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绝密★考试结束前
2027年高考第一次模拟考试(北京卷)
英语
(考试时间:100分钟 试卷满分:100分)
注意事项:
1.本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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4. 难度系数:0.65。
5.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分:知识运用(共两节,30分)
第一节 完形填空(共10小题:每小题1.5分,共15分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。
I was labeled the “bad” boy of a remote village in India, where the air always smelled of ripe cashews (腰果). I 1 school and hung around with other “bad” boys. No one thought I would do anything worthwhile with my life.
But my mother visualised a 2 future. She knew education was my 3 . Every morning, when I refused to go to school, she 4 me until I dressed and put on shoes, followed me right up to the door of the classroom and watched me enter.
5 , her constant efforts paid off. By 12th grade, I had taken a good look at myself and realised the life I was creating — no respect, no future. These realisations forced me to 6 that my mother was right — education was my only way out.
Since then, I became an early bird and stayed late at school. I struggled to pass exams and my grades 7 . Finally, a university admission letter arrived.
From there onwards, things 8 . University was an ocean of new thoughts, where everyone had clear life goals. Being in that 9 pushed me to think bigger, and I decided to pursue a PhD.Having seen the hardships of cashew farmers in my village, I chose the cashew nut as my research subject to improve their lives by finding better solutions for production.
Now my research receives global recognition. The former “bad boy” finally grew into a success through the power of 10 .
1.A.started B.missed C.skipped D.finished
2.A.different B.familiar C.difficult D.distant
3.A.burden B.faith C.escape D.desire
4.A.ignored B.hurried C.comforted D.praised
5.A.Initially B.Particularly C.Surprisingly D.Fortunately
6.A.admit B.imagine C.predict D.claim
7.A.came out B.bounced back C.inched up D.leveled off
8.A.faded B.continued C.folded D.changed
9.A.process B.atmosphere C.system D.location
10.A.habit B.confidence C.passion D.knowledge
【答案】
1.C 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述印度乡村的作者曾是顽劣少年,在母亲坚持下重拾学业,最终攻读博士研究腰果并获全球认可的成长故事。
【详解】1.考查动词词义辨析。句意:我逃学,还和其他的“坏”男孩厮混在一起。A. started开始;B. missed错过;C. skipped逃学;D. finished完成。根据前文“I was labeled the “bad” boy of a remote village in India, where the air always smelled of ripe cashews (腰果).”可知,作者被称作坏男孩,且和其他坏男孩厮混,因此是逃学不去上学。故选C项。
2.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但我的母亲设想了一个不一样的未来。A. different不同的;B. familiar熟悉的;C. difficult困难的;D. distant遥远的。根据前文“No one thought I would do anything worthwhile with my life.”以及后文母亲坚持让作者上学的行为可知,旁人都不看好作者,而母亲认为作者会有和旁人预想不一样的未来。故选A项。
3.考查名词词义辨析。句意:她知道教育是我的出路。A. burden负担;B. faith信念;C. escape出路、摆脱困境的方法;D. desire渴望。根据后文“education was my only way out”可知,母亲认为教育能让作者摆脱当下的糟糕处境,是作者的出路。故选C项。
4.考查动词词义辨析。句意:每天早上,当我拒绝去上学时,她就催着我穿衣服、穿鞋,一直跟到教室门口,看着我进去。A. ignored忽视;B. hurried催促;C. comforted安慰;D. praised表扬。根据前文“I refused to go to school”以及后文“until I dressed and put on shoes”可知,作者不愿上学,母亲会催促作者收拾好去学校。故选B项。
5.考查副词词义辨析。句意:幸运的是,她的不懈努力有了回报。A. Initially最初;B. Particularly尤其;C. Surprisingly令人惊讶地;D. Fortunately幸运地。根据后文“her constant efforts paid off”以及作者后续的转变和成功可知,母亲的努力有了回报是一件幸运的事。故选D项。
6.考查动词词义辨析。句意:这些认知迫使我承认母亲是对的——教育是我唯一的出路。A. admit承认;B. imagine想象;C. predict预测;D. claim声称。根据前文“I had taken a good look at myself and realised the life I was creating — no respect, no future.”可知,作者看清了自己的现状,意识到自身问题,因此不得不承认母亲的说法是对的。故选A项。
7.考查动词短语辨析。句意:我努力通过考试,成绩慢慢提升了。A. came out出版、出现;B. bounced back恢复、反弹;C. inched up缓慢上升;D. leveled off趋于平稳。根据前文“I struggled to pass exams”以及后文“Finally, a university admission letter arrived.”可知,作者努力备考,成绩随之慢慢提升,最终收到了大学录取通知书。故选C项。
8.考查动词词义辨析。句意:从那时起,一切都变了。A. faded褪色、消退;B. continued继续;C. folded折叠;D. changed改变。根据后文“University was an ocean of new thoughts, where everyone had clear life goals.”以及作者的转变可知,进入大学后,作者的生活和状态都发生了改变。故选D项。
9.考查名词词义辨析。句意:身处这样的氛围中,我有了更远大的想法,于是决定攻读博士学位。A. process过程;B. atmosphere氛围;C. system系统;D. location位置。根据前文“University was an ocean of new thoughts, where everyone had clear life goals.”可知,大学有着充满新想法、人人有明确目标的环境氛围,这种氛围影响了作者。故选B项。
10.考查名词词义辨析。句意:曾经的“坏男孩”最终凭借知识的力量获得了成功。A. habit习惯;B. confidence自信;C. passion热情;D. knowledge知识。根据前文母亲坚持让作者接受教育,作者努力学习考上大学、攻读博士并做研究的内容可知,作者的成功源于所学习和掌握的知识。故选D项。
第二节 语法填空(共10小题,每小题1.5分,共15分)
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空,在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
Second-hand products have become popular in recent years. Many shoppers have noticed a rise in second-hand stores, which offer an increasingly diverse range of products. 11 drives young people to visit these stores today is simple. Price remains the primary consideration for many consumers. People can find well-maintained products at relatively 12 (afford) prices. Environmental consciousness also influences young consumers’ purchasing decisions. Some buyers say besides saving money, purchasing pre-owned goods also 13 (prevent) resource waste.
【答案】11.What 12.affordable 13.prevents
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了近年来二手产品变得流行,分析了吸引年轻人光顾二手商店的主要原因——价格实惠和环保意识。
【详解】11.考查主语从句引导词。句意:如今,驱使年轻人光顾这些商店的原因很简单。分析句子结构可知,空格处引导主语从句,从句中缺少主语,指代事物,应用连接代词what引导该主语从句,且位于句首首字母大写。故填What。
12.考查形容词。句意:人们可以以相对实惠的价格找到保养良好的产品。此处修饰名词prices,应用形容词作定语,afford的形容词形式为affordable,意为“负担得起的、实惠的”。故填affordable。
13.考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意:一些买家表示,除了省钱,购买二手商品还能防止资源浪费。此处为宾语从句的谓语动词,根据主句谓语动词say及语境可知,句子描述的是一般情况,应用一般现在时,且主语purchasing pre-owned goods为单数,谓语动词也应用第三人称单数形式prevents。故填prevents。
B
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
In the early winter of southern Hubei, more than a dozen Belt and Road media representatives from different countries arrived in Chibi — an ancient city 14 heritage includes both the battlefield memories of the Three Kingdoms and the enduring legacy of tea. Following the historic tracks of the Tea Road, they explored the thousand-year-old relics 15 (preserve) from the Three Kingdoms battlefield. Through immersive experiences, they uncovered the timeless stories of Qingzhuan Tea, 16 (learn) how Chinese-style modernization encourages cultural exchange and mutual understanding among people.
【答案】14.whose 15.preserved 16.learning
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了来自不同国家的十多位“一带一路”媒体代表来到赤壁,探寻三国战场记忆和茶文化遗迹,通过沉浸式体验了解青砖茶故事及中式现代化对文化交流的促进作用。
【详解】14.考查定语从句。句意:在鄂南初冬时节,来自不同国家的十多位“一带一路”媒体代表抵达赤壁——这座古城的文化遗产既包括三国的战场记忆,也包括悠久的茶文化。“ heritage includes both the battlefield memories of...”是限制性定语从句,修饰先行词an ancient city,关系词将其代入从句中定语,修饰名词heritage,表示“这座古城的文化遗产”,应用表示所属关系的关系代词whose来引导该定语从句。故填whose。
15.考查非谓语动词。句意:沿着万里茶道的历史轨迹,他们探寻了三国战场上保存下来的千年遗迹。“(preserve) from the Three Kingdoms battlefield”作后置定语修饰名词relics,preserve(保存)用非谓语动词形式,与其逻辑主语relics之间是被动关系,表示“被保存下来的遗迹”,用过去分词表被动。故填preserved。
16.考查非谓语动词。句意:通过沉浸式体验,他们发掘了青砖茶的永恒故事,了解到中式现代化如何促进人们之间的文化交流和相互理解。“(learn) how Chinese-style modernization encourages cultural exchange and mutual understanding among people”在句中作状语,learn(了解)用非谓语动词形式,与其逻辑主语they之间是主动关系,用现在分词表主动。故填learning。
C
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Logic is the study of what counts as a good reason for what, and why. It is one of the most ancient intellectual disciplines. The only 17 (old) disciplines are philosophy and mathematics, with which it has always been intimately connected. It 18 (revolutionize) around the turn of 20th century by the application of new mathematical techniques. Most recently, over the last fifty years, logic 19 (find) new and important roles in computation and information processing. It is thus a subject that is central 20 human thought and development.
【答案】17.older 18.was revolutionized 19.has found 20.to
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了逻辑学这一古老学科的定义、发展历程,以及它在人类思想和发展中的核心地位。
【详解】17.考查形容词比较级。句意:唯一更古老的学科是哲学和数学,逻辑学一直与这两门学科有着密切的联系。根据前文“It is one of the most ancient intellectual disciplines.”可知,此处是将逻辑学与哲学、数学对比,强调后两者比逻辑学更古老,应用old的比较级形式older。故填older。
18.考查动词时态语态。句意:在20世纪初,由于新数学技术的应用,它(逻辑学)发生了革命性的变革。根据时间状语around the turn of 20th century可知,句子描述的是过去发生的动作,应用一般过去时;又因主语It(指代logic)与谓语动词revolutionize之间是被动关系(逻辑学被变革),所以用一般过去时的被动语态,主语是第三人称单数,be动词用was。故填was revolutionized。
19.考查动词时态。句意:最近几十年来,逻辑学在计算和信息处理领域找到了新的、重要的作用。根据时间状语over the last fifty years可知,句子强调从过去持续到现在的动作或状态,应用现在完成时;主语logic是第三人称单数,助动词用has,find的过去分词为found。故填has found。
20.考查固定搭配。句意:因此,它(逻辑学)是一门对人类思想和发展至关重要的学科。be central to...是固定搭配,意为“对……至关重要、核心的”,此处符合语境,故填to。
第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,38分)
第一节(共14小题,每小题2分,共28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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Do you listen to podcasts? Podcasts are radio shows that can take almost any form. They can be a news report or a one-act play; a formal interview or a friendly conversation; a fictional story or a book review.
In our eighth annual Student Podcast Contest, we invite teenagers to submit original podcasts of five minutes or less. Your creation can be about anything that interests you, in any form that you like.
Rules
·You must be a student aged 13 to 18 in middle school or high school and have parent or guardian permission to participate.
·Be sure to use non-copyrighted sound effects or music and list their sources in the submission form.
·Upload your podcast to Sound Cloud, a popular podcasting site, to make it easier for our judges to listen to your work.
·Please be sure to check the length of your work before submitting. Just to be very clear,5:01 is longer than five minutes.
Resources for Participants
·A unit plan on writing for podcasts, which includes writing clues to inspire your work; a sample text featuring past winners of our contest; a lesson plan that focuses on storytelling, interviewing, editing and producing.
·A recorded online workshop on writing for podcasts, in which you’ll hear from a school librarian with experience teaching podcasting to students, our podcast producers and previous student winners of our contest.
·Three short videos from two audio producers and one student contest winner—they share tips on how to plan and record meaningful podcasts.
Evaluation Process
Your work will be listened to by producers and journalists on the podcast team as well as by professional podcasters, educators and staff members from our website. Keep in mind that the work you send in should be appropriate for our audience—that is, something that could be published in a family newspaper. The winners will be announced about two months after the contest has ended and their works will be featured on our website. Unfortunately, our team does not have the capacity to provide individual feedback.
21.The participants are required to ______.
A.email their work to the judges
B.state the sources of music they use
C.make a show over five minutes long
D.work on the podcast with their parents
22.What resource is provided for the participants?
A.Guidance on how to write for podcasts.
B.Suggestions on how to teach podcasting.
C.Short videos introducing previous winners.
D.A workshop to experience recording podcasts.
23.After submission, all the works will be ______.
A.posted on the official website
B.published in a family newspaper
C.provided with personalized comments
D.assessed by professionals from various fields
【答案】21.B 22.A 23.D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍第八届学生播客比赛的参赛邀请,包括比赛规则、为参赛者提供的资源以及作品的评审流程等相关信息。
【详解】21.细节理解题。根据Rules部分中的“Be sure to use non-copyrighted sound effects or music and list their sources in the submission form. (请务必使用无版权的音效或音乐,并在提交表中注明其来源。)”可知,参赛者需要注明所使用音乐的来源。故选B项。
22.细节理解题。根据Resources for Participants部分中的“A unit plan on writing for podcasts, which includes writing clues to inspire your work; a sample text featuring past winners of our contest; a lesson plan that focuses on storytelling, interviewing, editing and producing. (一份播客写作单元计划,其中包含激发创作灵感的写作线索、往届比赛获奖者的范文、以及聚焦故事创作、采访、剪辑和制作的教案。)”可知,为参赛者提供了播客写作方面的指导。故选A项。
23.细节理解题。根据Evaluation Process部分中的“Your work will be listened to by producers and journalists on the podcast team as well as by professional podcasters, educators and staff members from our website. (你的作品将由播客团队的制作人和记者、专业播客创作者、教育工作者以及本站工作人员共同聆听评审。)”可知,所有参赛作品都会由不同领域的专业人士进行评审。故选D项。
B
Like many parents, we can only put off our kids’ asking for a dog so long until we finally give in. Last fall we looked through dog-rescue websites and, before long, adopted Etti, a spotted Dalmatian: It was rough at first because although Etti is a sweet, loving dog with us, she’s highly reactive to anything else that moves: people, dogs, cats, etc.
Thankfully, we’ve found an excellent trainer. On a challenging training session during which I became frustrated, he said: “Sir, you don’t get the dog you want. You get the dog you need.”
I remember thinking to myself, “Need? Do I really need an anxious, high-strung Dalmatian?” In fact, the last thing I needed was more stress in my already stress-filled life.
Yet, over time, I’ve come to appreciate the wisdom of this expression. When I took Etti on a walk the other day, my whole body tensed up, scanning the environment for possible danger. An unsuspecting passer-by crossed the street toward us and Etti barked loudly. I said to her, “You’re so worked up today, Etti. What’s going on?” And then it hit me that throughout our walk I’d been the one who was tense and worried about the day ahead. In the end, maybe Etti was just acting out what I was feeling, serving as a good reminder that I need to pay attention to my moods and how they affect those — both dogs and humans — around me.
Another notable thing about Etti is the ease with which she shifts from one mood to the next. Etti doesn’t keep thinking about what happened last week, yesterday, or even two minutes ago. Each moment for her is a new “now”. This isn’t to say that she’s not affected by her past. Etti is a rescue so who knows what she had to deal with in her previous life. However, she does not let it drag her down and determine what comes next, unlike most of us humans.
When we were considering adopting Etti last fall, we read through her description on the rescue site and got a good laugh at the statement that she would need help “being the best dog she can be.” Yet, we had never thought that she was actually the one that guided us to be the better humans.
24.What bothered the author shortly after adopting Etti?
A.Etti’s history as a rescue.
B.Etti’s sensitivity to moving things.
C.Etti’s need for professional training.
D.Etti’s inability to get along with the family.
25.How did the author feel upon hearing the trainer’s words?
A.Empowered. B.Hopeless.
C.Appreciative. D.Unconvinced.
26.What does the story tell us about Etti?
A.She got moody easily after receiving training.
B.She reminded her owner to care about others.
C.She mirrored her owner’s inner emotional state.
D.She was free from the impact of her past experience.
27.What can we learn from this passage?
A.Every dog has its day.
B.Love me, love my dog.
C.Misfortune betters character.
D.With unexpected wisdom, we rise.
【答案】24.B 25.D 26.C 27.D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者收养救援犬Etti后的经历,以及这只狗带给作者的意外成长与感悟。
【详解】24.细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It was rough at first because although Etti is a sweet, loving dog with us, she’s highly reactive to anything else that moves: people, dogs, cats, etc.(一开始的日子很艰难,因为尽管埃蒂对我们温顺又黏人,但她对任何移动的物体都会表现出强烈的反应:比如人、狗、猫等等)”可知,作者刚收养Etti时,困扰作者的是Etti对移动物体的高度敏感。故选B项。
25.推理判断题。根据第二段训练师的话“Sir, you don’t get the dog you want. You get the dog you need.(先生,你得到的不是你想要的狗,而是你需要的狗)以及第三段作者的内心想法“Need? Do I really need an anxious, high-strung Dalmatian? In fact, the last thing I needed was more stress in my already stress-filled life.(需要?我真的需要一只焦虑又紧张的斑点犬吗?事实上,我最不需要的就是在本就充满压力的生活里,再多添一份压力)”可知,作者听到这句话时并不信服。故选D项。
26.细节理解题。根据第四段中的“And then it hit me that throughout our walk I’d been the one who was tense and worried about the day ahead. In the end, maybe Etti was just acting out what I was feeling(我突然意识到,散步全程都是我自己在紧张,在为接下来的一天忧心忡忡。或许,埃蒂不过是把我的情绪表现了出来)”可知,Etti会映照主人内心的情绪状态。故选C项。
27.推理判断题。通读全文,作者最初收养Etti满心困扰,却在相处中发现这只狗不仅映照出自己的情绪,还教会自己活在当下、不被过往束缚的道理,文末提到“Yet, we had never thought that she was actually the one that guided us to be the better humans.(然而,我们从未想过,竟是她指引着我们成为更好的人)”,所以从文章中学到了“意想不到的智慧,助我们成长”。故选D项。
C
When you see someone unbox a new pair of sneakers (运动鞋), their face lights up with pure excitement. Today, millions of people around the world share this feeling. Across cities and campuses, customers line up outside popular stores to trade shoes, and celebrate their favourite styles.
Yet in the early 2010s, sneaker culture was just coming on the scene. Although several classic brands had already built strong reputations, many companies wondered: Would this growing love for sneakers last? Would young consumers still buy them after a few years? And with so many designs entering the market, how could brands truly stand out from the competition?
These were the questions that SkyStep, a Singapore-based sports shoe company, faced in 2016. Although they had successfully launched dozens of stores, they found themselves in a strategic fog, which led them to research into the deep, unexplored psychology of sneakers.
Like Serenitea, SkyStep partnered with a research agency called INSIGHT Lab, which specializes in drilling down to the deep consumer “why”. Using a variety of psychological techniques, the team invited participants to recall their earliest memories of shoes — both sports shoes and everyday footwear.
They uncovered the three psychological mechanisms of the sneaker experience. First, participants associated shoes with freedom: childhood memories of running outdoors, playing games, and exploring the world. Second, they connected sneakers with identity. People explained that choosing a certain style allowed them to express who they were — or who they hoped to become. Lastly, sneakers represented belonging. Many recalled joining sports teams or walking with friends who wore similar shoes, forming a shared community.
SkyStep quickly turned these insights into action. New stores were designed with wide, open spaces that invited customers to move, jump and try different activities. The company introduced customizable details — such as choosing colours, laces (鞋带) and small symbols — so that buyers could express a personal identity. They also created community running clubs, weekend “sneaker walks”, and online groups where fans shared photos and stories. In this way, sneakers became more than products; they became tickets into a living, growing community.
The case of SkyStep suggests that when brands pay attention to consumers’ inner world, they can do more than sell another pair of shoes. For many customers, slipping on their favourite sneakers is not just getting dressed — it is quietly telling the world who they are and where they belong.
28.What can SkyStep do with the findings from their research?
A.Offer as many different shoes as possible.
B.Create a sporty, belonging-centred brand image.
C.Redesign stores by adding fashion-inspired elements.
D.Conduct intensive market research with INSIGHT Lab.
29.What can we learn about SkyStep from the passage?
A.It outperformed its opponents in research field.
B.It suffered a temporary strategic failure in 2016.
C.It planned to distinguish itself from competitors.
D.It partnered with a leading psychological agency.
30.Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
A.Three Mechanisms of Sneakers B.A New Path Into Sneakers Market
C.Following the New Trend of Sneakers D.Revealing the Psychology of Sneakers
【答案】28.B 29.C 30.D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了新加坡运动鞋品牌SkyStep如何通过用户心理研究实现差异化竞争的。
【详解】28.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“SkyStep quickly turned these insights into action. New stores were designed with wide, open spaces that invited customers to move, jump and try different activities. The company introduced customizable details — such as choosing colours, laces (鞋带) and small symbols — so that buyers could express a personal identity. They also created community running clubs, weekend “sneaker walks”, and online groups where fans shared photos and stories. In this way, sneakers became more than products; they became tickets into a living, growing community.(SkyStep迅速将这些见解转化为行动。新店被设计成宽阔、开放的空间,邀请顾客移动、跳跃和尝试不同的活动。该公司引入了可定制的细节,比如选择颜色、鞋带和小符号,这样买家就可以表达个人身份。他们还创建了社区跑步俱乐部,周末“运动鞋散步”,以及粉丝分享照片和故事的在线小组。通过这种方式,运动鞋变得不仅仅是产品;它们成了进入一个生机勃勃、不断壮大的社区的门票)”可知,SkyStep把研究发现转化为实际举措,打造出运动、归属感为核心的品牌形象。故选B项。
29.推理判断题。根据第二段中的“And with so many designs entering the market, how could brands truly stand out from the competition?(面对如此多的设计进入市场,品牌如何才能真正在竞争中脱颖而出?)”和第五段中的“They uncovered the three psychological mechanisms of the sneaker experience. (他们揭示了“运动鞋体验”所涉及的三种心理机制)”及倒数第二段中的“SkyStep quickly turned these insights into action. New stores were designed with wide, open spaces that invited customers to move, jump and try different activities. The company introduced customizable details — such as choosing colours, laces (鞋带) and small symbols — so that buyers could express a personal identity. (SkyStep公司迅速将这些见解转化为实际行动。新店的设计采用了宽敞开阔的空间,鼓励顾客自由活动、跳跃并尝试各种活动。该公司还推出了可定制的细节——比如颜色选择、鞋带样式和小图标——以便消费者能够展现个人特色)”可推知,SkyStep计划通过自身特色来与竞争对手区分开来。故选C项。
30.主旨大意题。文章核心是SkyStep通过研究消费者心理 (自由、身份认同、归属感),将其转化为品牌策略,最终成功建立社区感。由此可知,选项D“Revealing the Psychology of Sneakers (揭示运动鞋的心理学)”准确概括了全文围绕“消费者心理”展开的主线。故选D项。
D
Rarely a day goes by that I don’t notice a car traveling east down my quiet one-way street, which runs west. They aren’t breaking the rules on purpose — they’ve just failed to realise they’re making a mistake. And why? If you’re driving the right way, you will notice white arrows on a blue background indicating as much. But if you’re driving the wrong way? Nothing.
This is an analogy (类比) of life. When we perform well, we receive vague praise. But when we are wrong? Usually, silence — until failure strikes. Timely, specific criticism is rare before things go badly wrong.
Sometimes the signs are in front of us, but we look away. In 2019, two researchers at Chicago’s Booth school, Lauren Adam and Ayelet Fisherman, published an article presenting several studies of the effect of feedback on learning, in which subjects were offered two plausible answers to a difficult question, and invited to pick one. In most cases, this was a guess.
After 10 answers, the subjects were either shown all the answers they had got right, or shown all the answers they had got wrong. Logically speaking, since these were all binary questions, that amounts to the same thing. But Adam and Fisherman found that the emotional framing mattered. When people were shown their successes, they learnt — and did better on a follow-up test. When people were shown their failures, they did not improve.
The researchers suggest that people don’t much care to think over their errors, and so are quick to move on and forget — especially in an experiment such as this, when the consequences of further errors are trivial. When shown their successes, they pause to savour the moment. This may help to explain why so many of us are faced with the one-way-street problem: everyone is happy to share a friendly word of reassurance, but few people are keen to offer criticism, even when specifically requested.
So what to do? One tactic is to ask for advice, instead of feedback. A Harvard Business School study found that asking for advice prompts more critical, actionable comments focused on future improvements. Another approach, demonstrated by psychologist Adam Grant, involves a two-step process: first, ask for a rating (e.g., “9 out of 10”), then follow up with, “What would make it a 10?” This encourages constructive suggestions.
But constructive feedback of a more general nature remains difficult to achieve. One idea I’ve played with recently has become popular in tabletop role-playing games — it’s called “stars and wishes”. After a game, I ask players for “stars” (moments they enjoyed) and “wishes” (things they’d like to see next time). Wishes create a friendly space for constructive ideas — even if not all responses are actionable, the act of asking encourages people to share honest thoughts I might otherwise miss. In the end, I learn more by framing feedback as “wishes” than by staying silent.
I’m not sure how your boss would respond to a request for “stars and wishes”, but the spirit is the right one. If we want timely, useful criticism from others, we must be clever in how we ask for it. Otherwise our colleagues will be as tactfully uncommunicative as those non-existent signs for those driving the wrong way down my street.
31.The author uses the “one-way street” analogy mainly to illustrate ________.
A.the intentional design of misleading systems B.a common problem in urban traffic planning
C.people’s tendency to ignore clear instructions D.the lack of guidance for those making mistakes
32.The underlined phrase “emotional framing” in Paragraph 4 most probably means ________.
A.the emotional response held back by feedback
B.the influence of prior experiences on feedback
C.the way feedback is presented to affect perceptions
D.the identical feedback to answers to binary questions
33.What can be inferred about feedback from the passage?
A.Asking for advice is the first step towards useful feedback.
B.People may consider giving negative feedback ineffective.
C.The “stars and wishes” method guarantees honest feedback.
D.Constructive suggestions make people willing to give feedback.
34.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Why feedback always fails us. B.How we obtain constructive criticism.
C.What helps set up the feedback system. D.Where constructive criticism comes from.
【答案】31.D 32.C 33.B 34.B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了人们在生活中往往缺乏及时、具体的批评,并通过类比和实验研究阐述了这一现象的原因,最后提出了一些获取建设性反馈的方法。
【详解】31.推理判断题。根据第一段“Rarely a day goes by that I don’t notice a car traveling east down my quiet one-way street, which runs west. They aren’t breaking the rules on purpose — they’ve just failed to realise they’re making a mistake. And why? If you’re driving the right way, you will notice white arrows on a blue background indicating as much. But if you’re driving the wrong way? Nothing.(几乎每天我都能注意到一辆车沿着我安静的、向西行驶的单行道向东行驶。他们并不是故意违反规则,只是没有意识到自己犯了错误。为什么呢?如果你开车方向正确,你会注意到蓝底白箭头的指示。但如果你开错了方向呢?什么都没有。)”可知,作者通过描述单行道上的车辆行驶情况,指出当车辆行驶方向正确时,有明确的指示;而当行驶方向错误时,却没有任何提示。根据第二段This is an analogy (类比) of life. When we perform well, we receive vague praise. But when we are wrong? Usually, silence — until failure strikes. Timely, specific criticism is rare before things go badly wrong.(这是生活的一个类比。当我们表现良好时,我们得到的是模糊的赞扬。但当我们错了呢?通常是沉默,直到失败降临。在事情严重出错之前,及时、具体的批评是很少见的。)”可知,作者使用“单行道”类比主要是为了说明对犯错的人缺乏指导。故选D。
32.词句猜测题。根据上文“After 10 answers, the subjects were either shown all the answers they had got right, or shown all the answers they had got wrong. Logically speaking, since these were all binary questions, that amounts to the same thing. (在回答了 10 个问题后,受试者要么看到自己所有答对的答案,要么看到自己所有答错的答案。从逻辑上讲,既然这些都是二选一的问题,那么这两种方式本质上是一样的。)”和下文“When people were shown their successes, they learnt — and did better on a follow-up test. When people were shown their failures, they did not improve.(当人们看到自己的成功时,他们会学习 —— 并且在后续测试中表现得更好。而当人们看到自己的失败时,他们并没有进步。)”可知,虽然“看正确答案”和“看错误答案”在逻辑上是一样的(因为都是二选一),但呈现方式不同,导致人们的反应不同。由此可知,emotional framing指的是:反馈以怎样的方式呈现,会影响人们的感受和理解。故选C。
33.推理判断题。根据第五段“The researchers suggest that people don’t much care to think over their errors, and so are quick to move on and forget — especially in an experiment such as this, when the consequences of further errors are trivial. When shown their successes, they pause to savour the moment. This may help to explain why so many of us are faced with the one-way-street problem: everyone is happy to share a friendly word of reassurance, but few people are keen to offer criticism, even when specifically requested.(研究人员认为,人们不太愿意仔细思考自己的错误,因此很快就会继续前进并忘记,尤其是在像这样的实验中,进一步错误的后果微不足道。当看到自己的成功时,他们会停下来享受这一刻。这可能有助于解释为什么我们中的许多人面临单行道问题:每个人都乐于分享一句友好的安慰之词,但很少有人愿意提出批评,即使是在被明确要求时也是如此。)”可知,人们可能认为给予负面反馈无效,因此不太愿意提出批评,即使是在被明确要求时也是如此。故选B。
34.主旨大意题。文章首先通过“单行道”类比引出人们在生活中缺乏及时、具体批评的问题,然后通过实验研究阐述了这一现象的原因,最后提出了一些获取建设性反馈的方法,如寻求建议、使用“星星和愿望”方法等。因此,文章的主要内容是我们如何获得建设性的批评。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,共10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As the world changes in the digital age, so does the role of our public libraries 35 They are transforming into community hubs that foster learning, creativity, and social interaction. Read below to learn more about this fascinating evolution.
Libraries are increasingly serving as community hubs, offering spaces for locals to gather, learn, and connect. They host a wide range of activities, such as coding workshops, book clubs, resume writing classes, and even yoga sessions. 36
In today’s digital era, libraries are reinventing themselves as digital resource centers. 37 These resources are especially crucial for those who cannot afford personal subscriptions and need reliable sources of information for research, work, or personal learning.
38 These areas are equipped with tools and equipment, such as 3D printers, sewing machines, and woodworking tools. These spaces provide the community with opportunities to learn new skills, collaborate on projects, and bring their creative ideas to life.
Libraries are also emerging as preservers of local culture and history. They collect and digitize local artifacts, photographs, and oral histories, making these resources accessible to the public. This role emphasizes the library’s importance in preserving a community’s cultural heritage.
In the digital age, libraries play a crucial role in promoting digital literacy 39 By doing so, libraries empower individuals to participate fully in today’s digital society.
By embracing digital transformation and expanding their services, libraries are proving that they are more relevant than ever in today’s rapidly changing world. It is an exciting time to rediscover and rethink the role of libraries in our society.
A.The concept of libraries as makerspaces is a recent trend.
B.Some libraries have digital collections on specific topics.
C.Libraries continually serve as quiet spaces for students, and remote workers.
D.These activities help foster a sense of community and belonging among them.
E.They provide training on using digital tools and finding reliable information online.
F.They offer free access to e-books, digital magazines and subscription-based online databases.
G.The rise of e-books and online resources means libraries are no longer just homes for books.
【答案】35.G 36.D 37.F 38.A 39.E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文指出数字时代公共图书馆功能转变,介绍其作为社区中心、数字资源中心、创客空间等新角色,凸显其当下价值。
【详解】35.由上文“As the world changes in the digital age, so does the role of our public libraries.(随着世界在数字时代发生变化,公共图书馆的角色也在发生变化。)”和下文“They are transforming into community hubs that foster learning, creativity, and social interaction.(它们正在转变为促进学习、创造力和社交互动的社区中心。)”可知,空格处需衔接图书馆角色的转变,点明其不再局限于传统功能。G项“The rise of e-books and online resources means libraries are no longer just homes for books.(电子书和在线资源的兴起意味着图书馆不再仅仅是藏书之地。)”符合语境,该句承接前文的角色变化,引出下文的社区中心新定位,逻辑连贯。故选G项。
36.由上文“They host a wide range of activities, such as coding workshops, book clubs, resume writing classes, and even yoga sessions.(它们举办各种各样的活动,比如编程工作坊、读书俱乐部、简历写作课程,甚至瑜伽课。)”可知,空格处需说明这些活动带来的作用。D项“These activities help foster a sense of community and belonging among them.(这些活动有助于在居民中培养社区意识和归属感。)”符合语境,“These activities”指代前文的各类活动,与本段“社区中心”的主题相呼应,逻辑清晰。故选D项。
37.由上文“In today’s digital era, libraries are reinventing themselves as digital resource centers.(在当今数字时代,图书馆正重新定位为数字资源中心。)”和下文“These resources are especially crucial for those who cannot afford personal subscriptions and need reliable sources of information for research, work, or personal learning.(这些资源对两类人群尤为重要:一是无力承担个人订阅费用的人,二是为科研、工作或个人学习需要可靠信息来源的人。)”可知,空格处需列举图书馆提供的具体数字资源。F项“They offer free access to e-books, digital magazines and subscription-based online databases.(它们提供免费的电子书、数字杂志以及付费在线数据库的访问权限。)”符合语境,“They”指代图书馆,“e-books, digital magazines and subscription-based online databases”对应下文的“These resources”,承上启下。故选F项。
38.由下文“These areas are equipped with tools and equipment, such as 3D printers, sewing machines, and woodworking tools. These spaces provide the community with opportunities to learn new skills, collaborate on projects, and bring their creative ideas to life.(这些区域配备了各类工具与设备,例如3D打印机、缝纫机和木工工具。这些空间为社区居民提供了学习新技能、合作开展项目以及将创意构想变为现实的机会。)”可知,空格处需作为本段主题句,点明图书馆的 “创客空间” 新定位。A项“The concept of libraries as makerspaces is a recent trend.(图书馆作为创客空间的理念是近年来的一种趋势。)”符合语境,“makerspaces”对应下文的工具设备和实践空间,总领全段,逻辑连贯。故选A项。
39.由上文“In the digital age, libraries play a crucial role in promoting digital literacy.(在数字时代,图书馆在提升数字素养方面发挥着至关重要的作用。)”和下文“By doing so, libraries empower individuals to participate fully in today’s digital society.(通过这样做,图书馆使人们能够充分参与当今的数字社会。)”可知,空格处需说明图书馆提升数字素养的具体举措。E项“They provide training on using digital tools and finding reliable information online.(它们提供使用数字工具和在线查找可靠信息的培训。)”符合语境,“They”指代图书馆,“provide training on using digital tools and finding reliable information online”是提升数字素养的具体方式,对应下文的“By doing so”,逻辑清晰。故选E项。
第三部分 书面表达(共两节,共32分)
第一节 阅读表达(共4小题,第40、41题各2分,第42题3分,第43题5分,共12分)
阅读下面短文,根据题目要求回答问题。
History is full of stories suggesting that scientific breakthroughs happen suddenly, in a flash of inspiration. Perhaps the most famous of these concerns Isaac Newton, a physicist, who was supposedly sitting under a tree in his mother’s garden when an apple fell on his head. Thanks to this, Newton came up with his theory of gravity.
Nearly two thousand years earlier, the mathematician and physicist Archimedes was struggling with a problem that nobody could find the answer to—how to accurately measure the volume of an object. When he noticed the water in his bathtub rising as he got in, the solution came to him. “Eureka” he reportedly declared, which means “I’ve found it” in Ancient Greek. Apparently, he was so excited by his discovery, which became very influential, that he jumped out of the bathtub and ran into the street to tell everyone!
These two stories, both of which involve scientists suddenly solving problems that they’d been working on, have been told for centuries. People enjoy the simplicity of the stories when they think of the images of an apple falling from a tree or an old man jumping out of the bathtub. Perhaps the two stories even lead us to believe that we too can make great discoveries if we’re lucky enough to have our own “Eureka moment.” But, in reality, such discoveries usually follow years of hard work and serious scientific analysis, most of which isn’t of interest to people in the same way as the two stories mentioned previously.
Recent studies suggest that effective problem-solving often requires two types of attention. The first stage is analytical thinking, which involves paying close attention to detail. This stage may take years or even decades. But there comes a point when we must step away from the problem and give it space and time. And it’s during this less focused stage, when we’re in the bathtub, or under an apple tree, that our “Eureka moments” are more likely to come.
40.When did Archimedes find the solution to the problem he was struggling with?
41.What do the two stories have in common?
42.Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
People are interested in Eureka stories because they admire the process of scientific discovery.
43.Apart from what is mentioned in the passage, what else contributes to problem-solving? (In about 40 words)
【答案】40.When he noticed the water in his bathtub rising as he got in. 41.Both involve scientists suddenly solving problems that they’d been working on. 42.People are interested in Eureka stories because they admire the process of scientific discovery.
They enjoy the simplicity of the stories. 43.Other factors include teamwork for diverse ideas, persistence to overcome failures, and access to resources like books or tools. These help build knowledge and creativity, leading to better solutions beyond just focused thinking.
【导语】本文是说明文。讲述了科学突破常被传为灵光乍现,实则多经过漫长积累。
【详解】40.考查细节理解。根据第二段“Nearly two thousand years earlier, the mathematician and physicist Archimedes was struggling with a problem that nobody could find the answer to—how to accurately measure the volume of an object. When he noticed the water in his bathtub rising as he got in, the solution came to him.(大约两千年前,数学家和物理学家阿基米德正在努力解决一个没有人能找到答案的问题——如何准确地测量物体的体积。当他进入浴缸时,他注意到浴缸里的水在上升,他想到了解决办法)”可知,当阿基米德进去时发现浴缸里的水在上升,从而找到了解决他苦苦挣扎的问题的方法。故回答:When he noticed the water in his bathtub rising as he got in.
41.考查细节理解。根据第三段“These two stories, both of which involve scientists suddenly solving problems that they’d been working on, have been told for centuries.(这两个故事,都是关于科学家们突然解决了他们一直在研究的问题,已经被讲述了几个世纪)”可知,这两个故事的共同之处是两者都涉及科学家突然解决了他们一直在研究的问题。故回答:Both involve scientists suddenly solving problems that they’d been working on.
42.考查细节理解。根据第三段“People enjoy the simplicity of the stories when they think of the images of an apple falling from a tree or an old man jumping out of the bathtub. Perhaps the two stories even lead us to believe that we too can make great discoveries if we’re lucky enough to have our own “Eureka moment.” But, in reality, such discoveries usually follow years of hard work and serious scientific analysis, most of which isn’t of interest to people in the same way as the two stories mentioned previously.(当人们想到苹果从树上掉下来或老人从浴缸里跳出来的画面时,就会喜欢这些故事的简单。也许这两个故事甚至让我们相信,如果我们足够幸运地拥有自己的“Eureka时刻”,我们也可以做出伟大的发现。但是,实际上,这些发现通常是经过多年的艰苦工作和认真的科学分析后得出的,其中大多数发现并不像前面提到的两个故事那样引起人们的兴趣)”可知,人们喜欢这些故事是因为其简单性,而非欣赏科学发现的实际过程;实际过程是漫长而艰苦的。故回答:People are interested in Eureka stories because they admire the process of scientific discovery.
They enjoy the simplicity of the stories.
43.开放性问题。文中提到了分析性思维,除了这种思维外,要想成功还需要团队合作、克服失败的毅力、获取书籍或工具等资源。这些有助于建立知识和创造力,带来更好的解决方案,而不仅仅是集中思考。故回答:Other factors include teamwork for diverse ideas, persistence to overcome failures, and access to resources like books or tools. These help build knowledge and creativity, leading to better solutions beyond just focused thinking.
第二节: 书面表达(共一题,20分)
44.假定你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的外国好友Jim正在做一份题为 “Tradition Meets Technology” 的校内报告,想寻找最具代表性的中国案例,为此发来邮件,询问你的建议。请你用英文给他回复,内容包括:
1. 提出的建议;
2. 建议的理由。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Jim,
I strongly recommend mobile payment as the most representative case for your “Tradition Meets Technology” report.
Traditionally, cash and bank cards were the main ways for Chinese people to make transactions. Thanks to technological progress, Alipay and WeChat Pay have become ubiquitous. People can pay instantly with their phones for almost everything, from street snacks to utility bills. It retains the core purpose of traditional payment while eliminating the hassle of carrying cash, perfectly blending time-honored financial needs with cutting-edge tech convenience.
This case vividly demonstrates how tradition evolves with technology, which is exactly what your report needs. Hope it’s helpful!
Yours,
Li Hua
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文,要求考生就外国好友Jim正在做一份题为“Tradition Meets Technology”的校内报告,给他介绍最具代表性的中国案例。
【详解】1.词汇积累
主要的:main→major
普遍存在的:ubiquitous→prevalent
立即地:instantly→immediately
融合:blend→combine
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Traditionally, cash and bank cards were the main ways for Chinese people to make transactions.
拓展句:Traditionally, cash and bank cards were the main ways through which Chinese people made transactions.
【点睛】【高分句型1】 It retains the core purpose of traditional payment while eliminating the hassle of carrying cash, perfectly blending time-honored financial needs with cutting-edge tech convenience.(运用了状语从句的省略和现在分词blending作状语)
【高分句型2】 This case vividly demonstrates how tradition evolves with technology, which is exactly what your report needs. (运用了how引导的宾语从句、which引导的非限制性定语从句和what引导的表语从句)
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第一部分:知识运用(共两节,30分)
第一节 完形填空(共10小题:每小题1.5分,共15分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。
I was labeled the “bad” boy of a remote village in India, where the air always smelled of ripe cashews (腰果). I 1 school and hung around with other “bad” boys. No one thought I would do anything worthwhile with my life.
But my mother visualised a 2 future. She knew education was my 3 . Every morning, when I refused to go to school, she 4 me until I dressed and put on shoes, followed me right up to the door of the classroom and watched me enter.
5 , her constant efforts paid off. By 12th grade, I had taken a good look at myself and realised the life I was creating — no respect, no future. These realisations forced me to 6 that my mother was right — education was my only way out.
Since then, I became an early bird and stayed late at school. I struggled to pass exams and my grades 7 . Finally, a university admission letter arrived.
From there onwards, things 8 . University was an ocean of new thoughts, where everyone had clear life goals. Being in that 9 pushed me to think bigger, and I decided to pursue a PhD.Having seen the hardships of cashew farmers in my village, I chose the cashew nut as my research subject to improve their lives by finding better solutions for production.
Now my research receives global recognition. The former “bad boy” finally grew into a success through the power of 10 .
1.A.started B.missed C.skipped D.finished
2.A.different B.familiar C.difficult D.distant
3.A.burden B.faith C.escape D.desire
4.A.ignored B.hurried C.comforted D.praised
5.A.Initially B.Particularly C.Surprisingly D.Fortunately
6.A.admit B.imagine C.predict D.claim
7.A.came out B.bounced back C.inched up D.leveled off
8.A.faded B.continued C.folded D.changed
9.A.process B.atmosphere C.system D.location
10.A.habit B.confidence C.passion D.knowledge
第二节 语法填空(共10小题,每小题1.5分,共15分)
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空,在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
Second-hand products have become popular in recent years. Many shoppers have noticed a rise in second-hand stores, which offer an increasingly diverse range of products. 11 drives young people to visit these stores today is simple. Price remains the primary consideration for many consumers. People can find well-maintained products at relatively 12 (afford) prices. Environmental consciousness also influences young consumers’ purchasing decisions. Some buyers say besides saving money, purchasing pre-owned goods also 13 (prevent) resource waste.
B
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
In the early winter of southern Hubei, more than a dozen Belt and Road media representatives from different countries arrived in Chibi — an ancient city 14 heritage includes both the battlefield memories of the Three Kingdoms and the enduring legacy of tea. Following the historic tracks of the Tea Road, they explored the thousand-year-old relics 15 (preserve) from the Three Kingdoms battlefield. Through immersive experiences, they uncovered the timeless stories of Qingzhuan Tea, 16 (learn) how Chinese-style modernization encourages cultural exchange and mutual understanding among people.
C
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Logic is the study of what counts as a good reason for what, and why. It is one of the most ancient intellectual disciplines. The only 17 (old) disciplines are philosophy and mathematics, with which it has always been intimately connected. It 18 (revolutionize) around the turn of 20th century by the application of new mathematical techniques. Most recently, over the last fifty years, logic 19 (find) new and important roles in computation and information processing. It is thus a subject that is central 20 human thought and development.
第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,38分)
第一节(共14小题,每小题2分,共28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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Do you listen to podcasts? Podcasts are radio shows that can take almost any form. They can be a news report or a one-act play; a formal interview or a friendly conversation; a fictional story or a book review.
In our eighth annual Student Podcast Contest, we invite teenagers to submit original podcasts of five minutes or less. Your creation can be about anything that interests you, in any form that you like.
Rules
·You must be a student aged 13 to 18 in middle school or high school and have parent or guardian permission to participate.
·Be sure to use non-copyrighted sound effects or music and list their sources in the submission form.
·Upload your podcast to Sound Cloud, a popular podcasting site, to make it easier for our judges to listen to your work.
·Please be sure to check the length of your work before submitting. Just to be very clear,5:01 is longer than five minutes.
Resources for Participants
·A unit plan on writing for podcasts, which includes writing clues to inspire your work; a sample text featuring past winners of our contest; a lesson plan that focuses on storytelling, interviewing, editing and producing.
·A recorded online workshop on writing for podcasts, in which you’ll hear from a school librarian with experience teaching podcasting to students, our podcast producers and previous student winners of our contest.
·Three short videos from two audio producers and one student contest winner—they share tips on how to plan and record meaningful podcasts.
Evaluation Process
Your work will be listened to by producers and journalists on the podcast team as well as by professional podcasters, educators and staff members from our website. Keep in mind that the work you send in should be appropriate for our audience—that is, something that could be published in a family newspaper. The winners will be announced about two months after the contest has ended and their works will be featured on our website. Unfortunately, our team does not have the capacity to provide individual feedback.
21.The participants are required to ______.
A.email their work to the judges
B.state the sources of music they use
C.make a show over five minutes long
D.work on the podcast with their parents
22.What resource is provided for the participants?
A.Guidance on how to write for podcasts.
B.Suggestions on how to teach podcasting.
C.Short videos introducing previous winners.
D.A workshop to experience recording podcasts.
23.After submission, all the works will be ______.
A.posted on the official website
B.published in a family newspaper
C.provided with personalized comments
D.assessed by professionals from various fields
B
Like many parents, we can only put off our kids’ asking for a dog so long until we finally give in. Last fall we looked through dog-rescue websites and, before long, adopted Etti, a spotted Dalmatian: It was rough at first because although Etti is a sweet, loving dog with us, she’s highly reactive to anything else that moves: people, dogs, cats, etc.
Thankfully, we’ve found an excellent trainer. On a challenging training session during which I became frustrated, he said: “Sir, you don’t get the dog you want. You get the dog you need.”
I remember thinking to myself, “Need? Do I really need an anxious, high-strung Dalmatian?” In fact, the last thing I needed was more stress in my already stress-filled life.
Yet, over time, I’ve come to appreciate the wisdom of this expression. When I took Etti on a walk the other day, my whole body tensed up, scanning the environment for possible danger. An unsuspecting passer-by crossed the street toward us and Etti barked loudly. I said to her, “You’re so worked up today, Etti. What’s going on?” And then it hit me that throughout our walk I’d been the one who was tense and worried about the day ahead. In the end, maybe Etti was just acting out what I was feeling, serving as a good reminder that I need to pay attention to my moods and how they affect those — both dogs and humans — around me.
Another notable thing about Etti is the ease with which she shifts from one mood to the next. Etti doesn’t keep thinking about what happened last week, yesterday, or even two minutes ago. Each moment for her is a new “now”. This isn’t to say that she’s not affected by her past. Etti is a rescue so who knows what she had to deal with in her previous life. However, she does not let it drag her down and determine what comes next, unlike most of us humans.
When we were considering adopting Etti last fall, we read through her description on the rescue site and got a good laugh at the statement that she would need help “being the best dog she can be.” Yet, we had never thought that she was actually the one that guided us to be the better humans.
24.What bothered the author shortly after adopting Etti?
A.Etti’s history as a rescue.
B.Etti’s sensitivity to moving things.
C.Etti’s need for professional training.
D.Etti’s inability to get along with the family.
25.How did the author feel upon hearing the trainer’s words?
A.Empowered. B.Hopeless.
C.Appreciative. D.Unconvinced.
26.What does the story tell us about Etti?
A.She got moody easily after receiving training.
B.She reminded her owner to care about others.
C.She mirrored her owner’s inner emotional state.
D.She was free from the impact of her past experience.
27.What can we learn from this passage?
A.Every dog has its day.
B.Love me, love my dog.
C.Misfortune betters character.
D.With unexpected wisdom, we rise.
C
When you see someone unbox a new pair of sneakers (运动鞋), their face lights up with pure excitement. Today, millions of people around the world share this feeling. Across cities and campuses, customers line up outside popular stores to trade shoes, and celebrate their favourite styles.
Yet in the early 2010s, sneaker culture was just coming on the scene. Although several classic brands had already built strong reputations, many companies wondered: Would this growing love for sneakers last? Would young consumers still buy them after a few years? And with so many designs entering the market, how could brands truly stand out from the competition?
These were the questions that SkyStep, a Singapore-based sports shoe company, faced in 2016. Although they had successfully launched dozens of stores, they found themselves in a strategic fog, which led them to research into the deep, unexplored psychology of sneakers.
Like Serenitea, SkyStep partnered with a research agency called INSIGHT Lab, which specializes in drilling down to the deep consumer “why”. Using a variety of psychological techniques, the team invited participants to recall their earliest memories of shoes — both sports shoes and everyday footwear.
They uncovered the three psychological mechanisms of the sneaker experience. First, participants associated shoes with freedom: childhood memories of running outdoors, playing games, and exploring the world. Second, they connected sneakers with identity. People explained that choosing a certain style allowed them to express who they were — or who they hoped to become. Lastly, sneakers represented belonging. Many recalled joining sports teams or walking with friends who wore similar shoes, forming a shared community.
SkyStep quickly turned these insights into action. New stores were designed with wide, open spaces that invited customers to move, jump and try different activities. The company introduced customizable details — such as choosing colours, laces (鞋带) and small symbols — so that buyers could express a personal identity. They also created community running clubs, weekend “sneaker walks”, and online groups where fans shared photos and stories. In this way, sneakers became more than products; they became tickets into a living, growing community.
The case of SkyStep suggests that when brands pay attention to consumers’ inner world, they can do more than sell another pair of shoes. For many customers, slipping on their favourite sneakers is not just getting dressed — it is quietly telling the world who they are and where they belong.
28.What can SkyStep do with the findings from their research?
A.Offer as many different shoes as possible.
B.Create a sporty, belonging-centred brand image.
C.Redesign stores by adding fashion-inspired elements.
D.Conduct intensive market research with INSIGHT Lab.
29.What can we learn about SkyStep from the passage?
A.It outperformed its opponents in research field.
B.It suffered a temporary strategic failure in 2016.
C.It planned to distinguish itself from competitors.
D.It partnered with a leading psychological agency.
30.Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
A.Three Mechanisms of Sneakers B.A New Path Into Sneakers Market
C.Following the New Trend of Sneakers D.Revealing the Psychology of Sneakers
D
Rarely a day goes by that I don’t notice a car traveling east down my quiet one-way street, which runs west. They aren’t breaking the rules on purpose — they’ve just failed to realise they’re making a mistake. And why? If you’re driving the right way, you will notice white arrows on a blue background indicating as much. But if you’re driving the wrong way? Nothing.
This is an analogy (类比) of life. When we perform well, we receive vague praise. But when we are wrong? Usually, silence — until failure strikes. Timely, specific criticism is rare before things go badly wrong.
Sometimes the signs are in front of us, but we look away. In 2019, two researchers at Chicago’s Booth school, Lauren Adam and Ayelet Fisherman, published an article presenting several studies of the effect of feedback on learning, in which subjects were offered two plausible answers to a difficult question, and invited to pick one. In most cases, this was a guess.
After 10 answers, the subjects were either shown all the answers they had got right, or shown all the answers they had got wrong. Logically speaking, since these were all binary questions, that amounts to the same thing. But Adam and Fisherman found that the emotional framing mattered. When people were shown their successes, they learnt — and did better on a follow-up test. When people were shown their failures, they did not improve.
The researchers suggest that people don’t much care to think over their errors, and so are quick to move on and forget — especially in an experiment such as this, when the consequences of further errors are trivial. When shown their successes, they pause to savour the moment. This may help to explain why so many of us are faced with the one-way-street problem: everyone is happy to share a friendly word of reassurance, but few people are keen to offer criticism, even when specifically requested.
So what to do? One tactic is to ask for advice, instead of feedback. A Harvard Business School study found that asking for advice prompts more critical, actionable comments focused on future improvements. Another approach, demonstrated by psychologist Adam Grant, involves a two-step process: first, ask for a rating (e.g., “9 out of 10”), then follow up with, “What would make it a 10?” This encourages constructive suggestions.
But constructive feedback of a more general nature remains difficult to achieve. One idea I’ve played with recently has become popular in tabletop role-playing games — it’s called “stars and wishes”. After a game, I ask players for “stars” (moments they enjoyed) and “wishes” (things they’d like to see next time). Wishes create a friendly space for constructive ideas — even if not all responses are actionable, the act of asking encourages people to share honest thoughts I might otherwise miss. In the end, I learn more by framing feedback as “wishes” than by staying silent.
I’m not sure how your boss would respond to a request for “stars and wishes”, but the spirit is the right one. If we want timely, useful criticism from others, we must be clever in how we ask for it. Otherwise our colleagues will be as tactfully uncommunicative as those non-existent signs for those driving the wrong way down my street.
31.The author uses the “one-way street” analogy mainly to illustrate ________.
A.the intentional design of misleading systems B.a common problem in urban traffic planning
C.people’s tendency to ignore clear instructions D.the lack of guidance for those making mistakes
32.The underlined phrase “emotional framing” in Paragraph 4 most probably means ________.
A.the emotional response held back by feedback
B.the influence of prior experiences on feedback
C.the way feedback is presented to affect perceptions
D.the identical feedback to answers to binary questions
33.What can be inferred about feedback from the passage?
A.Asking for advice is the first step towards useful feedback.
B.People may consider giving negative feedback ineffective.
C.The “stars and wishes” method guarantees honest feedback.
D.Constructive suggestions make people willing to give feedback.
34.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Why feedback always fails us. B.How we obtain constructive criticism.
C.What helps set up the feedback system. D.Where constructive criticism comes from.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,共10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As the world changes in the digital age, so does the role of our public libraries 35 They are transforming into community hubs that foster learning, creativity, and social interaction. Read below to learn more about this fascinating evolution.
Libraries are increasingly serving as community hubs, offering spaces for locals to gather, learn, and connect. They host a wide range of activities, such as coding workshops, book clubs, resume writing classes, and even yoga sessions. 36
In today’s digital era, libraries are reinventing themselves as digital resource centers. 37 These resources are especially crucial for those who cannot afford personal subscriptions and need reliable sources of information for research, work, or personal learning.
38 These areas are equipped with tools and equipment, such as 3D printers, sewing machines, and woodworking tools. These spaces provide the community with opportunities to learn new skills, collaborate on projects, and bring their creative ideas to life.
Libraries are also emerging as preservers of local culture and history. They collect and digitize local artifacts, photographs, and oral histories, making these resources accessible to the public. This role emphasizes the library’s importance in preserving a community’s cultural heritage.
In the digital age, libraries play a crucial role in promoting digital literacy 39 By doing so, libraries empower individuals to participate fully in today’s digital society.
By embracing digital transformation and expanding their services, libraries are proving that they are more relevant than ever in today’s rapidly changing world. It is an exciting time to rediscover and rethink the role of libraries in our society.
A.The concept of libraries as makerspaces is a recent trend.
B.Some libraries have digital collections on specific topics.
C.Libraries continually serve as quiet spaces for students, and remote workers.
D.These activities help foster a sense of community and belonging among them.
E.They provide training on using digital tools and finding reliable information online.
F.They offer free access to e-books, digital magazines and subscription-based online databases.
G.The rise of e-books and online resources means libraries are no longer just homes for books.
第三部分 书面表达(共两节,共32分)
第一节 阅读表达(共4小题,第40、41题各2分,第42题3分,第43题5分,共12分)
阅读下面短文,根据题目要求回答问题。
History is full of stories suggesting that scientific breakthroughs happen suddenly, in a flash of inspiration. Perhaps the most famous of these concerns Isaac Newton, a physicist, who was supposedly sitting under a tree in his mother’s garden when an apple fell on his head. Thanks to this, Newton came up with his theory of gravity.
Nearly two thousand years earlier, the mathematician and physicist Archimedes was struggling with a problem that nobody could find the answer to—how to accurately measure the volume of an object. When he noticed the water in his bathtub rising as he got in, the solution came to him. “Eureka” he reportedly declared, which means “I’ve found it” in Ancient Greek. Apparently, he was so excited by his discovery, which became very influential, that he jumped out of the bathtub and ran into the street to tell everyone!
These two stories, both of which involve scientists suddenly solving problems that they’d been working on, have been told for centuries. People enjoy the simplicity of the stories when they think of the images of an apple falling from a tree or an old man jumping out of the bathtub. Perhaps the two stories even lead us to believe that we too can make great discoveries if we’re lucky enough to have our own “Eureka moment.” But, in reality, such discoveries usually follow years of hard work and serious scientific analysis, most of which isn’t of interest to people in the same way as the two stories mentioned previously.
Recent studies suggest that effective problem-solving often requires two types of attention. The first stage is analytical thinking, which involves paying close attention to detail. This stage may take years or even decades. But there comes a point when we must step away from the problem and give it space and time. And it’s during this less focused stage, when we’re in the bathtub, or under an apple tree, that our “Eureka moments” are more likely to come.
40.When did Archimedes find the solution to the problem he was struggling with?
41.What do the two stories have in common?
42.Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
People are interested in Eureka stories because they admire the process of scientific discovery.
43.Apart from what is mentioned in the passage, what else contributes to problem-solving? (In about 40 words)
第二节: 书面表达(共一题,20分)
44.假定你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的外国好友Jim正在做一份题为 “Tradition Meets Technology” 的校内报告,想寻找最具代表性的中国案例,为此发来邮件,询问你的建议。请你用英文给他回复,内容包括:
1. 提出的建议;
2. 建议的理由。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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