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英语
本试卷共8页,满分150分,考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What will the woman do this holiday?
A. Go to London.
B. Stay at home.
C. Look after her parents.
2. Where is the man probably going?
A. To a supermarket. B. To a bookstore. C. To a farmland.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and secretary.
4. Why does the man want to mix the coffee?
A. To save money. B. To make it tasty. C. To do it for fun.
5. What does the man offer to do for the woman?
A. Repair her phone.
B. Buy her a new phone.
C. Lend her an old phone.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段录音,回答第6、7题。
6. When will the boy finish reviewing his notes?
A. At 6:00. B. At 6:45. C. At 7:15.
7. What will the boy do immediately?
A. Go to sleep. B. Buy school items. C. Check his bike.
听第7段录音,回答第8、9题。
8. Why has Liam been running a lot recently?
A. To stay healthy.
B. To prepare for a marathon.
C. To save time on his trip to work.
9. What does Chloe plan to do?
A. Take up yoga again.
B. Join Liam in training.
C. Run to work every day.
听第8段录音,回答第10至13题。
10. What is the AI tool mainly used for?
A. Writing English essays for students.
B. Assisting with study and learning.
C. Teaching physics formulas online.
11. How did Oliver know about the AI tool?
A. His cousin recommended it.
B. He found it online by chance.
C. Sophia told him about it.
12. What can we infer about Sophia?
A. She is good at math and English.
B. She has used similar AI tools before.
C. She will download the AI tool tonight.
13. What is Oliver’s attitude towards the AI tools?
A. Doubtful. B. Favorable. C. Indifferent.
听第9段录音,回答第14至17题。
14. Where did Mark develop his interest in hosting?
A. In a local TV station.
B. At college.
C. After graduation.
15. What does Mark think is the most important quality for a host?
A. Good voice.
B. Quick thinking.
C. Patience and listening skills.
16. How does Mark calm himself down before a show?
A. By talking with guests.
B. By preparing questions early.
C. By listening to music.
17. What will Mark’s program focus on more in the future?
A. Teenagers’ creative ideas.
B. Stories of famous people.
C. Life experience of elders.
听第10段录音,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. Ways to make toys.
B. A new way for toys to travel.
C. Popular places of interest abroad.
19. What will the agency do after receiving the toy?
A. Send an email to the owner at once.
B. Take the toy to travel a week later.
C. Ask the owner to pay more money.
20. What can toy owners get from the agency?
A. Toys and travel photos.
B. Free foreign blogs.
C. Beautiful postcards.
第二部分 阅读部分(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
For food-loving travelers, international food festivals are wonderful gateways to explore different cultures. Below are four popular festivals around the world, each with its own charm.
L’Aplec del Caragol (Spain, May 10-12)
Held in Lleida, this festival is all about snails (蜗牛) — Spain’s beloved local food. Visitors can taste roasted snails, snail stew, and other Spanish dishes. There are snail-eating competitions, traditional music, and traditional Catalan dance shows. Local farmers sell fresh snails and homemade food.
Cairo Bites Food Festival (Egypt, Aug. 15-25)
Egypt’s biggest food festival brings together local and international food lovers. You can try traditional Egyptian dishes like koshari (rice and pasta mix) and ful medames (fava bean stew). It has cooking competitions, professional cook workshops, and Arabic music performances. The festival is suitable for families and has enjoyable activities for kids.
Naples Pizzafest (Italy, Sep. 10-20)
Being the original home of pizza, Naples hosts this world-famous pizza festival. Over 100 pizza masters from Italy and abroad join to make and compete with different pizzas. Visitors can taste classic Margherita pizza, watch pizza-making shows, and join workshops to learn to make pizza dough (面团). The festival also has Italian traditional music and street performances.
Galway Oyster Festival (Ireland, Sep. 26-29)
This is the world’s oldest oyster (牡蛎) festival, celebrating Ireland’s seafood culture. It features fresh local oysters, seafood chowder, and Irish soda bread. There are oyster-opening competitions, live Irish music, and dance shows. Visitors can also take boat tours to see oyster farms by the sea.
1. What is special about Cairo Bites Food Festival?
A. It celebrates local seafood culture.
B. It offers boat tours to enjoy the sea.
C. It holds cooking lessons for visitors.
D. It provides fun activities for children.
2. Which festival is held in the birthplace of pizza?
A. Galway Oyster Festival. B. Naples Pizzafest.
C. Cairo Bites Food Festival. D. L’Aplec del Caragol.
3. What can visitors do at both Galway Oyster Festival and L’Aplec del Caragol?
A. Watch folk music shows. B. Join pizza-making workshops.
C. Taste Egyptian dishes. D. Buy fresh local seafood.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了四个国际美食节的时间、地点和特色活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Cairo Bites Food Festival部分“The festival is suitable for families and has enjoyable activities for kids. (这个节日适合家庭,有为孩子们准备的娱乐活动)”和其它美食节比较可知,开罗美食节的特别之处在于它为儿童提供有趣的活动,其它没有。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Naples Pizzafest部分“Being the original home of pizza, Naples hosts this world-famous pizza festival. (作为披萨的起源地,那不勒斯举办了这个世界闻名的披萨节)”可知,那不勒斯披萨节在披萨的诞生地举行。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据L’Aplec del Caragol部分“There are snail-eating competitions, traditional music, and traditional Catalan dance shows. (有吃蜗牛比赛、传统音乐和传统的加泰罗尼亚舞蹈表演)”以及Galway Oyster Festival部分“There are oyster-opening competitions, live Irish music, and dance shows. (有开牡蛎比赛、现场爱尔兰音乐和舞蹈表演)”可知,两个节日都有民间音乐表演。
B
Pauline grew up in Mombo, Tanzania, with wonderful memories of the local forest. “Back in 2004, I visited the forest with my grandfather often,” he recalled. “It was fresh, with many birds, eagles and flowing water sources.” He left for studies and returned to find a totally different scene — greyer trees, fewer animals and scarce water. Life for locals became much harder, especially for families depending on the forest for fuel and food.
The problem was clear: the forest was dying, and people struggled without enough water. “Women now walk 9 km just to get water,” Pauline said. He found the main causes: climate change, overgrazing (过度放牧), deforestation and overuse of forest resources. Fires from nearby farms also destroyed large forest areas, breaking the natural balance and making water patterns changeable.
To fix this, Pauline’s organization “Social Community Forum” took action. They mixed reforestation with community support: planting native trees like Albizia to restore water cycles, and growing mangoes, avocados and vegetables to meet food needs and make money. They also taught locals about environmental protection in schools and village meetings. “We need to reduce dependence on the forest,” Pauline explained. Women’s groups managed nurseries, and students joined tree-planting activities eagerly.
Nowadays, rare (罕见的) birds like sunbirds and eagles are returning as the forest recovers, and some water sources are flowing again — women now spend less time collecting water. “When I see young trees growing, I see life for the community,” Pauline smiled. His work not only saves the forest but also rebuilds the relationship between people and nature, ensuring future generations of Mombo can enjoy the same rich forest he once knew.
For Pauline, recovery is an attempt at preserving memories, rebuilding the relationship between people and nature and ensuring that future generations in Mombo inherit a forest that still feels alive. “If the forest could speak,” Pauline says, “it would only speak about life.”
4. What does the underlined word “scarce” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Dirty. B. Unsafe. C. Fresh. D. Limited.
5. What is one of the organization’s measures?
A. Stopping main farming activities. B. Moving villagers to other places.
C. Growing fruits for food and income. D. Asking the government for financial help.
6. What does the author want to show in paragraph 4?
A. The various kinds of birds in Mombo’s forest.
B. The encouraging results of the forest restoration.
C. The methods the organization used to plant trees.
D. The strong desire of villagers to live a better life.
7. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Bringing a Forest Back to Life B. Climate Change in Tanzania
C. Pauline’s Childhood Memories D. Ways to Increase Community Income
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了坦桑尼亚Mombo当地人Pauline恢复家乡森林的故事。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词所在的句子“He left for studies and returned to find a totally different scene — greyer trees, fewer animals and scarce water.(他外出求学,归来后却见到全然不同的景象 —— 树木愈发枯黄、动物数量锐减、水源scarce)”可知,scarce与fewer并列,均表示“减少、不足”之意。后文也提到“Women now walk 9 km just to get water (妇女现在要走9公里才能取到水)”,说明水源变得稀少、有限。scarce意为“稀缺的、有限的”,与limited同义。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“They mixed reforestation with community support: planting native trees like Albizia to restore water cycles, and growing mangoes, avocados and vegetables to meet food needs and make money. (他们将重新造林与社区支持相结合:种植合欢树等本土树木以恢复水循环,种植芒果、鳄梨和蔬菜以满足食物需求并赚钱。)”可知,组织通过种植水果来满足食物需求并增加收入。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段的“Nowadays, rare birds like sunbirds and eagles are returning as the forest recovers, and some water sources are flowing again — women now spend less time collecting water. (如今,随着森林的恢复,太阳鸟和鹰等稀有鸟类正在回归,一些水源也重新流动起来——妇女们现在取水的时间减少了。)”可知,第四段主要展示了森林恢复的令人鼓舞的成果。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容,特别是最后一段“His work not only saves the forest but also rebuilds the relationship between people and nature, ensuring future generations of Mombo can enjoy the same rich forest he once knew. (他的工作不仅拯救了森林,还重建了人与自然的关系,确保蒙博的后代能够享受到他曾经熟悉的那片富饶森林。)”可知,文章主要讲述了Pauline如何让森林恢复生机。因此A项“让森林重焕生机”能概括文章主旨,适合作标题。
C
As I walked around the large green sculpture (雕塑), watching how shade and light changed as I moved, I felt my stress drop quickly. Reclining Mother and Child by Henry Moore carries a strong sense of peace. I could imagine the mother and child enjoying the beautiful gardens where they sat, just as I was enjoying the quiet moment.
The sculpture is one of 30 of Moore’s works shown at Kew Gardens in London for the show Henry Moore: Monumental Nature, which runs until 31 January. Looking at the smooth lines of the metal sculptures, I could easily see Moore’s deep inspiration from the natural world. Some works reminded me of seeds (种子) or sheep with their young. Others with connecting shapes clearly brought bones to mind.
Moore’s clever use of holes and empty spaces allows visitors to see the art and the gardens from new and different angles (角度) as they walk around. Works like Double Oval beautifully surround the garden’s old buildings or tall treetops in special ways, creating a lovely mix of art and nature.
The show inside the Shirley Sherwood Gallery also provides a clear look at Moore’s creative process. His drawings and artworks about bones and trees help visitors understand where his special non-realistic shapes came from and how he developed his own artistic style over the years.
Another beautiful site, Wakehurst, will display four more of Moore’s works from June 5 as part of Henry Moore and More. The area is covered with lovely bluebells in April and May, and the show closes in May 2027. It is truly a wonderful experience to enjoy excellent man-made art and wonderful natural beauty at the same time, making the visit well worth the time and effort for every art and nature lover.
8. What effect did Reclining Mother and Child have on the author?
A. It made her feel relaxed. B. It reminded her of her childhood.
C. It increased her sense of pressure. D. It encouraged her to create sculptures.
9. What can we learn about Moore’s works from Paragraph 2?
A. Most of them are about farm animals. B. They are mainly displayed indoors.
C. Nature is a major source of his ideas. D. Their styles are totally different.
10. What does the author say about holes in Moore’s sculptures?
A. They make the bronzes look lighter. B. They offer different viewing experiences.
C. They show respect for traditional skills. D. They represent empty space in nature.
11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To introduce a sculptor’s works and exhibitions.
B. To explain how to enjoy outdoor works of art.
C. To compare two famous gardens in London.
D. To attract more volunteers to Kew Gardens.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍亨利・摩尔雕塑展,其作品取材自然,孔洞设计带来多元观赏视角。邱园展持续至1月31日,沃克赫斯特庄园六月新增展品,艺术与自然相融值得参观。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“As I walked around the large green sculpture (雕塑), watching how shade and light changed as I moved, I felt my stress drop quickly. Reclining Mother and Child by Henry Moore carries a strong sense of peace.(我绕着这座巨大的绿色雕塑缓步走动,光影随我的脚步不断变幻,心头的压力瞬间消散。亨利・摩尔的《斜倚的母子》满是宁静祥和之感)”可知,《斜倚的母子》让作者感到放松。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Looking at the smooth lines of the metal sculptures, I could easily see Moore’s deep inspiration from the natural world.(看着金属雕塑流畅的线条,我很容易看出摩尔从自然世界中汲取了深刻的灵感)”可知,自然是摩尔创作灵感的重要来源。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Moore’s clever use of holes and empty spaces allows visitors to see the art and the gardens from new and different angles (角度) as they walk around.(摩尔巧妙地利用了孔洞和空隙,使参观者在漫步时能够从全新的角度欣赏艺术作品和花园)”可知,摩尔雕塑中的孔洞提供了不同的观赏体验。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“As I walked around the large green sculpture (雕塑), watching how shade and light changed as I moved, I felt my stress drop quickly. Reclining Mother and Child by Henry Moore carries a strong sense of peace.(我绕着这座巨大的绿色雕塑缓步走动,光影随我的脚步不断变幻,心头的压力瞬间消散。亨利・摩尔的《斜倚的母子》满是宁静祥和之感)”结合本文介绍亨利・摩尔雕塑展,其作品取材自然,孔洞设计带来多元观赏视角。邱园展持续至1月31日,沃克赫斯特庄园六月新增展品,艺术与自然相融值得参观。可知,作者撰写本文的目的是介绍一位雕塑家的作品和展览。
D
A new study finds that bumblebees (大黄蜂) can use things around them to work out difficult problems they’ve never met before. This shows that even with small brains, these bees can think in more difficult ways than people usually think.
A famous 1913 experiment with chimpanzees (黑猩猩) gave scientists the idea. The animals stacked (叠放) boxes to reach a banana that was too high. This ability to use objects to solve new problems is called “insight”, and few animals are known to have it.
Researchers in Finland designed a similar test for bumblebees. They built a low round space (only 3.2 centimeters tall) where bees couldn’t fly or reach the top from the floor — ensuring the only way to succeed was using the foam (泡沫) ball. First, the bees spent several days getting familiar with the setup: they learned that a blue dot on the floor had sweet food as a reward, and they often touched and pushed the foam ball out of curiosity before realizing it could roll.
In the final test, the blue dot was moved to the top of the space. Holes were made in the floor, and one was right under the dot. The bees needed to roll the ball into that hole to stand on it and reach the reward, with many trying a few gentle pushes before getting the ball in the right spot.
About 73% of young bees solved the puzzle, even though they’d never seen anything like it. To make sure it wasn’t luck, scientists hid the dot behind a small wall. The bees still found the right way, showing their solution was deliberate (深思熟虑的).
The study proves that bumblebees have insight (认知能力) and can come up with clever solutions to new challenges, despite their small brains. This finding helps scientists better understand how small-brained creatures develop problem-solving abilities, offering new clues about animal intelligence.
12. What does the new study mainly tell us about bumblebees?
A. They prefer sweet food from blue dots.
B. They can fly higher than any of the other bees.
C. They have better problem-solving skills than thought.
D. They can remember places with food for a long time.
13. Why did scientists mention the 1913 chimpanzee experiment?
A. To prove animals love solving puzzles. B. To explain how the bee test was designed.
C. To show chimpanzees are smarter than bees. D. To introduce a new way of doing experiments.
14. What did scientists do to ensure the bees used the foam ball?
A. They made the blue dot hard to find. B. They trained bees to stack objects first.
C. They hid the sweet reward under the floor. D. They built a low space where bees couldn’t fly.
15. What can we infer from the experiment results?
A. Bees’ success depended on luck at first. B. Older bees are better at solving puzzles.
C. Bees learn skills faster than other insects. D. Insight isn’t limited to large-brained animals.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. D
【解析】
【导语】主要说明了科学家参照黑猩猩实验对大黄蜂开展测试,多数蜜蜂能借助泡沫球获取食物。该研究证实小脑生物也具备顿悟思维,为研究动物智力提供了新线索。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“A new study finds that bumblebees (大黄蜂) can use things around them to work out difficult problems they’ve never met before. This shows that even with small brains, these bees can think in more difficult ways than people usually think.(一项新研究发现,大黄蜂能够利用周围环境中的物品来解决从未遇到过的难题。这表明,即使大脑较小,这些蜜蜂也能以比人类通常想象得更复杂的方式进行思考)”可知,蜜蜂的解决问题的能力比人们想象的要好。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“A famous 1913 experiment with chimpanzees (黑猩猩) gave scientists the idea.( 1913年一项著名的黑猩猩实验让科学家有了这个想法)”以及第三段“Researchers in Finland designed a similar test for bumblebees.(芬兰的研究人员为蜂群设计了类似的测试)”可知,科学家提到了1913年的黑猩猩实验是为了解释蜜蜂试验是如何设计的。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“They built a low round space (only 3.2 centimeters tall) where bees couldn’t fly or reach the top from the floor — ensuring the only way to succeed was using the foam (泡沫) ball.(他们建造了一个低矮的圆形空间(仅3.2厘米高),蜜蜂无法飞上去,也无法从地面到达顶部——这确保了成功唯一的途径就是使用泡沫球)”可知,科学家建造了一个低矮的空间,使蜜蜂无法飞进去来确保蜜蜂使用泡沫球。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“This ability to use objects to solve new problems is called “insight”, and few animals are known to have it.(这种通过使用物体来解决新问题的能力被称为“洞察力”,而很少有动物被证实具备这种能力)”以及最后一段“The study proves that bumblebees have insight (认知能力) and can come up with clever solutions to new challenges, despite their small brains.(研究表明,尽管大黄蜂的大脑很小,但它们具有洞察力,并能为新挑战想出聪明的解决方案)”可知,洞察力并不局限于大脑发达的动物。
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。
America’s milk industry is facing an unusual problem: a record amount of cheese in storage. According to recent data, milk producers are storing about 1.4 billion pounds of cheese, the highest level in nearly 100 years of tracking.
The main reason lies in the imbalance between supply and demand. ____16____ This allows cows to produce more milk than ever before. At the same time, Americans are drinking much less milk than they did decades ago — choosing plant-based drinks like soy or almond milk instead. In 1975, the average person drank around 29 gallons (加仑) of milk a year. ____17____
To deal with the extra milk, dairy companies turn it into cheese. ____18____ Unlike fresh milk, cheese can be stored for months without going bad, giving companies more time to find buyers. However, changing consumer tastes have made this task harder. Cheddar used to be America’s favorite cheese, but since 2010, Mozzarella has become more popular, especially for pizza. Americans are also trying new kinds of cheese from Europe and Asia, and many of these new choices are brought in from other countries.
____19____ Back in 2016, a similar situation happened, and the government bought 11 million pounds of extra cheese and gave it to people who needed help. But this time, the extra amount is much larger — enough to make a cheese wheel the size of a famous landmark.
The surplus (过剩) has greatly affected dairy farmers. For farmers, low milk prices result in reduced income. ____20____ Finding a solution to this surplus will require balancing production with changing consumer habits.
A. Some have even had to close their farms.
B. By 2017, that number had dropped to 17 gallons.
C. Cheese production is more profitable than selling fresh milk.
D. This method seems practical because of cheese’s long shelf life.
E. Plant-based milk products are healthier than traditional dairy milk.
F. This is not the first time that the US has faced a lot of extra cheese.
G. Dairy farmers have improved their ways of raising and feeding cows.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. D 19. F 20. A
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍美国乳制品行业出现奶酪库存积压的严峻问题,从供需失衡角度分析成因,介绍企业将鲜奶制成奶酪储存的应对方式,回顾历史同类事件,最后说明奶酪过剩给奶农带来的经济冲击。
【16题详解】
上文“The main reason lies in the imbalance between supply and demand.(主要原因在于供需失衡)”指出奶酪库存积压的原因,下文“This allows cows to produce more milk than ever before.(这让奶牛产出比以往更多的牛奶)”提出某种方法让奶牛产出更多的奶牛,G选项“Dairy farmers have improved their ways of raising and feeding cows.(奶农改良了饲养和喂养奶牛的方式)”说明产奶量上升的根源,承接上文供需失衡的总论点,解释供给过剩的原因,上下文构成因果逻辑。
【17题详解】
上文“In 1975, the average person drank around 29 gallons (加仑) of milk a year.(1975年,人均每年饮用约29加仑牛奶)”提出如今美国人喝奶量大幅下降,B选项“By 2017, that number had dropped to 17 gallons.(到2017年,该数字下降至17加仑)”中that number指代前文29加仑,用前后年份数据对比,直观佐证鲜奶需求下滑,上下文构成举例支撑关系。
【18题详解】
上文“To deal with the extra milk, dairy companies turn it into cheese.(为处理过剩鲜奶,乳制品企业将牛奶制成奶酪)”指出应对鲜奶过剩的方法,下文“Unlike fresh milk, cheese can be stored for months without going bad, giving companies more time to find buyers.(和鲜奶不同,奶酪可存放数月不变质,给企业充足时间寻找买家)”指出奶酪储存时间更长,D选项“This method seems practical because of cheese’s long shelf life.(这个办法很实用,因为奶酪保质期很长)”中This method指代前文制奶酪的处理方式,承接上文举措、引出下文储存优势,起到承上启下的过渡作用。
【19题详解】
下文“Back in 2016, a similar situation happened, and the government bought 11 million pounds of extra cheese and gave it to people who needed help.(早在2016年就出现过类似情况,政府收购1100万磅过剩奶酪分发给困难人群)”列举过往案例,F选项“This is not the first time that the US has faced a lot of extra cheese.(美国并不是第一次遭遇大量奶酪过剩的问题)”位于段首总起全段,概括段落核心,与下文案例形成总分关系。
【20题详解】
上文“For farmers, low milk prices result in reduced income.(对奶农而言,低廉的奶价造成收入缩水)”点明过剩带来的第一层负面影响,A选项“Some have even had to close their farms.(部分奶农甚至不得不关停自家农场)”在收入减少的基础上进一步递进,说明更严重的损失,上下文为递进逻辑,强化过剩对奶农的冲击。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Team Fireball, a mother-son racing duo (二人组), has a goal to complete half marathons in all 50 states. What makes their story ____21____ is that mom Kim Michaux pushes her physically challenged son Woody in a wheelchair during every race.
At 21, Woody was diagnosed (诊断) with Wilson’s Disease, a terrible illness that left him ____22____ to control his muscles, eat properly or speak. Before falling ill, he was a college student ____23____ physics and chemistry, interested in ball games and video games. Nothing seemed out of the ____24____ until unusual signs appeared.
The disease causes copper (铜) to build up in the body and brain, ____25____ eyesight, movement and communication. Though the illness limits his ____26____ greatly, Woody still has a quick mind and stays ____27____. To keep his lifelong love for outdoor activities, Mother Kim first took him for jogs along local paths. Later, she ____28____ changed their daily exercise into formal marathon training, ____29____ races could bring Woody unforgettable experience.
For Woody, races mean being part of the event instead of just ____30____ others. Crowds cheer and give him warm high fives. Pushing a wheelchair while running is physically ____31____, yet Kim never thinks of quitting. She is in the best ____32____ of her life, and the bright joy on Woody’s face makes every effort ____33____.
The running community stands firmly behind them. Plus, ____34____ from fellow racers and audiences further inspire them to ____35____ their dream of racing across all 50 states.
21. A. simple B. special C. complete D. colorful
22. A. hesitant B. willing C. scared D. unable
23. A. learning B. teaching C. checking D. illustrating
24. A. question B. danger C. ordinary D. control
25. A. controlling B. damaging C. protecting D. sharpening
26. A. body B. mind C. memory D. intention
27. A. grateful B. fortunate C. patient D. positive
28. A. officially B. suddenly C. slowly D. creatively
29. A. confirming B. hoping C. responding D. meaning
30. A. watching B. stopping C. helping D. following
31. A. relaxing B. strong C. flexible D. painful
32. A. style B. choice C. shape D. crossing
33. A. run out B. pay off C. come back D. move on
34. A. refuses B. supports C. doubts D. demands
35. A. pursue B. ignore C. repeat D. postpone
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了儿子伍迪身患重病、身体行动受限,母亲金推着轮椅带他跑步。二人不惧艰辛、坚持追梦,在众人的支持与鼓励下,执着追逐跑遍美国五十个州马拉松比赛,诠释了坚持、热爱与亲情的力量。
【21题详解】
考查形容词。句意:让他们的故事与众不同的是,母亲金·米肖在每一场比赛中都推着身患残疾的儿子伍迪坐轮椅参赛。A. simple简单的;B. special特别的;C. complete完整的;D. colorful多彩的。根据下文“mom Kim Michaux pushes her physically challenged son Woody in a wheelchair during every race”可知,母子二人特殊的参赛方式,让他们的故事格外特别。
【22题详解】
考查形容词。句意:21岁时,伍迪被诊断出患有威尔逊病,这是一种严重的疾病,使他无法控制肌肉、正常进食和说话。A. hesitant犹豫的;B. willing愿意的;C. scared害怕的;D. unable无法的。根据上文“physically challenged son”可知,伍迪身体残疾,患病后无法自主控制肌肉、正常生活。
【23题详解】
考查动词。句意:患病前,他是一名攻读物理和化学专业的大学生,热爱球类运动和电子游戏。A. learning学习;B. teaching教授;C. checking检查;D. illustrating阐释。根据上文“he was a college student”可知,作为大学生,他在校学习物理和化学知识。
【24题详解】
考查名词。句意:在出现异常迹象之前,一切似乎都很正常。A. question问题;B. danger危险;C. ordinary平凡;D. control掌控。根据上文“Before falling ill, he was a college student physics and chemistry, interested in ball games and video games”可知,伍迪患病前生活、学习一切正常。固定搭配out of the ordinary 意为“非同寻常、与众不同”。
【25题详解】
考查动词。句意:这种疾病会导致铜元素在身体和大脑中堆积,损害视力、行动和沟通能力。A. controlling控制;B. damaging损害;C. protecting保护;D. sharpening提升。根据上文“a terrible illness that left him to control his muscles, eat properly or speak”可知,这场重病严重损害了伍迪的身体机能,让他行动和说话都出现障碍。
【26题详解】
考查名词。句意:尽管疾病极大地限制了他的身体机能,但伍迪思维敏捷,始终保持积极乐观。A. body身体;B. mind思维;C. memory记忆;D. intention意图。根据上文“The disease causes copper to build up in the body and brain, eyesight, movement and communication”可知,疾病主要损伤身体各项机能,极大限制了他的身体活动能力。
【27题详解】
考查形容词。句意:尽管疾病极大地限制了他的身体机能,但伍迪思维敏捷,始终保持积极乐观。A. grateful感激的;B. fortunate幸运的;C. patient耐心的;D. positive积极的。根据下文“To keep his lifelong love for outdoor activities, Mother Kim first took him for jogs along local paths”可知,伍迪即便身患重病,依然热爱生活、坚持户外运动,心态十分积极乐观。
【28题详解】
考查副词。句意:后来,她逐步将日常锻炼转变为正式的马拉松训练,希望比赛能为伍迪带来难忘的经历。A. officially正式地;B. suddenly突然地;C. slowly逐步地;D. creatively创造性地。根据上文“first took him for jogs along local paths”可知,母亲从日常慢跑开始,循序渐进地过渡到专业的马拉松训练。
【29题详解】
考查动词。句意:后来,她逐步将日常锻炼转变为正式的马拉松训练,希望比赛能为伍迪带来难忘的经历。A. confirming证实;B. hoping希望;C. responding回应;D. meaning意味着。根据上文“To keep his lifelong love for outdoor activities”可知,母亲坚持带儿子训练参赛,希望通过赛事为伍迪留下难忘的人生体验。
【30题详解】
考查动词。句意:对伍迪来说,参赛意味着亲身参与赛事,而不只是旁观他人。A. watching观看;B. stopping停止;C. helping帮助;D. following跟随。根据上文“mom Kim Michaux pushes her physically challenged son Woody in a wheelchair during every race”可知,伍迪身体残疾无法独自参赛,从前只能旁观赛事,如今可以亲身参与其中。
【31题详解】
考查形容词。句意:跑步的同时推着轮椅十分耗费体力、十分辛苦,但金从未想过放弃。A. relaxing令人放松的;B. strong强壮的;C. flexible灵活的;D. painful费力的、辛苦的。根据下文“yet Kim never thinks of quitting”可知,推轮椅跑步的过程十分辛苦费力,即便如此母亲也从未放弃。
【32题详解】
考查名词。句意:她正处于人生最好的身体状态,而伍迪脸上灿烂的笑容,让所有付出都值得。A. style风格;B. choice选择;C. shape状态、身形;D. crossing十字路口。根据上文母亲长期坚持陪儿子训练、跑步参赛可知,长期锻炼让母亲拥有了极佳的身体状态。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语。句意:她正处于人生最好的身体状态,而伍迪脸上灿烂的笑容,让所有付出都得到了回报。A. run out耗尽;B. pay off得到回报;C. come back回来;D. move on继续前进。根据上文“the bright joy on Woody’s face”可知,儿子脸上真挚的快乐与喜悦,让母亲所有的辛苦付出都收获了回报、变得值得。
【34题详解】
考查名词。句意:此外,来自参赛选手和观众的支持,进一步鼓舞着他们。A. refuses拒绝;B. supports支持;C. doubts怀疑;D. demands要求。根据上文“The running community stands firmly behind them”可知,跑圈众人、观众都坚定支持母子二人。
【35题详解】
考查动词。句意:来自参赛选手和观众的支持,进一步鼓舞着他们追寻跑遍五十个州参赛的梦想。A. pursue追求、追寻;B. ignore忽视;C. repeat重复;D. postpone推迟。根据上文“Team Fireball, a mother-son racing duo, has a goal to complete half marathons in all 50 states”可知,母子二人拥有跑遍五十个州参赛的梦想,众人的支持鼓舞着他们继续追寻目标。
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。
When Muhammad Majid Riaz arrived in Shanghai on a rainy night in November 2017, he first saw the city through the airport windows, never imagining it would be the place ____36____ he studied, worked and built his future. Nearly a decade later, the 32-year-old Pakistani radio frequency engineer still regards that night ____37____ the beginning of his China story.
Riaz came to Shanghai for a language program ____38____ (fund) by the Pakistani government. His interest in China was inspired by Chinese colleagues’ professionalism ____39____ his curiosity about Chinese culture. After two years of language study at Shanghai University, he ____40____ (admit) to a master’s program at the university in 2019.
Outside class, he took part in campus activities and learned about traditional Chinese culture, ____41____ (especial) tai chi and martial arts. “The ____42____ (diverse) and inclusiveness of Chinese culture left a deep impression on me. By the time I graduated, I ____43____ (travel) to more than 30 cities across China and experienced both the beautiful scenery and the dynamic (充满活力的) development of different ____44____ (region),” Riaz said.
After graduation, he joined a top Chinese global wireless communication company. His experience in China enables him ____45____ (contribute) to China-Pakistan partnership in high-tech, trade and people-to-people exchanges. He is among many Shanghai University international graduates, connecting China with the world.
【答案】36. where
37. as 38. funded
39. and 40. was admitted
41. especially
42. diversity
43. had traveled##had travelled
44. regions
45. to contribute
【解析】
【导语】本文是关于一位巴基斯坦留学生在上海学习、工作并融入中国社会的励志故事。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:当穆罕默德·马吉德·里亚兹于2017年11月一个雨夜抵达上海时,他第一次透过机场窗户看到这座城市,从未想象过这里会成为他学习、工作和构建未来的地方。空格处引导限制性定语从句,先行词是the place,关系词在从句中作地点状语,所以用关系副词where。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意:近十年后,这位32岁的巴基斯坦射频工程师仍将那个夜晚视为他中国故事的开端。regard...as...是固定搭配,意为“把……视为……”,所以用介词as。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:里亚兹来到上海参加由巴基斯坦政府资助的语言项目。空格处应该用非谓语动词作定语,修饰名词program,名词program与动词fund之间是被动关系,所以用过去分词funded。
【39题详解】
考查连词。句意:他对中国的兴趣源于中国同事的专业素养和对中国文化的好奇。Chinese colleagues’ professionalism和his curiosity about Chinese culture是并列关系,共同作介词by的宾语,所以用连词and连接。
【40题详解】
考查动词时态与语态。句意:在上海大学完成两年语言学习后,他于2019年被该校硕士项目录取。空格处是谓语动词,主语he与动词admit之间是被动关系,时间状语in 2019表示过去的时间,所以用一般过去时的被动语态,主语是单数,所以谓语用was admitted。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意:课外,他参加校园活动,了解中国传统文化,尤其是太极拳和武术。空格处需要副词强调下文的名词短语tai chi and martial arts,especial的副词形式是especially,表示“尤其;特别”。
【42题详解】
考查名词。句意:中国文化的多样性和包容性给我留下了深刻印象。空格处与inclusiveness并列作主语,需要用名词形式,diverse的名词形式是diversity,表示“多样性”。
【43题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:到我毕业时,我已经游历了中国30多个城市,体验了不同地区的美丽风光和蓬勃发展。根据时间状语By the time I graduated可知,主句表示过去某个时间点以前已经完成的动作,用过去完成时,结构为“had+过去分词”,谓语用had traveled/had travelled。
【44题详解】
考查名词复数。 句意:到我毕业时,我已经游历了中国30多个城市,体验了不同地区的美丽风光和蓬勃发展。different后接可数名词复数,region是可数名词,复数形式regions。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:他在中国的经历使他能够为中巴在高科技、贸易和人文交流领域的合作做出贡献。enable sb. to do sth.是固定搭配,意为“使某人能够做某事”,所以用动词不定式to contribute作宾语补足语。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是校音乐社社长李华,请你写一则英文通知,告知你校留学生即将举办的校园音乐节,内容包括:
1. 活动时间与地点;
2. 节目类型(如合唱、乐器演奏等);
3. 报名方式与截止日期。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
NOTICE
Dear international students,
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Music Club
【答案】NOTICE
Dear international students,
To enrich your campus life, our school will hold a campus music festival in the school hall at 7 p.m. this Saturday. A wide range of shows will be put on, including chorus, instrumental performances and solo singing. If you are willing to show your musical talent, you can register at the Music Club office. The registration deadline is this Thursday and no late applications will be accepted. We sincerely welcome all of you to join us and show your talent!
Music Club
【解析】
【导语】要求考生以校音乐社社长身份写通知,面向留学生介绍校园音乐节,包含活动时间地点、节目类型、报名方式及截止日期。
【详解】1.词汇积累
丰富:enrich → enliven
举办:hold → throw
报名:register → sign up for
截止日期:deadline → closing date
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:A wide range of shows will be put on, including chorus, instrumental performances and solo singing.
拓展句:There will be a wide range of shows that cover chorus, instrumental performances and solo singing.
【点睛】【高分句型1】To enrich your campus life, our school will hold a campus music festival in the school hall at 7 p.m. this Saturday.(运用不定式To enrich作目的状语)
【高分句型2】If you are willing to show your musical talent, you can register at the Music Club office.(运用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。
The Unforgotten Notebook
It was the second week of high school, and I was still getting used to the busy hallway crowds and new class times. One afternoon, I hurried to math class with my backpack hanging over one shoulder. Suddenly, a girl in front of me tripped and fell. Her books and papers spread across the smooth floor like fallen leaves. A lined notebook — with little star drawings on its cover — slid far away and stopped near my feet.
I knew she was Lily, the new student who’d joined our class three days before. She hardly said a word in class, always sitting alone at the back. Her head was often down, as if she wanted to hide against the wall. Now, her face turned bright red. She knelt (跪) down quickly, trying to pick up her things in a hurry. Many students walked past, some stepping over her papers without even looking. I saw fear in her eyes — she would be late for class, and she looked like she might cry.
Without thinking, I got down to help. “Here,” I said, giving her the star notebook. “Let’s get these together fast.” She looked up, surprised. Then she whispered a quiet “thank you.” We worked quickly, piling her textbooks and pushing loose papers into her folder. When we stood up, the class bell rang — loud and sharp — but I smiled. “Math is in Room 302, right? I’ll go with you.”
As we walked fast down the hallway, Lily started to talk softly. She told me she’d gotten lost twice that morning. “I’m really bad with finding my way,” she laughed, playing with her schoolbag belt nervously. When we got to the classroom door, she turned to me: Her eyes looked warm and kind. “You didn’t have to help me. Most people just … kept walking.” I shrugged (耸肩) and smiled: “That’s what classmates are for, right?”
注意:
1. 写作词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
We went into the classroom together, and I invited her to sit next to me.
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From that day on, we became inseparable.
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【答案】 We went into the classroom together, and I invited her to sit next to me. Lily’s face lit up with astonishment and a shy smile. She nodded gratefully and settled beside me. During math class, I noticed she hesitated to take notes, too nervous to keep up. Seeing her unease, I gently pushed my star-decorated spare notebook toward her and signaled for her to copy down key points. My small kindness made her relaxed little by little. She finally raised her head and focused on the lesson with bright eyes.
From that day on, we became inseparable. I patiently showed her around the campus, familiarizing her with classroom locations and school schedules. Whenever she felt confused about studies, I explained knowledge points for her in detail. Gradually, shy Lily became outgoing and active. She began to raise questions in class and make more friends. The little notebook witnessed our warm friendship. I truly learned that a tiny act of kindness can warm others’ world and light up someone’s whole new start.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索,讲述了升入高中的作者在课间走廊偶遇内向转学生Lily意外摔倒、书本散落一地。面对窘迫无助、备受忽视的Lily,作者主动出手相助、陪她赶去上课,用善意温暖了自卑敏感的新生,为二人深厚友谊的开启埋下伏笔。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由首句内容可知,第一段续写可描写作者主动邀请Lily邻座就坐。课堂上作者发现Lily紧张跟不上进度,主动借出笔记本帮助她记录知识点,细微的善意缓解了Lily的局促与不安,让她慢慢放松下来。
②由首句内容可知,第二段续写可描写自此二人形影不离,作者耐心帮助Lily熟悉校园、补习功课。在陪伴与善意的滋养下,内向的Lily变得开朗自信、积极阳光。作者也感悟到,微小的善意足以温暖他人。
2.续写线索:邀请邻座就坐→观察到Lily局促不安→主动借本帮扶→缓解紧张情绪→朝夕相伴、形影不离→帮助熟悉校园与学业→Lily性格蜕变→感悟善意的力量
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.安顿:settle / seat
②.解释:explain / interpret
情绪类
①.羞怯的:shy / timid
②.放松的:relaxed / eased
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Seeing her unease, I gently pushed my star-decorated spare notebook toward her and signaled for her to copy down key points.(运用了现在分词作原因状语)
[高分句型2]. I truly learned that a tiny act of kindness can warm others’ world and light up someone’s whole new start.(运用了that引导宾语从句)
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What will the woman do this holiday?
A. Go to London.
B. Stay at home.
C. Look after her parents.
2. Where is the man probably going?
A. To a supermarket. B. To a bookstore. C. To a farmland.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and secretary.
4. Why does the man want to mix the coffee?
A. To save money. B. To make it tasty. C. To do it for fun.
5. What does the man offer to do for the woman?
A. Repair her phone.
B. Buy her a new phone.
C. Lend her an old phone.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段录音,回答第6、7题。
6. When will the boy finish reviewing his notes?
A. At 6:00. B. At 6:45. C. At 7:15.
7. What will the boy do immediately?
A. Go to sleep. B. Buy school items. C. Check his bike.
听第7段录音,回答第8、9题。
8. Why has Liam been running a lot recently?
A. To stay healthy.
B. To prepare for a marathon.
C. To save time on his trip to work.
9. What does Chloe plan to do?
A. Take up yoga again.
B. Join Liam in training.
C. Run to work every day.
听第8段录音,回答第10至13题。
10. What is the AI tool mainly used for?
A. Writing English essays for students.
B. Assisting with study and learning.
C. Teaching physics formulas online.
11. How did Oliver know about the AI tool?
A. His cousin recommended it.
B. He found it online by chance.
C. Sophia told him about it.
12. What can we infer about Sophia?
A. She is good at math and English.
B. She has used similar AI tools before.
C. She will download the AI tool tonight.
13. What is Oliver’s attitude towards the AI tools?
A. Doubtful. B. Favorable. C. Indifferent.
听第9段录音,回答第14至17题。
14. Where did Mark develop his interest in hosting?
A. In a local TV station.
B. At college.
C. After graduation.
15. What does Mark think is the most important quality for a host?
A. Good voice.
B. Quick thinking.
C. Patience and listening skills.
16. How does Mark calm himself down before a show?
A. By talking with guests.
B. By preparing questions early.
C. By listening to music.
17. What will Mark’s program focus on more in the future?
A. Teenagers’ creative ideas.
B. Stories of famous people.
C. Life experience of elders.
听第10段录音,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. Ways to make toys.
B. A new way for toys to travel.
C. Popular places of interest abroad.
19. What will the agency do after receiving the toy?
A. Send an email to the owner at once.
B. Take the toy to travel a week later.
C. Ask the owner to pay more money.
20. What can toy owners get from the agency?
A. Toys and travel photos.
B. Free foreign blogs.
C. Beautiful postcards.
第二部分 阅读部分(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
For food-loving travelers, international food festivals are wonderful gateways to explore different cultures. Below are four popular festivals around the world, each with its own charm.
L’Aplec del Caragol (Spain, May 10-12)
Held in Lleida, this festival is all about snails (蜗牛) — Spain’s beloved local food. Visitors can taste roasted snails, snail stew, and other Spanish dishes. There are snail-eating competitions, traditional music, and traditional Catalan dance shows. Local farmers sell fresh snails and homemade food.
Cairo Bites Food Festival (Egypt, Aug. 15-25)
Egypt’s biggest food festival brings together local and international food lovers. You can try traditional Egyptian dishes like koshari (rice and pasta mix) and ful medames (fava bean stew). It has cooking competitions, professional cook workshops, and Arabic music performances. The festival is suitable for families and has enjoyable activities for kids.
Naples Pizzafest (Italy, Sep. 10-20)
Being the original home of pizza, Naples hosts this world-famous pizza festival. Over 100 pizza masters from Italy and abroad join to make and compete with different pizzas. Visitors can taste classic Margherita pizza, watch pizza-making shows, and join workshops to learn to make pizza dough (面团). The festival also has Italian traditional music and street performances.
Galway Oyster Festival (Ireland, Sep. 26-29)
This is the world’s oldest oyster (牡蛎) festival, celebrating Ireland’s seafood culture. It features fresh local oysters, seafood chowder, and Irish soda bread. There are oyster-opening competitions, live Irish music, and dance shows. Visitors can also take boat tours to see oyster farms by the sea.
1. What is special about Cairo Bites Food Festival?
A. It celebrates local seafood culture.
B. It offers boat tours to enjoy the sea.
C. It holds cooking lessons for visitors.
D. It provides fun activities for children.
2. Which festival is held in the birthplace of pizza?
A. Galway Oyster Festival. B. Naples Pizzafest.
C. Cairo Bites Food Festival. D. L’Aplec del Caragol.
3. What can visitors do at both Galway Oyster Festival and L’Aplec del Caragol?
A. Watch folk music shows. B. Join pizza-making workshops.
C. Taste Egyptian dishes. D. Buy fresh local seafood.
B
Pauline grew up in Mombo, Tanzania, with wonderful memories of the local forest. “Back in 2004, I visited the forest with my grandfather often,” he recalled. “It was fresh, with many birds, eagles and flowing water sources.” He left for studies and returned to find a totally different scene — greyer trees, fewer animals and scarce water. Life for locals became much harder, especially for families depending on the forest for fuel and food.
The problem was clear: the forest was dying, and people struggled without enough water. “Women now walk 9 km just to get water,” Pauline said. He found the main causes: climate change, overgrazing (过度放牧), deforestation and overuse of forest resources. Fires from nearby farms also destroyed large forest areas, breaking the natural balance and making water patterns changeable.
To fix this, Pauline’s organization “Social Community Forum” took action. They mixed reforestation with community support: planting native trees like Albizia to restore water cycles, and growing mangoes, avocados and vegetables to meet food needs and make money. They also taught locals about environmental protection in schools and village meetings. “We need to reduce dependence on the forest,” Pauline explained. Women’s groups managed nurseries, and students joined tree-planting activities eagerly.
Nowadays, rare (罕见的) birds like sunbirds and eagles are returning as the forest recovers, and some water sources are flowing again — women now spend less time collecting water. “When I see young trees growing, I see life for the community,” Pauline smiled. His work not only saves the forest but also rebuilds the relationship between people and nature, ensuring future generations of Mombo can enjoy the same rich forest he once knew.
For Pauline, recovery is an attempt at preserving memories, rebuilding the relationship between people and nature and ensuring that future generations in Mombo inherit a forest that still feels alive. “If the forest could speak,” Pauline says, “it would only speak about life.”
4. What does the underlined word “scarce” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Dirty. B. Unsafe. C. Fresh. D. Limited.
5. What is one of the organization’s measures?
A. Stopping main farming activities. B. Moving villagers to other places.
C. Growing fruits for food and income. D. Asking the government for financial help.
6. What does the author want to show in paragraph 4?
A. The various kinds of birds in Mombo’s forest.
B. The encouraging results of the forest restoration.
C. The methods the organization used to plant trees.
D. The strong desire of villagers to live a better life.
7. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Bringing a Forest Back to Life B. Climate Change in Tanzania
C. Pauline’s Childhood Memories D. Ways to Increase Community Income
C
As I walked around the large green sculpture (雕塑), watching how shade and light changed as I moved, I felt my stress drop quickly. Reclining Mother and Child by Henry Moore carries a strong sense of peace. I could imagine the mother and child enjoying the beautiful gardens where they sat, just as I was enjoying the quiet moment.
The sculpture is one of 30 of Moore’s works shown at Kew Gardens in London for the show Henry Moore: Monumental Nature, which runs until 31 January. Looking at the smooth lines of the metal sculptures, I could easily see Moore’s deep inspiration from the natural world. Some works reminded me of seeds (种子) or sheep with their young. Others with connecting shapes clearly brought bones to mind.
Moore’s clever use of holes and empty spaces allows visitors to see the art and the gardens from new and different angles (角度) as they walk around. Works like Double Oval beautifully surround the garden’s old buildings or tall treetops in special ways, creating a lovely mix of art and nature.
The show inside the Shirley Sherwood Gallery also provides a clear look at Moore’s creative process. His drawings and artworks about bones and trees help visitors understand where his special non-realistic shapes came from and how he developed his own artistic style over the years.
Another beautiful site, Wakehurst, will display four more of Moore’s works from June 5 as part of Henry Moore and More. The area is covered with lovely bluebells in April and May, and the show closes in May 2027. It is truly a wonderful experience to enjoy excellent man-made art and wonderful natural beauty at the same time, making the visit well worth the time and effort for every art and nature lover.
8. What effect did Reclining Mother and Child have on the author?
A. It made her feel relaxed. B. It reminded her of her childhood.
C. It increased her sense of pressure. D. It encouraged her to create sculptures.
9. What can we learn about Moore’s works from Paragraph 2?
A. Most of them are about farm animals. B. They are mainly displayed indoors.
C. Nature is a major source of his ideas. D. Their styles are totally different.
10. What does the author say about holes in Moore’s sculptures?
A. They make the bronzes look lighter. B. They offer different viewing experiences.
C. They show respect for traditional skills. D. They represent empty space in nature.
11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To introduce a sculptor’s works and exhibitions.
B. To explain how to enjoy outdoor works of art.
C. To compare two famous gardens in London.
D. To attract more volunteers to Kew Gardens.
D
A new study finds that bumblebees (大黄蜂) can use things around them to work out difficult problems they’ve never met before. This shows that even with small brains, these bees can think in more difficult ways than people usually think.
A famous 1913 experiment with chimpanzees (黑猩猩) gave scientists the idea. The animals stacked (叠放) boxes to reach a banana that was too high. This ability to use objects to solve new problems is called “insight”, and few animals are known to have it.
Researchers in Finland designed a similar test for bumblebees. They built a low round space (only 3.2 centimeters tall) where bees couldn’t fly or reach the top from the floor — ensuring the only way to succeed was using the foam (泡沫) ball. First, the bees spent several days getting familiar with the setup: they learned that a blue dot on the floor had sweet food as a reward, and they often touched and pushed the foam ball out of curiosity before realizing it could roll.
In the final test, the blue dot was moved to the top of the space. Holes were made in the floor, and one was right under the dot. The bees needed to roll the ball into that hole to stand on it and reach the reward, with many trying a few gentle pushes before getting the ball in the right spot.
About 73% of young bees solved the puzzle, even though they’d never seen anything like it. To make sure it wasn’t luck, scientists hid the dot behind a small wall. The bees still found the right way, showing their solution was deliberate (深思熟虑的).
The study proves that bumblebees have insight (认知能力) and can come up with clever solutions to new challenges, despite their small brains. This finding helps scientists better understand how small-brained creatures develop problem-solving abilities, offering new clues about animal intelligence.
12. What does the new study mainly tell us about bumblebees?
A. They prefer sweet food from blue dots.
B. They can fly higher than any of the other bees.
C. They have better problem-solving skills than thought.
D. They can remember places with food for a long time.
13. Why did scientists mention the 1913 chimpanzee experiment?
A. To prove animals love solving puzzles. B. To explain how the bee test was designed.
C. To show chimpanzees are smarter than bees. D. To introduce a new way of doing experiments.
14. What did scientists do to ensure the bees used the foam ball?
A. They made the blue dot hard to find. B. They trained bees to stack objects first.
C. They hid the sweet reward under the floor. D. They built a low space where bees couldn’t fly.
15. What can we infer from the experiment results?
A. Bees’ success depended on luck at first. B. Older bees are better at solving puzzles.
C. Bees learn skills faster than other insects. D. Insight isn’t limited to large-brained animals.
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。
America’s milk industry is facing an unusual problem: a record amount of cheese in storage. According to recent data, milk producers are storing about 1.4 billion pounds of cheese, the highest level in nearly 100 years of tracking.
The main reason lies in the imbalance between supply and demand. ____16____ This allows cows to produce more milk than ever before. At the same time, Americans are drinking much less milk than they did decades ago — choosing plant-based drinks like soy or almond milk instead. In 1975, the average person drank around 29 gallons (加仑) of milk a year. ____17____
To deal with the extra milk, dairy companies turn it into cheese. ____18____ Unlike fresh milk, cheese can be stored for months without going bad, giving companies more time to find buyers. However, changing consumer tastes have made this task harder. Cheddar used to be America’s favorite cheese, but since 2010, Mozzarella has become more popular, especially for pizza. Americans are also trying new kinds of cheese from Europe and Asia, and many of these new choices are brought in from other countries.
____19____ Back in 2016, a similar situation happened, and the government bought 11 million pounds of extra cheese and gave it to people who needed help. But this time, the extra amount is much larger — enough to make a cheese wheel the size of a famous landmark.
The surplus (过剩) has greatly affected dairy farmers. For farmers, low milk prices result in reduced income. ____20____ Finding a solution to this surplus will require balancing production with changing consumer habits.
A. Some have even had to close their farms.
B. By 2017, that number had dropped to 17 gallons.
C. Cheese production is more profitable than selling fresh milk.
D. This method seems practical because of cheese’s long shelf life.
E. Plant-based milk products are healthier than traditional dairy milk.
F. This is not the first time that the US has faced a lot of extra cheese.
G. Dairy farmers have improved their ways of raising and feeding cows.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Team Fireball, a mother-son racing duo (二人组), has a goal to complete half marathons in all 50 states. What makes their story ____21____ is that mom Kim Michaux pushes her physically challenged son Woody in a wheelchair during every race.
At 21, Woody was diagnosed (诊断) with Wilson’s Disease, a terrible illness that left him ____22____ to control his muscles, eat properly or speak. Before falling ill, he was a college student ____23____ physics and chemistry, interested in ball games and video games. Nothing seemed out of the ____24____ until unusual signs appeared.
The disease causes copper (铜) to build up in the body and brain, ____25____ eyesight, movement and communication. Though the illness limits his ____26____ greatly, Woody still has a quick mind and stays ____27____. To keep his lifelong love for outdoor activities, Mother Kim first took him for jogs along local paths. Later, she ____28____ changed their daily exercise into formal marathon training, ____29____ races could bring Woody unforgettable experience.
For Woody, races mean being part of the event instead of just ____30____ others. Crowds cheer and give him warm high fives. Pushing a wheelchair while running is physically ____31____, yet Kim never thinks of quitting. She is in the best ____32____ of her life, and the bright joy on Woody’s face makes every effort ____33____.
The running community stands firmly behind them. Plus, ____34____ from fellow racers and audiences further inspire them to ____35____ their dream of racing across all 50 states.
21. A. simple B. special C. complete D. colorful
22. A. hesitant B. willing C. scared D. unable
23. A. learning B. teaching C. checking D. illustrating
24. A. question B. danger C. ordinary D. control
25. A. controlling B. damaging C. protecting D. sharpening
26. A. body B. mind C. memory D. intention
27. A. grateful B. fortunate C. patient D. positive
28. A. officially B. suddenly C. slowly D. creatively
29. A. confirming B. hoping C. responding D. meaning
30. A. watching B. stopping C. helping D. following
31. A. relaxing B. strong C. flexible D. painful
32. A. style B. choice C. shape D. crossing
33. A. run out B. pay off C. come back D. move on
34. A. refuses B. supports C. doubts D. demands
35. A. pursue B. ignore C. repeat D. postpone
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。
When Muhammad Majid Riaz arrived in Shanghai on a rainy night in November 2017, he first saw the city through the airport windows, never imagining it would be the place ____36____ he studied, worked and built his future. Nearly a decade later, the 32-year-old Pakistani radio frequency engineer still regards that night ____37____ the beginning of his China story.
Riaz came to Shanghai for a language program ____38____ (fund) by the Pakistani government. His interest in China was inspired by Chinese colleagues’ professionalism ____39____ his curiosity about Chinese culture. After two years of language study at Shanghai University, he ____40____ (admit) to a master’s program at the university in 2019.
Outside class, he took part in campus activities and learned about traditional Chinese culture, ____41____ (especial) tai chi and martial arts. “The ____42____ (diverse) and inclusiveness of Chinese culture left a deep impression on me. By the time I graduated, I ____43____ (travel) to more than 30 cities across China and experienced both the beautiful scenery and the dynamic (充满活力的) development of different ____44____ (region),” Riaz said.
After graduation, he joined a top Chinese global wireless communication company. His experience in China enables him ____45____ (contribute) to China-Pakistan partnership in high-tech, trade and people-to-people exchanges. He is among many Shanghai University international graduates, connecting China with the world.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是校音乐社社长李华,请你写一则英文通知,告知你校留学生即将举办的校园音乐节,内容包括:
1. 活动时间与地点;
2. 节目类型(如合唱、乐器演奏等);
3. 报名方式与截止日期。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
NOTICE
Dear international students,
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Music Club
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。
The Unforgotten Notebook
It was the second week of high school, and I was still getting used to the busy hallway crowds and new class times. One afternoon, I hurried to math class with my backpack hanging over one shoulder. Suddenly, a girl in front of me tripped and fell. Her books and papers spread across the smooth floor like fallen leaves. A lined notebook — with little star drawings on its cover — slid far away and stopped near my feet.
I knew she was Lily, the new student who’d joined our class three days before. She hardly said a word in class, always sitting alone at the back. Her head was often down, as if she wanted to hide against the wall. Now, her face turned bright red. She knelt (跪) down quickly, trying to pick up her things in a hurry. Many students walked past, some stepping over her papers without even looking. I saw fear in her eyes — she would be late for class, and she looked like she might cry.
Without thinking, I got down to help. “Here,” I said, giving her the star notebook. “Let’s get these together fast.” She looked up, surprised. Then she whispered a quiet “thank you.” We worked quickly, piling her textbooks and pushing loose papers into her folder. When we stood up, the class bell rang — loud and sharp — but I smiled. “Math is in Room 302, right? I’ll go with you.”
As we walked fast down the hallway, Lily started to talk softly. She told me she’d gotten lost twice that morning. “I’m really bad with finding my way,” she laughed, playing with her schoolbag belt nervously. When we got to the classroom door, she turned to me: Her eyes looked warm and kind. “You didn’t have to help me. Most people just … kept walking.” I shrugged (耸肩) and smiled: “That’s what classmates are for, right?”
注意:
1. 写作词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
We went into the classroom together, and I invited her to sit next to me.
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From that day on, we became inseparable.
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