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甘肃省临洮中学高二年级期末考试卷(二)
英语
考生注意:
1.满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
2.考生作答时,请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答,超出答题区域书写的答案无效,在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
3.本卷命题范围:高考范围。
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. What does the man want the woman to do?
A. Buy an apartment. B. Move the furniture. C. Clean up the floor.
2. Who will be the president of the Students’ Union?
A. Jim. B. Bill. C. Melissa.
3. What’s the woman’s attitude to Henry’s behavior?
A. Doubtful. B. Admiring. C. Confused.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a hospital. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket.
5. What time is it now?
A. At 3:30 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 5:15 pm.
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. Why is the man unwilling to take the subway?
A. Its station is far away. B. It costs too much money. C. Its route is complicated.
7. What will the man do next?
A. Call a taxi. B. Contact the hotel. C. Cancel his reservation.
听第7段录音,回答第8至10题。
8. Which of the following does Alison like doing?
A. Meeting people. B. Filing documents. C. Doing the typing.
9. What’s the man’s advice to Alison?
A. Going into business. B. Getting more education. C. Talking with her boss.
10. What does the man offer to do for Alison?
A. Help with her study. B. Introduce a job to her. C. Provide some information.
听第8段录音,回答第11至13题。
11. How does David look at first?
A. Anxious. B. Excited. C. Confident.
12. Where is David’s brother?
A. In Europe. B. In Mexico City. C. In New York.
13. How will David wire the money most probably?
A. Through the bank. B. Through Western Union. C. Through the post office.
听第9段录音,回答第14至16题。
14. What kind of party will the girl probably have?
A. A pool party. B. An ice-skating party. C. A roller-skating party.
15. What do the speakers mean at the end of the conversation?
A. They decide to invite more friends to come.
B. They will decorate the birthday cake together.
C. They may not have winter animals at the party.
16. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?
A. Brother and sister. B. Neighbors. C. Friends.
听第10段录音,回答第17至20题。
17. Who will be quizzed on the questions?
A. Junior students. B. School teachers. C. High school students.
18. Why are special workshops to be planned?
A. To develop students’ ability to live independently.
B. To encourage more students to enter university.
C. To help form students’ healthy eating habits.
19. What is Damian Hinds?
A. A university professor. B. The Education Secretary. C. President of Unite Students.
20. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The quiz before entering the university.
B. The management of students’ daily life.
C. The introduction to various universities.
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
Find Your Club, Find Your Fun
Debate Club
Do you have strong opinions and try to express them persuasively? Join Debate Club! We meet every Wednesday after school in Room 206 to exchange ideas on various social and global affairs. Through friendly but demanding debates, you will build confidence to speak in public, learn to appreciate different viewpoints, and develop advanced critical thinking skills. Sign up and find your voice
Volunteer Club
Are you ready to turn your kindness into action? We organize community service activities every Sunday morning to make a difference together. Visit and chat with seniors at nursing homes, clean up our local parks, and help those in need. Join us to build connections, show kindness, and grow social responsibility. Let’s create real change in our community — one helping hand at a time.
Kayak Club
Join Kayak Club to discover the fun of paddling (用桨划船)! We provide all equipment and expert guidance. Improve your fitness and focus while exploring the waterways. No experience needed — just bring your interest! It’s perfect for beginners seeking adventure and relaxation. Join us and find your rhythm on the water
Creative Repair Club
Don’t throw it out — give it a new look! Join us every Friday in Art Room 303 to learn sewing, mending and creative upcycling. It’s a fun, hands-on activity to fight waste, develop creativity, and express your unique style. By giving old items new life, you’ll not only improve practical skills but also contribute to a greener future. Be part of our green initiative — repair, create and inspire with us!
1. Which one is suitable for students hoping to improve critical thinking skills?
A. Kayak Club. B. Debate Club.
C. Volunteer Club. D. Creative Repair Club.
2. What is required for you to join Kayak Club?
A. A fitness test. B. Relevant experience.
C. Your own equipment. D. Interest and willingness.
3. What do Volunteer Club and Creative Repair Club have in common?
A. They meet on weekends. B. They require special skills.
C. They have a positive influence. D. They are perfect for beginners.
B
Last summer, I went on a trip to Ireland, a place full of mystery and charm (魅力). As soon as I arrived on the beautiful island, I felt the fresh sea wind and saw the green sights that seemed to go on forever.
In Dublin, I walked through the narrow streets of Temple Bar. The locals were very friendly and always willing to help. They shared their stories and traditions with me, making me feel like I was part of their community. I visited a local market where I saw all kinds of handmade crafts (手艺) and tasted delicious traditional food. The vendors (小贩) were so kind and told me about the history behind their products. I also explored the beautiful parks and gardens, where I saw many people enjoying the sunshine and the natural beauty.
I also visited a small village in the west of Ireland. There, I experienced the simple and real countryside life. The people in the village were warm and welcoming. I stayed with a local family, and the grandmother taught me how to make traditional Irish soda bread. The kitchen was full of the smell of the freshly baked bread, and when I ate, I felt it was as delicious as I had never tasted. I also helped them with some farm work, like feeding the animals and collecting eggs. It was a great way to experience the Irish way of life.
The Irish culture, with its old traditions and the spirit of togetherness, left a lasting mark on me. It made me understand the importance of protecting our own cultural traditions and the value of friendship. This trip to Ireland was not just a journey to a beautiful country, but a journey into the heart of a culture that will always be special in my memory.
4. What was the author’s first impression on her arrival in Ireland?
A. Friendly locals. B. Natural beauty.
C. Crowded streets. D. Historical buildings.
5. What can we learn about the author’s experience in Dublin?
A. She was treated differently. B. The locals live a busy life.
C. She enjoyed the sense of community. D. The locals keep handcraft skills secret.
6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The influence of tourism on Irish villages.
B. The difference between new and old farming ways.
C. The role of traditional Irish soda bread in local food.
D. A personal experience of country life and cultural traditions.
7. Which of the following can best describe the author’s trip to Ireland?
A. Tiring. B. Challenging. C. Meaningful. D. Costly.
C
As artificial intelligence (AI) art generators (生成器) take the world by storm, some people wonder if the works from AI art generators should count as art. The technology is still developing and has some problems to iron out, which means there are indeed flaws to consider alongside the incredible artwork a good AI can produce.
Art is classed as the product of imagination, skill, experience, and emotion, usually meant to represent something for the public to enjoy. Artists spent time and effort putting their inner worlds onto these works. Machine intelligence also puts a lot of work into sorting through tons of data, linking someone’s prompt to datasets, and trying to represent it as best as possible. The difference is that the AI is driven by commands instead of an emotional desire to express itself.
AI painters can produce over 1,000 original works of art with every tap of the enter key on a keyboard. But a mass-produced print of the Mona Lisa is worth less than the actual Leonardo da Vinci’s painting. Why? Scarcity — there’s only one of the original. Should anyone pay for these things? And if an artist puts AI masterpieces up for sale, what should the price be?
AI art involves a program mimicking (模仿) the work of existing artists to create a new piece according to the request of a human. But who made the artwork, the machine or its user? And can the original artists sue for copyright violation (侵犯版权)? Such questions complicate the merging of AI and the art industry, while fueling arguments against recognizing AI-generated art as marketable artistic products.
Once we’ve answered those questions, we can solve the really big one: When an AI-generated painting wins an award, who gets the prize?
8. What does the underlined word “flaws” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Weaknesses. B. Advances. C. Benefits. D. Rules.
9. How is AI art different from human art?
A. It is the product of experience. B. It costs less money to produce.
C. It combines different styles of works. D. It is not a mirror of humans’ emotions.
10. Why does the author mention Mona Lisa in the third paragraph?
A. To prove the popularity of classic artworks.
B. To introduce a new way of preserving art masterpieces.
C. To present the potential trouble with the value of AI art.
D. To show the advantages of AI painters over human artists.
11. What can we infer from paragraph 4?
A. AI art promotes the sale of artistic products.
B. AI art makes copyright issues more complicated.
C. Artists can create more works with the help of AI.
D. There will be less competition in the art industry.
D
Changing everyday habits, such as how people shower, report leaks, and flush (冲) toilets, could help reduce England’s projected daily water shortfall of five billion liters, according to a new report led by University of Surrey. However, the study stresses that success depends on building a stronger evidence base within the water department.
Professor Benjamin Gardner, lead author of the study, said, “The water department knows that behavior change matters, but it needs to do more to connect with what we know around how people use water. Most initiatives so far have focused on increasing motivation to save water. That approach has its limits. People do not consciously decide how long to shower, for example. They simply do it, the same way, every day. Telling people how many liters of water they are using is unlikely to change that.”
Experts identified fixing or reporting household leaks, showering, and toilet flushing as the top priorities for behavior change. Showers typically use between six and 15 liters per minute, and roughly one quarter of drinking water used in UK homes goes toward flushing toilets. Four of the six highest-priority behaviors take place in the bathroom.
Dr Pablo Pereira-Doel, co-author of the study, said, “We know from our own research that real-time feedback (反馈) during a shower, delivered at the moment the behavior is happening, can meaningfully reduce how long people spend under the water. That kind of intervention (干预) works precisely because it does not rely on people remembering to act differently. It meets them in the moment. What this report shows is that the department needs to invest in understanding those moments far more systematically, across all the behaviors that matter, before it can design solutions that will actually stick.”
The study also points to a broader issue. Many water companies have carried out relevant behavior change research but do not share their findings, often for commercial reasons. The authors of the study suggest that standardized behavioral science tools could allow companies to share insights with each other without revealing sensitive information.
12. Why does Professor Benjamin Gardner think increasing motivation less effective?
A. The water department puts less emphasis.
B. Rewards often turn out insufficient.
C. People are unaware of such initiatives.
D. Many water-use behaviors are habitual.
13. What does Dr Pablo Pereira-Doel say about designing workable interventions?
A. It involves providing a quiet setting.
B. It should rely on repeated reminders.
C. It should be based on further research.
D. It demands water users’ real- time feedback.
14. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Companies often exchange sensitive findings.
B. Doing research is tough for water companies.
C. Behavioral science tools have been standardized.
D. Existing research hasn’t been made full use of.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Monitor Systems in the bathroom
B. Change Household Habits of Water Use
C. Limits of Motivation- Based Saving Water
D. Challenges Facing the UK’s Government
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
While a joke would make 10 young men laugh, it could as well annoy 10 women. For that reason, pay attention to our tips as soon as you decide to involve humor in your marketing and advertising campaigns!
____16____.
There are so many different types of humor, and each type appeals to specific demographics (人群). For a humorous marketing campaign to kick off, you must have a complete understanding of the demographics you sell products to. Study the humor that works for them with all your heart. Look through forums, newspapers, and social media comments. ____17____.
Keep your message relevant to your brand, products and services.
If you sell software solutions, which is a serious service that’s generally used by professionals and companies, you must approach funny angles (角度) that relate to your brand, products and services. ____18____. But they’d better contain at least several significant links that’ll allow people to figure out the connections on their own!
Keep humor simple.
Simplicity is always appreciated, especially in humor. ____19____ — they’d rather laugh without paying too much thought! Keeping your ideas simple will give you the chance to gain the necessary effect without involving too much budget, time, and attention in a single campaign.
Diversify jokes and explore new angles.
____20____. You’ll need to diversify your jokes and explore new angles of humor on a constant basis. Know when to stop pushing your ads by observing people’s reactions. Even if your ad has been extremely appreciated for one month, its performance might significantly drop due to people getting tired. When your feedback keeps decreasing, it’s time to think of something new!
A. Know your target audience
B. Let your customers tell you what’s funny
C. Jokes sometimes can make people feel uncomfortable
D. Your content or ads shouldn’t be entirely related to your offers
E. People don’t really enjoy jokes that are too complicated to understand
F. Jokes can get old very quickly, and when they do, they become annoying
G. Then find what will give you some ideas about how to start your funny campaign
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。
Eight-year-old Liam Parker was rushing to school with his schoolbag on his back as usual. With the ____21____ of having to be there on time, Liam felt nothing would stop his step.
____22____, he spotted a silver car parked under the sun. Inside the car, there was a baby whose face was red. The little one wouldn’t stop ____23____, and Liam knew he had to do something about it. First, he ____24____ the car window, but no other one appeared. The baby was all by himself and there were no adults ____25____.
Although he wasn’t sure what to do, Liam knew he needed to get the baby out of the ____26____ car. When he tried to open the doors, he realized they were all locked.
Without ____27____, he picked a rock from the ground and hit hard against the window. ____28____ and not knowing if he had done the right thing, Liam ____29____ the baby.
The baby’s damp (潮湿) skin pressed against Liam’s ____30____ as he took hold of him carefully. Liam ____31____ him gently and whispered, “Don’t worry. You’re safe now.”
Suddenly, a woman’s ____32____ could be heard. “What are you doing to my car?!”
Liam ____33____. His hands started trembling (颤抖) even more. The woman was angry, but then she saw her car window and her ____34____. She started kissing her baby, and then turned to Liam and said, “Young man, you are a hero.”
But before he could say anything, Liam heard the school bell ring and started ____35____ towards the school.
21. A. adventure B. thought C. appeal D. instance
22. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. Anyhow
23. A. complaining B. exploring C. dancing D. crying
24. A. knocked on B. looked for C. broke down D. cleaned up
25. A. in sight B. in danger C. in agreement D. in trouble
26. A. damaged B. hot C. used D. heavy
27. A. apologizing B. focusing C. hesitating D. applying
28. A. Amazed B. Interested C. Bored D. Scared
29. A. contacted B. held C. cured D. tracked
30. A. schoolbag B. sheet C. shirt D. towel
31. A. rocked B. stopped C. taught D. removed
32. A. order B. answer C. whisper D. shout
33. A. froze B. ignored C. hid D. escaped
34. A. goods B. son C. card D. phone
35. A. driving B. walking C. running D. riding
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。
Originally from Wales in the United Kingdom, Hiley ____36____ (live) in Norway for more than four decades. As the founder of the Norwegian Taiji Center in Oslo, she is widely recognized as a pioneer of tai chi in the country. But ____37____ (evident), tai chi is far more than a significant martial art or a form of physical exercise for Hiley — it is a path ____38____ understanding oneself and connecting with the wider world.
Hiley first encountered tai chi at the age of 20, when she learned human movement and art at university. Her academic curiosity about movement, ____39____ (combine) with an artistic fascination with the color black, ultimately led her to tai chi. Later, while ____40____ (study) for a postgraduate’s degree in London, she found a tai chi teacher. The practice struck a deep ____41____ (impress) within her. After a period of systematic study, she determined ____42____ (open) her own tai chi school in London. Later, following a personal invitation, Hiley moved to Norway, ____43____ she established a new tai chi school.
Hiley’s approach to tai chi is gentle, especially with ____44____ (beginner). She introduces philosophical ideas through movement, showing students how to feel the concepts in their bodies. But her teaching goes far beyond posture. She asks her students as she recognizes that people come to tai chi seeking solutions to ____45____ wide range of difficulties — physical, emotional or psychological.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是高二学生李华,你校正在组织由外教Mr. Smith选拔两名同学参加英国牛津大学的夏令营。请你给外教Mr. Smith发一封邮件申请参加,内容包括:
1. 自我介绍;
2. 申请理由;
3. 期待获准。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:牛津大学University of Oxford
Dear Mr. Smith,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was in high school, my passion for art was often seen as a distraction (干扰) from “serious” subjects. My parents, both engineers, hoped I would follow a more traditional path. It was in this climate of doubt that I met Mr. Anderson, my art teacher.
Mr. Anderson was different. His classroom was a safe place of creativity, filled with the smell of paint and possibility. While others saw my painting as a hobby, he saw potential. He would spend extra hours after school, not just teaching me techniques, but discussing the stories behind great artworks and the emotions they showed. He once told me, “True art isn’t about perfection; it’s about voice. It’s about having the courage to show the world how you see it.”
Encouraged by his words, I decided to pour my heart into a piece for the annual Provincial Youth Art Competition. I spent weeks on a painting titled The Crossroads, showing a young figure standing at a crossroads, with one path brightly lit and well-trodden, and the other, darker and overgrown, but leading towards a distant, shimmering (闪烁的) light. It was a metaphor (隐喻) for my own struggle.
The day the results were announced, I rushed to the school notice board, my heart pounding. I looked through the list of winners from the bottom up. Third place... not me. Second place... not me. First place... still not my name. A weight settled on my chest. I failed. I wasn’t as good as I thought. Maybe my parents were right. I turned away, feeling the dream inside me seeming to break into a million pieces.
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。
As I was about to leave, I felt a hand on my shoulder.
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Twenty years later, standing in my own art studio, that moment remains vivid.
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甘肃省临洮中学高二年级期末考试卷(二)
英语
考生注意:
1.满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
2.考生作答时,请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答,超出答题区域书写的答案无效,在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
3.本卷命题范围:高考范围。
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. What does the man want the woman to do?
A. Buy an apartment. B. Move the furniture. C. Clean up the floor.
2. Who will be the president of the Students’ Union?
A. Jim. B. Bill. C. Melissa.
3. What’s the woman’s attitude to Henry’s behavior?
A. Doubtful. B. Admiring. C. Confused.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a hospital. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket.
5. What time is it now?
A. At 3:30 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 5:15 pm.
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. Why is the man unwilling to take the subway?
A. Its station is far away. B. It costs too much money. C. Its route is complicated.
7. What will the man do next?
A. Call a taxi. B. Contact the hotel. C. Cancel his reservation.
听第7段录音,回答第8至10题。
8. Which of the following does Alison like doing?
A. Meeting people. B. Filing documents. C. Doing the typing.
9. What’s the man’s advice to Alison?
A. Going into business. B. Getting more education. C. Talking with her boss.
10. What does the man offer to do for Alison?
A. Help with her study. B. Introduce a job to her. C. Provide some information.
听第8段录音,回答第11至13题。
11. How does David look at first?
A. Anxious. B. Excited. C. Confident.
12. Where is David’s brother?
A. In Europe. B. In Mexico City. C. In New York.
13. How will David wire the money most probably?
A. Through the bank. B. Through Western Union. C. Through the post office.
听第9段录音,回答第14至16题。
14. What kind of party will the girl probably have?
A. A pool party. B. An ice-skating party. C. A roller-skating party.
15. What do the speakers mean at the end of the conversation?
A. They decide to invite more friends to come.
B. They will decorate the birthday cake together.
C. They may not have winter animals at the party.
16. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?
A. Brother and sister. B. Neighbors. C. Friends.
听第10段录音,回答第17至20题。
17. Who will be quizzed on the questions?
A. Junior students. B. School teachers. C. High school students.
18. Why are special workshops to be planned?
A. To develop students’ ability to live independently.
B. To encourage more students to enter university.
C. To help form students’ healthy eating habits.
19. What is Damian Hinds?
A. A university professor. B. The Education Secretary. C. President of Unite Students.
20. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The quiz before entering the university.
B. The management of students’ daily life.
C. The introduction to various universities.
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
Find Your Club, Find Your Fun
Debate Club
Do you have strong opinions and try to express them persuasively? Join Debate Club! We meet every Wednesday after school in Room 206 to exchange ideas on various social and global affairs. Through friendly but demanding debates, you will build confidence to speak in public, learn to appreciate different viewpoints, and develop advanced critical thinking skills. Sign up and find your voice
Volunteer Club
Are you ready to turn your kindness into action? We organize community service activities every Sunday morning to make a difference together. Visit and chat with seniors at nursing homes, clean up our local parks, and help those in need. Join us to build connections, show kindness, and grow social responsibility. Let’s create real change in our community — one helping hand at a time.
Kayak Club
Join Kayak Club to discover the fun of paddling (用桨划船)! We provide all equipment and expert guidance. Improve your fitness and focus while exploring the waterways. No experience needed — just bring your interest! It’s perfect for beginners seeking adventure and relaxation. Join us and find your rhythm on the water
Creative Repair Club
Don’t throw it out — give it a new look! Join us every Friday in Art Room 303 to learn sewing, mending and creative upcycling. It’s a fun, hands-on activity to fight waste, develop creativity, and express your unique style. By giving old items new life, you’ll not only improve practical skills but also contribute to a greener future. Be part of our green initiative — repair, create and inspire with us!
1. Which one is suitable for students hoping to improve critical thinking skills?
A. Kayak Club. B. Debate Club.
C. Volunteer Club. D. Creative Repair Club.
2. What is required for you to join Kayak Club?
A. A fitness test. B. Relevant experience.
C. Your own equipment. D. Interest and willingness.
3. What do Volunteer Club and Creative Repair Club have in common?
A. They meet on weekends. B. They require special skills.
C. They have a positive influence. D. They are perfect for beginners.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了辩论俱乐部、志愿者俱乐部、皮划艇俱乐部和创意修复俱乐部,并号召学生加入。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Debat e Club部分中“Through friendly but demanding debates, you will build confidence to speak in public, learn to appreciate different viewpoints, and develop advanced critical thinking skills.(通过友好的但又充满挑战性的讨论,你们将建立起在公众面前发言的自信,学会欣赏不同的观点,并培养出更高级的批判性思维能力)”可知,辩论俱乐部适合那些想要提高批判性思维能力的学生。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Kayak Club部分中“No experience needed — just bring your interest!(无需任何经验——只需展现你的热情即可!)”可知,只要你有兴趣和意愿便可以加入皮划艇俱乐部。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Volunteer Club部分中“Let’s create real change in our community — one helping hand at a time.(让我们为我们的社区带来真正的改变吧——一次伸出援手,积少成多)”和Creative Repair Club部分中“It’s a fun, hands-on activity to fight waste, develop creativity, and express your unique style. By giving old items new life, you’ll not only improve practical skills but also contribute to a greener future.(这是一项既有趣又能动手参与的活动,既能减少浪费,又能激发创造力,还能展现你独特的风格。通过赋予旧物品新的生命,你不仅能提升实际操作能力,还能为更环保的未来做出贡献)”可知,志愿者俱乐部和创意修复俱乐部的共同之处是都能产生积极的影响。
B
Last summer, I went on a trip to Ireland, a place full of mystery and charm (魅力). As soon as I arrived on the beautiful island, I felt the fresh sea wind and saw the green sights that seemed to go on forever.
In Dublin, I walked through the narrow streets of Temple Bar. The locals were very friendly and always willing to help. They shared their stories and traditions with me, making me feel like I was part of their community. I visited a local market where I saw all kinds of handmade crafts (手艺) and tasted delicious traditional food. The vendors (小贩) were so kind and told me about the history behind their products. I also explored the beautiful parks and gardens, where I saw many people enjoying the sunshine and the natural beauty.
I also visited a small village in the west of Ireland. There, I experienced the simple and real countryside life. The people in the village were warm and welcoming. I stayed with a local family, and the grandmother taught me how to make traditional Irish soda bread. The kitchen was full of the smell of the freshly baked bread, and when I ate, I felt it was as delicious as I had never tasted. I also helped them with some farm work, like feeding the animals and collecting eggs. It was a great way to experience the Irish way of life.
The Irish culture, with its old traditions and the spirit of togetherness, left a lasting mark on me. It made me understand the importance of protecting our own cultural traditions and the value of friendship. This trip to Ireland was not just a journey to a beautiful country, but a journey into the heart of a culture that will always be special in my memory.
4. What was the author’s first impression on her arrival in Ireland?
A. Friendly locals. B. Natural beauty.
C. Crowded streets. D. Historical buildings.
5. What can we learn about the author’s experience in Dublin?
A. She was treated differently. B. The locals live a busy life.
C. She enjoyed the sense of community. D. The locals keep handcraft skills secret.
6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The influence of tourism on Irish villages.
B. The difference between new and old farming ways.
C. The role of traditional Irish soda bread in local food.
D. A personal experience of country life and cultural traditions.
7. Which of the following can best describe the author’s trip to Ireland?
A. Tiring. B. Challenging. C. Meaningful. D. Costly.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者去年夏天去爱尔兰旅行的经历,包括在都柏林和西部一个小村庄的所见所闻和所感,强调了爱尔兰文化对作者产生的深远影响。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“As soon as I arrived on the beautiful island, I felt the fresh sea wind and saw the green sights that seemed to go on forever.(一到这个美丽的岛屿,我就感受到了清新的海风,看到了似乎永无止境的绿色景色)”可知,作者到达爱尔兰后的第一印象是自然美景。故选B项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“In Dublin, I walked through the narrow streets of Temple Bar. The locals were very friendly and always willing to help. They shared their stories and traditions with me, making me feel like I was part of their community.(在都柏林,我走过坦普尔酒吧狭窄的街道。当地人非常友好,总是乐于助人。他们和我分享他们的故事和传统,让我觉得自己是他们社区的一部分)”可推知,作者喜欢都柏林的社区归属感。故选C项。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段中“I also visited a small village in the west of Ireland. There, I experienced the simple and real countryside life. The people in the village were warm and welcoming. I stayed with a local family, and the grandmother taught me how to make traditional Irish soda bread. The kitchen was full of the smell of the freshly baked bread, and when I ate, I felt it was as delicious as I had never tasted. I also helped them with some farm work, like feeding the animals and collecting eggs. It was a great way to experience the Irish way of life.(我还探访了爱尔兰西部的一座小村庄。在那里,我体验了淳朴真实的乡村生活:村民们热情好客,我寄宿在当地人家里,老奶奶手把手教我制作传统爱尔兰苏打面包。厨房里飘着刚出炉面包的香气,那前所未有的美味至今令我难忘。我还帮忙做些农活,比如喂养牲畜、捡拾鸡蛋,这无疑是体验爱尔兰生活方式的绝佳途径)”可知,第三段主要讲述了作者在爱尔兰小村庄的个人经历,包括体验乡村生活和当地文化传统。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The Irish culture, with its old traditions and the spirit of togetherness, left a lasting mark on me. It made me understand the importance of protecting our own cultural traditions and the value of friendship. This trip to Ireland was not just a journey to a beautiful country, but a journey into the heart of a culture that will always be special in my memory.(爱尔兰文化以其古老传统与团结精神在我心中留下深刻烙印。它让我深刻体会到守护自身文化传统的重要性,也让我领悟到友情的珍贵价值。这次爱尔兰之旅不仅是前往美丽国度的行程,更是一场深入文化核心的探索——这段记忆将永远珍藏在我心底)”可知,作者认为这次爱尔兰之旅不仅是前往美丽国度的行程,更是一场深入文化核心的探索,所以爱尔兰之旅是有意义的。故选C项。
C
As artificial intelligence (AI) art generators (生成器) take the world by storm, some people wonder if the works from AI art generators should count as art. The technology is still developing and has some problems to iron out, which means there are indeed flaws to consider alongside the incredible artwork a good AI can produce.
Art is classed as the product of imagination, skill, experience, and emotion, usually meant to represent something for the public to enjoy. Artists spent time and effort putting their inner worlds onto these works. Machine intelligence also puts a lot of work into sorting through tons of data, linking someone’s prompt to datasets, and trying to represent it as best as possible. The difference is that the AI is driven by commands instead of an emotional desire to express itself.
AI painters can produce over 1,000 original works of art with every tap of the enter key on a keyboard. But a mass-produced print of the Mona Lisa is worth less than the actual Leonardo da Vinci’s painting. Why? Scarcity — there’s only one of the original. Should anyone pay for these things? And if an artist puts AI masterpieces up for sale, what should the price be?
AI art involves a program mimicking (模仿) the work of existing artists to create a new piece according to the request of a human. But who made the artwork, the machine or its user? And can the original artists sue for copyright violation (侵犯版权)? Such questions complicate the merging of AI and the art industry, while fueling arguments against recognizing AI-generated art as marketable artistic products.
Once we’ve answered those questions, we can solve the really big one: When an AI-generated painting wins an award, who gets the prize?
8. What does the underlined word “flaws” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Weaknesses. B. Advances. C. Benefits. D. Rules.
9. How is AI art different from human art?
A. It is the product of experience. B. It costs less money to produce.
C. It combines different styles of works. D. It is not a mirror of humans’ emotions.
10. Why does the author mention Mona Lisa in the third paragraph?
A. To prove the popularity of classic artworks.
B. To introduce a new way of preserving art masterpieces.
C. To present the potential trouble with the value of AI art.
D. To show the advantages of AI painters over human artists.
11. What can we infer from paragraph 4?
A. AI art promotes the sale of artistic products.
B. AI art makes copyright issues more complicated.
C. Artists can create more works with the help of AI.
D. There will be less competition in the art industry.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍了当下火爆的AI艺术,对比其与人类艺术的差异,分析了其价值与版权层面存在的诸多争议。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段“The technology is still developing and has some problems to iron out, which means there are indeed flaws to consider alongside the incredible artwork a good AI can produce. (这项技术仍在发展,存在一些亟待解决的问题,这意味着即便优质AI能产出绝妙作品,也确实存在一些flaws需要考量)”可知,即便AI生成的作品优秀,也存在一些需要考虑的短板,flaws与“Weaknesses(弱点,短板)”含义接近。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The difference is that the AI is driven by commands instead of an emotional desire to express itself. (二者区别在于AI受指令驱动,而非源于抒发自我的情感诉求)”可知,AI艺术无法承载、映照人类的情感。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段 “But a mass-produced print of the Mona Lisa is worth less than the actual Leonardo da Vinci’s painting. Why? Scarcity — there’s only one of the original. Should anyone pay for these things? And if an artist puts AI masterpieces up for sale, what should the price be? (但批量印刷的《蒙娜丽莎》远不如达·芬奇本人的原作珍贵,为什么?因为稀有性——原作仅有一幅。人们应该为这些作品付费吗?如果一位艺术家将AI杰作出售,那么价格该定多少?)”可知,作者借名画稀缺价值的对比,引出AI艺术品价值评判的潜在难题。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“But who made the artwork, the machine or its user? And can the original artists sue for copyright violation (侵犯版权)? Such questions complicate the merging of AI and the art industry (艺术品创作者到底是机器还是使用者?原作艺术家能否起诉侵权?这类问题让AI与艺术行业的融合变得复杂)”可知,AI艺术让版权相关问题更加繁杂。
D
Changing everyday habits, such as how people shower, report leaks, and flush (冲) toilets, could help reduce England’s projected daily water shortfall of five billion liters, according to a new report led by University of Surrey. However, the study stresses that success depends on building a stronger evidence base within the water department.
Professor Benjamin Gardner, lead author of the study, said, “The water department knows that behavior change matters, but it needs to do more to connect with what we know around how people use water. Most initiatives so far have focused on increasing motivation to save water. That approach has its limits. People do not consciously decide how long to shower, for example. They simply do it, the same way, every day. Telling people how many liters of water they are using is unlikely to change that.”
Experts identified fixing or reporting household leaks, showering, and toilet flushing as the top priorities for behavior change. Showers typically use between six and 15 liters per minute, and roughly one quarter of drinking water used in UK homes goes toward flushing toilets. Four of the six highest-priority behaviors take place in the bathroom.
Dr Pablo Pereira-Doel, co-author of the study, said, “We know from our own research that real-time feedback (反馈) during a shower, delivered at the moment the behavior is happening, can meaningfully reduce how long people spend under the water. That kind of intervention (干预) works precisely because it does not rely on people remembering to act differently. It meets them in the moment. What this report shows is that the department needs to invest in understanding those moments far more systematically, across all the behaviors that matter, before it can design solutions that will actually stick.”
The study also points to a broader issue. Many water companies have carried out relevant behavior change research but do not share their findings, often for commercial reasons. The authors of the study suggest that standardized behavioral science tools could allow companies to share insights with each other without revealing sensitive information.
12. Why does Professor Benjamin Gardner think increasing motivation less effective?
A. The water department puts less emphasis.
B. Rewards often turn out insufficient.
C. People are unaware of such initiatives.
D. Many water-use behaviors are habitual.
13. What does Dr Pablo Pereira-Doel say about designing workable interventions?
A. It involves providing a quiet setting.
B. It should rely on repeated reminders.
C. It should be based on further research.
D. It demands water users’ real- time feedback.
14. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Companies often exchange sensitive findings.
B. Doing research is tough for water companies.
C. Behavioral science tools have been standardized.
D. Existing research hasn’t been made full use of.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Monitor Systems in the bathroom
B. Change Household Habits of Water Use
C. Limits of Motivation- Based Saving Water
D. Challenges Facing the UK’s Government
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【导语】文章主要讲述了改变日常用水习惯可帮助减少英格兰每日预计的水资源短缺,且强调了进一步研究的重要性。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“People do not consciously decide how long to shower, for example. They simply do it, the same way, every day. Telling people how many liters of water they are using is unlikely to change that.(例如,人们不会自觉地决定淋浴多长时间。他们只是每天以同样的方式去做。告诉人们他们用了多少升水不太可能改变这一点)”可知,许多用水行为是习惯性的,所以增加动力效果不佳。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“What this report shows is that the department needs to invest in understanding those moments far more systematically, across all the behaviors that matter, before it can design solutions that will actually stick.(这份报告表明,该部门需要更有系统地投资于了解所有重要行为中的这些时刻,然后才能设计出真正可行的解决方案)”可知,设计可行的干预措施应该基于进一步的研究。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Many water companies have carried out relevant behavior change research but do not share their findings, often for commercial reasons. The authors of the study suggest that standardized behavioral science tools could allow companies to share insights with each other without revealing sensitive information.(许多水务公司已经开展了相关的行为改变研究,但出于商业原因,它们并不分享研究成果。该研究的作者建议,标准化的行为科学工具可以让公司在不泄露敏感信息的情况下相互分享见解)”可推知,现有的研究还没有得到充分利用。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Changing everyday habits, such as how people shower, report leaks, and flush (冲) toilets, could help reduce England’s projected daily water shortfall of five billion liters, according to a new report led by University of Surrey.(根据萨里大学领导的一项新报告,改变日常习惯,比如人们如何洗澡、报告漏水以及冲厕所,可以帮助减少英格兰预计的每日50亿升的水资源短缺)”以及下文内容可知,文章主要讲述了改变日常用水习惯可帮助减少英格兰每日预计的水资源短缺,且强调了进一步研究的重要性。因此,B项“改变家庭用水习惯”适合作为文章标题。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
While a joke would make 10 young men laugh, it could as well annoy 10 women. For that reason, pay attention to our tips as soon as you decide to involve humor in your marketing and advertising campaigns!
____16____.
There are so many different types of humor, and each type appeals to specific demographics (人群). For a humorous marketing campaign to kick off, you must have a complete understanding of the demographics you sell products to. Study the humor that works for them with all your heart. Look through forums, newspapers, and social media comments. ____17____.
Keep your message relevant to your brand, products and services.
If you sell software solutions, which is a serious service that’s generally used by professionals and companies, you must approach funny angles (角度) that relate to your brand, products and services. ____18____. But they’d better contain at least several significant links that’ll allow people to figure out the connections on their own!
Keep humor simple.
Simplicity is always appreciated, especially in humor. ____19____ — they’d rather laugh without paying too much thought! Keeping your ideas simple will give you the chance to gain the necessary effect without involving too much budget, time, and attention in a single campaign.
Diversify jokes and explore new angles.
____20____. You’ll need to diversify your jokes and explore new angles of humor on a constant basis. Know when to stop pushing your ads by observing people’s reactions. Even if your ad has been extremely appreciated for one month, its performance might significantly drop due to people getting tired. When your feedback keeps decreasing, it’s time to think of something new!
A. Know your target audience
B. Let your customers tell you what’s funny
C. Jokes sometimes can make people feel uncomfortable
D. Your content or ads shouldn’t be entirely related to your offers
E. People don’t really enjoy jokes that are too complicated to understand
F. Jokes can get old very quickly, and when they do, they become annoying
G. Then find what will give you some ideas about how to start your funny campaign
【答案】16. A 17. G 18. D 19. E 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四点将幽默用于营销和广告活动的建议。
【16题详解】
下文“There are so many different types of humor, and each type appeals to specific demographics (人群). For a humorous marketing campaign to kick off, you must have a complete understanding of the demographics you sell products to.(幽默有很多不同的类型,每种类型都吸引了特定的人群。为了启动一个幽默的营销活动,你必须完全了解你销售产品的人群)” 说明要了解对应人群、研究适合他们的幽默,核心是知晓目标受众。空处为本段的主旨句,统领该段内容。所以A项“了解你的目标受众”符合语境。A选项中的“target audience”与下文中的“demographics you sell products to”相呼应。故选 A。
【17题详解】
上文“Study the humor that works for them with all your heart. Look through forums, newspapers, and social media comments.(全心全意地研究对他们有效的幽默。浏览论坛、报纸和社交媒体评论)”说明要用心研究适合受众的幽默,可通过论坛、报纸、社媒评论搜集信息。空处和前文为顺接关系,说明搜集这些信息后的下一步作用。所以G项“然后找到能帮你构思如何开启趣味营销活动的灵感”符合语境。G选项中的“start your funny campaign”与上文中的“a humorous marketing campaign to kick off”相呼应,故选G。
【18题详解】
上文“If you sell software solutions, which is a serious service that’s generally used by professionals and companies, you must approach funny angles (角度) that relate to your brand, products and services.(如果你销售软件解决方案,这是一项专业人士和公司通常使用的严肃服务,你必须从与你的品牌、产品和服务相关的有趣角度入手)”说明幽默要贴合品牌和产品服务,下文“But they’d better contain at least several significant links that’ll allow people to figure out the connections on their own!(但它们最好至少包含几个重要的链接,让人们自己找出联系!)”通过转折说明内容需有能让受众联想品牌的关联点。空处与后文为转折衔接,承接前文贴合品牌的要求,同时引出转折后的内容。所以D项“你的内容或广告不必完全和产品服务挂钩” 符合语境。D 选项中的“content or ads”,“related to your offers”与上文中的“funny angles that relate to your brand, products and services”相呼应,故选D。
【19题详解】
上文“Simplicity is always appreciated, especially in humor.(简单总是被欣赏的,尤其是在幽默中)”点明本段核心是幽默要简洁,下文“they’d rather laugh without paying too much thought!(他们宁愿不费太多心思就笑!)”是对空处内容的补充说明,体现人们对幽默的接受偏好。空处与后文为解释说明关系,承接前文“简洁”的观点。所以E项“人们并不喜欢那些复杂难懂的笑话”符合语境。E选项中的“too complicated to understand”与上文中的“simplicity”、下文中的“without paying too much thought”相呼应,故选E。
【20题详解】
上文“Diversify jokes and explore new angles(多样化笑话,探索新角度)”点明本段核心是要丰富笑话形式、挖掘新角度,下文“You’ll need to diversify your jokes and explore new angles of humor on a constant basis. Know when to stop pushing your ads by observing people’s reactions. Even if your ad has been extremely appreciated for one month, its performance might significantly drop due to people getting tired. When your feedback keeps decreasing, it’s time to think of something new!(你需要使你的笑话多样化,并不断探索新的幽默角度。通过观察人们的反应,知道什么时候停止推送你的广告。即使你的广告在一个月内受到了极大的赞赏,但由于人们感到疲倦,它的表现也可能会大幅下降。当你的反馈不断减少时,是时候想想新的东西了!)”说明要持续创新,因为受众会厌烦重复的笑话。空处与后文为因果关系,解释为何要丰富笑话、挖掘新角度。所以F项“笑话很容易过时,一旦过时就会让人反感”符合语境。F选项中的“get old very quickly”,“become annoying”与下文中的“people getting tired”,“feedback keeps decreasing” 相呼应。故选F。
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。
Eight-year-old Liam Parker was rushing to school with his schoolbag on his back as usual. With the ____21____ of having to be there on time, Liam felt nothing would stop his step.
____22____, he spotted a silver car parked under the sun. Inside the car, there was a baby whose face was red. The little one wouldn’t stop ____23____, and Liam knew he had to do something about it. First, he ____24____ the car window, but no other one appeared. The baby was all by himself and there were no adults ____25____.
Although he wasn’t sure what to do, Liam knew he needed to get the baby out of the ____26____ car. When he tried to open the doors, he realized they were all locked.
Without ____27____, he picked a rock from the ground and hit hard against the window. ____28____ and not knowing if he had done the right thing, Liam ____29____ the baby.
The baby’s damp (潮湿) skin pressed against Liam’s ____30____ as he took hold of him carefully. Liam ____31____ him gently and whispered, “Don’t worry. You’re safe now.”
Suddenly, a woman’s ____32____ could be heard. “What are you doing to my car?!”
Liam ____33____. His hands started trembling (颤抖) even more. The woman was angry, but then she saw her car window and her ____34____. She started kissing her baby, and then turned to Liam and said, “Young man, you are a hero.”
But before he could say anything, Liam heard the school bell ring and started ____35____ towards the school.
21. A. adventure B. thought C. appeal D. instance
22. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. Anyhow
23. A. complaining B. exploring C. dancing D. crying
24. A. knocked on B. looked for C. broke down D. cleaned up
25. A. in sight B. in danger C. in agreement D. in trouble
26. A. damaged B. hot C. used D. heavy
27. A. apologizing B. focusing C. hesitating D. applying
28. A. Amazed B. Interested C. Bored D. Scared
29. A. contacted B. held C. cured D. tracked
30. A. schoolbag B. sheet C. shirt D. towel
31. A. rocked B. stopped C. taught D. removed
32. A. order B. answer C. whisper D. shout
33. A. froze B. ignored C. hid D. escaped
34. A. goods B. son C. card D. phone
35. A. driving B. walking C. running D. riding
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述8岁男孩利亚姆上学途中发现被困在闷热车里的婴儿,果断破窗救人的英勇事迹。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:一想到必须准时到达学校,利亚姆觉得没有什么能阻止他的脚步。A. adventure冒险;B. thought想法;C. appeal吸引力;D. instance例子。根据上文“Eight-year-old Liam Parker was rushing to school”可知,利亚姆着急上学,“想到要准时到校”符合语境,with the thought of为固定搭配,意为“一想到……”。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:然而,他发现一辆银色的汽车停在阳光下。A. Moreover此外;B. Therefore因此;C. However然而;D. Anyhow无论如何。上文“was rushing to school”和下文“he spotted a silver car parked under the sun.”是转折关系,用however连接。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:车里有一个婴儿,脸通红。小家伙哭个不停,利亚姆知道他必须做点什么。A. complaining抱怨;B. exploring探索;C. dancing跳舞;D. crying哭泣。根据上文“whose face was red”可知,婴儿处于不适状态,哭个不停符合婴儿被困时的反应。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:首先,他敲了敲车窗,但没有其他人出现。A. knocked on敲击;B. looked for寻找;C. broke down出故障;D. cleaned up清理。根据下文“but no other one appeared”可知,利亚姆先尝试敲击车窗看里面是否有大人。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意:婴儿独自一人,看不到任何成年人。A. in sight 看得见;B. in danger 处于危险中;C. in agreement 同意;D. in trouble 陷入麻烦。根据上文“The baby was all by himself”可知,周围没有能看到的成年人。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:尽管不确定该怎么做,但利亚姆知道他需要把婴儿从闷热的车里救出来。A. damaged损坏的;B. hot闷热的;C. used用过的;D. heavy沉重的。根据上文“parked under the sun”可知,汽车在太阳下暴晒会变得闷热。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他毫不犹豫地从地上捡起一块石头,用力砸向车窗。A. apologizing道歉;B. focusing集中注意力;C. hesitating犹豫;D. applying申请。根据下文“hit hard against the window”可知,利亚姆急于救人,没有犹豫。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:利亚姆很害怕,不确定自己做得对不对,但他还是抱住了婴儿。A. Amazed惊讶的;B. Interested感兴趣的;C. Bored无聊的;D. Scared害怕的。根据下文“not knowing if he had done the right thing”以及“His hands started trembling even more”可知,利亚姆此时是害怕的。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:利亚姆很害怕,不确定自己做得对不对,但他还是抱住了婴儿。A. contacted联系;B. held抱住;C. cured治愈;D. tracked追踪。根据下文“he took hold of him carefully”可知,利亚姆破窗后抱住了婴儿。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:当他小心翼翼地抱住婴儿时,婴儿潮湿的皮肤紧贴着利亚姆的衬衫。A. schoolbag书包;B. sheet床单;C. shirt衬衫;D. towel毛巾。结合语境,利亚姆背着书包上学,抱着婴儿时婴儿的皮肤会紧贴他的衣服,shirt(衬衫)符合日常穿着场景。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:利亚姆轻轻地摇晃着他,低声说:“别担心,你现在安全了。”A. rocked摇晃;B. stopped停止;C. taught教;D. removed移除。根据下文“gently”和“whispered”可知,利亚姆在安抚婴儿,摇晃婴儿是常见的安抚方式。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:突然,传来一个女人的喊声:“你对我的车做了什么?”A. order命令;B. answer回答;C. whisper低语;D. shout大喊。根据下文“What are you doing to my car?!”以及“The woman was angry”可知,女人发现车窗被砸,生气地大喊。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:利亚姆愣住了。A. froze愣住;B. ignored忽视;C. hid隐藏;D. escaped逃跑。根据下文“His hands started trembling even more”可知,利亚姆被女人的喊声吓到,愣住了。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:女人很生气,但随后她看到了车窗和她的儿子。A. goods货物;B. son儿子;C. card卡片;D. phone手机。根据上文“Inside the car, there was a baby”以及“She started kissing her baby”可知,女人是婴儿的母亲,此处指她看到了自己的儿子。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但还没等他说什么,利亚姆就听到了上课铃响,于是朝着学校跑去。A. driving驾驶;B. walking走路;C. running跑步;D. riding骑行。根据上文“was rushing to school”以及“heard the school bell ring”可知,利亚姆怕迟到,所以跑步去学校。故选C。
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。
Originally from Wales in the United Kingdom, Hiley ____36____ (live) in Norway for more than four decades. As the founder of the Norwegian Taiji Center in Oslo, she is widely recognized as a pioneer of tai chi in the country. But ____37____ (evident), tai chi is far more than a significant martial art or a form of physical exercise for Hiley — it is a path ____38____ understanding oneself and connecting with the wider world.
Hiley first encountered tai chi at the age of 20, when she learned human movement and art at university. Her academic curiosity about movement, ____39____ (combine) with an artistic fascination with the color black, ultimately led her to tai chi. Later, while ____40____ (study) for a postgraduate’s degree in London, she found a tai chi teacher. The practice struck a deep ____41____ (impress) within her. After a period of systematic study, she determined ____42____ (open) her own tai chi school in London. Later, following a personal invitation, Hiley moved to Norway, ____43____ she established a new tai chi school.
Hiley’s approach to tai chi is gentle, especially with ____44____ (beginner). She introduces philosophical ideas through movement, showing students how to feel the concepts in their bodies. But her teaching goes far beyond posture. She asks her students as she recognizes that people come to tai chi seeking solutions to ____45____ wide range of difficulties — physical, emotional or psychological.
【答案】36. has lived
37. evidently
38. to 39. combined
40. studying
41. impression
42. to open
43. where 44. beginners
45. a
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了威尔士人Hiley旅居挪威四十余年,创办当地太极中心,回顾她接触、学习太极的经历,介绍她温和包容、兼顾身心与哲学的太极教学理念。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:Hiley原籍英国威尔士,已在挪威生活四十余年。根据时间状语“for more than four decades”以及主语“Hiley”可知,动作从过去持续到现在,用现在完成时has lived。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意:但显而易见,对Hiley而言太极远不止重要武术或健身方式。此空修饰整个主句,用副词evidently,作状语。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意:它是认识自我、联结广阔世界的一条途径。此处是固定搭配a path to doing sth.,意为“通往做……的道路/途径”,此空是介词to。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:她对人体动作的学术好奇,再加上对黑色的艺术喜爱,最终引领她走向太极。句中已有谓语led,curiosity与combine是动宾关系,此空是过去分词combined作定语,修饰curiosity。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:后来在伦敦攻读研究生学位期间,她找到了一位太极老师。此处是状语从句的省略,she与study是主谓关系,此空是现在分词studying。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意:这套功法给她留下了深刻印象。根据“struck a”可知,此空是名词impression,意为“印象”,作宾语。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:经过系统学习,她决定在伦敦开办自己的太极学校。此处是固定搭配determine to do sth,此空是动词不定式to open。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:之后受私人邀请,Hiley搬到挪威,并在当地开设了一所新太极学校。此空引导非限制性定语从句,先行词Norway表地点,从句主谓宾完整,此空是关系副词where,作地点状语。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意:Hiley的太极教学方式十分温和,尤其适合初学者。beginner是可数名词,此处泛指全体初学者,用复数beginners,作宾语。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意:她明白人们修习太极是为了解决各类身心、情绪难题。此处是固定搭配a wide range of,意为“各种各样的”,此空是不定冠词a。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是高二学生李华,你校正在组织由外教Mr. Smith选拔两名同学参加英国牛津大学的夏令营。请你给外教Mr. Smith发一封邮件申请参加,内容包括:
1. 自我介绍;
2. 申请理由;
3. 期待获准。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:牛津大学University of Oxford
Dear Mr. Smith,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】参考答案:
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am Li Hua, a senior 2 student. Hearing that you are selecting two students for the Oxford summer camp, I am writing to apply for this precious opportunity.
I have maintained a top academic record in English, particularly in speaking and writing. Last year, I won second prize in the provincial English speech contest. Besides, I am eager to explore British culture and learn from international peers. I believe this camp will broaden my horizons and enhance my communication skills.
I would be truly grateful if you could consider my application. I look forward to your approval.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面要求考生以高二学生李华的身份,给外教Mr. Smith写一封邮件,申请参加牛津大学夏令营,内容需包含自我介绍、申请理由、期待获准三部分。
【详解】1.词汇积累
宝贵的:precious → valuable
学业成绩优异:top academic record → outstanding academic performance
拓宽:broaden → expand
提升沟通能力:enhance communication skills → improve interpersonal skills
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句:I have maintained a top academic record in English, particularly in speaking and writing.
拓展句:I have sustained excellent results in English, notably in oral and written expression.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Hearing that you are selecting two students for the Oxford summer camp, I am writing to apply for this precious opportunity. (运用了现在分词短语Hearing...作状语和that引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】I would be truly grateful if you could consider my application. (运用了if引导的条件状语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was in high school, my passion for art was often seen as a distraction (干扰) from “serious” subjects. My parents, both engineers, hoped I would follow a more traditional path. It was in this climate of doubt that I met Mr. Anderson, my art teacher.
Mr. Anderson was different. His classroom was a safe place of creativity, filled with the smell of paint and possibility. While others saw my painting as a hobby, he saw potential. He would spend extra hours after school, not just teaching me techniques, but discussing the stories behind great artworks and the emotions they showed. He once told me, “True art isn’t about perfection; it’s about voice. It’s about having the courage to show the world how you see it.”
Encouraged by his words, I decided to pour my heart into a piece for the annual Provincial Youth Art Competition. I spent weeks on a painting titled The Crossroads, showing a young figure standing at a crossroads, with one path brightly lit and well-trodden, and the other, darker and overgrown, but leading towards a distant, shimmering (闪烁的) light. It was a metaphor (隐喻) for my own struggle.
The day the results were announced, I rushed to the school notice board, my heart pounding. I looked through the list of winners from the bottom up. Third place... not me. Second place... not me. First place... still not my name. A weight settled on my chest. I failed. I wasn’t as good as I thought. Maybe my parents were right. I turned away, feeling the dream inside me seeming to break into a million pieces.
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。
As I was about to leave, I felt a hand on my shoulder.
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Twenty years later, standing in my own art studio, that moment remains vivid.
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【答案】范文:
As I was about to leave, I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was Mr. Anderson. “I know what you’re feeling,” he said softly, leading me away from the crowd. “But did you pour your heart into that painting?” I nodded tearfully. “Then it’s a success,” he declared. “The judges’ opinion was just one perspective,” he continued. “You must walk towards that shimmering light in your painting yourself, even if no one else sees it at first. This is just the beginning of finding your own unique voice.” His words, like a beacon, began to remove the shadows of my doubt.
Twenty years later, standing in my own art studio, that moment remains vivid. My painting The Crossroads now hangs on the wall as a reminder of the day when I almost gave up. The shimmering light I once painted now floods the room. Success, I’ve learned, isn’t defined by a single award but by the resilience to keep creating. I often think of Mr. Anderson, the teacher who saw the light in my work when I myself could not. His belief became the foundation upon which I built my career.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。上高中时,作者对艺术的热爱被视为干扰,父母也希望其走传统道路。在艺术老师鼓励下,作者参加比赛,结果落选,顿感梦想破碎,内心失落。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“正当我准备离开时,我感到有一只手搭在了我的肩膀上。”可知,第一段可以描写作者比赛失利后安德森老师叫住并安慰作者的过程,老师对画作的肯定、对作者坚持自我风格的鼓励,以及这番话对作者打消疑虑的作用。
②由第二段句首内容 “二十年后,我站在自己的艺术工作室里,那一刻依然历历在目。” 可知,第二段可以描写二十年后作者拥有自己画室的现状,挂在墙上的画作对当年往事的纪念意义,作者对成功的全新感悟,以及对安德森老师当年知遇之恩的感念。
2.续写线索:一只手搭在肩膀上 —— 老师安慰鼓励,点醒迷茫 —— 打消疑虑,重拾信心 —— 二十年后拥有专属画室 —— 画作纪念往事——领悟成功真谛 —— 感念师恩,坚守艺术初心
3.词汇激活
行为类
①点头:nod/nod one’s head/give a nod
②继续:continue/go on/carry on
③走向:walk towards/head for/make one’s way to
情绪类
①泪流满面地:tearfully/with tears in one’s eyes
②几乎放弃:almost give up/nearly quit/be on the verge of giving up
【点睛】【高分句型1】“I know what you’re feeling,” he said softly, leading me away from the crowd.(运用了what引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】I often think of Mr. Anderson, the teacher who saw the light in my work when I myself could not.(运用了who引导的定语从句、when引导的时间状语从句)
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