精品解析：2025届江苏扬州中学联培部高三二模英语考试（英才E）

江苏省扬州中学联培部2025届高三二模考试 英语(英才E) 满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Among bearing a reputation for various characteristics ranging from the good to the bad, millennials(千禧一代) have notably been labeled the “job-hopping” generation. A Deloitte survey revealed that 49% of millennials might quit their jobs within the next two years. While some from older generations may interpret this as a sign of laziness, a deeper look suggests more complex motivations. At first glance, there are a variety of reasons and circumstances that may lead a person to job hop occasionally. However, beyond the conventional reasons like obtaining better salaries or greater job stability, many millennials have been increasingly motivated by value-driven goals. Surveys show that some go to the extent of suffering pay cuts to pursue positions that provide better learning opportunities. Additionally, some even quit their positions for companies which are aligned with their value system better. In response to such a trend, employers are taking steps to improve workplace culture and to pay more attention to the professional growth and development of individuals. Visibly, Millennials’ boldness in pursuing new job opportunities is also shaped by emerging economic trends and novel business models, such as the gig economy, where self-employed and temporary work caters to those who value flexibility and work-life balance. Additionally, social media has created new career paths, from blogging to content creation, leading more millennials to leave traditional desk jobs for unconventional careers. Hence, one can’t say for certain that job-hopping indicates laziness. Instead, it shows millennials’ wandering off the beaten track to explore new opportunities and development. However, job-hopping remains controversial. Some employers appreciate the diversity in experience and skills job-hopping brings about, while others view it negatively, seeing it as a lack of commitment. There is concern that millennials, raised in relatively prosperous times, may possess less patience and resilience. Yet, at a materialistic society, millennial generation’s pursuit of meaning in their careers offers inspiration. They should never be discouraged to define new horizons of success when their career decisions are driven by healthy ambition and an appetite for upskilling. 1. What phenomenon does the first paragraph describe? A. Millennials switch jobs frequently. B. Millennials are reluctant to seek jobs. C. Millennials have fewer job opportunities. D. Millennials are particular about their jobs. 2. The underlined phrase “are aligned with” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by . A. go beyond B. correspond to C. conflict with D. compete against 3. The emerging gig economy attracts Millennials in that it allows for . A. decent income B. high social status C. definite freedom D. self-paced schedule 4. What is the author’s view on the job-hopping generation? A. They are characterized by laziness. B. They lack diverse work experience. C. They prioritize individual fulfillment. D. They should bear more responsibility. B For thousands of years, the Taklamakan Desert preserved more than the bodies of those buried in China’s Tarim Basin. Archaeologists found pebble-sized pieces of a yellowish substance: the world’s oldest cheese, scattering around the necks of some bodies in Xiaohe, a Bronze Age cemetery. A recent study, published in Cell, analyzes the DNA of this ancient dairy, shedding light on how it was made and how its production spread. In a previous study, researchers took tiny samples of the 3,500-year-old cheese attached to the mummies’ necks. An analysis of proteins in those bits unveiled the presence of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens, a microbe (发酵菌) used to produce a type of fermented cheese called kefir. “That was really amazing”, says Qiaomei Fu, a scientist at Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing. Having worked with ancient human DNA, she wanted to study the microbe’s DNA. However, extracting complete DNA from such ancient samples proved challenging, as it broke down over time and mixed with genetic information from the environment. In 2014, Fu began designing special molecules (分子) that could efficiently capture the microbe’s ancient DNA from the cheese. After years of work, Fu and her team managed to reconstruct 92 percent of the ancient microbe’s DNA. From this microbe’s DNA, the team could explore the history of the cheese’s production. Kefir is made by mixing milk with an existing microbe, and as it spread, so did the microbes used to make it. By comparing the DNA from the Xiaohe cheese with that of others, two branches emerged: one from Europe and the Pacific Islands, and the other from Tibet and East Asia, which suggests a possible route for kefir’s spread from Xinjiang to East Asia, possibly through migration. The DNA analysis also pointed to the interaction of ancient peoples. It uncovered that samples from cows and goats were found. Interestingly, the goat DNA resembled that of other ancient Central Asian goats, suggesting the mixing of population in Xinjiang with other Bronze Age populations. Researchers anticipate that further analysis of microbes in the cheese, along with other biological samples, could provide deeper insights into interactions between ancient populations. 5. What’s the significance of the DNA analysis of the ancient cheese? A. It reflects the civilization of the Bronze Age. B. It proves China to be the first to produce dairy products. C. It uncovers the mysterious buried bodies in Xiaohe cemetery. D. It reveals production methods and transmission routes of the cheese. 6. What obstacle did Fu’s team encounter in their study? A. The complete set of DNA was hard to obtain. B. The team lacked working experience with DNA. C. The previous study proved the absence of a microbe. D. The cheese samples were resistant to DNA extraction methods. 7. What can be inferred from the research findings? A. Ancient people migrated typically with cows and goats. B. Cheese played an essential role in ancient people’s diets. C. Kefir originated in Europe and spread to Tibet and East Asia. D. Kefir was possibly exchanged between peoples across different regions. 8. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. What’s in the Oldest Cheese? B. Can DNA Tell Secrets of Ancient Diets? C. Did Ancient Civilizations Perfect Cheese-Making? D. How Did the Oldest Cheese Connect with Cultural Exchange? C Quantum ( 量子 ) computers have been on my mind a lot lately. A friend has been sending me articles on how quantum computers might help solve some of the biggest challenges we face as humans. I’ve also had exchanges with two quantum-computing experts. One is computer scientist Chris Johnson who I see as someone who helps keep the field honest. The other is physicist Philip Taylor. For decades, quantum computing has been little more than a laboratory curiosity. Now, big tech companies have invested in quantum computing, as have many smaller ones. According to Business Weekly, quantum machines could help us “cure cancer, and even take steps to turn climate change in the opposite direction.” This is the sort of hype ( 炒作 ) that annoys Johnson. He worries that researchers are making promises they can’t keep. “What’s new,” Johnson wrote, “is that millions of dollars are now potentially available to quantum computing researchers.” As quantum computing attracts more attention and funding, researchers may mislead investors, journalists, the public and, worst of all, themselves about their work’s potential. If researchers can’t keep their promises, excitement might give way to doubt, disappointment and anger, Johnson warns. Lots of other technologies have gone through stages of excitement. But something about quantum computing makes it especially prone to hype, Johnson suggests, perhaps because “‘quantum’ stands for something cool you shouldn’t be able to understand.” And that brings me back to Taylor, who suggested that I read his book Q for Quantum. After I read the book, Taylor patiently answered my questions about it. He also answered my questions about PyQuantum, the firm he co-founded in 2016. Taylor shares Johnson’s concerns about hype, but he says those concerns do not apply to PyQuantum. The company, he says, is closer than any other firm “by a very large margin ( 幅度 )” to building a “useful” quantum computer, one that “solves an impactful problem that we would not have been able to solve otherwise.” He adds, “People will naturally discount my opinions, but I have spent a lot of time quantitatively comparing what we are doing with others.” Could PyQuantum really be leading all the competition “by a wide margin”, as Taylor claims? I don’t know. I’m certainly not going to advise my friend or anyone else to invest in quantum computers. But I trust Taylor, just as I trust Johnson. 9. Regarding Johnson’s concerns, the author feels ________. A. sympathetic B. unconcerned C. doubtful D. excited 10. What leads to Taylor’s optimism about quantum computing? A. His dominance in physics. B. The competition in the field. C. His confidence in PyQuantum. D. The investment of tech companies. 11. What does the underlined word “prone” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean? A. Open. B. Cool. C. Useful. D. Resistant. 12. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. Is Johnson More Competent Than Taylor? B. Is Quantum Computing Redefining Technology? C. Will Quantum Computers Ever Come into Being? D. Will Quantum Computing Ever Live Up to Its Hype? D The Malagasy baobab trees, a typical feature of Madagascar’s landscape, should have disappeared long ago due to the extinction of its former seed-distributing animals. However, it did not. Seheno Andriantsaralaza at the University of Antananarivo in Madagascar and Onja Razafindratsima at the University of California, Berkeley, now think they may know the reason. Together with their colleagues, the scientists monitored 15 trees to find new baobab seed-distributing animals in a western Madagascar region. They also set up camera traps around seed-containing fruits, and searched any feces (粪便) along the way for the presence of seeds. They report in the journal Biotropica that a native rat was caught on camera handling whole fruits on four occasions. Although there was no record of the rat breaking the fruits open, the team found 13 fruits that had been chewed into and had their seeds removed. Though the bite marks were not clear enough to identify a culprit (肇事者), this was clear evidence that a seed-distributing animal was out there. They then found convincing evidence: baobab seeds in seven different piles of bush-pig faces. The discovery is not without irony (讽刺). Scientists believe bush pigs were brought to Madagascar by humans sometime between 1,000 and 5,000 years ago, just as the former seed-distributing animals were going extinct. Their arrival was a lucky break for the baobabs, especially as scientists have determined a seed’s journey through the pig-like digestive system doesn’t reduce its ability to grow. While the finding is important in its own right, it also provides valuable evidence that introduced species may not be entirely harmful. Madagascar’s pigs, for example, though not native, have made themselves essential to the survival of truly native species. Similar relationships are suspected to hold in South America between rabbits native to Europe and plants with no seed distributors. For Dr. Andriantsaralaza, that suggests the full ecological role of introduced species should be considered before talk of extinction begins. 13. What is the study aimed at? A. Monitoring endangered baobab trees. B. Discovering why baobab trees still exist. C. Preserving the landscape of Madagascar. D. Investigating how animals distribute seeds. 14. What led the scientists to identify the real culprit? A. The clear bite marks on the fruits. B. The number of fruits broken open. C. Where the removed baobab seeds lay. D. How a native rat handled whole fruits. 15. What is the writer’s attitude towards introduced species? A. Dismissive. B. Conventional. C. Enthusiastic. D. Fair. 16. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Species Savers: Malagasy Bush Pigs. B. Seed Distributors: Malagasy Baobabs. C. Ecological Role of Seed-containing Fruits. D. Disappearance of Seed-distributing Animals. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下列短文，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。 As part of our real lives of Olympians series, The Telegraph has been talking to several former Olympic medalists about how they keep fit now. · Do little and often. This doesn’t have to be a workout — short, simple “exercise snacks” will do. Goodhew, for example, brushes his teeth while standing on one leg and does stretching positions in bed. ___17___ “I turn up the music and hope that nobody is looking through the window because it does look a bit wild.” ·___18___ Whether it’s salted crisps or a bag of sweets, Olympians don’t cut out their guilty pleasures. “I think once you start to take things out of your diet, that’s when your body desires it, so you start wanting it more,” says Christie, whose treat is a coffee or tea sweetened with condensed milk (炼乳). ___19___ · Drink lots of water. Goodhew drinks two glasses of water before starting his day. ___20___ While the amount of water you need depends on your body and lifestyle, studies have shown that drinking more water is linked to weight loss and indeed keeps your bones hydrated (含水的) by delivering calcium and other nutrients. · Give priority to sleep. ___21___ “During my athletic career, you had to learn to sleep because you go to places where you never know if you’re going to get a good night’s sleep,” recalls Christie. A. Give in to your desires now and then. B. Stick to exercise every day to keep fit. C. Another of his easy exercises is dancing. D. For Olympians, rest is just as important as exercise. E. No white sugar or bread, because it’s more processed. F. Similarly, Dame Kelly Holmes admits that she’s a big chocolate fan. G. “When you sleep you don’t drink anything for many hours,” he explains. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Nearly everyone has received texts from wrong numbers. But how many times do those texts ____22____ change people’s lives? Probably never. We usually choose to ____23____ them, but Tony Wood didn’t. He received an ____24____ message from a woman called Syd ____25____ an opinion on her formal dress. Wood had never met Syd, but he ____26____ the message to his children, who all thought Syd looked great in her dress. He took a picture of his children giving two ____27____ up and sent their opinions to Syd, but never ____28____ back from her. Several weeks later, Wood saw the text he sent to Syd with the picture of his children ____29____ on social media! Wood introduced himself to Syd and told her his son Kaizler wasn’t in the picture because he was being ____30____ for leukemia (白血病). This _____31_____ was enough for people to help Wood family. It started when a stranger joined the “Prayers for Kaizler” group and _____32_____ a page on a crowdfunding platform to help the family _____33_____ Kaizler’s medical costs. Donations started coming in from total _____34_____ and soon the Woods’ had $50,000. One wrong number text really _____35_____ this boy’s life, and one honest _____36_____ is all it took for people to help the family in need. 22. A. slightly B. obviously C. literally D. quickly 23. A. answer B. ignore C. refuse D. save 24. A. abnormal B. impolite C. illegal D. unusual 25. A. turning to B. relying on C. asking for D. dealing with 26. A. showed B. announced C. distributed D. reported 27. A. fingers B. thumbs C. palms D. hands 28. A. rose B. held C. heard D. kept 29. A. spread B. sold C. edited D. deleted 30. A. diagnosed B. cured C. treated D. prescribed 31. A. notice B. information C. picture D. text 32. A. look up B. fix up C. make up D. set up 33. A. spend B. collect C. cover D. raise 34. A. relatives B. strangers C. neighbors D. friends 35. A. changed B. ruined C. colored D. disturbed 36. A. explanation B. apology C. conversation D. response 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。 Hello Kitty, the iconic character created by Japanese illustrator Shimizu Yuko in 1974, currently ___37___ (celebrate) her 50th anniversary this year. Despite ___38___ (design) as a girl with whiskers, a red bow, and an expressionless face, Hello Kitty has become one of the most ___39___ (recognize) and successful global brands. Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, generates nearly $4 billion annually from a wide range of products ___40___ (feature) her image, from fake nails to Adidas sneakers and even shower accessories. ___41___ (realistic), the character’s enduring popularity is part of a broader cultural trend in Japan known as “kawaii”, which refers to all things cute, and this phenomenon emphasizes both vulnerability and playfulness, which Hello Kitty embodies. Joshua Paul Dale, a specialist in Cute Studies, notes that the simplicity of her design makes her easily adaptable to various products, ___42___ other characters like Mickey Mouse, who has undergone redesigns. Hello Kitty’s rise coincided with significant societal changes in Japan during the 1970s, including more women entering the workforce and spending money on cute products. Struggling ___43___ the economy was, her appeal remained strong, because people sought comfort in her “fluffy” charm. Studies have shown that looking at cute things, like Hello Kitty, can reduce stress and boost mood, which may provide an ___44___ (explain) for her enduring allure. The character’s global reach grew as Japan’s cultural influence expanded in the late 20th century, with increased interest in anime and Japanese pop culture. Hello Kitty became ___45___ symbol of Japan’s “cool” factor, prompting the Japanese government to promote its culture abroad. Other companies, including those in China, have tried to replicate her success, ____46____ Hello Kitty remains the flagship character of Sanrio. Despite the emergence of new characters like Cinnamoroll, Hello Kitty’s timeless design and simple expression continue to captivate audiences worldwide. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 47. 你校计划举办主题为“极简电子产品生活方式—A lifestyle of digital minimalism”的英语作文比赛，请你写一则通知，内容包括： （1）介绍比赛目的； （2）说明参赛要求。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Welcome to Join the English Writing Competition ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 48. 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。 Leah had been trying for Auditions (试演) for All-State Band. Then, the day before the audition, she met into Rachel Jacobs. “So, Leah, I hear you are auditioning for All-State. Do you really want to embarrass yourself?” Rachel said snottily (自负的). Rachel and Leah had been fighting for first chair in the school band ever since Leah had gotten it. “Rachel, I’m still first chair,” Leah replied. That afternoon, Mr. Johnson, the school band director, stood up to make an announcement. “Kids,” he said, “today Rachel Jacobs would like to challenge Leah Foster for first chair.” Leah wasn’t worried; Rachel had challenged her four times and nothing had come of it. However, Leah hit the note wrong, and her sound was not good at all. Rachel, on the other hand, played perfectly. Leah was shameful. It was one of the band pieces she should have known. Rachel was given first chair, and Leah left the band room with tears. She went through the rest of her classes in a haze. “We’re leaving for the audition in one hour!” said Mr. Foster the next morning. “I don’t feel well. Maybe next year,” said Leah. Then she burst into tears and ran from the room. Her mom followed her into her bedroom and sat on the foot of her bed. “Oh, Leah. First of all, I’ve heard you play your song, and you’re not going to shame yourself. Bravery isn’t about not being scared—it means doing something despite the fact that you’re afraid. And if you go out there and do your best, we’ll be proud of you, no matter what the outcome.” Leah’s mom smiled. “So what do you say? Do we have an audition to go to?” “Yeah, I guess,” Leah replied. “Good girl! Get dressed now. We still have half an hour.” Leah sat outside the audition room nervously grasping her flute (笛子). Finally, they called her name. 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: Leah stepped onto the audition stage. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: “Congratulations! You deserve it,” Leah said, sticking out her hands. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 江苏省扬州中学联培部2025届高三二模考试 英语(英才E) 满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Among bearing a reputation for various characteristics ranging from the good to the bad, millennials(千禧一代) have notably been labeled the “job-hopping” generation. A Deloitte survey revealed that 49% of millennials might quit their jobs within the next two years. While some from older generations may interpret this as a sign of laziness, a deeper look suggests more complex motivations. At first glance, there are a variety of reasons and circumstances that may lead a person to job hop occasionally. However, beyond the conventional reasons like obtaining better salaries or greater job stability, many millennials have been increasingly motivated by value-driven goals. Surveys show that some go to the extent of suffering pay cuts to pursue positions that provide better learning opportunities. Additionally, some even quit their positions for companies which are aligned with their value system better. In response to such a trend, employers are taking steps to improve workplace culture and to pay more attention to the professional growth and development of individuals. Visibly, Millennials’ boldness in pursuing new job opportunities is also shaped by emerging economic trends and novel business models, such as the gig economy, where self-employed and temporary work caters to those who value flexibility and work-life balance. Additionally, social media has created new career paths, from blogging to content creation, leading more millennials to leave traditional desk jobs for unconventional careers. Hence, one can’t say for certain that job-hopping indicates laziness. Instead, it shows millennials’ wandering off the beaten track to explore new opportunities and development. However, job-hopping remains controversial. Some employers appreciate the diversity in experience and skills job-hopping brings about, while others view it negatively, seeing it as a lack of commitment. There is concern that millennials, raised in relatively prosperous times, may possess less patience and resilience. Yet, at a materialistic society, millennial generation’s pursuit of meaning in their careers offers inspiration. They should never be discouraged to define new horizons of success when their career decisions are driven by healthy ambition and an appetite for upskilling. 1. What phenomenon does the first paragraph describe? A. Millennials switch jobs frequently. B. Millennials are reluctant to seek jobs. C. Millennials have fewer job opportunities. D. Millennials are particular about their jobs. 2. The underlined phrase “are aligned with” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by . A. go beyond B. correspond to C. conflict with D. compete against 3. The emerging gig economy attracts Millennials in that it allows for . A. decent income B. high social status C. definite freedom D. self-paced schedule 4. What is the author’s view on the job-hopping generation? A. They are characterized by laziness. B. They lack diverse work experience. C. They prioritize individual fulfillment. D. They should bear more responsibility. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章说明了千禧一代经常换工作，分析了这一现象背后的原因以及影响。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Among bearing a reputation for various characteristics ranging from the good to the bad, millennials(千禧一代) have notably been labeled the “job-hopping” generation. A Deloitte survey revealed that 49% of millennials might quit their jobs within the next two years.(千禧一代有着各种各样的特点，从好的到坏的，尤其是被贴上了“跳槽”一代的标签。德勤的一项调查显示，49%的千禧一代可能会在未来两年内辞职)”可知，第一段描述了千禧一代经常换工作。故选A。 【2题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Surveys show that some go to the extent of suffering pay cuts to pursue positions that provide better learning opportunities.(调查显示，有些人为了追求能提供更好学习机会的职位，甚至不惜降薪)”以及“Additionally, some even quit their positions for companies which(此外，一些人甚至辞职去了……公司)”以及后文“value system(价值观体系)”可知，千禧一代会为了更好的学习机会不惜降薪，additionally表示递进，推测他们也会辞职去更符合他们价值观体系的公司。故划线词意思是“符合，相当”。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Visibly, Millennials’ boldness in pursuing new job opportunities is also shaped by emerging economic trends and novel business models, such as the gig economy, where self-employed and temporary work caters to those who value flexibility and work-life balance.(显然，千禧一代大胆追求新工作机会也受到了新兴经济趋势和新商业模式的影响，比如零工经济，在零工经济中，自雇和临时工作迎合了那些重视灵活性和工作与生活平衡的人)”可知，新兴的零工经济吸引了千禧一代，因为它允许自定进度。故选D。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Yet, at a materialistic society, millennial generation’s pursuit of meaning in their careers offers inspiration. They should never be discouraged to define new horizons of success when their career decisions are driven by healthy ambition and an appetite for upskilling.(然而，在一个物质至上的社会里，千禧一代对职业意义的追求给了他们灵感。当他们的职业决定是由健康的抱负和对提高技能的渴望驱动的时候，他们就不应该被阻止去定义成功的新视野。)”可知，作者对跳槽一代的看法是他们优先考虑个人实现。故选C。 B For thousands of years, the Taklamakan Desert preserved more than the bodies of those buried in China’s Tarim Basin. Archaeologists found pebble-sized pieces of a yellowish substance: the world’s oldest cheese, scattering around the necks of some bodies in Xiaohe, a Bronze Age cemetery. A recent study, published in Cell, analyzes the DNA of this ancient dairy, shedding light on how it was made and how its production spread. In a previous study, researchers took tiny samples of the 3,500-year-old cheese attached to the mummies’ necks. An analysis of proteins in those bits unveiled the presence of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens, a microbe (发酵菌) used to produce a type of fermented cheese called kefir. “That was really amazing”, says Qiaomei Fu, a scientist at Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing. Having worked with ancient human DNA, she wanted to study the microbe’s DNA. However, extracting complete DNA from such ancient samples proved challenging, as it broke down over time and mixed with genetic information from the environment. In 2014, Fu began designing special molecules (分子) that could efficiently capture the microbe’s ancient DNA from the cheese. After years of work, Fu and her team managed to reconstruct 92 percent of the ancient microbe’s DNA. From this microbe’s DNA, the team could explore the history of the cheese’s production. Kefir is made by mixing milk with an existing microbe, and as it spread, so did the microbes used to make it. By comparing the DNA from the Xiaohe cheese with that of others, two branches emerged: one from Europe and the Pacific Islands, and the other from Tibet and East Asia, which suggests a possible route for kefir’s spread from Xinjiang to East Asia, possibly through migration. The DNA analysis also pointed to the interaction of ancient peoples. It uncovered that samples from cows and goats were found. Interestingly, the goat DNA resembled that of other ancient Central Asian goats, suggesting the mixing of population in Xinjiang with other Bronze Age populations. Researchers anticipate that further analysis of microbes in the cheese, along with other biological samples, could provide deeper insights into interactions between ancient populations. 5. What’s the significance of the DNA analysis of the ancient cheese? A. It reflects the civilization of the Bronze Age. B. It proves China to be the first to produce dairy products. C. It uncovers the mysterious buried bodies in Xiaohe cemetery. D. It reveals production methods and transmission routes of the cheese. 6. What obstacle did Fu’s team encounter in their study? A. The complete set of DNA was hard to obtain. B. The team lacked working experience with DNA. C. The previous study proved the absence of a microbe. D. The cheese samples were resistant to DNA extraction methods. 7. What can be inferred from the research findings? A. Ancient people migrated typically with cows and goats. B. Cheese played an essential role in ancient people’s diets. C. Kefir originated in Europe and spread to Tibet and East Asia. D. Kefir was possibly exchanged between peoples across different regions. 8. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. What’s in the Oldest Cheese? B. Can DNA Tell Secrets of Ancient Diets? C. Did Ancient Civilizations Perfect Cheese-Making? D. How Did the Oldest Cheese Connect with Cultural Exchange? 【答案】5. D 6. A 7. D 8. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了关于古代奶酪DNA的研究以及研究的有关发现。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“An analysis of proteins in those bits unveiled the presence of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens, a microbe(发酵菌) used to produce a type of fermented cheese called kefir.(对这些碎片中的蛋白质进行的分析揭示了kefiranofaciens乳杆菌的存在，这种微生物用于生产一种名为kefir的发酵奶酪)”以及倒数第二段“From this microbe’s DNA, the team could explore the history of the cheese’s production. Kefir is made by mixing milk with an existing microbe, and as it spread, so did the microbes used to make it.(从这种微生物的DNA中，研究小组可以探索奶酪的生产历史。开菲尔是由牛奶和现有的微生物混合制成的，随着它的传播，用来制作它的微生物也在传播)”可知，古代奶酪的DNA分析揭示了奶酪的生产方法和传播途径。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“However, extracting complete DNA from such ancient samples proved challenging, as it broke down over time and mixed with genetic information from the environment.(然而，从如此古老的样本中提取完整的DNA证明是具有挑战性的，因为它会随着时间的推移而分解，并与环境中的遗传信息混合在一起)”可知，傅的团队在他们的研究中发现完整的DNA很难获得。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Kefir is made by mixing milk with an existing microbe, and as it spread, so did the microbes used to make it. By comparing the DNA from the Xiaohe cheese with that of others, two branches emerged: one from Europe and the Pacific Islands, and the other from Tibet and East Asia, which suggests a possible route for kefir’s spread from Xinjiang to East Asia, possibly through migration.(开菲尔是由牛奶和现有的微生物混合制成的，随着它的传播，用来制作它的微生物也在传播。通过将小河奶酪的DNA与其他奶酪的DNA进行比较，出现了两个分支：一个来自欧洲和太平洋岛屿，另一个来自西藏和东亚，这表明开菲尔可能是通过迁徙从新疆传播到东亚的)”可知，开菲尔可能是在不同地区的人们之间交换的。故选D。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“A recent study, published in Cell, analyzes the DNA of this ancient dairy, shedding light on how it was made and how its production spread.(最近发表在《细胞》杂志上的一项研究分析了这种古老乳制品的DNA，揭示了它是如何制造的，以及它的生产是如何传播的)”结合文章主要介绍了关于古代奶酪DNA的研究以及研究的有关发现。可知，A选项“最古老的奶酪里有什么？”最符合文章标题。故选A。 C Quantum ( 量子 ) computers have been on my mind a lot lately. A friend has been sending me articles on how quantum computers might help solve some of the biggest challenges we face as humans. I’ve also had exchanges with two quantum-computing experts. One is computer scientist Chris Johnson who I see as someone who helps keep the field honest. The other is physicist Philip Taylor. For decades, quantum computing has been little more than a laboratory curiosity. Now, big tech companies have invested in quantum computing, as have many smaller ones. According to Business Weekly, quantum machines could help us “cure cancer, and even take steps to turn climate change in the opposite direction.” This is the sort of hype ( 炒作 ) that annoys Johnson. He worries that researchers are making promises they can’t keep. “What’s new,” Johnson wrote, “is that millions of dollars are now potentially available to quantum computing researchers.” As quantum computing attracts more attention and funding, researchers may mislead investors, journalists, the public and, worst of all, themselves about their work’s potential. If researchers can’t keep their promises, excitement might give way to doubt, disappointment and anger, Johnson warns. Lots of other technologies have gone through stages of excitement. But something about quantum computing makes it especially prone to hype, Johnson suggests, perhaps because “‘quantum’ stands for something cool you shouldn’t be able to understand.” And that brings me back to Taylor, who suggested that I read his book Q for Quantum. After I read the book, Taylor patiently answered my questions about it. He also answered my questions about PyQuantum, the firm he co-founded in 2016. Taylor shares Johnson’s concerns about hype, but he says those concerns do not apply to PyQuantum. The company, he says, is closer than any other firm “by a very large margin ( 幅度 )” to building a “useful” quantum computer, one that “solves an impactful problem that we would not have been able to solve otherwise.” He adds, “People will naturally discount my opinions, but I have spent a lot of time quantitatively comparing what we are doing with others.” Could PyQuantum really be leading all the competition “by a wide margin”, as Taylor claims? I don’t know. I’m certainly not going to advise my friend or anyone else to invest in quantum computers. But I trust Taylor, just as I trust Johnson. 9. Regarding Johnson’s concerns, the author feels ________. A. sympathetic B. unconcerned C. doubtful D. excited 10. What leads to Taylor’s optimism about quantum computing? A. His dominance in physics. B. The competition in the field. C. His confidence in PyQuantum. D. The investment of tech companies. 11. What does the underlined word “prone” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean? A. Open. B. Cool. C. Useful. D. Resistant. 12. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. Is Johnson More Competent Than Taylor? B. Is Quantum Computing Redefining Technology? C. Will Quantum Computers Ever Come into Being? D. Will Quantum Computing Ever Live Up to Its Hype? 【答案】9. A 10. C 11. A 12. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要论述了“量子计算真的会像它的宣传那样成功吗？”，计算机科学家克里斯·约翰逊和物理学家菲利普·泰勒分别阐明了自己的观点。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三自然段“As quantum computing attracts more attention and funding, researchers may mislead investors, journalists, the public and, worst of all, themselves about their work’s potential. If researchers can’t keep their promises, excitement might give way to doubt, disappointment and anger, Johnson warns. （随着量子计算吸引了更多的关注和资金，研究人员可能会误导投资者、记者、公众，最糟糕的是，他们自己的工作潜力。约翰逊警告说，如果研究人员不能兑现承诺，兴奋可能会让位于怀疑、失望和愤怒）”根据最后一段“ But I trust Taylor, just as I trust Johnson.”（但我相信泰勒，就像我相信约翰逊一样）可知，关于约翰逊的担忧，作者是支持的。A. sympathetic同情的，赞同的；B. unconcerned不关心的；C. doubtful怀疑的；D. excited激动的。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The company, he says, is closer than any other firm “by a very large margin ( 幅度 )” to building a “useful” quantum computer, one that “solves an impactful problem that we would not have been able to solve otherwise.” He adds, “People will naturally discount my opinions, but I have spent a lot of time quantitatively comparing what we are doing with others.”（ 他说，这家公司比其他任何公司都“在很大程度上”接近于制造出“有用的”量子计算机，它“解决了一个有影响力的问题，否则我们无法解决这个问题”。他补充说:“人们自然会不相信我的观点，但我已经花了很多时间来定量地比较我们与他人的做法）”可知，泰勒对量子计算的乐观来源于他对PyQuantum的信心。故选C。 【11题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第三自然段“But something about quantum computing makes it especially prone to hype, Johnson suggests, perhaps because “‘quantum’ stands for something cool you shouldn’t be able to understand.”（ 但约翰逊表明，量子计算的某些方面使得它特别 prone被炒作，可能是因为“量子”代表了一些你不应该理解的酷东西。”）”可知，本句中含有一个原因状语从句，因为““量子”代表了一些你不应该理解的酷东西”，所以它特别容易被炒作。故prone意为“易于……的”。A. Open.开放的；易受损害的；B. Cool. 酷的；C. Useful. 有用的；D. Resistant. 有抵抗力的。故选A。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二自然段“Now, big tech companies have invested in quantum computing, as have many smaller ones. According to Business Weekly, quantum machines could help us “cure cancer, and even take steps to turn climate change in the opposite direction. This is the sort of hype ( 炒作 ) that annoys Johnson.”（ 现在，大型科技公司和许多小型公司都在量子计算领域进行了投资。据《商业周刊》报道，量子机器可以帮助我们“治愈癌症，甚至采取措施将气候变化转向相反的方向。这种炒作让约翰逊感到恼火。”）”以及最后一段“Could PyQuantum really be leading all the competition “by a wide margin”, as Taylor claims? I don’t know. I’m certainly not going to advise my friend or anyone else to invest in quantum computers.（PyQuantum真的能像泰勒所说的那样“以巨大的优势”领先所有竞争对手吗？我不知道。我当然不会建议我的朋友或其他人投资量子计算机。但我信任泰勒，就像我信任约翰逊一样。）”可知，本文主要论述了“量子计算真的会像它的宣传那样成功吗？”，计算机科学家克里斯·约翰逊和物理学家菲利普·泰勒分别阐明了自己的观点。所以短文的最佳标题为“量子计算真的会像它的宣传那样成功吗？”。故选D。 D The Malagasy baobab trees, a typical feature of Madagascar’s landscape, should have disappeared long ago due to the extinction of its former seed-distributing animals. However, it did not. Seheno Andriantsaralaza at the University of Antananarivo in Madagascar and Onja Razafindratsima at the University of California, Berkeley, now think they may know the reason. Together with their colleagues, the scientists monitored 15 trees to find new baobab seed-distributing animals in a western Madagascar region. They also set up camera traps around seed-containing fruits, and searched any feces (粪便) along the way for the presence of seeds. They report in the journal Biotropica that a native rat was caught on camera handling whole fruits on four occasions. Although there was no record of the rat breaking the fruits open, the team found 13 fruits that had been chewed into and had their seeds removed. Though the bite marks were not clear enough to identify a culprit (肇事者), this was clear evidence that a seed-distributing animal was out there. They then found convincing evidence: baobab seeds in seven different piles of bush-pig faces. The discovery is not without irony (讽刺). Scientists believe bush pigs were brought to Madagascar by humans sometime between 1,000 and 5,000 years ago, just as the former seed-distributing animals were going extinct. Their arrival was a lucky break for the baobabs, especially as scientists have determined a seed’s journey through the pig-like digestive system doesn’t reduce its ability to grow. While the finding is important in its own right, it also provides valuable evidence that introduced species may not be entirely harmful. Madagascar’s pigs, for example, though not native, have made themselves essential to the survival of truly native species. Similar relationships are suspected to hold in South America between rabbits native to Europe and plants with no seed distributors. For Dr. Andriantsaralaza, that suggests the full ecological role of introduced species should be considered before talk of extinction begins. 13. What is the study aimed at? A. Monitoring endangered baobab trees. B. Discovering why baobab trees still exist. C. Preserving the landscape of Madagascar. D. Investigating how animals distribute seeds. 14. What led the scientists to identify the real culprit? A. The clear bite marks on the fruits. B. The number of fruits broken open. C. Where the removed baobab seeds lay. D. How a native rat handled whole fruits. 15. What is the writer’s attitude towards introduced species? A. Dismissive. B. Conventional. C. Enthusiastic. D. Fair. 16. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Species Savers: Malagasy Bush Pigs. B. Seed Distributors: Malagasy Baobabs. C. Ecological Role of Seed-containing Fruits. D. Disappearance of Seed-distributing Animals. 【答案】13. B 14. C 15. D 16. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了科学家发现马达加斯加丛林猪虽然是入侵物种，但是间接保护了猴面包树，解释了研究开展的经过和发现。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The Malagasy baobab trees, a typical feature of Madagascar’s landscape, should have disappeared long ago due to the extinction of its former seed-distributing animals. However, it did not. Seheno Andriantsaralaza at the University of Antananarivo in Madagascar and Onja Razafindratsima at the University of California, Berkeley, now think they may know the reason.(马达加斯加猴面包树是马达加斯加的典型景观，由于以前传播种子的动物灭绝，它早就应该消失了。然而，事实并非如此。马达加斯加塔那那利佛大学的Seheno Andriantsaralaza和加州大学伯克利分校的Onja Razafindratsima现在认为他们可能知道原因)”可知，这项研究的目的是发现猴面包树仍然存在的原因。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Though the bite marks were not clear enough to identify a culprit (肇事者), this was clear evidence that a seed-distributing animal was out there. They then found convincing evidence: baobab seeds in seven different piles of bush-pig faces.(虽然咬痕不够清晰，无法确定是谁干的，但这是一个明确的证据，表明那里有一种传播种子的动物。然后，他们发现了令人信服的证据：在七堆不同的灌木猪脸上发现了猴面包树种子)”可知，取出的猴面包树种子埋在哪里让科学家们确定了真正的罪魁祸首。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“While the finding is important in its own right, it also provides valuable evidence that introduced species may not be entirely harmful.(虽然这一发现本身很重要，但它也提供了有价值的证据，证明引入的物种可能并不完全有害)”可知，作者认为引进物种合理。故选D。 【16题详解】 主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“Scientists believe bush pigs were brought to Madagascar by humans sometime between 1,000 and 5,000 years ago, just as the former seed-distributing animals were going extinct. Their arrival was a lucky break for the baobabs, especially as scientists have determined a seed’s journey through the pig-like digestive system doesn’t reduce its ability to grow.(科学家们认为，在1000到5000年前的某个时候，人类将丛林猪带到马达加斯加，当时这种传播种子的动物正濒临灭绝。它们的到来对猴面包树来说是一个幸运的突破，尤其是科学家们已经确定，一颗种子通过猪一样的消化系统并不会降低它的生长能力)”结合文章主要说明了科学家发现马达加斯加丛林猪虽然是入侵物种，但是间接保护了猴面包树，解释了研究开展的经过和发现。可知，A选项“物种保护者：马达加斯加丛林猪”最符合文章标题。故选A。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下列短文，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。 As part of our real lives of Olympians series, The Telegraph has been talking to several former Olympic medalists about how they keep fit now. · Do little and often. This doesn’t have to be a workout — short, simple “exercise snacks” will do. Goodhew, for example, brushes his teeth while standing on one leg and does stretching positions in bed. ___17___ “I turn up the music and hope that nobody is looking through the window because it does look a bit wild.” ·___18___ Whether it’s salted crisps or a bag of sweets, Olympians don’t cut out their guilty pleasures. “I think once you start to take things out of your diet, that’s when your body desires it, so you start wanting it more,” says Christie, whose treat is a coffee or tea sweetened with condensed milk (炼乳). ___19___ · Drink lots of water. Goodhew drinks two glasses of water before starting his day. ___20___ While the amount of water you need depends on your body and lifestyle, studies have shown that drinking more water is linked to weight loss and indeed keeps your bones hydrated (含水的) by delivering calcium and other nutrients. · Give priority to sleep. ___21___ “During my athletic career, you had to learn to sleep because you go to places where you never know if you’re going to get a good night’s sleep,” recalls Christie. A. Give in to your desires now and then. B. Stick to exercise every day to keep fit. C. Another of his easy exercises is dancing. D. For Olympians, rest is just as important as exercise. E. No white sugar or bread, because it’s more processed. F. Similarly, Dame Kelly Holmes admits that she’s a big chocolate fan. G. “When you sleep you don’t drink anything for many hours,” he explains. 【答案】17. C 18. A 19. F 20. G 21. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了曾经的奥运会奖牌得主是如何保持身体健康的。 【17题详解】 根据标题“Do little and often (少做多做)”、上文的“Goodhew, for example, brushes his teeth while standing on one leg and does stretching positions in bed. (例如，Goodhew用一条腿站立刷牙，在床上做伸展动作。)”以及空后的“I turn up the music and hope that nobody is looking through the window because it does look a bit wild. (我把音乐调大，希望没有人从窗户往外看，因为它看起来确实有点狂野。)”可知，本段与锻炼身体有关，C项“Another of his easy exercises is dancing. (他的另一个简单的练习是跳舞。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。 【18题详解】 根据本段的首句“Whether it’s salted crisps or a bag of sweets, Olympians don’t cut out their guilty pleasures. (无论是咸薯片还是一袋糖果，奥运选手都不会放弃他们的罪恶感。)”可知，无论是吃咸薯片还是一包糖果，奥运选手都不会拒绝这些令人愉悦但可能不太健康的食物，所以本段要谈论与“对不健康食物的欲望”相关话题。所以A项“Give in to your desires now and then. (时不时地屈服于你的欲望)”能总结该段内容，符合题意。故选A。 【19题详解】 由上文““I think once you start to take things out of your diet, that’s when your body desires it, so you start wanting it more,” says Christie, whose treat is a coffee or tea sweetened with condensed milk (炼乳) (“我认为，一旦你开始从你的饮食中剔除某些东西，你的身体就会渴望它，所以你开始更想要它。”她的治疗方法是用炼乳加糖的咖啡或茶)”可知，上文描述了Christie对于不健康食物的观点，本空应继续谈论其他运动员和不健康食物的欲望。F选项“Similarly, Dame Kelly Holmes admits that she’s a big chocolate fan. (同样，Dame Kelly Holmes女士承认她是个巧克力迷。)”是另一位奥运选手对于不健康食物的欲望，能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。 【20题详解】 由上文“Goodhew drinks two glasses of water before starting his day. (Goodhew在开始一天的工作前要喝两杯水。)”可知，Goodhew每天开始之前会喝两杯水，本空继续谈论与喝水相关话题。G选项““When you sleep you don’t drink anything for many hours,” he explains. (他解释说：“当你睡觉的时候，你几个小时都不喝任何东西。”。)”解释了Goodhew每天开始之前要喝两杯水的原因，能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。 【21题详解】 由上文“Give priority to sleep. (优先考虑睡眠)”可知，本段主要讲要给睡眠以优先权，本空谈论与睡眠、休息相关话题。D选项“For Olympians, rest is just as important as exercise. (对于奥运选手来说，休息和锻炼一样重要。)”与本文主旨一致，符合题意。故选D。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Nearly everyone has received texts from wrong numbers. But how many times do those texts ____22____ change people’s lives? Probably never. We usually choose to ____23____ them, but Tony Wood didn’t. He received an ____24____ message from a woman called Syd ____25____ an opinion on her formal dress. Wood had never met Syd, but he ____26____ the message to his children, who all thought Syd looked great in her dress. He took a picture of his children giving two ____27____ up and sent their opinions to Syd, but never ____28____ back from her. Several weeks later, Wood saw the text he sent to Syd with the picture of his children ____29____ on social media! Wood introduced himself to Syd and told her his son Kaizler wasn’t in the picture because he was being ____30____ for leukemia (白血病). This _____31_____ was enough for people to help Wood family. It started when a stranger joined the “Prayers for Kaizler” group and _____32_____ a page on a crowdfunding platform to help the family _____33_____ Kaizler’s medical costs. Donations started coming in from total _____34_____ and soon the Woods’ had $50,000. One wrong number text really _____35_____ this boy’s life, and one honest _____36_____ is all it took for people to help the family in need. 22. A. slightly B. obviously C. literally D. quickly 23. A. answer B. ignore C. refuse D. save 24. A. abnormal B. impolite C. illegal D. unusual 25. A. turning to B. relying on C. asking for D. dealing with 26. A. showed B. announced C. distributed D. reported 27. A. fingers B. thumbs C. palms D. hands 28. A. rose B. held C. heard D. kept 29. A. spread B. sold C. edited D. deleted 30. A. diagnosed B. cured C. treated D. prescribed 31. A. notice B. information C. picture D. text 32. A. look up B. fix up C. make up D. set up 33. A. spend B. collect C. cover D. raise 34. A. relatives B. strangers C. neighbors D. friends 35. A. changed B. ruined C. colored D. disturbed 36. A. explanation B. apology C. conversation D. response 【答案】22. C 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. A 36. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了托尼·伍德因回复了一条错发短信，反而帮助了患有白血病的儿子的故事。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：但这些文字有多少次真正改变了人们的生活？A. slightly轻微地；B. obviously明显地；C. literally真正地；D. quickly快速地。根据下文“really”可知，这些文字有多少次真正改变了人们的生活？这是作者发出的心灵的拷问。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们通常选择忽略它们，但托尼·伍德没有。A. answer回答；B. ignore忽略；C. refuse拒绝；D. save节省。根据上文“Probably never.”可知，我们通常选择忽略错发的短信。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他收到了一条不同寻常的信息，来自一位名叫西德的女士，询问他对她的正装的看法。A. abnormal不正常的；B. impolite不礼貌的；C. illegal非法的；D. unusual不寻常的。根据下文“message from a woman called Syd ____4____ an opinion on her formal dress.”可知，这是一条不同寻常的信息。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：他收到了一条不同寻常的信息，来自一位名叫西德的女士，询问他对她的正装的看法。A. turning to求助；B. relying on依靠；C. asking for寻求；D. dealing with处理。根据下文“He took a picture of his children giving two ____6____ up and sent their opinions to Syd”可知，这位女士在询问他对她的正装的看法。故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：伍德从未见过西德，但他把这条信息给他的孩子们看，他们都认为西德穿着裙子很漂亮。A. showed展示；B. announced宣布；C. distributed分配；D. reported报道。根据下文“who all thought Syd looked great in her dress.”可知，他把这条信息给他的孩子们看。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他拍了一张孩子们竖起两个大拇指的照片，并把他们的意见发给了西德，但一直没有收到她的回复。A. fingers手指；B. thumbs拇指；C. palms手掌；D. hands手。孩子们对Syd给与了积极的评价，所以是竖起两个大拇指。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他拍了一张孩子们竖起两个大拇指的照片，并把他们的意见发给了西德，但一直没有收到她的回复。A. rose升起；B. held举起；C. heard听，得知；D. kept保持。根据下文“Several weeks later, Wood saw the text he sent to Syd with the picture of his children ____8____ on social media!”可知，但一直没有收到她的回复。固定搭配hear back from sb“收到某人的回复”。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：几周后，伍德看到他发给西德的带有孩子们照片的短信在社交媒体上传播开来！ A. spread传播；B. sold卖；C. edited编辑；D. deleted删除。根据下文“on social media”可知，带有孩子们照片的短信在社交媒体上传播开来。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：伍德向西德做了自我介绍，并告诉她他的儿子凯兹勒没有出现在照片中，因为他正在接受白血病治疗。A. diagnosed诊断；B. cured治愈；C. treated治疗；D. prescribed给……开（药）。根据下文“for leukemia (白血病).”可知，的儿子凯兹勒没有出现在照片中，因为他正在接受白血病治疗。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些信息足以让人们帮助伍德一家。A. notice通知；B. information信息；C. picture图片；D. text文本。根据上文“Wood introduced himself to Syd and told her his son Kaizler wasn’t in the picture because he was being ____9____ for leukemia (白血病).”可知，这些都是关于家庭的信息。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：一名陌生人加入了“为凯兹勒祈祷”小组，并在众筹平台上建立了一个页面，帮助凯兹勒的家人支付医疗费用。A. look up查找；B. fix up整修，装修；C. make up组成；D. set up建立。根据下文“a page on a crowdfunding platform”可知，在众筹平台上建立了一个页面。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一名陌生人加入了“为凯兹勒祈祷”小组，并在众筹平台上建立了一个页面，帮助凯兹勒的家人支付医疗费用。A. spend花费；B. collect收集；C. cover支付； D. raise举起。根据上文“a crowdfunding platform”及空后“Kaizler’s medical costs”可知，众筹平台的目的就是为帮助别人，支付医疗费用。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：捐款开始来自完全陌生的人，很快伍兹一家就有了5万美元。A. relatives亲戚；B. strangers陌生人；C. neighbors邻居；D. friends朋友。根据上文“a stranger”可知，捐款开始来自完全陌生的人。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一条打错号码的短信真的改变了这个男孩的生活，而一个诚实的回复就足以让人们帮助这个需要帮助的家庭。A. changed改变；B. ruined破坏；C. colored给……涂颜色；D. disturbed打扰。根据上文“change people’s lives”可知，一条打错号码的短信真的改变了这个男孩的生活。故选A项。 【36题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一条打错号码的短信真的改变了这个男孩的生活，而一个诚实的回复就足以让人们帮助这个需要帮助的家庭。A. explanation解释；B. apology抱歉；C. conversation谈话；D. response回复。根据上文“He took a picture of his children giving two ____6____ up and sent their opinions to Syd”可知，此处指回复。故选D项。 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。 Hello Kitty, the iconic character created by Japanese illustrator Shimizu Yuko in 1974, currently ___37___ (celebrate) her 50th anniversary this year. Despite ___38___ (design) as a girl with whiskers, a red bow, and an expressionless face, Hello Kitty has become one of the most ___39___ (recognize) and successful global brands. Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, generates nearly $4 billion annually from a wide range of products ___40___ (feature) her image, from fake nails to Adidas sneakers and even shower accessories. ___41___ (realistic), the character’s enduring popularity is part of a broader cultural trend in Japan known as “kawaii”, which refers to all things cute, and this phenomenon emphasizes both vulnerability and playfulness, which Hello Kitty embodies. Joshua Paul Dale, a specialist in Cute Studies, notes that the simplicity of her design makes her easily adaptable to various products, ___42___ other characters like Mickey Mouse, who has undergone redesigns. Hello Kitty’s rise coincided with significant societal changes in Japan during the 1970s, including more women entering the workforce and spending money on cute products. Struggling ___43___ the economy was, her appeal remained strong, because people sought comfort in her “fluffy” charm. Studies have shown that looking at cute things, like Hello Kitty, can reduce stress and boost mood, which may provide an ___44___ (explain) for her enduring allure. The character’s global reach grew as Japan’s cultural influence expanded in the late 20th century, with increased interest in anime and Japanese pop culture. Hello Kitty became ___45___ symbol of Japan’s “cool” factor, prompting the Japanese government to promote its culture abroad. Other companies, including those in China, have tried to replicate her success, ____46____ Hello Kitty remains the flagship character of Sanrio. Despite the emergence of new characters like Cinnamoroll, Hello Kitty’s timeless design and simple expression continue to captivate audiences worldwide. 【答案】37. is celebrating 38. being designed 39. recognized 40. featuring 41. Realistically 42. unlike 43. as##though 44. explanation 45. a 46. but 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了Hello Kitty是1974年由日本插画家清水由子创作的标志性角色，凭借其简单的设计和“卡哇伊”文化的影响，成为全球最成功的品牌之一，尽管经济不景气，其吸引力依然强劲，并随着日本文化影响力的扩大而进一步走向全球。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：Hello Kitty是日本插画家清水由子于1974年创作的标志性人物，今年是它诞生50周年。空处作谓语，根据时间状语“currently”和“this year”可知，此处表示正在进行的动作，应用现在进行时，主语Hello Kitty是第三人称单数，be动词用is。故填is celebrating。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：尽管Hello Kitty被设计成一个长着胡须、系着红色蝴蝶结、面无表情的女孩，但它已经成为最知名、最成功的全球品牌之一。空处作介词despite的宾语，需用动名词形式，且design“设计”与Hello Kitty之间是被动关系，因此用动名词的被动语态。故填being designed。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：尽管Hello Kitty被设计成一个长着胡须、系着红色蝴蝶结、面无表情的女孩，但它已经成为最知名、最成功的全球品牌之一。“one of the+形容词最高级+可数名词复数”表示“最……之一”，recognize的形容词形式recognized“公认的，认可的”符合题意。故填recognized。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：Hello Kitty背后的三丽鸥公司每年从一系列以Hello Kitty为形象的产品中获得近40亿美元的收入，从美甲到阿迪达斯运动鞋，甚至淋浴配件。句子已有谓语，空处是非谓语，作products的后置定语，feature“以……为特色，以……为主要组成”和products逻辑上是主动关系，因此用feature的现在分词形式。故填featuring。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：实际上，这个角色的持久流行是日本一种更广泛的文化趋势的一部分，这种文化趋势被称为“卡哇伊”，指的是所有可爱的东西，这种现象强调脆弱和顽皮，这正是Hello Kitty的体现。空处修饰整个句子，realistic的副词形式realistically符合题意，意为“实际上”，句首单词首字母需大写。故填Realistically。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：“可爱研究”专家Joshua Paul Dale指出，她设计的简单性使她很容易适应各种产品，不像米老鼠等其他角色需要重新设计。空后为名词短语，结合“who has undergone redesigns”可知，此处指Hello Kitty与米老鼠等其他角色不同，因此用意为“与……不同，不像”的介词unlike。故填unlike。 【43题详解】 考查状语从句。句意：尽管经济不景气，但她的吸引力仍然很强，因为人们从她“蓬松”的魅力中寻求安慰。谓语部分的实义动词Struggling提前，句子使用了部分倒装，结合前后句内容可知，此处是让步关系，空处应用意为“尽管，即使”的从属连词as或though，引导让步状语从句。故填as/though。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：研究表明，看着可爱的东西，比如Hello Kitty，可以减轻压力，改善情绪，这也许可以解释Hello Kitty经久不衰的魅力。空处作provide的宾语，explain的名词形式explanation符合题意，意为“解释”，空前有an，explanation应用单数形式。故填explanation。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：Hello Kitty成为了日本“酷”元素的一个象征，促使日本政府向海外推广其文化。空处表示泛指，意为“一个象征”，应用不定冠词，且symbol的发音以辅音音素开头，应用a。故填a。 【46题详解】 考查连词。句意：包括中国公司在内的其他公司也试图复制她的成功，但Hello Kitty仍然是三丽鸥的旗舰形象。空处前后均为完整的句子，前后句语义构成转折，空处应用意为“但是”的并列连词but，连接上下文。故填but。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 47. 你校计划举办主题为“极简电子产品生活方式—A lifestyle of digital minimalism”的英语作文比赛，请你写一则通知，内容包括： （1）介绍比赛目的； （2）说明参赛要求。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Welcome to Join the English Writing Competition ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Welcome to Join the English Writing Competition Attention all students, We are thrilled to announce our upcoming English writing competition whose theme is “A lifestyle of digital minimalism”. The purpose of this competition is to encourage students to explore the benefits of simplifying their electronic product usage and embracing a minimalist approach to technology. Participants are required to write an essay discussing the concept of digital minimalism, its impact on daily life, and practical strategies for implementing it. Essays should be original, well-structured, and demonstrate a clear understanding of the theme. We look forward to receiving your insightful contributions. Best regards, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本书面表达是一篇应用文写作，要求用英文写一则通知，报道学校计划举办的主题为“极简电子产品生活方式”的英语作文比赛。 【详解】1.词汇积累 鼓励：encourage→inspire 要求：require→request 影响：impact→influence/effect 实施：implement→conduct 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Participants are required to write an essay discussing the concept of digital minimalism, its impact on daily life, and practical strategies for implementing it. 拓展句：It is required that participants write an essay discussing the concept of digital minimalism, its impact on daily life, and practical strategies for implementing it. 【点睛】【高分句型1】We are thrilled to announce our upcoming English writing competition whose theme is “A lifestyle of digital minimalism”.(运用了whose引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】Participants are required to write an essay discussing the concept of digital minimalism, its impact on daily life, and practical strategies for implementing it.(运用了现在分词作后置定语) 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 48. 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。 Leah had been trying for Auditions (试演) for All-State Band. Then, the day before the audition, she met into Rachel Jacobs. “So, Leah, I hear you are auditioning for All-State. Do you really want to embarrass yourself?” Rachel said snottily (自负的). Rachel and Leah had been fighting for first chair in the school band ever since Leah had gotten it. “Rachel, I’m still first chair,” Leah replied. That afternoon, Mr. Johnson, the school band director, stood up to make an announcement. “Kids,” he said, “today Rachel Jacobs would like to challenge Leah Foster for first chair.” Leah wasn’t worried; Rachel had challenged her four times and nothing had come of it. However, Leah hit the note wrong, and her sound was not good at all. Rachel, on the other hand, played perfectly. Leah was shameful. It was one of the band pieces she should have known. Rachel was given first chair, and Leah left the band room with tears. She went through the rest of her classes in a haze. “We’re leaving for the audition in one hour!” said Mr. Foster the next morning. “I don’t feel well. Maybe next year,” said Leah. Then she burst into tears and ran from the room. Her mom followed her into her bedroom and sat on the foot of her bed. “Oh, Leah. First of all, I’ve heard you play your song, and you’re not going to shame yourself. Bravery isn’t about not being scared—it means doing something despite the fact that you’re afraid. And if you go out there and do your best, we’ll be proud of you, no matter what the outcome.” Leah’s mom smiled. “So what do you say? Do we have an audition to go to?” “Yeah, I guess,” Leah replied. “Good girl! Get dressed now. We still have half an hour.” Leah sat outside the audition room nervously grasping her flute (笛子). Finally, they called her name. 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: Leah stepped onto the audition stage. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: “Congratulations! You deserve it,” Leah said, sticking out her hands. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Leah stepped onto the audition stage. Her first note was clear and loud, and as soon as she hit it, all her worries faded. After everyone had auditioned, the judges called the musicians back into the room to announce who would be invited to join the All-State Band. One by one, people’s names were called. Finally, one of the judges said, “And our final member is Rachel Jacobs.” Leah knew exactly what she had to do. She walked over to Rachel. “Congratulations! You deserve it,” Leah said, sticking out her hands. “Um, thanks. Thanks a lot!” Rachel said, slowly shaking Leah’s hand. As Leah headed out to the car with her family, she breathed in the crisp autumn air and admired the beautiful colors that the leaves were turning. She let out a contented sigh, knowing that even though she hadn’t gotten a spot in the All-State Band, she had won. From this experience, Leah learned that at any time, no matter how difficult it is, she should never give up. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Leah一直在参加All-State的试镜，她受到Rachel Jacobs的挑战，Rachel唱得比Leah好，所以被安排担任首席，Leah流着泪离开了乐队，迷迷糊糊地上完了剩下的课，在试镜当天，Leah胆怯地不想去试镜，她的妈妈看见了以后鼓励Leah，在妈妈的鼓励下，Leah去试镜了。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Leah走上了试镜舞台。”可知，第一段可描写Leah试镜时的表现和结果。 ②由第二段首句内容““恭喜你！你应得的，”Leah说着，伸出双手。”可知，第二段可描写Rachel的回应和Leah的感悟。 2.续写线索：Leah的表现——宣布结果——Rachel成功了——Rachel感谢Leah的道贺——Leah试镜完后的感受——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①宣布：announce/declare ②前往：head to/make one’s way to ③欣赏：admire/appreciate 情绪类 ①担心：worry/concern ②心满意足：contented/satisfied 【点睛】[高分句型1] After everyone had auditioned, the judges called the musicians back into the room to announce who would be invited to join the All-State Band. (由after引导的时间状语从句和who引导的宾语从句) [高分句型2] As Leah headed out to the car with her family, she breathed in the crisp autumn air and admired the beautiful colors that the leaves were turning. (由as引导的时间状语从句和that引导的限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $