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2025-2026学年第二学期高二期末质量检测
英语试卷
本试卷共8页,47小题,满分120分。考试用时120分钟
1.答题前,考生请务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(A)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2.作答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案,答案不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答,答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动,先划掉原来的答案,然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后,将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 阅读 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Clean Energy: The Future Is Here
Nearly a century ago, Thomas Edison envisioned using the sun’s boundless energy. Today, that vision is a reality. “Clean energy” covers various technologies — here are five ways to use virtually limitless power sources:
CLEAN ENERGY
SOLAR
Solar panels have become less expensive and more efficient in recent years. That’s making it more competitive with other technologies and driving a rapid growth in solar adoption.
WIND
Wind machines produce the lowest-priced renewable energy. In places with enough wind, it can be cost-competitive without government allowance, and it may even be cheaper than fossil fuels.
BIOMASS
Biomass (生物质) energy originates from living or recently living organisms — everything from forest residue to algae and switchgrass.
GEOTHERMAL
Geothermal (地热) energy taps into the internal heat of the earth — from hot water just below the ground to steam produced much further down.
WATERPOWER
Falling or running water is one of the oldest energy sources in the world. When sustainably designed, it can be a reliable clean energy.
Technological innovations and new financing methods are making renewable energy more accessible than ever before. As a result, these energy sources are expected to account for half of our global energy mix by 2030. Here are the details:
Renewable Energy Generation: 2012 vs. 2030 / TWh
“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that,” Thomas Edison said in 1931. His far-sighted idea has become real progress — the world’s shift to renewable energy is growing fast. This helps the world meet its increasing power needs in a more sustainable way, and build a cleaner, healthier, and brighter future.
1. Which type of clean energy has the lowest cost?
A. Solar. B. Wind. C. Waterpower. D. Geothermal.
2. How much is the expected growth in biomass generation from 2012 to 2030?
A. 3,100 TWh. B. 3,646 TWh. C. 4,000 TWh. D. 4,900 TWh.
3. Why does the author quote Edison?
A. To warn of the energy shortage. B. To honor his great contributions.
C. To appreciate the evolution of energy. D. To reflect the crucial role of coal at his time.
B
Steve Bagmanyan found his calling in a workshop filled with broken instruments. But every year, the shop brings both joy and heartbreak. Due to budget cuts, the number of technicians has dropped from 60 to just 11, leaving them to repair instruments for more than half a million students in Los Angeles public schools.
“The work we do is important and needs to be preserved, but it’s becoming a dying craft,” said Bagmanyan,60, who runs the shop and handles piano repairs. “Children are our future, yet music programs are being cut across the country.”
However, there is hope for the shop. The Last Repair Shop, a short documentary featuring Bagmanyan and three other technicians, recently won an Oscar for best documentary short film. The film combines their personal stories with reflections from students who have found comfort and joy in music.
Few people even knew the shop existed before the documentary’s release. This workshop, in operation since 1959, is believed to be the last of its kind in the country. Bagmanyan and his team provide free instruments and repairs across the school district, often serving children from low-income families. For many of these children, public schools are their only source of musical instruments, which wealthier families can more easily afford.
Since the release of the film, public support has soared. Donations have been made to fund more repairs and strengthen school music programs in Los Angeles. “People are inspired by what we do and want to support a dying art form,” said Ben Proudfoot, who co-directed the documentary.
Bagmanyan knows that a poorly maintained instrument can discourage a child from learning. “If an instrument doesn’t work properly, a child might give up on music,” he said. “But when you know the instrument is going to a student who loves it, it’s impossible not to smile.”
After 21 years of service, Bagmanyan says his cup is full, knowing that children may carry a love of music with them for a lifetime. “I was planning to retire,” he admitted. “But now I’ll rebuild the shop to what it once was and keep going a little longer.”
4. What is the challenge faced by Bagmanyan?
A. Old instruments. B. Declining number of students.
C. Low profitability. D. Shortage of skilled technicians.
5. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. The career achievements of Bagmanyan.
B. The popularity of the documentary.
C. The unique history of the school district.
D. The importance of the repair shop.
6. How does the documentary impact the shop?
A. It enhances the shop’s public image.
B. It attracts new business opportunities.
C. It helps sustain the shop’s operation.
D. It provides education to the community.
7. What do the underlined words “his cup is full” in the last paragraph mean?
A. He is ready to retire. B. He feels deeply satisfied.
C. He is tired of the spotlight. D. He has become very wealthy.
C
Each year, over 1.2 billion new smartphones are produced worldwide. This not only consumes significant energy and natural resources but also results in large amounts of electronic waste, as users often replace functional devices every few years. To address this issue, researchers have developed a new approach-transforming old phones into small-scale data centers for practical applications.
“Innovation often begins not with something new, but with a new way of thinking about the old,” said Huber, an associate professor. The research team demonstrated that outdated smartphones can be transformed into tiny data centers capable of processing and storing data for real-world applications. They also found that building such a data center only costs around 8 euros per device, making it an economical solution.
In their experiment, the scientists carefully removed the batteries to prevent chemical leakage and connected four old phones using 3D-printed cases. The system was powered externally and tested in practical environments. One successful trial of the new approach involved underwater sea life monitoring, where the device automatically recorded and analyzed sea species. Tasks that once required divers can now be handled directly by the device underwater.
These reused devices show promise in other areas as well. For example, they could be applied at bus stops to monitor passenger flow patterns and help urban planners adjust public transportation schedules and routes. This approach not only reduces e-waste but also supports sustainable digital solutions for modern communities.
“This smart, green approach rethinks our throwaway tech culture. Sustainability is not just about preserving the future but also about reimagining the present, turning yesterday’s devices into tomorrow’s solutions,” added Ulrich, an Associate Professor of Software Engineering. With minimal investment and creative thinking, outdated technology can serve new purposes, contributing to a greener digital society while effectively addressing the growing problem of electronic waste.
8. Which of the following best describes the new approach in paragraph 2?
A. Time-saving. B. Cost-effective C. User-friendly. D. Labor-intensive.
9. What was a successful application of the new approach?
A. Assisting divers in recording sea animals. B. Producing 3D-printed cases for ocean use
C. Monitoring underwater life independently. D. Supplying power to underwater equipment.
10. What can we infer about the reused devices from paragraph 4?
A. They predict the city traffic patterns. B. They inform passengers of bus arrivals.
C. They help with smart city management D. They assess the work of urban planners.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A. The Global Smartphone Waste Problem B. A Green Solution: Repurposing Old Phones
C. An Eco-Digital Guide: Electronic Engineering D. The Sustainability of Smart City Development
D
There have been huge advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs that create art. The programs, creating artworks based on short descriptions, have amazed many people. But they have also raised tough questions.
NewsForKids.net reported on Dall-E2, a tool from OpenAI. Dall-E2 uses AI to create incredible paintings, photos, and other artworks in different styles based on simple descriptions. Since then, OpenAI has changed its rules to allow anyone to sign up and use the tool. But it’s still putting strong controls on the art that can be created. Now several other AI tools work in similar ways. These new tools are free or cheap, and don’t have some of Dall-E2’s limits.
The new tools are entertaining and powerful. They allow people to quickly see almost any idea they can imagine, even if they aren’t artists. For creative workers, the tools allow them to quickly explore new ideas.
These new AI art tools are all trained in similar ways — using massive collections of pictures with matching descriptions. The programs begin to create new images with a random pattern of dots. Step by step, they use their training to change the pattern until parts of the image begin to match the description.
However, artists are upset that they’re now competing against computers for attention, prizes and jobs. It’s hard for a single artist to compete against all the art and photography appearing on the Internet. The images and descriptions used to train these AI programs were taken from the Internet, therefore, the tools can produce images that aren’t appropriate. Yet, what concerned the artists most was that the training images were used without permission, causing questions whether what these tools are doing is fair or legal. Once created, an artwork is protected by copyright. The creators of the training pictures—the photographers, the artists, and even the people in the pictures — haven’t given permission for their images to be used.
12. How do AI art programs like Dall-E2 create artworks?
A. By changing photos taken by users.
B. By using short descriptions as a basis.
C. By asking professional artists for help.
D. By copying existing famous paintings.
13. What aspect of AI art tools does paragraph 4 focus on?
A. Their strong functions. B. Their wide application.
C. Their working principle. D. Their common features.
14. Which factor related to the AI art tools upsets artists most?
A. The huge collecting capacity of the Internet.
B. The great creative ability beyond imagination.
C. The inappropriate artwork created by the tools.
D. The illegal use of training images from the Internet.
15. What makes the best title for the text?
A. AI Art Tools: Newborn Innovations.
B. AI Art Tools: Powerful Competitors.
C. AI Art Tools Amaze or Upset Artists?
D. AI Art Tools Improve Art Significantly?
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
About a year ago, our dishwasher broke down. We called a repairman and were told it would have to be replaced. ____16____ So my mother asked me to wash dishes by hand after dinner.
To understand why this upset me so much, you need to know what my life was like as a university senior. ____17____ Homework assignments, projects and tests competed for my attention and time. I caged myself in a prison of my own ambitions and expectations, cut off from many aspects of the world.
So when I first started washing dishes, I felt annoyed. I was in a rush to be done with them, eager to get back to my endless list of tasks. ____18____ For about 15 minutes every day, I realized that I could slow down time and forget everything in the world. As my mind, eyes and hands focused on a simple task that would always result in success, I found peace.
Though the new dishwasher arrived eventually, I continued to wash dishes by hand. This task became more relaxing and educational than I could have imagined. ____19____ From my kitchen window, I watched the seasons change: the tomato plant grew in summer, gave its fruit in fall, and died back in winter. Then new green was showing in spring. I kept these sights in mind, thinking on time itself.
Washing dishes taught me to think of the completion of a task as the ultimate reward, not praise or a prize. I learned to be more relaxed about deadlines. ____20____
A. It definitely allowed me to recover.
B. Now I can enjoy whatever task I’m doing.
C. I was running around stressed most of the day.
D. It took a while for the model we ordered to arrive.
E. But a new dishwasher was out of our consideration.
F. I should have accomplished them with even greater efforts.
G. Washing dishes, though, caused an admirable transformation in me.
第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Peregrine Church, a former magician, has always struggled with the gloomy weather in his home city of Seattle. Thus, he wanted to come up with a new way to surprise and delight people, in part to help ____21____ his own mood in the dark days of winter.
He developed a(n) ____22____ spray (喷雾) that can be used to make sidewalk art that can last for up to four months. The water-based solution proves environmentally friendly as it degrades ____23____. Most importantly, it ensures that the art work appears only when wet. “It gives people a ____24____ to look forward to the rainy days,” Church said. He had no idea that what started as his own experiment would ____25____ to other cities in the United States and even around the world.
Church’s ____26____ came from a viral video, in which clothes were sprayed with a hydrophobic (不溶于水的) coating, a substance that protects ____27____ from getting wet. This sparked a question in his mind: could the same ____28____ be applied to sidewalks? After trial and error, he finally ____29____ the right method for his sidewalk art.
Recently, he has partnered with schools and authorities to create ____30____ amusement for those waiting or walking down the street on dull days. The art never fails to arouse ____31____ in viewers. “You could see their faces light up,” one official recalled.
Church also sells the spray and tools to help people make their own rain art for special ____32____, like festivals or celebrations. The only challenge is timing. The ground needs to be ____33____ enough to make the art and then wet enough for it to ____34____.
Church hopes that he can inspire others to break free from daily routine. “The whole goal is to make people ____35____ when it rains,” he said.
21. A. lift B. hide C. maintain D. detect
22. A. complex B. invisible C. expensive D. cooling
23. A. slowly B. suddenly C. partially D. naturally
24. A. way B. need C. reason D. chance
25. A. return B. switch C. jump D. spread
26. A. fortune B. inspiration C. memory D. reputation
27. A. items B. devices C. creations D. surfaces
28. A. test B. label C. principle D. art
29. A. hit on B. set aside C. referred to D. gave away
30. A. basic B. ordinary C. rigid D. playful
31. A. delight B. pride C. curiosity D. confusion
32. A. parties B. functions C. occasions D. affairs
33. A. dry B. flat C. hard D. clean
34. A. fade away B. show up C. take in D. come off
35. A. wait B. draw C. run D. smile
第二节(共10小题:每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。
In Rong’an County, Guangxi, known as the “home of kumquats (金桔),” a quiet ___36___ (transform) has been underway. Since the national rural revitalization (振兴) strategy was launched, the local government ___37___ (encourage) farmers to move away from traditional farming methods and embrace modern agricultural techniques.
The results speak for ___38___ (they). Today, the total area of kumquat cultivation in Rong’an has reached 226,000 acres, producing an annual output of over 260,000 tons. The real change lies not in quantity ___39___ in quality. Local factories now process the fruit into high-value products, from dried kumquats to skincare items, ___40___ (create) thousands of jobs for villagers who once had to leave their hometowns for work.
Perhaps even more encouraging is ___41___ return of young people. Many who once worked in big cities have come back to start online businesses, selling local products ___42___ livestreaming platforms. “We used to believe that success meant leaving,” said a young farmer ___43___ orchard (果园) has now become a fine example. He sticks to carrying out ___44___ (sustain) agriculture in his hometown. “Now we know we can build a future right here.”
As the success of Rong’an demonstrates, rural revitalization is not about turning villages into cities. Instead, it is about discovering the unique value of each place and giving local people the tools they need ____45____ (grow) their own future.
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46.
假定你是李华。你班英语课开展“课前一分钟看图说话”活动。请根据以下漫画写一则发言稿。
写作内容:
1. 描述漫画内容;
2. 谈谈你的看法。
注意:词数80左右;格式已给出。
Good morning, everyone!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you!
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整短文。
Sarah dreamed of being a wildlife photographer. Ever since she was a little girl, she’d flip through nature magazines and think, “I want to capture that—moments that make people feel like they’re right there, breathing the same air as these creatures.”
Every weekend, she’d pack her bag with her father’s old camera, extra batteries, and hike an hour to the nearby forest. But after months of patient waiting, she still had no perfect shot — deer would run away at the creak of her boots, birds would dart off before she could twist the focus ring, and even squirrels seemed to sense her camera lens and vanish. She’d sit on her favorite oak stump at dusk, staring at her camera screen, feeling a little down, but never once did she consider quitting.
One cold autumn morning, Sarah saw something unusual: a young fox standing still by the forest edge. Her heart raced. She quickly took out her camera, adjusted the lens, and moved closer slowly, scared to startle it. The fox didn’t run — it just stood there, looking at her. Sarah’s hands shook a little as she aimed, imagining the pretty photo of its red fur against the golden autumn trees.
Then she looked through the camera and noticed its front paw was lifted, body tense. She zoomed in and gasped — its paw was hurt, maybe stuck in a trap. The fox wasn’t waiting for a photo; it was in pain. Sarah’s excitement faded to worry. Her photographer’s instinct told her to shoot the perfect photo, but a stronger feeling said to help the poor little fox instead.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数为150左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段,每段开头语已为你写好。
Slowly and gently, Sarah approached the fox.
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It wasn’t long before the rescue team arrived.
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2025-2026学年第二学期高二期末质量检测
英语试卷
本试卷共8页,47小题,满分120分。考试用时120分钟
1.答题前,考生请务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(A)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2.作答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案,答案不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答,答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动,先划掉原来的答案,然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后,将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 阅读 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Clean Energy: The Future Is Here
Nearly a century ago, Thomas Edison envisioned using the sun’s boundless energy. Today, that vision is a reality. “Clean energy” covers various technologies — here are five ways to use virtually limitless power sources:
CLEAN ENERGY
SOLAR
Solar panels have become less expensive and more efficient in recent years. That’s making it more competitive with other technologies and driving a rapid growth in solar adoption.
WIND
Wind machines produce the lowest-priced renewable energy. In places with enough wind, it can be cost-competitive without government allowance, and it may even be cheaper than fossil fuels.
BIOMASS
Biomass (生物质) energy originates from living or recently living organisms — everything from forest residue to algae and switchgrass.
GEOTHERMAL
Geothermal (地热) energy taps into the internal heat of the earth — from hot water just below the ground to steam produced much further down.
WATERPOWER
Falling or running water is one of the oldest energy sources in the world. When sustainably designed, it can be a reliable clean energy.
Technological innovations and new financing methods are making renewable energy more accessible than ever before. As a result, these energy sources are expected to account for half of our global energy mix by 2030. Here are the details:
Renewable Energy Generation: 2012 vs. 2030 / TWh
“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that,” Thomas Edison said in 1931. His far-sighted idea has become real progress — the world’s shift to renewable energy is growing fast. This helps the world meet its increasing power needs in a more sustainable way, and build a cleaner, healthier, and brighter future.
1. Which type of clean energy has the lowest cost?
A. Solar. B. Wind. C. Waterpower. D. Geothermal.
2. How much is the expected growth in biomass generation from 2012 to 2030?
A. 3,100 TWh. B. 3,646 TWh. C. 4,000 TWh. D. 4,900 TWh.
3. Why does the author quote Edison?
A. To warn of the energy shortage. B. To honor his great contributions.
C. To appreciate the evolution of energy. D. To reflect the crucial role of coal at his time.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】文章介绍了太阳能、风能、生物质能、地热能、水能共五种清洁能源的特点,结合数据对比了2012年与2030年各类清洁能源的发电量,指出全球能源向清洁能源转型是必然趋势,清洁能源将带来更洁净可持续的未来。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章表格中风能“WIND”板块的内容“Wind machines produce the lowest-priced renewable energy. (风力发电机产出价格最低的可再生能源。)”可知,风能是成本最低的清洁能源。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。结合图表数据可知,生物质能“Biomass”2012年发电量为900TWh,2030年预期发电量为4000TWh,经计算增长量为4000-900=3100TWh。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Nearly a century ago, Thomas Edison envisioned using the sun’s boundless energy. Today, that vision is a reality. (近一个世纪以前,托马斯·爱迪生就构想了利用太阳的无尽能源,如今这个构想已经成为现实。)”,结合文章最后一段“His far-sighted idea has become real progress — the world’s shift to renewable energy is growing fast. (他富有远见的想法已经变成了实际的进展,世界向可再生能源的转型正在加速。)”可推知,作者引用爱迪生的话是为了彰显从过去构想到现在实现的能源发展,表达对能源发展演变的认可。
B
Steve Bagmanyan found his calling in a workshop filled with broken instruments. But every year, the shop brings both joy and heartbreak. Due to budget cuts, the number of technicians has dropped from 60 to just 11, leaving them to repair instruments for more than half a million students in Los Angeles public schools.
“The work we do is important and needs to be preserved, but it’s becoming a dying craft,” said Bagmanyan,60, who runs the shop and handles piano repairs. “Children are our future, yet music programs are being cut across the country.”
However, there is hope for the shop. The Last Repair Shop, a short documentary featuring Bagmanyan and three other technicians, recently won an Oscar for best documentary short film. The film combines their personal stories with reflections from students who have found comfort and joy in music.
Few people even knew the shop existed before the documentary’s release. This workshop, in operation since 1959, is believed to be the last of its kind in the country. Bagmanyan and his team provide free instruments and repairs across the school district, often serving children from low-income families. For many of these children, public schools are their only source of musical instruments, which wealthier families can more easily afford.
Since the release of the film, public support has soared. Donations have been made to fund more repairs and strengthen school music programs in Los Angeles. “People are inspired by what we do and want to support a dying art form,” said Ben Proudfoot, who co-directed the documentary.
Bagmanyan knows that a poorly maintained instrument can discourage a child from learning. “If an instrument doesn’t work properly, a child might give up on music,” he said. “But when you know the instrument is going to a student who loves it, it’s impossible not to smile.”
After 21 years of service, Bagmanyan says his cup is full, knowing that children may carry a love of music with them for a lifetime. “I was planning to retire,” he admitted. “But now I’ll rebuild the shop to what it once was and keep going a little longer.”
4. What is the challenge faced by Bagmanyan?
A. Old instruments. B. Declining number of students.
C. Low profitability. D. Shortage of skilled technicians.
5. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. The career achievements of Bagmanyan.
B. The popularity of the documentary.
C. The unique history of the school district.
D. The importance of the repair shop.
6. How does the documentary impact the shop?
A. It enhances the shop’s public image.
B. It attracts new business opportunities.
C. It helps sustain the shop’s operation.
D. It provides education to the community.
7. What do the underlined words “his cup is full” in the last paragraph mean?
A. He is ready to retire. B. He feels deeply satisfied.
C. He is tired of the spotlight. D. He has become very wealthy.
【答案】4. D 5. D 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Steve Bagmanyan和他的乐器维修店的故事。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段中“Due to budget cuts, the number of technicians has dropped from 60 to just 11, leaving them to repair instruments for more than half a million students in Los Angeles public schools. (由于预算削减,技术人员的人数从60人减少到了仅11人,而他们却要负责维修洛杉矶公立学校超过50万名学生的乐器)”可知,由于预算削减,技术人员的人数从60人减少到只有11人,所以Bagmanyan面临的挑战是技术人员短缺。故选D。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第四段“Few people even knew the shop existed before the documentary’s release. This workshop, in operation since 1959, is believed to be the last of its kind in the country. Bagmanyan and his team provide free instruments and repairs across the school district, often serving children from low-income families. For many of these children, public schools are their only source of musical instruments, which wealthier families can more easily afford. (在这部纪录片上映之前,几乎没人知道这家工坊的存在。这家自1959年就开始运营的工坊,被认为是全国同类工坊中仅存的一家。巴格马尼扬和他的团队为整个学区的学校提供免费乐器和维修服务,服务对象往往是来自低收入家庭的孩子。对于这些孩子中的许多人来说,公立学校是他们获得乐器的唯一途径,而富裕家庭则更容易负担得起乐器)”可知,本段主要讲述了维修工作室的重要性。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第五段中“Since the release of the film, public support has soared. Donations have been made to fund more repairs and strengthen school music programs in Los Angeles. (自这部影片上映以来,公众支持度急剧上升。人们纷纷捐款,用于资助更多的维修工作和加强洛杉矶学校的音乐课程)”可知,这部纪录片帮助维持了工作室的运营。故选C。
【7题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章最后一段中“After 21 years of service, Bagmanyan says his cup is full, knowing that children may carry a love of music with them for a lifetime. (在服务了21年之后,Bagmanyan表示his cup is full,因为他知道孩子们可能会将这份对音乐的热爱延续一生)”可知,他知道孩子们可能会将这份对音乐的热爱延续一生,由此可知,Bagmanyan对此感到深深的满足,所以his cup is full意思是“已经心满意足”,与He feels deeply satisfied“他感到非常满意”意思相符。故选B。
C
Each year, over 1.2 billion new smartphones are produced worldwide. This not only consumes significant energy and natural resources but also results in large amounts of electronic waste, as users often replace functional devices every few years. To address this issue, researchers have developed a new approach-transforming old phones into small-scale data centers for practical applications.
“Innovation often begins not with something new, but with a new way of thinking about the old,” said Huber, an associate professor. The research team demonstrated that outdated smartphones can be transformed into tiny data centers capable of processing and storing data for real-world applications. They also found that building such a data center only costs around 8 euros per device, making it an economical solution.
In their experiment, the scientists carefully removed the batteries to prevent chemical leakage and connected four old phones using 3D-printed cases. The system was powered externally and tested in practical environments. One successful trial of the new approach involved underwater sea life monitoring, where the device automatically recorded and analyzed sea species. Tasks that once required divers can now be handled directly by the device underwater.
These reused devices show promise in other areas as well. For example, they could be applied at bus stops to monitor passenger flow patterns and help urban planners adjust public transportation schedules and routes. This approach not only reduces e-waste but also supports sustainable digital solutions for modern communities.
“This smart, green approach rethinks our throwaway tech culture. Sustainability is not just about preserving the future but also about reimagining the present, turning yesterday’s devices into tomorrow’s solutions,” added Ulrich, an Associate Professor of Software Engineering. With minimal investment and creative thinking, outdated technology can serve new purposes, contributing to a greener digital society while effectively addressing the growing problem of electronic waste.
8. Which of the following best describes the new approach in paragraph 2?
A. Time-saving. B. Cost-effective C. User-friendly. D. Labor-intensive.
9. What was a successful application of the new approach?
A. Assisting divers in recording sea animals. B. Producing 3D-printed cases for ocean use
C. Monitoring underwater life independently. D. Supplying power to underwater equipment.
10. What can we infer about the reused devices from paragraph 4?
A. They predict the city traffic patterns. B. They inform passengers of bus arrivals.
C. They help with smart city management D. They assess the work of urban planners.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A. The Global Smartphone Waste Problem B. A Green Solution: Repurposing Old Phones
C. An Eco-Digital Guide: Electronic Engineering D. The Sustainability of Smart City Development
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍研究人员为解决智能手机电子垃圾问题,将旧手机改造为小型数据中心,并介绍其应用及环保意义。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The research team demonstrated that outdated smartphones can be transformed into tiny data centers capable of processing and storing data for real-world applications. They also found that building such a data center only costs around 8 euros per device, making it an economical solution.(研究团队证明,过时的智能手机可以被改造成小型数据中心,能够处理和存储现实应用中的数据。他们还发现,建造这样一个数据中心每台设备仅需花费约8欧元,使其成为一种经济实惠的解决方案)”可知,这种新方法将旧手机改造为小型数据中心,每台设备成本仅约8欧元,非常经济实惠。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“One successful trial of the new approach involved underwater sea life monitoring, where the device automatically recorded and analyzed sea species. Tasks that once required divers can now be handled directly by the device underwater.(这种新方法的一次成功试验涉及水下海洋生物监测,该设备能自动记录和分析海洋物种。曾经需要潜水员完成的任务,现在可以由水下设备直接处理)”可知,这种新方法的一个成功应用是水下海洋生物监测,设备可独立完成记录和分析工作,无需潜水员协助。故选C项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“For example, they could be applied at bus stops to monitor passenger flow patterns and help urban planners adjust public transportation schedules and routes. This approach not only reduces e-waste but also supports sustainable digital solutions for modern communities.(例如,它们可以应用于公交车站,监测客流模式,帮助城市规划者调整公共交通时刻表和路线。这种方法不仅减少了电子垃圾,还为现代社区提供了可持续的数字解决方案)”可推断,这些被再利用的设备能够应用于公交站监测客流,帮助城市规划者优化交通,助力智慧城市管理。故选C项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,并结合第一段“Each year, over 1.2 billion new smartphones are produced worldwide. This not only consumes significant energy and natural resources but also results in large amounts of electronic waste, as users often replace functional devices every few years. To address this issue, researchers have developed a new approach-transforming old phones into small-scale data centers for practical applications.(全球每年生产超过 12 亿部新智能手机。这不仅消耗大量能源和自然资源,还会产生大量电子垃圾,因为用户往往每隔几年就更换尚能使用的设备。为解决这一问题,研究人员开发出一种新方法:将旧手机改造成小型数据中心,用于实际应用)”可知,文章开篇提出智能手机产生大量电子垃圾的问题,随后重点介绍研究人员提出的绿色解决方案——将旧手机改造为小型数据中心,接着介绍其应用场景和环保意义,核心是“旧手机再利用这一绿色解决方案”。B项“一种绿色解决方案:旧手机再利用”,精准概括文章核心内容,可以作本文最佳标题。故选B项。
D
There have been huge advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs that create art. The programs, creating artworks based on short descriptions, have amazed many people. But they have also raised tough questions.
NewsForKids.net reported on Dall-E2, a tool from OpenAI. Dall-E2 uses AI to create incredible paintings, photos, and other artworks in different styles based on simple descriptions. Since then, OpenAI has changed its rules to allow anyone to sign up and use the tool. But it’s still putting strong controls on the art that can be created. Now several other AI tools work in similar ways. These new tools are free or cheap, and don’t have some of Dall-E2’s limits.
The new tools are entertaining and powerful. They allow people to quickly see almost any idea they can imagine, even if they aren’t artists. For creative workers, the tools allow them to quickly explore new ideas.
These new AI art tools are all trained in similar ways — using massive collections of pictures with matching descriptions. The programs begin to create new images with a random pattern of dots. Step by step, they use their training to change the pattern until parts of the image begin to match the description.
However, artists are upset that they’re now competing against computers for attention, prizes and jobs. It’s hard for a single artist to compete against all the art and photography appearing on the Internet. The images and descriptions used to train these AI programs were taken from the Internet, therefore, the tools can produce images that aren’t appropriate. Yet, what concerned the artists most was that the training images were used without permission, causing questions whether what these tools are doing is fair or legal. Once created, an artwork is protected by copyright. The creators of the training pictures—the photographers, the artists, and even the people in the pictures — haven’t given permission for their images to be used.
12. How do AI art programs like Dall-E2 create artworks?
A. By changing photos taken by users.
B. By using short descriptions as a basis.
C. By asking professional artists for help.
D. By copying existing famous paintings.
13. What aspect of AI art tools does paragraph 4 focus on?
A. Their strong functions. B. Their wide application.
C. Their working principle. D. Their common features.
14. Which factor related to the AI art tools upsets artists most?
A. The huge collecting capacity of the Internet.
B. The great creative ability beyond imagination.
C. The inappropriate artwork created by the tools.
D. The illegal use of training images from the Internet.
15. What makes the best title for the text?
A. AI Art Tools: Newborn Innovations.
B. AI Art Tools: Powerful Competitors.
C. AI Art Tools Amaze or Upset Artists?
D. AI Art Tools Improve Art Significantly?
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了AI艺术创作工具的兴起、工作原理及其引发的争议。这些工具能根据简短描述生成图像,虽然功能强大且便捷,但也因未经授权使用网络图片进行训练而引发了艺术家们的担忧和关于版权的讨论。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The programs, creating artworks based on short descriptions, have amazed many people.(这些程序根据简短的描述创作艺术品,这让许多人感到惊讶。)”以及第二段“Dall-E2 uses AI to create incredible paintings, photos, and other artworks in different styles based on simple descriptions.(Dall-E2利用AI根据简单的描述创作出不同风格的、令人难以置信的绘画、照片和其他艺术品。)”可知,像Dall-E2这样的AI艺术程序是根据简短的描述来创作艺术品的。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“These new AI art tools are all trained in similar ways — using massive collections of pictures with matching descriptions. The programs begin to create new images with a random pattern of dots. Step by step, they use their training to change the pattern until parts of the image begin to match the description. (这些新型的AI艺术工具,训练方式大同小异——均依托海量的图片及与之匹配的文字描述进行训练。程序会以随机的点阵图案起步,开始生成全新图像。随后,它们会借助训练所学,逐步调整这一图案,直至图像的部分内容与文字描述相契合。)”可知本段清晰地阐述了这些工具是如何工作的,可推理出本段聚焦于AI工具的工作原理。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Yet, what concerned the artists most was that the training images were used without permission, causing questions whether what these tools are doing is fair or legal.(然而,最让艺术家们担忧的是,训练图像是在未经许可的情况下被使用的,这引发了人们对这些工具的行为是否公平或合法的质疑。)”可知,最让艺术家们感到不安的因素是这些工具非法使用了来自互联网的训练图像。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“The new tools are entertaining and powerful.(这些新工具既有趣又强大。)”以及最后一段“However, artists are upset that they’re now competing against computers for attention, prizes and jobs.(然而,艺术家们很不快,因为他们现在要与电脑争夺关注度、奖项和工作。)”可知,文章首先介绍了AI艺术工具令人惊叹的创作能力,随后笔锋一转,重点讨论了它们给艺术家带来的困扰和引发的争议,C选项“AI Art Tools Amaze or Upset Artists?(AI艺术工具:是让艺术家惊叹还是不安?)”准确地概括了文章所探讨的这两个核心方面,即AI艺术工具带来的惊奇与引发的不安,最适合作为文章标题。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
About a year ago, our dishwasher broke down. We called a repairman and were told it would have to be replaced. ____16____ So my mother asked me to wash dishes by hand after dinner.
To understand why this upset me so much, you need to know what my life was like as a university senior. ____17____ Homework assignments, projects and tests competed for my attention and time. I caged myself in a prison of my own ambitions and expectations, cut off from many aspects of the world.
So when I first started washing dishes, I felt annoyed. I was in a rush to be done with them, eager to get back to my endless list of tasks. ____18____ For about 15 minutes every day, I realized that I could slow down time and forget everything in the world. As my mind, eyes and hands focused on a simple task that would always result in success, I found peace.
Though the new dishwasher arrived eventually, I continued to wash dishes by hand. This task became more relaxing and educational than I could have imagined. ____19____ From my kitchen window, I watched the seasons change: the tomato plant grew in summer, gave its fruit in fall, and died back in winter. Then new green was showing in spring. I kept these sights in mind, thinking on time itself.
Washing dishes taught me to think of the completion of a task as the ultimate reward, not praise or a prize. I learned to be more relaxed about deadlines. ____20____
A. It definitely allowed me to recover.
B. Now I can enjoy whatever task I’m doing.
C. I was running around stressed most of the day.
D. It took a while for the model we ordered to arrive.
E. But a new dishwasher was out of our consideration.
F. I should have accomplished them with even greater efforts.
G. Washing dishes, though, caused an admirable transformation in me.
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. G 19. A 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者因洗碗机故障洗碗,从中获得成长的经历。
【16题详解】
上文“We called a repairman and were told it would have to be replaced.(我们打电话给修理工,被告知洗碗机必须更换)”说明洗碗机无法修理,需要更换。空后“So my mother asked me to wash dishes by hand after dinner.(所以我妈妈让我晚饭后手洗碗)”说明暂时无法使用新洗碗机,需要手动洗碗。空处和前文为顺接关系,说明新洗碗机无法立即到位。选项D“It took a while for the model we ordered to arrive.(我们订购的型号花了一段时间才到)”的“took a while to arrive”解释了为什么需要手动洗碗,与后文内容相呼应,符合语境。故选D。
【17题详解】
上文“To understand why this upset me so much, you need to know what my life was like as a university senior.(要理解为什么这让我如此沮丧,你需要知道我作为大四学生的生活是什么样的)”说明下文将介绍作者大四的生活状态。空后“Homework assignments, projects and tests competed for my attention and time.(家庭作业、项目和考试都在争夺我的注意力和时间)”描述了作者忙碌的状态。空处承接前文,具体说明作者的生活状态。选项C“I was running around stressed most of the day.(我大部分时间都在紧张地忙碌)”具体体现了作者大四的忙碌与压力,与后文的任务繁重相呼应,符合语境。故选C。
【18题详解】
上文“So when I first started washing dishes, I felt annoyed. I was in a rush to be done with them, eager to get back to my endless list of tasks.(所以当我刚开始洗碗时,我感到很恼火。我急于洗完,渴望回到我无尽的任务清单上)”说明作者一开始对洗碗很反感、很急躁。空后“For about 15 minutes every day, I realized that I could slow down time and forget everything in the world.(每天大约15分钟,我意识到我可以放慢时间,忘记世界上的一切)”说明作者后来对洗碗的态度发生了转变。空处为转折关系,体现作者的变化。选项G“Washing dishes, though, caused an admirable transformation in me.(然而,洗碗给我带来了令人钦佩的转变)”中的“though”表转折,“transformation”呼应后文作者态度的变化,与上下文内容相衔接,符合语境。故选G。
【19题详解】
上文“This task became more relaxing and educational than I could have imagined.(这项任务比我想象的更放松、更有教育意义)”说明洗碗给作者带来了积极影响。空后“From my kitchen window, I watched the seasons change: the tomato plant grew in summer, gave its fruit in fall, and died back in winter. Then new green was showing in spring. I kept these sights in mind, thinking on time itself.(从我家厨房的窗户望去,我目睹了四季的更替:番茄植株在夏季生长,秋季结出果实,冬季又逐渐枯萎。而到了春天,又会萌发出新的绿意。我将这些景象铭记于心,思考着时间的本质)”具体描述了洗碗时的收获。空处承接前文,进一步说明洗碗的积极作用。选项A“It definitely allowed me to recover.(它确实让我得到了恢复)”中的“It”指代“washing dishes”,“recover”呼应前文的“relaxing”,体现洗碗对作者的积极影响,与后文内容相呼应,符合语境。故选A。
【20题详解】
上文“Washing dishes taught me to think of the completion of a task as the ultimate reward, not praise or a prize. I learned to be more relaxed about deadlines.(洗碗教会我把完成一项任务视为最终的奖励,而不是表扬或奖品。我学会了对截止日期更放松)”说明作者从洗碗中学会了正确的做事态度。空处为总结句,体现作者的转变与收获。选项B“Now I can enjoy whatever task I’m doing.(现在我可以享受我正在做的任何任务)”总结了作者从洗碗中获得的成长,呼应前文的态度转变,作为文章结尾,符合语境。故选B。
第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Peregrine Church, a former magician, has always struggled with the gloomy weather in his home city of Seattle. Thus, he wanted to come up with a new way to surprise and delight people, in part to help ____21____ his own mood in the dark days of winter.
He developed a(n) ____22____ spray (喷雾) that can be used to make sidewalk art that can last for up to four months. The water-based solution proves environmentally friendly as it degrades ____23____. Most importantly, it ensures that the art work appears only when wet. “It gives people a ____24____ to look forward to the rainy days,” Church said. He had no idea that what started as his own experiment would ____25____ to other cities in the United States and even around the world.
Church’s ____26____ came from a viral video, in which clothes were sprayed with a hydrophobic (不溶于水的) coating, a substance that protects ____27____ from getting wet. This sparked a question in his mind: could the same ____28____ be applied to sidewalks? After trial and error, he finally ____29____ the right method for his sidewalk art.
Recently, he has partnered with schools and authorities to create ____30____ amusement for those waiting or walking down the street on dull days. The art never fails to arouse ____31____ in viewers. “You could see their faces light up,” one official recalled.
Church also sells the spray and tools to help people make their own rain art for special ____32____, like festivals or celebrations. The only challenge is timing. The ground needs to be ____33____ enough to make the art and then wet enough for it to ____34____.
Church hopes that he can inspire others to break free from daily routine. “The whole goal is to make people ____35____ when it rains,” he said.
21. A. lift B. hide C. maintain D. detect
22. A. complex B. invisible C. expensive D. cooling
23. A. slowly B. suddenly C. partially D. naturally
24. A. way B. need C. reason D. chance
25. A. return B. switch C. jump D. spread
26. A. fortune B. inspiration C. memory D. reputation
27. A. items B. devices C. creations D. surfaces
28. A. test B. label C. principle D. art
29. A. hit on B. set aside C. referred to D. gave away
30. A. basic B. ordinary C. rigid D. playful
31. A. delight B. pride C. curiosity D. confusion
32. A. parties B. functions C. occasions D. affairs
33. A. dry B. flat C. hard D. clean
34. A. fade away B. show up C. take in D. come off
35. A. wait B. draw C. run D. smile
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】前魔术师丘奇因西雅图常年阴雨,受疏水涂层视频启发研发遇水显现的隐形路面喷雾。该环保喷雾风靡全球,他还推广工具供人们节日创作,希望用雨天趣味画作让人们摆脱沉闷、展露笑容。
【21题详解】
考查动词。句意:因此,他想出一种新奇的方式给人们带去惊喜与愉悦,部分原因是为了在冬日阴沉的日子里改善自己的心情。A. lift提升;B. hide隐藏;C. maintain维持;D. detect察觉。根据前文“has always struggled with the gloomy weather in his home city of Seattle”可知,西雅图常年阴沉天气让他心情低落,他想办法改善情绪,lift one’s mood为固定搭配,表示“提振心情”,符合语境。
【22题详解】
考查形容词。句意:他研发出一种隐形喷雾,用它在人行道创作的画作能留存长达四个月。A. complex复杂的;B. invisible隐形的;C. expensive昂贵的;D. cooling清凉的。根据后文“it ensures that the art work appears only when wet”可知,干燥时画作看不见,只有遇水才显现,所以喷雾形成的图案平时是隐形的。
【23题详解】
考查副词。句意:这种水溶性试剂十分环保,因为它会自然降解。A. slowly缓慢地;B. suddenly突然地;C. partially部分地;D. naturally自然地。根据前文“The water-based solution proves environmentally friendly”可知,产品环保,所以此处指环保试剂会自然分解。
【24题详解】
考查名词。句意:丘奇说:“这给了人们一个期待雨天的理由。”A. way方式;B. need需求;C. reason理由;D. chance机会。根据前文“the art work appears only when wet”描述雨天会浮现趣味路面画可知,此处指人们因此愿意盼望下雨,拥有期待雨天的缘由。
【25题详解】
考查动词。句意:他不知道,这场始于个人尝试的实验会传播到美国其他城市,甚至世界各地。A. return返回;B. switch转换;C. jump跳跃;D. spread传播。根据后文“to other cities in the United States and even around the world”以及语境可知,此处指这项创意从发源地扩散至全球各地。
【26题详解】
考查名词。句意:丘奇的灵感来源于一段热门短视频,视频里衣物喷上疏水涂层后,这种物质能保护物件不被打湿。A. fortune运气;B. inspiration灵感;C. memory记忆;D. reputation名声。根据后文“This sparked a question in his mind: could the same principle be applied to sidewalks?”可知,此处指视频让他萌生研发路面喷雾的想法,是创作灵感来源。
【27题详解】
考查名词。句意:丘奇的灵感来源于一段热门短视频,视频里衣物喷上疏水涂层,这种物质能保护表层不被打湿。A. items物品;B. devices设备;C. creations作品;D. surfaces表层。根据前文“clothes were sprayed with a hydrophobic (不溶于水的) coating”可知,疏水涂层是附着在衣物表层起到防水作用,后文他又将原理运用在人行道路面表层,前后对应表层这一概念,surfaces符合语境。
【28题详解】
考查名词。句意:这让他脑中产生一个疑问:相同的原理能否运用在人行道上?A. test测试;B. label标签;C. principle原理;D. art艺术。根据前文“clothes were sprayed with a hydrophobic (不溶于水的) coating, a substance that protects from getting wet”描述疏水涂层防水的底层逻辑可知,此处指他思考能否把这套原理迁移到路面。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语。句意:经过反复试验,他终于找到适合创作路面画作的正确方法。A. hit on偶然找到;B. set aside搁置;C. referred to提及;D. gave away赠送。根据前文“After trial and error”以及语境可知,此处指经历多次试错后终于摸索出可行方案,hit on表示“无意间找到办法”,符合语境。
【30题详解】
考查形容词。句意:最近,他与学校和当地部门合作,为阴雨天等候、走在街上的人们打造趣味消遣。A. basic基础的;B. ordinary普通的;C. rigid死板的;D. playful趣味好玩的。根据后文“The art never fails to arouse in viewers. You could see their faces light up”可知, 路面画作能让人展露笑颜,所以此处指为路人打造趣味消遣。
【31题详解】
考查名词。句意:这些画作总能唤起观赏者内心的愉悦。A. delight愉悦;B. pride自豪;C. curiosity好奇;D. confusion困惑。根据后文“You could see their faces light up”可知,人们看到画作面露喜色,内心充满欢喜。
【32题详解】
考查名词。句意:丘奇还售卖喷雾和工具,方便人们在各类特殊场合自制雨水画作,例如节日或庆典。A. parties派对;B. functions正式典礼;C. occasions场合;D. affairs事务。根据后文“like festivals or celebrations”以及语境可知,此处列举各类活动场景,special occasions为固定搭配,表示“特殊场合”,符合语境。
【33题详解】
考查形容词。句意:唯一的难点在于把控时机。地面需要足够干燥才能作画,之后又要足够湿润,图案才能显现。A. dry干燥的;B. flat平坦的;C. hard坚硬的;D. clean干净的。根据前文“the art work appears only when wet”描述喷雾干燥后图案隐形可知,因此指作画时地面必须干燥。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语。句意:唯一的难点在于把控时机。地面需要足够干燥才能作画,之后又要足够湿润,图案才能显现。A. fade away消退;B. show up显现;C. take in吸收;D. come off脱落。根据前文“it ensures that the art work appears only when wet”以及语境可知,此处指遇水图案显现,show up符合语境。
【35题详解】
考查动词。句意:他说:“我的全部目标就是让人们在下雨时展露笑容。”A. wait等待;B. draw画画;C. run奔跑;D. smile微笑。根据前文“The art never fails to arouse in viewers. “You could see their faces light up,” one official recalled.”描述雨天路面画带给人们欢乐可知,此处指他希望雨天能让人们开心微笑。
第二节(共10小题:每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。
In Rong’an County, Guangxi, known as the “home of kumquats (金桔),” a quiet ___36___ (transform) has been underway. Since the national rural revitalization (振兴) strategy was launched, the local government ___37___ (encourage) farmers to move away from traditional farming methods and embrace modern agricultural techniques.
The results speak for ___38___ (they). Today, the total area of kumquat cultivation in Rong’an has reached 226,000 acres, producing an annual output of over 260,000 tons. The real change lies not in quantity ___39___ in quality. Local factories now process the fruit into high-value products, from dried kumquats to skincare items, ___40___ (create) thousands of jobs for villagers who once had to leave their hometowns for work.
Perhaps even more encouraging is ___41___ return of young people. Many who once worked in big cities have come back to start online businesses, selling local products ___42___ livestreaming platforms. “We used to believe that success meant leaving,” said a young farmer ___43___ orchard (果园) has now become a fine example. He sticks to carrying out ___44___ (sustain) agriculture in his hometown. “Now we know we can build a future right here.”
As the success of Rong’an demonstrates, rural revitalization is not about turning villages into cities. Instead, it is about discovering the unique value of each place and giving local people the tools they need ____45____ (grow) their own future.
【答案】36. transformation
37. has been encouraging##has encouraged
38. themselves
39. but 40. creating
41. the 42. through##on
43. whose 44. sustainable
45. to grow
【解析】
【导语】广西融安依托金桔产业转型,升级种植与加工模式,带动就业。不少青年返乡直播带货、发展生态农业,走出特色乡村振兴之路。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意:在广西融安县,这里素有“金桔之乡”的美誉,一场悄然的变革正在这里展开。作主语,用名词transformation。
【37题详解】
考查时态。句意:自从国家实施乡村振兴战略以来,当地政府一直鼓励农民摒弃传统的耕作方式,转而采用现代农业技术。根据上文Since the national rural revitalization strategy was launched可知可用现在完成时表示过去的动作对现在的影响,或用现在完成进行时,表示动作持续不间断进行,主语为government,助动词用has。
【38题详解】
考查代词。句意:结果本身就足以说明一切了。此处表示“他们自己”用反身代词themselves。
【39题详解】
考查固定句型。句意:真正的改变不在于数量,而在于质量。表示“不是……而是……”句型为not…but…。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:当地的工厂现在将这些水果加工成高价值的产品,从干金桔到护肤品等等,为曾经不得不离开家乡去外地工作的村民创造了数千个就业机会。此处create与上文句子构成主动关系,故用现在分词作状语。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意:或许更令人鼓舞的是年轻人的回归。此处return为特指用定冠词。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意:许多曾经在大城市工作的人如今都回到了家乡,开始从事线上业务,通过直播平台销售当地产品。表示“通过”用介词through;表示“在……上”用介词on。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:一位年轻的农民说道:“我们过去一直认为,成功就意味着离开这片土地。”而如今,他的果园已经成为了典范。定语从句修饰先行词farmer,在从句作定语,故用whose。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意:他一直致力于在家乡推行可持续农业。修饰名词agriculture用形容词sustainable,作定语。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:相反,其重点在于发掘每个地方的独特价值,并为当地民众提供他们所需的工具,以助力他们开创自己的美好未来。短语need to do sth.表示“需要做某事”。
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46.
假定你是李华。你班英语课开展“课前一分钟看图说话”活动。请根据以下漫画写一则发言稿。
写作内容:
1. 描述漫画内容;
2. 谈谈你的看法。
注意:词数80左右;格式已给出。
Good morning, everyone!
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Thank you!
【答案】
Good morning, everyone!
As we can see in the picture, two boys show totally different attitudes towards their exam scores. The boy with a high mark of 99 looks upset, regretful about the tiny loss of points. However, the other boy who only got 69 wears a big smile and feels satisfied with his progress.
From my perspective, we should view scores reasonably. High marks do not always mean perfect ability, while low scores are just reminders for improvement. Instead of being troubled by small mistakes or feeling content easily, we should focus on analyzing weaknesses and making steady progress step by step.
Thank you!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生围绕漫画所示的考试分数的两种截然不同态度展开,先客观描述漫画两名学生面对分数的反差表现,再理性发表个人观点。
【详解】1.词汇积累
沮丧的:upset → frustrated
满意的:satisfied → contented
能力:ability → competence
缺点:weakness → shortcoming
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句:Instead of being troubled by small mistakes or feeling content easily, we should focus on analyzing weaknesses and making steady progress step by step.
拓展句:Instead of being troubled by small mistakes or feeling content easily, not only should we focus on analyzing weaknesses, but we also ought to make steady progress step by step.
【点睛】【高分句型1】As we can see in the picture, two boys show totally different attitudes towards their exam scores.(运用了as引导的非限定性定语从句)
【高分句型2】However, the other boy who only got 69 wears a big smile and feels satisfied with his progress.(运用了who引导的限定性定语从句)
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整短文。
Sarah dreamed of being a wildlife photographer. Ever since she was a little girl, she’d flip through nature magazines and think, “I want to capture that—moments that make people feel like they’re right there, breathing the same air as these creatures.”
Every weekend, she’d pack her bag with her father’s old camera, extra batteries, and hike an hour to the nearby forest. But after months of patient waiting, she still had no perfect shot — deer would run away at the creak of her boots, birds would dart off before she could twist the focus ring, and even squirrels seemed to sense her camera lens and vanish. She’d sit on her favorite oak stump at dusk, staring at her camera screen, feeling a little down, but never once did she consider quitting.
One cold autumn morning, Sarah saw something unusual: a young fox standing still by the forest edge. Her heart raced. She quickly took out her camera, adjusted the lens, and moved closer slowly, scared to startle it. The fox didn’t run — it just stood there, looking at her. Sarah’s hands shook a little as she aimed, imagining the pretty photo of its red fur against the golden autumn trees.
Then she looked through the camera and noticed its front paw was lifted, body tense. She zoomed in and gasped — its paw was hurt, maybe stuck in a trap. The fox wasn’t waiting for a photo; it was in pain. Sarah’s excitement faded to worry. Her photographer’s instinct told her to shoot the perfect photo, but a stronger feeling said to help the poor little fox instead.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数为150左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段,每段开头语已为你写好。
Slowly and gently, Sarah approached the fox.
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It wasn’t long before the rescue team arrived.
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【答案】Slowly and gently, Sarah approached the fox. Trembling slightly, she kept her footsteps light, fearing that any sudden movement would scare the poor creature. With her heart pounding so hard it felt like it might leap out of her chest, she whispered to herself, "Calm down, Sarah. It needs your help." Taking a deep breath, she held out her hand to show she meant no harm. The fox stared at her, its eyes wide with fear, but didn’t run. Sarah noticed a small, rusted trap biting into its front paw, blood matting the red fur. She said in a comforting voice, “I’m here to help you, little one,” and reached into her bag for her phone to call the animal rescue team.
It wasn’t long before the rescue team arrived. Catching a glimmer of hope, Sarah smiled, "Help’s here, little friend. You’ll be okay now." The team rushed over with medical supplies. Using special tools, they carefully forced the trap open. Sarah anxiously watched, holding her breath, as they cleaned the wound and wrapped it in a soft bandage. Never in her wildest dreams had she thought a chance encounter could make her feel so deeply connected to a creature she’d just met. Sarah felt a warmth in her chest, happier than she’d ever been after taking a photo.
【解析】
【导语】本文以情感与行为发展为线索展开,讲述了梦想成为野生动物摄影师的女孩Sarah在森林中偶遇一只被困的狐狸,在按下快门与救助生命之间,她最终选择了后者,并在救援过程中收获了比完美照片更珍贵的内心感悟。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“Sarah缓慢而轻柔地靠近狐狸。”可知,第一段可描写Sarah克服内心的紧张,小心翼翼地安抚狐狸,并果断放弃拍照,打电话呼叫救援队的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“没过多久,救援队就到了。”可知,第二段可描写救援队成功解救狐狸,以及Sarah看着获救的狐狸,内心感受到超越摄影本身的温暖与成就感。
2.续写线索:轻柔靠近——安抚狐狸——发现伤口——拨打电话——救援队到达——解救狐狸——包扎伤口——内心感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①靠近:approach/draw near
②安抚:comfort/soothe
③呼叫:call/summon
情绪类
①害怕:fear/dread
②高兴的:happy/delighted
【点睛】【高分句型1】Taking a deep breath, she held out her hand to show she meant no harm.(使用了现在分词作伴随状语)
【高分句型2】Never in her wildest dream had she thought a chance encounter could make her feel so deeply connected to a creature she’d just met.(使用了Never置于句首引起的部分倒装句型)
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