意阅读,而是把时间投入到研究它的基础上,手里拿着翻译书,笔记本上记满了笔记。此处为固定搭配dedicate... to...,表示“把……奉献给……”。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:我开始不再随意阅读,而是把时间投入到研究它的基础上,手里拿着翻译书,笔记本上记满了笔记。根据my notebook与fill之间为逻辑上的被动关系可知,空处需用过去分词作宾语补足语,构成with的复合结构。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:起初,我试图计算每一个词的意思,结果却发现模糊的译文让我更难理解。此处为固定结构only to do sth.,表示意想不到的结果。
【41题详解】
考查动词语态。句意:我发现它丰富的内涵传达了真挚的情感:节日的盛大喜悦、归乡旅人的淡淡哀愁以及乡村农夫的殷切期盼。根据true feelings与convey之间为被动关系可知,此处应用被动语态;结合dismiss可知,空格处应用一般现在时的被动语态,that引导的宾语从句的主语true feelings为复数,所以谓语动词为are conveyed。
【42题详解】
考查名词。句意:慢慢地,我获得了在没有完美翻译的情况下也能与这些情感产生共鸣的能力。根据空格前的定冠词the可知,空处需填capable的名词capability“能力”,作acquired的宾语。
【43题详解】
考查连词。句意:我最喜欢的这首诗是如此感人,以至于我被它朴素而有力的美深深打动。根据空前“So touching is my favorite poem”可知,此处为“so... that...”引导的结果状语从句的倒装结构。
【44题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意:我认为中国诗词比其他许多艺术形式都更珍贵,确实应该在世界舞台上占有一席之地。根据空后“than many other art forms”可知,此处含有比较含义,应用形容词比较级more precious。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意:它是历史与生活的混合体,由不分国界的诗歌魔力紧紧相连。此处表示泛指,且mixture为辅音音素开头的单词,应用不定冠词a。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,外教Kate计划将同学们写的标志性景点(iconic attractions)的英文游记汇编成册。请给外教Kate写一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 建议配图;
2. 自荐承担画图工作。
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 Kate,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Kate,
Knowing that you’re compiling our travel journals about iconic attractions into an album, I’m writing to offer a suggestion and volunteer for related work.
I recommend adding illustrations to the collection. Vivid pictures paired with texts will boost the album’s visual appeal and highlight the landmarks’ unique charm, making it a precious keepsake. I’m willing to take on the drawing task. With solid hand-drawing skills and plenty of spare time, I can create scenic paintings efficiently.
I would be grateful if you could consider my idea. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生给外教Kate写一封邮件,建议给汇编成册的英文游记配图并自荐承担画图工作。
【详解】1. 词汇积累:
提高,增强:boost → enhance
突出,强调:highlight → emphasize
答复:reply → response
充足的,大量的:plenty → abundant
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:I recommend adding illustrations to the collection.
拓展句:I recommend that illustrations be added to the collection.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I would be grateful if you could consider my idea. (运用了if引导的条件状语从句)
【高分句型2】Vivid pictures paired with texts will boost the album’s visual appeal and highlight the landmarks’ unique charm, making it a precious keepsake. (运用了过去分词paired作定语和现在分词making作状语)
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I had owned the new phone just for nine days — a small luxury that had cost me half a month’s salary, the kind of purchase that makes you walk a little taller. That afternoon, I stuck it into my pocket, feeling it heavier than usual. The past few days had been rough, and bit by bit, the phone turned from a recorder of life into a mere working tool.
Somewhere between a bridge and a riverside path, I realized it was gone. Panic hit immediately. I retraced my steps, scanning the ground. Nothing. The late afternoon glow enveloped the city’s dim dusk, and even the river seemed too tired to sparkle.
I stopped a woman who looked friendly. “Could I borrow your phone to call my lost phone?” I asked. She handed it over. I dialed. One ring. Two. Three — then a bright, breathless voice came through: “Hello? Is this the owner? We have your phone!” Relief washed over me. “We’re still here,” the voice continued, “by the willow tree (柳树).”
At the willow, I found four college students, their backpacks in a circle like guarding a small campfire. “You’re here!” one said, springing up. I thanked them hurriedly. They just waved, as if waiting an hour for a stranger was the most casual thing in the world. Work was calling, so I had to leave almost immediately. Just before I walked away, one grinned and said, “Good luck in life!”
Back home, I dove into work with my phone, until I noticed a new video sitting at the top of the photo gallery: four grinning faces under the willow. I tapped playing it — They shouted, “You lost your phone! But don’t freak out — we keep it safe!” Then one added, “Check out what a cool video this phone could shoot!” “If you’re seeing this, it means you’ve made it back. Good luck in life!” Watching this, I laughed genuinely.
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 realized that I had never recorded such a video with my phone.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Para 2: Later, I decided to post my own “Good Luck” video online.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 I realized that I had never recorded such a video with my phone. I replayed the touching video repeatedly, staring at their cheerful faces. For a long time, my phone merely served as a working tool buried in endless tasks, leaving me worn-out and numb. Suddenly, the casual words struck my heart deeply. I still recalled the moment I hurried to leave. Before parting, one student smiled and said, “Hope everything goes well with you.” Their pure kindness woke me up from the busy routine. I decided to note down this unforgettable experience and share the precious warmth with more people around me.
Later, I decided to post my own “Good Luck” video online. The video soon drew plenty of attention, and numerous netizens shared their own warm encounters with strangers. Inspired by the positive feedback, I gradually changed my attitude towards life. I began to capture trivial beautiful scenes in daily life with my phone instead of focusing solely on work. Whenever I came across people in trouble, I would reach out to offer a hand voluntarily. This pleasant experience tells me true luck lies in mutual kindness. Small warm acts can form a loving chain and brighten the whole world.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者花费半月工资新买的手机不慎丢失,焦急寻找时接到捡到手机的大学生的电话,顺利取回手机;回家后发现学生们提前录下暖心祝福视频,这份纯粹善意触动了终日埋头工作、忽略生活美好的自己。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容可知,第一段可描写作者翻看手机相册,反思自己只把手机当作工作工具,记录的全是工作资料,没有生活温情,内心被大学生的善意打动,萌生传递善意的想法。
②由第二段首句内容可知,第二段可描写作者录制传递温暖的视频发布到网络,视频收获大量网友共鸣,大家纷纷分享身边善意小事,作者感悟微小善意能够不断传递,治愈疲惫的生活。
2. 续写线索:翻看相册 —— 自我反思 —— 心生触动 —— 录制暖心视频 —— 发布网络 —— 网友共鸣 —— 感悟善意传递
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①回想:recall/bring back
②决定:decide/determine
情绪类
①感人的:touching/moving
②高兴的:cheerful/joyful
【点睛】[高分句型 1] I replayed the touching video repeatedly, staring at their cheerful faces.(运用了现在分词staring作状语)
[高分句型 2]Whenever I came across people in trouble, I would reach out to offer a hand voluntarily. (运用了Whenever引导的状语从句)
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