内容正文:
哈尔滨德强高级中学2025-2026学年度下学期期末考试
高一年级 英语试题
时间:120分钟 满分:150分
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What are the speakers probably celebrating?
A. A birthday. B. A graduation. C. A wedding.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Value of volunteering. B. Difference of resources. C. Ways of managing time.
3. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a bookstore. B. In a gym. C. In a school office.
4. When does the lecture start?
A. At 7:15. B. At 7:45. C. At 8:00.
5. How does the woman feel in the end?
A. Anxious. B. Relieved. C. Proud
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Family members. C. Photographer and customer.
7. Why does the woman refuse to be photographed at first?
A. She looks terrible now. B. She doesn’t like it. C. She is too busy.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
8. What do we know about the hotel in Sitges?
A. It’s far from the beach. B. It’s beside a busy road. C. It’s near a bus stop.
9. What can people enjoy in the hotel in Sitges?
A. Football games. B. KTV. C. Keep fit classes.
10. What will the speakers do next?
A. Ask for a lower price. B. Look around the hotel. C. Complain to the manager.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
11. How long did Jessie work in General Motors?
A. One month. B. One year. C. Three years.
12. Why did Jessie go to America?
A. For marriage. B. For work. C. For study.
13. Why does Jessie apply to be an English editor?
A. To know more people. B. To spread knowledge. C. To advertise the magazine.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
14. When does the man plan to go to the new museum?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
15. Why does the man apologize to the woman?
A. He can’t go to the concert. B. He can’t get the movie ticket. C. He can’t meet with his friends.
16. What will the woman do tomorrow?
A. Enjoy a concert. B. Receive some guests. C. Cook the dinner.
17. What is the woman’s attitude toward the arrangement in the end?
A. Angry. B. Pleased. C. Disappointed.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
18. Why did Ningbo start the project?
A. To promote ecotourism. B. To preserve old traditions. C. To beautify local environment.
19. Why were some residents hesitant about the project at the beginning?
A. The project might cost too much.
B. The changes might harm nature.
C. They were used to their old lifestyle.
20. What does the progress of the project indicate?
A. It gains community support. B. All the residents take part. C. It causes local unemployment.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15个小题;每个小题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
With the seasons changing, now is the perfect time to start planning summer experiences at outdoor theatres in parks, city squares, woodlands and even the side of a cliff! It’s time to start planning for summer! There are plenty of outdoor theatres to choose from, and we’ve put together a list of the best ones to visit across the UK.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London
No matter the weather, as far as I’m concerned when Regent’s Park starts its theatre season, summer has truly begun. Surrounded by dense whistling trees and singing birds, you may as well be a thousand miles from the surrounding city.
This year sees a typically varied programme with Twelfth Night opening, Fiddler on the Roof closing and plenty in between.
Thorington Theatre, Suffolk
A new and beautiful addition to the outdoor theatre world, opening in 2021, Thorington is built in a natural amphitheatre (圆形露天竞技场) hidden in the Suffolk woodlands.
This year’s programme includes family favourites such as Teddy Bear’s Picnic and The Little Mermaid, Shakespeare’s The Tempest as well as the mandatory A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Willow Globe, Powys
An attractive theatre, the Willow Globe’s design is based on the London Globe Theatre, but it’s about a third of the size and formed not from wood, but willow trees woven together.
Their programme is largely filled with all things Shakespeare: straight plays, of course, but also plenty of fun introductions and interpretations to bring the Bard’s words to new or reluctant audiences.
Minack Theatre, Cornwall
Situated on the cliff of Porthcurno, Minack Theatre is one you hardly need an excuse to visit; seeing anything at all, backdropped by the azure Cornish sea, will be an unforgettable experience.
This year sees touring productions of Little Shop of Horrors, The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary and some others. If you want a show particularly fitting for this unique surrounding, check out The Pirates of Penzance playing in September.
1. Which theater would you go if you are a Teddy Bear lover?
A. Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. B. Thorington Theatre.
C. Willow Globe. D. Minack Theatre.
2. What do Willow Globe and the London Globe Theatre have in common?
A. Their design. B. Their size.
C. Their building materials. D. Their programmes.
3. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To recommend outdoor theatres.
B. To organize outdoor theatre events.
C. To show the architectural features of outdoor theatres.
D. To explore historical background of outdoor theatres.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是几个英国最好的户外剧院。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Thorington Theatre, Suffolk部分中的“This year’s programme includes family favourites such as Teddy Bear’s Picnic and The Little Mermaid, Shakespeare’s The Tempest as well as the mandatory A Midsummer Night’s Dream.(今年的节目包括家庭最爱的《泰迪熊的野餐》、《小美人鱼》、莎士比亚的《暴风雨》以及必看的《仲夏夜之梦》。)”可知,Thorington Theatre的节目中包括家庭最爱的《泰迪熊的野餐》等,由此可知,泰迪熊爱好者会去Thorington Theatre。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Willow Globe, Powys部分中的“An attractive theatre, the Willow Globe’s design is based on the London Globe Theatre, but it’s about a third of the size and formed not from wood, but willow trees woven together.(这是一个吸引人的剧院,Willow Globe的设计是基于the London Globe Theatre,但它的大小只有伦敦环球剧场的三分之一,而且它不是由木头建成的,而是由柳树编织而成的。)”可知,Willow Globe的设计是基于the London Globe Theatre,由此可知,Willow Globe和London Globe Theatre在设计方面相似。故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据首段中的“It’s time to start planning for summer! There are plenty of outdoor theatres to choose from, and we’ve put together a list of the best ones to visit across the UK.(是时候开始为夏天做计划了!有很多户外剧院可供选择,我们整理了一份英国最好的户外剧院清单。)”可知,在夏季有很多户外剧院可供选择,本文整理了一份英国最好的户外剧影院清单,由此可知,本文的目的是推荐几个户外剧影院。故选A项。
B
Last spring, my neighbor Donna and I, both in our seventies, spent several hours in the glorious sunshine enjoying the new season. When it was time to sit down and relax, Donna pulled out her red metal chair from her garage (车库), and I sat on an overturned plastic bucket (桶). It was fun to catch up on the news that we had missed during the long winter indoors.
However, over the next few days, it turned out that we needed more than a chair and a bucket which were not quite comfortable. Donna decided we needed a bench. After dismissing unsuitable options from local stores, she found a perfect one online. The next day it arrived. Excitedly, she opened the box and started putting it together. We proudly high-fived each other as the pieces joined up and the bench started to look like one. After a few minutes’ assistance from a neighbour, it was complete. What’s more, it was the perfect fit for two 70-somethings to carry on late afternoon chats.
Soon, the bench attracted other neighbors. One day, someone called out from the sidewalk, “What do you do on that bench?” Quick-thinking Donna called back, “It’s our ‘Thinking Bench’! We think about important things happening in our lives.” Then, the name gradually evolved — after one neighbor sat alone deep in thought, he declared it a “Decision-Making Bench”; another time, when Donna was caught napping, she insisted she was “meditating (冥想) ”, adding yet another name.
Last fall, with the temperature falling, we came to the end of sitting outdoors. We were faced with one dilemma-what to do about it in the winter? Well, we sat down and thought and meditated and decided to put it in Donna’s garage for the winter.
When I glimpsed it a few times over the next months, the bench sat lonely, holding empty flower pots, and some flat, old boxes. But now after a long winter, spring flowers are ready to bloom in the warm sunshine, and we neighbours are ready to welcome “The Bench” back into our lives.
4. Donna decided to replace the chair and bucket to _________.
A. lighten the carrying load B. attract more neighbours
C. get better seating for chats D. adapt to warmer weather
5. How did the bench get its various names?
A. From items placed on it. B. From seasonal discussions.
C. From Donna’s creative ideas. D. From users’ activities on it.
6. Why are pots and boxes mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. To suggest the flowers would soon be planted.
B. To show the bench was not serving its purpose.
C. To describe the bench’s practical use in winter.
D. To explain why the bench needed winter storage.
7. What does “The Bench” represent by the story’s end?
A. A symbol of community bonds. B. A solution to the aging problem.
C. A reminder of the past summer. D. A memory of a valued online order.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】主要讲述作者与邻居购置长椅,长椅成为邻里交流平台并承载美好情谊的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However, over the next few days, it turned out that we needed more than a chair and a bucket which were not quite comfortable... it was the perfect fit for two 70-somethings to carry on late afternoon chats.(然而接下来几天,一把椅子和一只桶实在不够舒适……这张长椅刚好适合两位七十多岁的老人在傍晚闲谈。)”可知唐娜打算换掉椅子和桶,是为了拥有更舒适的座位方便闲谈。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Quick-thinking Donna called back, “It’s our ‘Thinking Bench’! We think about important things happening in our lives.” Then, the name gradually evolved — after one neighbor sat alone deep in thought, he declared it a “Decision-Making Bench”; another time, when Donna was caught napping, she insisted she was “meditating (冥想) ”, adding yet another name.(反应机敏的唐娜立刻回应:“这是我们的‘思考长椅’!我们在这儿思索生活中发生的重要事。” 随后,长椅的叫法慢慢发生了变化。有一回,一位邻居独自坐在长椅上沉思,称它为 “抉择长椅”;还有一次,唐娜被撞见在长椅上打盹,她坚称自己正在 “冥想”,于是长椅又多了一个名字。)”可知长椅不同的名字来源于人们在上面进行的各类活动。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“When I glimpsed it a few times over the next months, the bench sat lonely, holding empty flower pots, and some flat, old boxes.(在之后的几个月里,我几次看见长椅孤零零地放着,上面堆着空花盆和旧纸箱。)”原本长椅是邻里相聚闲谈的地方,冬天闲置堆放杂物,说明长椅没有发挥原本的作用。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Soon, the bench attracted other neighbors.(很快,这张长椅吸引来了其他邻居。)”以及最后一段中的“But now after a long winter, spring flowers are ready to bloom in the warm sunshine, and we neighbours are ready to welcome “The Bench” back into our lives.(漫长冬日过后,春花即将在暖阳中绽放,我们邻里也期盼着 “长椅” 重新回到生活之中。)” 可知,长椅是邻里沟通、相聚交流的场所,象征社区人与人之间的情感纽带。
C
You’re sitting in a café, and the person next to you is having a loud, animated conversation on their phone. You’re trying to read, but your brain keeps getting pulled into their story. This is a common experience, but have you ever wondered why overhearing a monologue (独白) is so compelling?
According to new research published in the journal Psychological Science, the reason is rooted in our brain’s powerful ability to predict. When we listen to one half of a conversation, our brains automatically work overtime to construct the missing half. This process, known as “mentalizing” or theory of mind, is the act of imagining the mental state of another person — what they are thinking, feeling, and what their responses might be.
In a series of experiments, researchers played participants audio clips of either monologues (one person telling a story) or halfalogue (one side of a phone conversation). They found that participants’ brains showed significantly more activities in the regions associated with social reasoning when listening to the halfalogues. The brain was actively trying to fill in the gaps, predicting what the unheard speaker was saying. This mental effort is what makes us feel so drawn in. We’re not just hearing sound; we’re building a narrative.
This discovery has interesting implications. It explains why we find it harder to concentrate in an open-plan office when we can hear some parts of phone calls than when we hear two people talking face-to-face. The brain is occupied by the need to complete the puzzle. It also sheds light on why texting or messaging, which lacks tone of voice, can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. Our brain fills in the missing emotional cues, and often it fills them in incorrectly, projecting our own anxieties or expectations onto the texter.
So, the next time you’re annoyed by a loud talker on the bus, you can blame your own incredibly social brain. It’s not just being nosy (好管闲事的); it’s hard at work, trying to make sense of an incomplete world.
8. What does the research reveal about hearing one side of a phone call?
A. It is less distracting than a full conversation.
B. It activates the brain’s social reasoning centers.
C. It is processed as meaningless background noise.
D. It improves our ability to focus on our own tasks.
9. Why might text messages lead to misunderstandings according to the passage?
A. People often type too quickly.
B. People prefer talking on the phone to texting.
C. The brain invents missing emotional information.
D. Texting lacks the structure of a real conversation.
10. How does the author explain the research finding in paragraph 4?
A. By providing examples of its real-world effects.
B. By comparing it to previous scientific theories.
C. By listing statistical data from the experiments.
D. By describing the details of the research process.
11. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?
A. How to Improve Your Concentration B. The Damaging Effects of Smartphones
C. Why We Are Drawn to Phone Conversations D. The Difference Between Monologue and Dialogue
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍为什么无意中听到电话独白会如此有吸引力,并结合研究结果解释其原因及现实意义。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In a series of experiments, researchers played participants audio clips of either monologues (one person telling a story) or halfalogue (one side of a phone conversation). They found that participants’ brains showed significantly more activities in the regions associated with social reasoning when listening to the halfalogues.(在一系列实验中,研究人员向参与者播放了独白(一个人讲故事)或半对话(电话交谈的一方)的音频片段。他们发现,参与者在听半对话时,大脑中与社会推理相关的区域表现出明显更多的活动)”可知,听到电话交谈的一方会激活大脑的社会推理中心。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“It also sheds light on why texting or messaging, which lacks tone of voice, can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. Our brain fills in the missing emotional cues, and often it fills them in incorrectly, projecting our own anxieties or expectations onto the texter.(这也解释了为什么缺乏语气的短信或信息有时会导致误解。我们的大脑会填补缺失的情绪线索,而且往往会填错,把我们自己的焦虑或期望投射到发信人身上)”可知,短信会导致误解是因为大脑会编造缺失的情绪信息。故选C项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“It explains why we find it harder to concentrate in an open-plan office when we can hear some parts of phone calls than when we hear two people talking face-to-face.(这就解释了为什么当我们能听到部分电话内容时,在开放式办公室里比听到两个人面对面交谈时更难集中注意力)”和“It also sheds light on why texting or messaging, which lacks tone of voice, can sometimes lead to misunderstandings.(这也解释了为什么缺乏语气的短信或信息有时会导致误解)”可推断,作者通过列举研究发现在现实世界中的影响来解释这一研究结果。故选A项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,并根据第一段中的“You’re sitting in a café, and the person next to you is having a loud, animated conversation on their phone. You’re trying to read, but your brain keeps getting pulled into their story. This is a common experience, but have you ever wondered why overhearing a monologue (独白) is so compelling?(你正坐在咖啡馆里,旁边的人正在大声、热烈地打电话。你努力想看书,但你的大脑总是被他们的故事吸引。这是一种常见的经历,但你有没有想过为什么无意中听到一段独白会如此有吸引力?)”可知,文章开篇以生活中常见的无意中听到他人电话交谈的场景切入,提出“为什么无意中听到电话独白会如此有吸引力”这一问题,随后结合研究结果解释了原因——大脑会自动填补电话交谈中缺失的部分,最后介绍了这一发现的现实意义。C项“为什么我们会被电话交谈吸引”准确概括了文章主旨,可以作本文的最佳标题。故选C项。
D
In a neighborhood in the east of Paris, if you walk out of your front door, you can arrive at a kindergarten in one minute and a bookstore in three minutes. A bakery? It’s across the street. Actually, all key things in daily life — work, food, schools and entertainment — are within a 15-minute walk.
This neighborhood was built in this way more than 150 years ago and this old idea of having all important things close by has now evolved into an urban planning model that is gaining popularity around the world.
“A 15-minute city not only improves quality of life, but can also reduce greenhouse gases. Transportation accounts for about 20% of global energy-related CO₂ pollution, with cars making up almost 10%,”says Carlos Moreno, a professor at University of Paris, who has been helping the city put this idea to use. “Paris should integrate the 15-minute city as part of a broader strategy to get closer to net zero goals.”
Besides reducing greenhouse gases, there are lots of “co-benefits” for people who live in 15-minute cities. Facilities that prioritize walking and biking mean less noise from cars and more safety for the people, Less air pollution from cars and daily routines with more walking and biking promote health. Redesigning cities where homes are mixed in with businesses can drive more. foot traffic to those businesses.
But one challenge to building 15-minute cities across France is financial. Many banks are still unwilling to provide loans for mixed-use developments, because they are still a relatively uncommon way to build communities. Other barriers have to do with parking in a more heavily populated area. The biggest obstacle involves public schools. When couples have kids, they often leave cities for suburbs, which they think have better schools.
“If we want regional sustainability, we have to look to these urban places,”Makarewicz says. “But if we want to successfully introduce a 15-minute city approach to an area, we should focus on the way people want to live.”
12. What is a feature of the so-called 15-minute city?
A. Better schools are built in the suburbs. B. People are required to walk or ride bikes.
C. All important daily things are close by. D. Greenhouse gases are reduced to net zero.
13. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. The difficulties of redesigning. B. The benefits of a 15-minute city.
C. The harms of living in big cities. D. The costs to build 15-minute cities.
14. Which of the following best explains “obstacle” underlined in paragraph 5?
A. Failure. B. Plan. C. Change. D. Problem.
15. What is the key to putting Carlos Moreno’ idea into use successfully?
A. Urban residents’ acceptance. B. The available urban space.
C. People's willingness to lend money. D. The governmental support.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了建立15分钟城市生活圈的优点及可能遇到的挑战。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“Actually, all key things in daily life — work, food, schools and entertainment — are within a 15-minute walk.(事实上,日常生活中的所有关键事情——工作、食物、学校和娱乐——都在15分钟的步行路程内)”可知,这种城市生活圈的特征是:将日常生活所必要的设施都规划在一起。故选C。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段的主旨句“Besides reducing greenhouse gases, there are lots of “co-benefits” for people who live in 15-minute cities. (除了减少温室气体,生活在15分钟城市的人们还有很多“共同利益”)”可知,本段主要介绍了15分钟城市带来的好处。故选B。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前“But one challenge to building 15-minute cities across France is financial. Many banks are still unwilling to provide loans for mixed-use developments, because they are still a relatively uncommon way to build communities. Other barriers have to do with parking in a more heavily populated area.(但在法国各地建设15分钟城市的一个挑战是财政问题。许多银行仍然不愿意为混合用途开发项目提供贷款,因为它们仍然是一种相对不常见的社区建设方式。其他障碍与在人口稠密地区停车有关)”及下文“When couples have kids, they often leave cities for suburbs, which they think have better schools.(当夫妻有了孩子后,他们通常会离开城市去郊区,因为他们认为那里的学校更好)”可知,在法国各地建设15分钟城市的挑战有财政问题,包括银行不愿意提供贷款,人口稠密地区无法停车。其中最大的障碍包括公共学校。所以换线单词指的也是规划及建设15分钟城市生活圈时会遇到的挑战,意为“问题,障碍”。故选D。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的“But if we want to successfully introduce a 15-minute city approach to an area, we should focus on the way people want to live.(但如果我们想成功地将15分钟的城市方式引入一个地区,我们应该关注人们想要的生活方式)”可知,想要成功地将15分钟的城市方式引入一个地区,必须符合人们想要的生活方式,也就是说城市居民的是否能够接受。故选A。
第二节 (共5个小题;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,选项中两项为多余选项。
Public Speaking Training
●Get a coach
___16___ so get help. Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer you public speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for when deciding the training that’s right for you.
●Focus on positives
Any training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focus on the positive aspects of what you already do well. Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you aren’t doing well. ___17___, so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldn’t do.
●___18___
If you find a public speaking course that looks as though it’s going to give you lots of dos and don’ts, walk away! Your brain is so full of what you’re going to be talking about. ___19___. As far as we’re concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about public speaking. Your audience can be your friends.
●You are a special person not a clone
Most importantly, good public speaking training should treat you as a special one, with your own personal habits. ___20___. Your training course should help you bring out your personality, not try to turn you into someone you’re not.
A. So trying to force a whole set of rules into it will just make things worse
B. The one thing you don’t want is for them to fall asleep
C. Whatever the speech, public speaking is tough
D. Cheek the rules about dos and don’ts
E. Turn your back on too many rules
F. You already do lots of things well
G. You aren’t like anybody else
【答案】16. C 17. F 18. E 19. A 20. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了进行公共演讲的训练要点。你可以找到一个教练帮助你进行公众演讲训练也可以参加公众演讲训练课,并且指出应该找到适合自己的培训机构。
【16题详解】
根据下文“Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer you public speaking training and courses”(由于大约有10亿家公司准备为你提供公开演讲训练和课程)以及空后“so get help”(因此,要求助)可知,公开演讲不容易,我们要寻求帮助,可以参加相关的课程。C项“无论什么样的演讲,公开演讲都很难”符合题意,故选C。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you aren’t doing well.”(没有什么比被告知你做得不好更能伤害信心了。)和“so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldn’t do.”(因此,好的公开演讲培训应该培养这些能力,而不是告诉你不应该做什么。)推知,空处应陈述培训机构应该对参加培训人进行正面积极的评价。F项“你已经把很多事情做好了”符合题意,且呼应小标题“Focus on positives”(关注积极的方面)。故选F。
【18题详解】
本题位于段首,为整段的主旨大意。根据下文“If you find a public speaking course that looks as though it’s going to give you lots of dos and don’ts, walk away!”(如果你发现一门公共演讲课程似乎会给你很多应该做和不应该做的事情,那就走吧!)可知,如果有的培训讲太多的条条框框的话,就不要参加,即要对条条框框说不。E项“要对条条框框说不“作为本段主旨,符合题意。故选E。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Your brain is so full of what you’re going to be talking about.”(你的脑子里满是你要说的东西。)可知,脑子里装满了条条框框只会使情况变得更糟。A项“因此试图将一整套规则强行纳入其中只会使事情变得更糟”符合题意。故选A。
【20题详解】
根据小标题“You are a special person not a clone”(你是一个特别的人而不是一个克隆人)以及上文“Most importantly, good public speaking training should treat you as a special one,with your own personal habits.”(最重要的是,良好的公共演讲培训应该把你当成一个特殊的人,有你自己的个人习惯。)可知,此处要说明,每个人都是与众不同的,有自己的习惯。G项“你和其他任何人都不一样”符合题意,且呼应标题。故选G。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,的从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mark and his friends decided to visit Mount Matterhorn, a beautiful mountain in Europe this year. It can not only be ____21____ from countless viewpoints, but also offered a pyramid-shaped peak.
Since it was a very hard climb to the top, they ____22____ to make camp at the last possible spot with one of the most extraordinary views, and decided to ____23____ the next day, not intending to finish the whole climb.
While Mark was ____24____ how a handful of people were making their way to the ____25____, he changed his mind and invited his friends to join him. ____26____, no one was willing because it was too dangerous, and they were ____27____ with where they were. Luckily, there was a group of climbers who were just ____28____ past and were on their way to the top. Mark quickly asked them if he could join them, and he was ____29____.
When they eventually reached the top, Mark was _____30_____ as it’s so beautiful and it’s not at all that _____31_____ as told. A climber next to him, pointing his finger at the _____32_____ where Mark and his friends and many others had set their camps, smiled and explained. “You see, most people in the crowd right there end up satisfied in the _____33_____ of their journey.” continued the man. “Many of them never think that they have the potential to achieve more, so they remain part of the crowd their whole life.”
Hearing that, Mark _____34_____ how many times he was like those who have a(n)_____35_____ they want to reach but not follow through till the end.
21. A. traveled B. appreciated C. preserved D. removed
22. A. hesitated B. struggled C. pretended D. stopped
23. A. continue B. return C. escape D. settle
24. A. organizing B. confirming C. observing D. considering
25. A. crowd B. camp C. peak D. pyramid
26. A. Plus B. However C. Instead D. Therefore
27. A. satisfied B. busy C. familiar D. patient
28. A. skiing B. riding C. jogging D. walking
29. A. accepted B. ignored C. greeted D. threatened
30. A. out of breath B. out of control C. in amazement D. in relief
31. A. tough B. unique C. worthwhile D. unusual
32. A. habitat B. spot C. source D. temple
33. A. ch arm B. hope C. memory D. middle
34. A. promised B. announced C. wondered D. doubted
35. A. decision B. conclusion C. rejection D. goal
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了马克和他的朋友决定一起去参观欧洲美丽的马特霍恩山,他们在山上搭起帐篷欣赏美景,马克本来打算放弃继续攀登,但看到其他人都在继续攀登,于是想要加入他们。然而朋友们认为太危险而拒绝了,但马克碰到一群正前往山顶的攀登者,并最终成功到达山顶,他感叹自己以前也常常半途而废。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:它不仅可以从无数的角度欣赏,而且还提供了一个金字塔形的山峰。A. traveled旅行;B. appreciated欣赏;C. preserved保护;D. removed移除。根据“from countless viewpoints”可知,该山峰可以从无数个角度来欣赏。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:由于爬到山顶非常困难,他们在最后一个可能看到最壮观景色的地方停下来扎营,决定第二天再回来,不打算爬完全程。A. hesitated犹豫;B. struggled奋斗;C. pretended假装;D. stopped停止。根据“Since it was a very hard climb to the top”以及后文“to make camp at the last possible spot with one of the most extraordinary views”可知,由于爬到山顶非常困难,他们在最后一个可能看到最壮观景色的地方停下来扎营。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. continue继续;B. return返回;C. escape逃脱;D. settle安定。根据“not intending to finish the whole climb.”可知,他们不打算爬完全程,因此在第二天的时候返回。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当马克正在观察一小群人如何向山顶进发时,他改变了主意,邀请他的朋友们加入他的行列。A. organizing组织;B. confirming确认;C. observing观察;D. considering考虑。根据“how a handful of people were making their way to the ____5____”可知,马克观察到一小群人向山顶进发时,他改变了主意。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. crowd人群;B. camp营地;C. peak顶峰;D. pyramid金字塔。根据“Luckily, there was a group of climbers who were just ____8____ past and were on their way to the top.”可知,马克观察到一小群人向山顶进发。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:然而,没有人愿意,因为太危险了,他们对自己的处境很满意。A. Plus另外;B. However然而;C. Instead代替;D. Therefore因此。根据“no one was willing because it was too dangerous,”可知,没有人愿意向山顶出发,因为太危险了,与前文构成转折关系。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:然而,没有人愿意,因为太危险了,他们对自己的处境很满意。A. satisfied满意的;B. busy忙碌的;C. familiar熟悉的;D. patient耐心的。根据“they ____2____ to make camp at the last possible spot with one of the most extraordinary views”可知,马克的伙伴们在一个可能看到最壮观景色的地方停下来扎营,不想向山顶出发,因为山顶太危险了,因此他们对自己当前的处境很满意。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:幸运的是,有一群登山者正好经过,正在向山顶进发。A. skiing滑雪;B. riding骑行;C. jogging慢跑;D. walking步行。根据“were on their way to the top.”可知,有一群登山者正好经过,正在向山顶进发。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:马克很快问他们是否可以加入他们,他被接受了。A. accepted接受;B. ignored忽视;C. greeted问候;D. threatened威胁。根据“When they eventually reached the top”可知,马克很快问他们是否可以加入他们,他们接受了马克的加入。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意:当他们最终到达山顶时,马克感到非常惊讶,因为它是如此美丽,而不是像人们说的那么艰难。A. out of breath上气不接下气;B. out of control失控;C. in amazement惊讶地;D. in relief宽慰地。根据“as it’s so beautiful and it’s not at all that ____11____ as told.”可知,到达山顶后,风景如此美丽,而不是像人们说的那么艰难,这让马克感到惊讶。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. tough艰难的;B. unique独特的;C. worthwhile值得的;D. unusual不寻常的。根据“Since it was a very hard climb to the top”可知,人们说爬上这座高山是艰难的。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他旁边的一位登山者用手指着马克和他的朋友们以及其他许多人扎营的地方,微笑着解释道。A. habitat栖息地;B. spot地点;C. source源泉;D. temple庙宇。根据“where Mark and his friends and many others had set their camps”可知,旁边的一位登山者用手指着马克和他的朋友们以及其他许多人扎营的地方。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:你看,人群中的大多数人在旅途中都很满意。A. charm魅力;B. hope希望;C. memory记忆;D. middle中间。根据“where Mark and his friends and many others had set their camps, smiled and explained.”可知,马克的朋友们以及其他许多人在登山的过程中扎营,即大多数人在旅途中都感到很满意。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:听了这话,马克想知道自己有多少次像那些有了目标却没能坚持到底的人一样。A. promised承诺;B. announced宣布;C. wondered想知道;D. doubted怀疑。根据“how many times he was like those who have a(n) ____15____ they want to reach but not follow through till the end”可知,马克想知道自己有多少次像那些有了目标却没能坚持到底的人一样。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. decision决定;B. conclusion结论;C. rejection拒绝;D. goal目标。根据“they want to reach”可知,马克想知道自己有多少次像那些有了目标却没能坚持到底的人一样。故选D。
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。
Located in the mountains of southwest China, Jiuzhaigou ____36____ (know) as a “fairyland on earth”. This breathtaking place ____37____ (offer) more than just beautiful views — it invites travelers ____38____ (experience) nature in its original form.
The most beautiful season in Jiuzhaigou is autumn, but evenings can get cold, so ____39____ (prepare) a jacket is wise. In addition, suncream, sunglasses and ____40____ hat are also a must because there’s strong sunlight during the day.
What makes Jiuzhaigou ____41____ (true) special is its natural beauty. The lakes, such as Five Flowers Sea and Pearl Bay, glow (发光) in shades of blue and green. Walking through this landscape (风景) feels like stepping into different colorful ____42____ (painting).
Apart ____43____ that, Jiuzhaigou’s Tibetan culture is also worth exploring in depth. In the Tibetan villages, you can taste ____44____ (tradition) foods like butter tea and take part in a Tibetan song and dance performance, ____45____ will give you a deeper understanding of the culture and beliefs of this land.
【答案】36. is known
37. offers 38. to experience
39. preparing
40. a 41. truly
42. paintings
43. from 44. traditional
45. which
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍九寨沟美景、旅行建议与特色文化。
【36题详解】
考查被动语态。句意:九寨沟位于中国西南部山区,被誉为“人间仙境”。主语Jiuzhaigou与know为被动关系,be known as“被誉为”,固定短语,句子描述的是客观事实,应用一般现在时,主语Jiuzhaigou是单数名词,be动词用is。故填is known。
【37题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意:这个令人惊叹的地方不仅仅提供美丽的风景——它邀请旅行者以原始的形式体验自然。句子描述的是客观事实,应用一般现在时,主语This breathtaking place是单数名词,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式offers。故填offers。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这个令人惊叹的地方不仅仅提供美丽的风景——它邀请旅行者以原始的形式体验自然。invite sb. to do sth.“邀请某人做某事”,固定短语,空处应用动词不定式作宾语补足语。故填to experience。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:九寨沟最美的季节是秋天,但晚上会很冷,所以准备一件夹克是明智的。空处作主语,且陈述一般事实,应用动名词形式preparing。故填preparing。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意:此外,防晒霜、太阳镜和一顶帽子也是必需品,因为白天阳光强烈。此处泛指“一顶帽子”,应用不定冠词,hat以辅音音素开头,应用a。故填a。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意:真正使九寨沟特别的是它的自然美景。空处修饰形容词special,应用副词truly作状语。故填truly。
【42题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:漫步在这片风景中,就像走进了一幅幅色彩斑斓的画作。根据空前different colorful可知,空处应用名词复数paintings。故填paintings。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意:除此之外,九寨沟的藏族文化也值得深入探索。apart from“除了……之外”,固定短语。故填from。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意:在藏族村庄里,你可以品尝到酥油茶等传统食物,还可以参加藏族歌舞表演,这将让你更深入地了解这片土地的文化和信仰。空处修饰名词foods,应用形容词traditional作定语。故填traditional。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:在藏族村庄里,你可以品尝到酥油茶等传统食物,还可以参加藏族歌舞表演,这将让你更深入地了解这片土地的文化和信仰。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是a Tibetan song and dance performance,指物,关系词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华,你所在的学校将举办“Making a Difference”主题公益活动周,请你给校英文报写一篇倡议书,号召同学们积极参与。内容包括:
1.活动目的
2.活动内容:社区志愿服务、环保宣传、关爱老人等
3.呼吁大家行动起来
要求:
1.词数:80-100词
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】范文一:
Dear schoolmates,
Our school will hold a “Making a Difference” Public Welfare Week to encourage us to care about social issues and practice public spirit.
We can participate in various activities, such as community volunteer services, environmental protection promotion, and caring for the elderly. We can spare our time to help those in need and pass on warmth around us. These small actions can bring great changes to the world.
Let’s take action now and use our hands and hearts to make the world a better place!
Li Hua
范文二:
Dear fellow students,
Our school will hold the “Making a Difference” voluntary activity week which aims to develop our sense of responsibility and spread kindness around us.
To begin with, we can take part in community voluntary work. Besides, we will give speeches to publicize environmental protection. Last but not least, we are going to visit the elderly in nursing homes. We can chat with them, help do housework and listen to their stories.
Small efforts can make a big difference. Let’s take action and devote ourselves to the public welfare!
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面要求考生以李华的名义给校英文报写一篇倡议书,号召同学们积极参与学校举办的“Making a Difference”主题公益活动周,介绍该活动的活动目的及活动内容并呼吁大家行动起来。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
举办:hold → launch
旨在:aim to → be designed to
责任:responsibility → obligation
传播:spread → disseminate
2. 句式拓展
合并句子
原句:Last but not least, we are going to visit the elderly in nursing homes. We can chat with them, help do housework and listen to their stories.
拓展句:Last but not least, we are going to visit the elderly in nursing homes, where we can chat with them, help do housework and listen to their stories.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Our school will hold the “Making a Difference” voluntary activity week which aims to develop our sense of responsibility and spread kindness around us. (运用了which引导的定语从句)
【高分句型2】Besides, we will give speeches to publicize environmental protection. (运用了动词不定式to publicize作目的状语)
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。
It was the tail end of the depression (经济萧条), and things were tough. Mum struggled to raise us kids on her own in our small community of New Westminster. BC. My Dad had died five years earlier. There was not much money, so we went on relief, now called social assistance.
Looking back, I realize what Mum went through sending us kids to school. Every morning she would fold and put a new piece of cardboard in our shoes, which were worn out. When we got home, Mum would have “French Toast” — deep-fried bread — ready for us. Rent was twenty-five dollars a month, but Mum couldn’t pay it, and we knew we would be forced to leave right after Christmas. These were hard and sad years, but we never complained.
Christmas was approaching, and we were entitled to a twenty-five-dollar Christmas fund. It was four days before Christmas, and Mum said instead of buying food, she would use the money to pay back rent, assuring us all of a roof for a little while longer. She told us then there would be nothing for Christmas. Mum prayed for a special Christmas.
Unknown to Mum, I had been selling Christmas trees and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of boots. I knew exactly which boots I wanted. They were Top Genuine Pierre Paris and they had a price of twenty-three dollars.
The big day came on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. Extremely thrilled, I hurried in the street. On the way, I noticed a house with Christmas lights and decorations. It was then that I realized that at our house, we had no lights, no decorations, nor any money for Christmas goodies. I knew then that we would have no turkey or ham for Christmas, and I felt upset.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
As I continued walking, I was feeling a strange sense of guilt.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
With two full bags of groceries on the doorstep, I knocked on the door eagerly.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
As I continued walking, I was feeling a strange sense of guilt. Here I was going to buy a new pair of boots while Mum was home in tears. She would be trying to explain to us why there were no presents. The thought froze me for what seemed ages before I changed my mind. With a load lifted off my mind, I bounced into a big grocery store across the street. Soon, I found myself weighed down by all the Christmas treats. Having spent every dime of my hard-earned money, I went home with satisfaction.
With two full bags of groceries on the doorstep, I knocked on the door eagerly. I could hardly wait to see my mother’s face! When Mum opened the door, she just stood there completely dumbfounded by the groceries. Holding back the tears, I said, “Merry Christmas!” I had a lot of explaining to do as we unpacked all the food and put it away. That day I got enough hugs and kisses from Mum to last two lifetimes. To see my Mum’s prayers answered more than made up for the boots I never got. It was a Merry Christmas for us after all!
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,主要讲述了在经济萧条末期的新威斯敏斯特,作者一家生活拮据,靠社会救济交房租。圣诞将至,作者怀揣打工挣得的钱打算买双靴子,却意识到家里没有置办任何过节的物品,于是开始重新考虑自己的计划。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“当我继续走的时候,我感到一种奇怪的负罪感。”可知,第一段可描写作者要去买双新靴子时想起了妈妈的难处,于是作者改变了计划。
②由第二段首句内容“门阶上放着满满两袋食品杂货,我急切地敲门”可知,第二段可描写作者拿着杂货回到家中,妈妈的表情以及作者的感悟。
2.续写线索:想起了妈妈的难处——改变计划——买杂货回到家——妈妈惊讶——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①买:buy /purchase
②改变:change /alter
③发现:find /spot
④获得:get /gain
情绪类
①如释重负:With a load lifted off my mind / feeling relieved
②满意:satisfaction /content
【点睛】[高分句型1] Having spent every dime of my hard-earned money, I went home with satisfaction.. (运用了现在分词短语作状语)
[高分句型2] When Mum opened the door, she just stood there completely dumbfounded by the groceries. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句)
第1页/共1页
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
$
哈尔滨德强高级中学2025-2026学年度下学期期末考试
高一年级 英语试题
时间:120分钟 满分:150分
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What are the speakers probably celebrating?
A. A birthday. B. A graduation. C. A wedding.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Value of volunteering. B. Difference of resources. C. Ways of managing time.
3. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a bookstore. B. In a gym. C. In a school office.
4. When does the lecture start?
A. At 7:15. B. At 7:45. C. At 8:00.
5. How does the woman feel in the end?
A. Anxious. B. Relieved. C. Proud
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Family members. C. Photographer and customer.
7. Why does the woman refuse to be photographed at first?
A. She looks terrible now. B. She doesn’t like it. C. She is too busy.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
8. What do we know about the hotel in Sitges?
A. It’s far from the beach. B. It’s beside a busy road. C. It’s near a bus stop.
9. What can people enjoy in the hotel in Sitges?
A. Football games. B. KTV. C. Keep fit classes.
10. What will the speakers do next?
A. Ask for a lower price. B. Look around the hotel. C. Complain to the manager.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
11. How long did Jessie work in General Motors?
A. One month. B. One year. C. Three years.
12. Why did Jessie go to America?
A. For marriage. B. For work. C. For study.
13. Why does Jessie apply to be an English editor?
A. To know more people. B. To spread knowledge. C. To advertise the magazine.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
14. When does the man plan to go to the new museum?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
15. Why does the man apologize to the woman?
A. He can’t go to the concert. B. He can’t get the movie ticket. C. He can’t meet with his friends.
16. What will the woman do tomorrow?
A. Enjoy a concert. B. Receive some guests. C. Cook the dinner.
17. What is the woman’s attitude toward the arrangement in the end?
A. Angry. B. Pleased. C. Disappointed.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
18. Why did Ningbo start the project?
A. To promote ecotourism. B. To preserve old traditions. C. To beautify local environment.
19. Why were some residents hesitant about the project at the beginning?
A. The project might cost too much.
B. The changes might harm nature.
C. They were used to their old lifestyle.
20. What does the progress of the project indicate?
A. It gains community support. B. All the residents take part. C. It causes local unemployment.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15个小题;每个小题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
With the seasons changing, now is the perfect time to start planning summer experiences at outdoor theatres in parks, city squares, woodlands and even the side of a cliff! It’s time to start planning for summer! There are plenty of outdoor theatres to choose from, and we’ve put together a list of the best ones to visit across the UK.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London
No matter the weather, as far as I’m concerned when Regent’s Park starts its theatre season, summer has truly begun. Surrounded by dense whistling trees and singing birds, you may as well be a thousand miles from the surrounding city.
This year sees a typically varied programme with Twelfth Night opening, Fiddler on the Roof closing and plenty in between.
Thorington Theatre, Suffolk
A new and beautiful addition to the outdoor theatre world, opening in 2021, Thorington is built in a natural amphitheatre (圆形露天竞技场) hidden in the Suffolk woodlands.
This year’s programme includes family favourites such as Teddy Bear’s Picnic and The Little Mermaid, Shakespeare’s The Tempest as well as the mandatory A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Willow Globe, Powys
An attractive theatre, the Willow Globe’s design is based on the London Globe Theatre, but it’s about a third of the size and formed not from wood, but willow trees woven together.
Their programme is largely filled with all things Shakespeare: straight plays, of course, but also plenty of fun introductions and interpretations to bring the Bard’s words to new or reluctant audiences.
Minack Theatre, Cornwall
Situated on the cliff of Porthcurno, Minack Theatre is one you hardly need an excuse to visit; seeing anything at all, backdropped by the azure Cornish sea, will be an unforgettable experience.
This year sees touring productions of Little Shop of Horrors, The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary and some others. If you want a show particularly fitting for this unique surrounding, check out The Pirates of Penzance playing in September.
1. Which theater would you go if you are a Teddy Bear lover?
A. Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. B. Thorington Theatre.
C. Willow Globe. D. Minack Theatre.
2. What do Willow Globe and the London Globe Theatre have in common?
A. Their design. B. Their size.
C. Their building materials. D. Their programmes.
3. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To recommend outdoor theatres.
B. To organize outdoor theatre events.
C. To show the architectural features of outdoor theatres.
D. To explore historical background of outdoor theatres.
B
Last spring, my neighbor Donna and I, both in our seventies, spent several hours in the glorious sunshine enjoying the new season. When it was time to sit down and relax, Donna pulled out her red metal chair from her garage (车库), and I sat on an overturned plastic bucket (桶). It was fun to catch up on the news that we had missed during the long winter indoors.
However, over the next few days, it turned out that we needed more than a chair and a bucket which were not quite comfortable. Donna decided we needed a bench. After dismissing unsuitable options from local stores, she found a perfect one online. The next day it arrived. Excitedly, she opened the box and started putting it together. We proudly high-fived each other as the pieces joined up and the bench started to look like one. After a few minutes’ assistance from a neighbour, it was complete. What’s more, it was the perfect fit for two 70-somethings to carry on late afternoon chats.
Soon, the bench attracted other neighbors. One day, someone called out from the sidewalk, “What do you do on that bench?” Quick-thinking Donna called back, “It’s our ‘Thinking Bench’! We think about important things happening in our lives.” Then, the name gradually evolved — after one neighbor sat alone deep in thought, he declared it a “Decision-Making Bench”; another time, when Donna was caught napping, she insisted she was “meditating (冥想) ”, adding yet another name.
Last fall, with the temperature falling, we came to the end of sitting outdoors. We were faced with one dilemma-what to do about it in the winter? Well, we sat down and thought and meditated and decided to put it in Donna’s garage for the winter.
When I glimpsed it a few times over the next months, the bench sat lonely, holding empty flower pots, and some flat, old boxes. But now after a long winter, spring flowers are ready to bloom in the warm sunshine, and we neighbours are ready to welcome “The Bench” back into our lives.
4. Donna decided to replace the chair and bucket to _________.
A. lighten the carrying load B. attract more neighbours
C. get better seating for chats D. adapt to warmer weather
5. How did the bench get its various names?
A. From items placed on it. B. From seasonal discussions.
C. From Donna’s creative ideas. D. From users’ activities on it.
6. Why are pots and boxes mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. To suggest the flowers would soon be planted.
B. To show the bench was not serving its purpose.
C. To describe the bench’s practical use in winter.
D. To explain why the bench needed winter storage.
7. What does “The Bench” represent by the story’s end?
A. A symbol of community bonds. B. A solution to the aging problem.
C. A reminder of the past summer. D. A memory of a valued online order.
C
You’re sitting in a café, and the person next to you is having a loud, animated conversation on their phone. You’re trying to read, but your brain keeps getting pulled into their story. This is a common experience, but have you ever wondered why overhearing a monologue (独白) is so compelling?
According to new research published in the journal Psychological Science, the reason is rooted in our brain’s powerful ability to predict. When we listen to one half of a conversation, our brains automatically work overtime to construct the missing half. This process, known as “mentalizing” or theory of mind, is the act of imagining the mental state of another person — what they are thinking, feeling, and what their responses might be.
In a series of experiments, researchers played participants audio clips of either monologues (one person telling a story) or halfalogue (one side of a phone conversation). They found that participants’ brains showed significantly more activities in the regions associated with social reasoning when listening to the halfalogues. The brain was actively trying to fill in the gaps, predicting what the unheard speaker was saying. This mental effort is what makes us feel so drawn in. We’re not just hearing sound; we’re building a narrative.
This discovery has interesting implications. It explains why we find it harder to concentrate in an open-plan office when we can hear some parts of phone calls than when we hear two people talking face-to-face. The brain is occupied by the need to complete the puzzle. It also sheds light on why texting or messaging, which lacks tone of voice, can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. Our brain fills in the missing emotional cues, and often it fills them in incorrectly, projecting our own anxieties or expectations onto the texter.
So, the next time you’re annoyed by a loud talker on the bus, you can blame your own incredibly social brain. It’s not just being nosy (好管闲事的); it’s hard at work, trying to make sense of an incomplete world.
8. What does the research reveal about hearing one side of a phone call?
A. It is less distracting than a full conversation.
B. It activates the brain’s social reasoning centers.
C. It is processed as meaningless background noise.
D. It improves our ability to focus on our own tasks.
9. Why might text messages lead to misunderstandings according to the passage?
A. People often type too quickly.
B. People prefer talking on the phone to texting.
C. The brain invents missing emotional information.
D. Texting lacks the structure of a real conversation.
10. How does the author explain the research finding in paragraph 4?
A. By providing examples of its real-world effects.
B. By comparing it to previous scientific theories.
C. By listing statistical data from the experiments.
D. By describing the details of the research process.
11. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?
A. How to Improve Your Concentration B. The Damaging Effects of Smartphones
C. Why We Are Drawn to Phone Conversations D. The Difference Between Monologue and Dialogue
D
In a neighborhood in the east of Paris, if you walk out of your front door, you can arrive at a kindergarten in one minute and a bookstore in three minutes. A bakery? It’s across the street. Actually, all key things in daily life — work, food, schools and entertainment — are within a 15-minute walk.
This neighborhood was built in this way more than 150 years ago and this old idea of having all important things close by has now evolved into an urban planning model that is gaining popularity around the world.
“A 15-minute city not only improves quality of life, but can also reduce greenhouse gases. Transportation accounts for about 20% of global energy-related CO₂ pollution, with cars making up almost 10%,”says Carlos Moreno, a professor at University of Paris, who has been helping the city put this idea to use. “Paris should integrate the 15-minute city as part of a broader strategy to get closer to net zero goals.”
Besides reducing greenhouse gases, there are lots of “co-benefits” for people who live in 15-minute cities. Facilities that prioritize walking and biking mean less noise from cars and more safety for the people, Less air pollution from cars and daily routines with more walking and biking promote health. Redesigning cities where homes are mixed in with businesses can drive more. foot traffic to those businesses.
But one challenge to building 15-minute cities across France is financial. Many banks are still unwilling to provide loans for mixed-use developments, because they are still a relatively uncommon way to build communities. Other barriers have to do with parking in a more heavily populated area. The biggest obstacle involves public schools. When couples have kids, they often leave cities for suburbs, which they think have better schools.
“If we want regional sustainability, we have to look to these urban places,”Makarewicz says. “But if we want to successfully introduce a 15-minute city approach to an area, we should focus on the way people want to live.”
12. What is a feature of the so-called 15-minute city?
A. Better schools are built in the suburbs. B. People are required to walk or ride bikes.
C. All important daily things are close by. D. Greenhouse gases are reduced to net zero.
13. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. The difficulties of redesigning. B. The benefits of a 15-minute city.
C. The harms of living in big cities. D. The costs to build 15-minute cities.
14. Which of the following best explains “obstacle” underlined in paragraph 5?
A. Failure. B. Plan. C. Change. D. Problem.
15. What is the key to putting Carlos Moreno’ idea into use successfully?
A. Urban residents’ acceptance. B. The available urban space.
C. People's willingness to lend money. D. The governmental support.
第二节 (共5个小题;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,选项中两项为多余选项。
Public Speaking Training
●Get a coach
___16___ so get help. Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer you public speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for when deciding the training that’s right for you.
●Focus on positives
Any training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focus on the positive aspects of what you already do well. Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you aren’t doing well. ___17___, so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldn’t do.
●___18___
If you find a public speaking course that looks as though it’s going to give you lots of dos and don’ts, walk away! Your brain is so full of what you’re going to be talking about. ___19___. As far as we’re concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about public speaking. Your audience can be your friends.
●You are a special person not a clone
Most importantly, good public speaking training should treat you as a special one, with your own personal habits. ___20___. Your training course should help you bring out your personality, not try to turn you into someone you’re not.
A. So trying to force a whole set of rules into it will just make things worse
B. The one thing you don’t want is for them to fall asleep
C. Whatever the speech, public speaking is tough
D. Cheek the rules about dos and don’ts
E. Turn your back on too many rules
F. You already do lots of things well
G. You aren’t like anybody else
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,的从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mark and his friends decided to visit Mount Matterhorn, a beautiful mountain in Europe this year. It can not only be ____21____ from countless viewpoints, but also offered a pyramid-shaped peak.
Since it was a very hard climb to the top, they ____22____ to make camp at the last possible spot with one of the most extraordinary views, and decided to ____23____ the next day, not intending to finish the whole climb.
While Mark was ____24____ how a handful of people were making their way to the ____25____, he changed his mind and invited his friends to join him. ____26____, no one was willing because it was too dangerous, and they were ____27____ with where they were. Luckily, there was a group of climbers who were just ____28____ past and were on their way to the top. Mark quickly asked them if he could join them, and he was ____29____.
When they eventually reached the top, Mark was _____30_____ as it’s so beautiful and it’s not at all that _____31_____ as told. A climber next to him, pointing his finger at the _____32_____ where Mark and his friends and many others had set their camps, smiled and explained. “You see, most people in the crowd right there end up satisfied in the _____33_____ of their journey.” continued the man. “Many of them never think that they have the potential to achieve more, so they remain part of the crowd their whole life.”
Hearing that, Mark _____34_____ how many times he was like those who have a(n)_____35_____ they want to reach but not follow through till the end.
21. A. traveled B. appreciated C. preserved D. removed
22. A. hesitated B. struggled C. pretended D. stopped
23. A. continue B. return C. escape D. settle
24. A. organizing B. confirming C. observing D. considering
25. A. crowd B. camp C. peak D. pyramid
26. A. Plus B. However C. Instead D. Therefore
27. A. satisfied B. busy C. familiar D. patient
28. A. skiing B. riding C. jogging D. walking
29. A. accepted B. ignored C. greeted D. threatened
30. A. out of breath B. out of control C. in amazement D. in relief
31. A. tough B. unique C. worthwhile D. unusual
32. A. habitat B. spot C. source D. temple
33. A. ch arm B. hope C. memory D. middle
34. A. promised B. announced C. wondered D. doubted
35. A. decision B. conclusion C. rejection D. goal
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。
Located in the mountains of southwest China, Jiuzhaigou ____36____ (know) as a “fairyland on earth”. This breathtaking place ____37____ (offer) more than just beautiful views — it invites travelers ____38____ (experience) nature in its original form.
The most beautiful season in Jiuzhaigou is autumn, but evenings can get cold, so ____39____ (prepare) a jacket is wise. In addition, suncream, sunglasses and ____40____ hat are also a must because there’s strong sunlight during the day.
What makes Jiuzhaigou ____41____ (true) special is its natural beauty. The lakes, such as Five Flowers Sea and Pearl Bay, glow (发光) in shades of blue and green. Walking through this landscape (风景) feels like stepping into different colorful ____42____ (painting).
Apart ____43____ that, Jiuzhaigou’s Tibetan culture is also worth exploring in depth. In the Tibetan villages, you can taste ____44____ (tradition) foods like butter tea and take part in a Tibetan song and dance performance, ____45____ will give you a deeper understanding of the culture and beliefs of this land.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华,你所在的学校将举办“Making a Difference”主题公益活动周,请你给校英文报写一篇倡议书,号召同学们积极参与。内容包括:
1.活动目的
2.活动内容:社区志愿服务、环保宣传、关爱老人等
3.呼吁大家行动起来
要求:
1.词数:80-100词
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
It was the tail end of the depression (经济萧条), and things were tough. Mum struggled to raise us kids on her own in our small community of New Westminster. BC. My Dad had died five years earlier. There was not much money, so we went on relief, now called social assistance.
Looking back, I realize what Mum went through sending us kids to school. Every morning she would fold and put a new piece of cardboard in our shoes, which were worn out. When we got home, Mum would have “French Toast” — deep-fried bread — ready for us. Rent was twenty-five dollars a month, but Mum couldn’t pay it, and we knew we would be forced to leave right after Christmas. These were hard and sad years, but we never complained.
Christmas was approaching, and we were entitled to a twenty-five-dollar Christmas fund. It was four days before Christmas, and Mum said instead of buying food, she would use the money to pay back rent, assuring us all of a roof for a little while longer. She told us then there would be nothing for Christmas. Mum prayed for a special Christmas.
Unknown to Mum, I had been selling Christmas trees and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of boots. I knew exactly which boots I wanted. They were Top Genuine Pierre Paris and they had a price of twenty-three dollars.
The big day came on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. Extremely thrilled, I hurried in the street. On the way, I noticed a house with Christmas lights and decorations. It was then that I realized that at our house, we had no lights, no decorations, nor any money for Christmas goodies. I knew then that we would have no turkey or ham for Christmas, and I felt upset.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
As I continued walking, I was feeling a strange sense of guilt.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
With two full bags of groceries on the doorstep, I knocked on the door eagerly.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第1页/共1页
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
$