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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分,满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What does the man imply?
A. The project should be postponed
B. They cannot meet the original deadline
C. More workers have been assigned to the task
2. Why does the woman reject the suggested restaurant?
A. Its service is unsatisfactory
B. It lacks private dining space
C. The dishes are over-priced
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Professor and research assistant
B. Manager and job applicant
C. Journalist and interviewee
4. When will the speakers get together?
A. On Thursday evening
B. On Friday evening
C. On Saturday evening
5. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A. Adjustments to a course schedule
B. Difficulties in field investigation
C. Criteria for term-paper grading
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出10秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
6. What problem does the man meet with his application?
A. Some supporting materials are missing
B. The online system keeps crashing
C. His reference letter got delayed
7. What will the man most probably do next?
A. Resubmit documents right away
B. Contact the administrative office
C. Turn to his former tutor for help
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
8. What is the woman’s attitude towards volunteer work?
A. Doubtful about its practical value
B. Positive but time-concerned
C. Eager to devote all her spare time
9. Which volunteer program will the woman sign up for?
A. Community elderly-care project
B. City library book-sorting work
C. Environmental-protection field survey
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
10. Why did the man quit his former position?
A. He desired further academic study
B. He was offered a higher-paid post
C. He could not stand heavy office routines
11. What is the main challenge of his present job?
A. Frequent long-distance business trips
B. Dealing with complicated interpersonal conflicts
C. Balancing research and practical project tasks
12. What suggestion does the woman give to the man?
A. Set clearer boundaries for work time
B. Seek cooperation with more colleagues
C. Lower his expectation for career progress
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
13. What is the purpose of this conversation?
A. To apply for access to special-collection resources
B. To renew several overdue academic journals
C. To inquire about rules for thesis-related borrowing
14. What material cannot be taken out of the library building?
A. Modern periodical copies
B. Ancient original documents
C. Reference books for postgraduates
15. How long can ordinary-category books be kept at most?
A. Four weeks
B. Six weeks
C. Eight weeks
16. What may result in one’s borrowing privilege being suspended?
A. Making notes on original books
B. Losing borrowed reference materials
C. Returning books beyond the due date repeatedly
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
17. What is the speech mainly about?
A. How urban green spaces influence citizens’ mental state
B. Reasons for the decline of native plant species in cities
C. New approaches to constructing city public green belts
18. What mistaken idea do many city planners hold?
A. Introducing exotic plants will improve landscape effects
B. Large parks are the only effective form of urban greening
C. Green projects should mainly focus on visual enjoyment
19. What benefit do local native plants bring to city wildlife?
A. They provide stable food and shelter resources
B. They resist extreme weather conditions automatically
C. They greatly cut down maintenance expenses for gardens
20. What does the speaker urge city planners to do?
A. Build more large-scale downtown community parks
B. Take biological diversity into consideration in planning
C. Carry out long-term follow-up surveys on park visitors
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you’re seeking the path less frequented to test yourself, here are some experiences for you.
Pakistan’s mountains
The Hindu Kush mountain range runs through eight countries, with some of its most striking scenery in northern Pakistan. Tribes like the Kalash people occupy landscapes of mountains and valleys, living a life largely unchanged for centuries.
A 23-day Pakistan tour starts from £5,725 per person, including guides, accommodation and transport.
South America’s World’s End
The southernmost tip of South America is also known as the “World’s End”. Shared between Argentina and Chile, this landscape of ancient glaciers and rough mountains is only occasionally broken by vegetation. The best way to explore it is on horseback, traveling from one cattle ranch to another.
Black Saddle arranges horseback expeditions across the land starting from £3,780 per person.
The Outer Hebrides
Daring travelers push themselves physically and mentally when visiting the Outer Hebrides, remote islands off the western coast of Scotland. Each of them has its own personality and geographical peculiarities. Visitors can walk or cycle the Hebridean Way, a 200-mile cross-island track.
A three-night experience starts at £6,600 per person, with accommodation in luxury tent camps.
Africa’s Eden
Mysterious and unexpected, Africa’s Eden is located around a river basin in west central Africa. The exact location of the 10-night Secret Safari (游猎) adventure only reveals as the journey unfolds. Activities revolve around rivers and waterfalls. Each location is reached by bush plane, with luxury treehouses and camps along the way.
It takes place once a year, starting from £19,290 per person, with the size limited to 12 participants in a group.
1. Which traveling path should visitors take to explore the life of tribes?
A. The Outer Hebrides in Scotland. B. The Hindu Kush mountain in Pakistan.
C. The World’s End in South America. D. Africa’s Eden in west central Africa.
2. What is a recommended way to explore the “World’s End”?
A. Going on foot. B. Taking a bush plane.
C. Traveling on horseback. D. Cycling on a rented bike.
3. What is special about Africa’s Eden?
A. It has the lowest price. B. It provides luxury accommodation.
C. It mainly focuses on mountain exploration. D. It occurs annually and the group size is limited.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍的是一些少有人走的旅行路线和相关的旅行体验、费用等相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Pakistan’s mountains”部分第一段的“The Hindu Kush mountain range runs through eight countries, with some of its most striking scenery in northern Pakistan. Tribes like the Kalash people occupy landscapes of mountains and valleys, living a life largely unchanged for centuries.(Hindu Kush山脉横跨八个国家,其中最引人注目的风景位于巴基斯坦北部。像Kalash人这样的部落占据着山脉和山谷的景观,几个世纪以来,他们的生活基本上没有改变。)”可知,游客应该去巴基斯坦的Hindu Kush山去探索部落的生活。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“South America’s World’s End”部分第一段的“The southernmost tip of South America is also known as the “World’s End”.(南美洲的最南端也被称为‘世界的尽头’。)”以及“The best way to explore it is on horseback, traveling from one cattle ranch to another.(探索它的最佳方式是骑马,从一个牧场到另一个牧场。)”可知,探索“World’s End”的推荐方式是骑马旅行。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Africa’s Eden”部分第二段的“It takes place once a year, starting from £19,290 per person, with the size limited to 12 participants in a group.(该活动每年举办一次,每人19290英镑起,一组人数限制为12人。)”可知,Africa’s Eden的特别之处是它每年举行一次,团体规模有限,限制为12人。故选D。
B
Mr. Riccardi was working for an Italian university at the time, 10 years ago, and had to go to the city of Potenza in the south of the country for a conference. He wanted to book an environmentally-friendly hotel, but it was not so easy to find one online and book.
So it gave him the idea for a business — a website called Ecobnb, where people can search for sustainable accommodation. When someone finds a place that they would like to book, Ecobn b does not take the payment. Rather it contacts the property, which then emails the person directly. Ecobnb makes its money by charging the accommodation providers a monthly subscription to list on its website.
Today Ecobnb, based in Trento, in northern Italy, lists more than 3,000 properties worldwide, from an organic farmhouse in Tuscany, to an eco-mountain cottage in Costa Rica. 2.8 million travellers now use Ecobnb per year, up from 780,000 in 2018. Mr. Riccardi says the number is still rising. Some accommodation providers offer discounts for guests arriving by bicycle, or those not using a car during the trip.
“Holidaymakers are rethinking their relationship with planet Earth,” Mr. Riccardi says. “There is a new awareness, especially in young people, about our responsibility for our future and for the planet.” Statistics appear to back this up. A study has found that 69% of travellers are now actively seeking sustainable travel options.
Although Ecobnb is focused on sustainability, how sustainable is it when many people might be flying to arrive at the accommodations it lists? “The impact of the travel of the flights is very big,” agrees Mr. Riccardi. “We are pushing the staycation (就近旅游) model a lot, inviting people to discover their own countries and to avoid the flights when it’s possible.”
“More people are interested in green lifestyles every day,” he says. “And now they are looking for the same green choices also during their holidays. These little choices can come together, and we can change things and make something different. We can be the change we want to see in the world.”
4. What inspired Mr. Riccardi to start the website Ecobnb?
A. His pursuit for a better future. B. His motivation to find a green hotel.
C. His teaching experience in an university. D. His desire to invest in sustainable tourism.
5. What can we infer about Ecobnb from the third paragraph?
A. It enjoys great popularity. B. It owns 3,000 properties in Italy.
C. It offers discounts to all visitors. D. It charges payment from customers.
6. Why is Ecobnb pushing the stay cation model?
A. To promote sustainable travel. B. To attract more young travelers.
C. To reduce the accommodation list. D. To make flights available for others.
7. How does Mr. Riccardi feel about the future of green travel?
A. Discouraged. B. Tolerant. C. Uncertain. D. Optimistic.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为记叙文,主要内容为Mr. Riccardi教授开设生态友好型宾馆网站Ecobnb的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Mr. Riccardi was working for an Italian university at the time, 10 years ago, and had to go to the city of Potenza in the south of the country for a conference. He wanted to book an environmentally-friendly hotel, but it was not so easy to find one online and book.(10年前,里卡尔迪当时在意大利的一所大学工作,他必须去意大利南部的波坦察市参加一个会议。他想订一家环保酒店,但在网上找一家并预定并不容易)”可知, Mr. Riccardi 因为工作出行时想要找到更环保的酒店激发了他开设Ecobnb的想法。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Today Ecobnb, based in Trento, in northern Italy, lists more than 3,000 properties worldwide, from an organic farmhouse in Tuscany, to an eco-mountain cottage in Costa Rica. 2.8 million travellers now use Ecobnb per year, up from 780,000 in 2018. Mr. Riccardi says the number is still rising. Some accommodation providers offer discounts for guests arriving by bicycle, or those not using a car during the trip.(如今,总部位于意大利北部特伦托的Ecobnb在全球范围内列出了3000多家酒店,从托斯卡纳的有机农舍到哥斯达黎加的生态山间小屋,现在每年有280万游客使用Ecobnb,高于2018年的78万。里卡尔迪说,这个数字还在上升。一些住宿供应商为骑自行车到达的客人或在旅途中不开车的客人提供折扣)”可知,Ecobnb广受欢迎。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Although Ecobnb is focused on sustainability, how sustainable is it when many people might be flying to arrive at the accommodations it lists? “The impact of the travel of the flights is very big,” agrees Mr. Riccardi. “We are pushing the staycation (就近旅游) model a lot, inviting people to discover their own countries and to avoid the flights when it’s possible.”(尽管Ecobnb关注的是可持续性,但当许多人可能要坐飞机到达它列出的住宿地点时,它的可持续性如何?“航班旅行的影响非常大,”里卡尔迪表示赞同。“我们正在大力推广居家度假模式,邀请人们去探索自己的国家,在可能的情况下避开航班。”)”可知,Ecobnb是希望以就近旅游的模式促进可持续旅行。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“These little choices can come together, and we can change things and make something different. We can be the change we want to see in the world.(这些小小的选择可以汇集在一起,我们可以改变一些事情,做出一些不同的事情。我们可以成为我们想在世界上看到的改变)”可知,他是乐观的态度。故选D。
C
Language gives us the power to describe countless actions, properties and relations that compose our experiences, real or imagined. As for how languages were created, scientists found iconicity might play a key role.
People can’t bridge language gap and understand each other without iconicity. When playing a game of charades (猜字谜) , we act out our meaning, using our hands and bodies to describe the sizes and shapes of objects. The key to this process of forming new symbols is the use of iconicity. Not limited to gesturing, iconicity appears in our visual communication too. Traffic signs, food packaging, maps. . . wherever there are people communicating, you will find iconicity.
According to our research, iconicity might also exist in our voices. We organized a contest in which we invited contestants to record a set of sounds to express different meanings. The winner of the contest was determined by how well listeners could guess the intended meanings of the sounds based on a set of written options. Critically, the sounds that contestants submitted couldn’t include actual words or onomatopoeias (拟声词) .
Listeners were remarkably good at interpreting the meanings of the sounds. Yet, all of the contestants and listeners were speakers of English. Thus, it was possible that listeners’ success relied on some cultural knowledge that they shared with the speakers. Did the listeners also understand the speakers from completely different cultural backgrounds?
Later, an Internet survey translated into 25 different languages was carried out. Participants listened to each sound from the English speakers and guessed the meaning by choosing from six written words. Guessing accuracy for the different groups ranged from 74 percent for English speakers to 34 percent for Portuguese speakers. It is far from perfect, but well above the chance rate of eight percent expected by us.
Taken together, these studies show that our capacity for iconic communication has played a critical role. Without this special talent, language would likely never have gotten off the ground.
8. Which of the following can explain “iconicity” ?
A. A skill in foreign language learning. B. The process of acting out our meanings.
C. The connection between form and meaning. D. A barrier between different language speakers.
9. What can we know about the contest?
A. It required sounds containing meanings. B. Its winners were creative in recordings.
C. It aimed to prove iconicity in words. D. Its entries were familiar to listeners.
10. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?
A. English pronunciations differ. B. The research has a limitation.
C. The cultural gap is narrowing. D. Listening skills vary in cultures.
11. What is the significance of the research?
A. Clarifying the influence of sounds. B. Proving the necessity of exchanges.
C. Uncovering the origin of languages. D. Identifying the function of gestures.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了语言的起源于象似性有关,解释了象似性的概念以及研究开展的情况。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“When playing a game of charades (猜字谜) , we act out our meaning, using our hands and bodies to describe the sizes and shapes of objects. The key to this process of forming new symbols is the use of iconicity. Not limited to gesturing, iconicity appears in our visual communication too. Traffic signs, food packaging, maps. . . wherever there are people communicating, you will find iconicity.(在玩猜字游戏时,我们用手和身体来描述物体的大小和形状,来表达我们的意思。形成新符号的关键是使用象似性。不仅限于手势,象似性也出现在我们的视觉交流中。交通标志、食品包装、地图……只要有人在交流,你就会发现有象似性)”可知,形式和意义之间的联系可以解释“象似性”。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“We organized a contest in which we invited contestants to record a set of sounds to express different meanings. The winner of the contest was determined by how well listeners could guess the intended meanings of the sounds based on a set of written options.(我们组织了一个比赛,邀请参赛者录下一组声音来表达不同的意思。比赛的获胜者取决于听者根据一组书面选项猜出声音的意思的程度)”可知,比赛需要包含意义的声音。故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Listeners were remarkably good at interpreting the meanings of the sounds. Yet, all of the contestants and listeners were speakers of English. Thus, it was possible that listeners’ success relied on some cultural knowledge that they shared with the speakers. Did the listeners also understand the speakers from completely different cultural backgrounds?(听众非常善于解读声音的含义。然而,所有的参赛者和听众都说英语。因此,有可能听者的成功依赖于他们与说话者共享的一些文化知识。听众是否也能理解来自完全不同文化背景的说话者?)”可知,这项研究有局限性。故选B。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“As for how languages were created, scientists found iconicity might play a key role.(至于语言是如何产生的,科学家们发现象似性可能起着关键作用)”以及最后一段“Taken together, these studies show that our capacity for iconic communication has played a critical role. Without this special talent, language would likely never have gotten off the ground.(综上所述,这些研究表明,我们进行标志性交流的能力发挥了关键作用。如果没有这种特殊的天赋,语言可能永远不会起步)”可知,研究的意义是揭示语言的起源。故选C。
D
At any given moment, about seven microliters of tears are present in each of our eyes-about a tenth of a drop of water. Tears are more than salty water—they deliver oxygen and nutrients to our eyes, remove waste and serve as the first line of defense against disease.
Research has shown that markers of many of the most common diseases like cancer are found in tears. Work is already under way to confirm the use of such markers for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. Recently, a technology named TearExo has been developed for breast cancer screening using patients' tears. That could greatly reduce the costs of testing.
Actually, the potential merits of tears as indicators of health go beyond occasional testing. One promising tear-based technology is a smart contact lens that continuously monitors a patient's biomarkers, significantly improving disease prevention and early detection. Recently, a smart contact lens has been successfully developed for continuous glucose monitoring and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. Such a product probably won't be ready for commercial use for several years. However, about 45 million people in the US already wear contact lenses to correct their vision, so switching to a smart version will be simple for them.
Interestingly, NASA ever suggested using tear markers to monitor astronauts' health in space. This allowed us to better understand the effects on human health of long-term exposure to space environmental factors like weightlessness. Tear markers from experienced astronauts and new astronauts without space exposure could be used to establish a health database, which might be one of the first stepping stones toward making living in space a reality.
Tears can provide an inexpensive, rapid and easy-to-use alternative to monitor health. Given the advantage in tear technology to monitor health, and to be used even by the healthy, such technology will almost certainly lead to the more effective prevention of diseases—rather than having to deal with the difficulties of treating them.
12. How does the author show the use of tears in testing?
A. By listing data. B. By using remarks.
C. By giving examples. D. By making comparisons.
13. What does the underlined word "merits" in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Limitations. B. Amounts. C. Expenses. D. Advantages.
14. What can we know about the tear-based contact lens?
A. It can hardly correct our vision. B. It helps to detect diseases continuously.
C. It has been used commercially. D. It can successfully cure eye illnesses.
15. What does the author think of tear technology?
A. It serves as a basis for space exposure. B. It can free astronauts of weightlessness.
C. It monitors health effectively but slowly. D. It has a bright future in the medical field.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了眼泪在疾病检测和预防方面的作用。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Research has shown that markers of many of the most common diseases like cancer are found in tears. Work is already under way to confirm the use of such markers for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. Recently, a technology named TearExo has been developed for breast cancer screening using patients' tears. That could greatly reduce the costs of testing.(研究表明,许多最常见的疾病,如癌症的标志都可以在眼泪中找到。 研究人员已经开始证实使用这些标记来诊断阿尔茨海默病。最近,一项名为TearExo的技术已经被开发出来,用于使用患者的眼泪进行乳腺癌筛查。这将大大降低测试成本)”可推知,作者举例说明眼泪在测试中的作用。故选C。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“of tears as indicators of health go beyond occasional testing”以及“One promising tear-based technology is a smart contact lens that continuously monitors a patient's biomarkers, significantly improving disease prevention and early detection. (一种很有前途的基于眼泪的技术是一种智能隐形眼镜,它可以持续监测患者的生物标志物,显著改善疾病预防和早期检测)”可知,眼泪作为健康指标的潜在优势不仅仅是偶尔的检查。划线词的意思是“优势”。A. Limitations.限制;B. Amounts.数量;C. Expenses.费用;D. Advantages.优势。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“One promising tear-based technology is a smart contact lens that continuously monitors a patient's biomarkers, significantly improving disease prevention and early detection. Recently, a smart contact lens has been successfully developed for continuous glucose monitoring and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. (一种很有前途的基于眼泪的技术是一种智能隐形眼镜,它可以持续监测患者的生物标志物,显著改善疾病预防和早期检测。最近,一种智能隐形眼镜已成功开发用于糖尿病视网膜病变的连续血糖监测和治疗)”可知,这种智能隐形眼镜有助于持续发现疾病。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Given the advantage in tear technology to monitor health, and to be used even by the healthy, such technology will almost certainly lead to the more effective prevention of diseases—rather than having to deal with the difficulties of treating them.(考虑到眼泪技术在监测健康方面的优势,甚至被健康人使用,这种技术几乎肯定会导致更有效的疾病预防,而不必处理治疗疾病的困难)”可推断,作者认为这种眼泪科技在医疗领域的未来是光明的。故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分,满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If your friends are happy, it turns out that you’re more likely to be happy too. If your friends are overweight, that too ups the likelihood that you’ll pack on pounds. ____16____
The researchers analyzed the running activity of more than a million individuals worldwide who used an exercise tracking device for five years. They used weather patterns as a way to randomly examine different parts of that global network. On average, fine days would encourage people to run more, rainy or cold days less.
Since different cities have different weather patterns, this natural experiment allowed them to ask: Did a rainy day in New York affect running in San Diego? If the weather in New York caused changes in the running behavior in San Diego, it could possibly happen through peer influences of the friends.____17____ The behavior of one city’s runners could indeed affect the behavior of runners in another socially connected city.
____18____ Women tended to be influenced more by the female runners in their networks. And less active runners tended to influence more active runners to run more, but not so much the other way around.____19____“We have to start thinking about consumers and citizens as networked consumers and citizens. Since they are easily influenced by and influence their social network in very strong and dynamic ways, it will change the way a particular intervention succeeds or fails.” Sinan Aral, the leading researcher said.
Or, let’s put it this way. Next time, the doctors recommend people to do more exercise.____20____
A. There were a few more findings.
B. That was exactly what the researchers saw.
C. More difficulties remained to be worked out.
D. They will tell the same to their friends and family, too.
E. The result provides some practical guidance for professionals.
F. Runners in one city would run as much as peers in another city.
G. Now researchers have identified another similar quality: exercise.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. A 19. E 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了研究人员发现锻炼也会互相影响。
【16题详解】
根据上文“If your friends are happy, it turns out that you’re more likely to be happy too. If your friends are overweight, that too ups the likelihood that you’ll pack on pounds.(如果你的朋友快乐,那么你也更有可能快乐。如果你的朋友超重,你发胖的可能性也会增加)”可知,本句为过渡句,主要引出后文其他相似的品质,故G选项“现在,研究人员发现了另一种类似的品质:锻炼”符合语境,故选G。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Since different cities have different weather patterns, this natural experiment allowed them to ask: Did a rainy day in New York affect running in San Diego? If the weather in New York caused changes in the running behavior in San Diego, it could possibly happen through peer influences of the friends.(由于不同的城市有不同的天气模式,这个自然实验允许他们问:纽约的雨天会影响圣地亚哥的跑步吗?如果纽约的天气导致圣地亚哥的跑步行为发生变化,这可能是由于朋友的同伴影响)”以及后文“The behavior of one city’s runners could indeed affect the behavior of runners in another socially connected city.(一个城市跑步者的行为确实会影响另一个有社会联系的城市跑步者的行为)”可知,本句主要总结上文的现象,指出研究人员的发现。故B选项“这正是研究人员所看到的”符合语境,故选B。
【18题详解】
根据后文“Women tended to be influenced more by the female runners in their networks. And less active runners tended to influence more active runners to run more, but not so much the other way around.(女性往往更容易受到她们社交网络中女性跑步者的影响。不太活跃的跑步者往往会影响更活跃的跑步者跑得更多,但反之亦然)”可知,后文主要列举了研究的其他一些发现。故A选项“还有一些发现”符合语境,故选A。
【19题详解】
根据后文““We have to start thinking about consumers and citizens as networked consumers and citizens. Since they are easily influenced by and influence their social network in very strong and dynamic ways, it will change the way a particular intervention succeeds or fails.” Sinan Aral, the leading researcher said.(“我们必须开始把消费者和公民视为网络化的消费者和公民。由于他们很容易受到社会网络的影响,并以非常强烈和动态的方式影响他们的社会网络,这将改变特定干预的成败方式。”首席研究员希南·阿拉尔说)”可知,后文主要是研究人员所提供的建议。故E选项“该结果为专业人员提供了一些实用指导”符合语境,故选E。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Or, let’s put it this way. Next time, the doctors recommend people to do more exercise.(或者,我们这么说吧。下次,医生建议人们多做运动)”结合上文主要说明了研究人员发现锻炼也会互相影响。D选项中They指代上文doctors。故D选项“他们也会告诉他们的朋友和家人一样的话”符合语境,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)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was born with a genetic disease that causes severe weakness in my limbs. My disability means I’ve never been able to stand or walk, but in the water, I was weightless and could move more ____21____. So my ____22____ memories of my childhood are of learning to swim in school PE lessons. It was the only sport I was ever able to ____23____ participate in, without being assigned to watch. Back in class, with wet-hair and sore eyes, I felt like a(n) ____24____.
As I approached adolescence, I underwent further surgery, which left me even less ____25____. Visiting the hydrotherapy (水疗法) pool was my final ____26____ to return to the water. I now needed specialist equipment to get me into the pool. It was a stressful and ____27____ experience, far from the fun I remembered. I knew I would never ____28____ again! I cried the whole way home. My tears weren’t just because of the loss-they were a(n) ____29____, too. Self-forgiveness! And I made a decision: I was never going back in the water again.
But now I want to _____30_____ myself for the first time. Like other disabled people who are always forced to fit in, I often feel a social _____31_____ to push myself, to ignore my body’s needs, to be a high achiever, _____32_____ miserable or exhausted. Giving up on swimming was a tough lesson about accepting the _____33_____ of my body. It was the first big loss in my life, but I know there will be others as I age. I’ve learned it’s OK to _____34_____ what my body could do before, but it’s also important to find ways to adapt and _____35_____ what I can do.
21. A. awkwardly B. freely C. gracefully D. painfully
22. A. earliest B. bitterest C. fondest D. shortest
23. A. fully B. hesitantly C. dependently D. violently
24. A. amateur B. human C. equal D. bystander
25. A. pessimistic B. speechless C. isolated D. mobile
26. A. time B. effort C. permission D. outcome
27. A. unique B. worthwhile C. unnecessary D. alarming
28. A. walk B. swim C. stand D. breathe
29. A. acceptance B. agreement C. solution D. recovery
30. A. turn to B. look out for C. attend to D. stand up for
31. A. environment B. circle C. pressure D. movement
32. A. however B. before C. until D. unless
33. A. desires B. limitations C. strengths D. requirements
34. A. bear B. prove C. deny D. miss
35. A. enjoy B. change C. handle D. imagine
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇夹叙夹议文,作者身患残疾,从小无法站立和行走,却在水里可以行动自如,然而,一场手术让作者更加行动不便,不得已放弃游泳,虽然痛苦,但也让自己学会了自我接受。
【21题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:我的残疾意味着我永远不能站立或行走,但在水中,我失重,可以更自由地移动。A. awkwardly尴尬地;B. freely自由地;C. gracefully优雅地;D. painfully痛苦地。根据前文“I’ve never been able to stand or walk, but in the water”可知,作者身患残疾,不能正常站立行走,但是在水中可以自由移动。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:所以我童年最美好的回忆就是在学校的体育课上学习游泳。A. earliest最早;B. bitterest最苦涩的;C. fondest最喜欢的;D. shortest最短的。根据下文“It was the only sport I was ever able to____3____ participate in, without being assigned to watch.”可知,作者可以在水里游泳,所以上游泳课是开心的,因此是最喜欢的回忆。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:这是唯一一项我能够完全参与的运动,而不是被安排去观看。A. fully完全;B. hesitantly犹豫地;C. dependently依赖地;D. violently暴力地。根据“without being assigned to watch”可知,作者可以完全参与游泳这项运动。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:回到教室,带着湿漉漉的头发和疼痛的眼睛,我感觉自己是平等的。A. amateur业余爱好者;B. human人;C. equal同等的人;D. bystander旁观者。根据上文“It was the only sport I was ever able to____3____ participate in, without being assigned to watch.”可知,作者可以正常游泳,所以当游完以后,觉得自己和其他人是一样的。故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:当我接近青春期时,我接受了进一步的手术,这让我的行动更加不便。A. pessimistic悲观的;B. speechless无语的;C. isolated隔绝的;D. mobile行动方便的。根据“I underwent further surgery, which left me even less”及下文“It was a stressful and____7____experience, far from the fun I remembered.”可知,手术之后作者游泳不再像以前一样,所以这场手术让作者更加行动不便。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:去水疗池是我回到水里的最后努力。A. time时间;B. effort努力;C. permission允许;D. outcome结果。根据下文“I knew I would never____8____again!”及“I was never going back in the water again.”可知,去水疗池是作者回到水里的最后一次努力。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这是一次充满压力和恐惧的经历,与我记忆中的乐趣相去甚远。A. unique独一无二的;B. worthwhile值得的;C. unnecessary不必要的;D. alarming令人恐慌的。根据“stressful”和“far from the fun I remembered”可知,这次的下水经历是有压力的,令人恐慌的。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我知道我再也不能游泳了!A. walk走路;B. swim游泳;C. stand站立;D. breathe呼吸。根据下文“I was never going back in the water again.”可知,作者知道自己再也不能游泳了。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我的眼泪不只是因为失去——它们也是一种接受。A. acceptance接受;B. agreement同意;C. solution解决方案;D. recovery恢复。根据“Self-forgiveness!”可知,作者的哭泣不仅仅因为不能再游泳,也是因为要接受自己的现状。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:但现在我想第一次自我维护。A. turn to向……求助;B. look out for注意,小心……;C. attend to处理;D. stand up for支持,维护。根据下文“Giving up on swimming was a tough lesson about accepting the____13____of my body.”可知,作者勇敢面对了自己的缺陷,所以这是一次自我支持和维护。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:像其他总是被迫融入社会的残疾人一样,我经常感受到一种社会压力,迫使自己忽视自己身体的需求,成为一个高成就者,无论多么痛苦或疲惫。A. environment环境;B. circle圈;C. pressure压力;D. movement运动。根据“Like other disabled people who are always forced to fit in”及“to push myself”可知,残疾人想要融入社会,这是一种来自社会的压力。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意:像其他总是被迫融入社会的残疾人一样,我经常感受到一种社会压力,迫使自己忽视自己身体的需求,成为一个高成就者,无论多么痛苦或疲惫。A. however如论多么;B. before在……之前;C. until直到;D. unless除非。根据“to push myself, to ignore my body’s needs, to be a high achiever”及“miserable or exhausted”可知,如论多么痛苦或者疲惫,作者为了应对社会压力,迫使自己成为一个高成就者。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:放弃游泳是接受我身体的局限性的一个艰难的教训。A. desires愿望;B. limitations限制,局限性;C. strengths优势;D. requirements需求,要求。根据“accepting the”及“my body”可知,作者残疾,所以这是身体的局限性。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我已经知道,错过我的身体以前可以做的事情没有关系,但找到适应和享受我所做的事情的方法也很重要。A. bear忍受;B. prove证明;C. deny否认;D. miss错过。根据“it’s OK to”及“what my body could do before”可知,作者完全接受自己的缺陷,知道错过之前身体可以做的事情没有关系。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我已经知道,错过我的身体以前可以做的事情没有关系,但找到适应和享受我所做的事情的方法也很重要。A. enjoy享受;B. change改变;C. handle处理;D. imagine想象。根据“what I can do”可知,接受自己表示应适应自己的状态,并享受自己可以做的事情。故选A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。
With the right expectations and a little preparation, a visit to China can be an amazing experience. Knowing some Chinese is not a ___36___ (necessary) but it helps a lot. In large cities like Beijing and Shanghai, the relatively younger generations, ___37___ can speak basic English, are eager to help out. If you choose a smaller city as your destination, being able to speak basic Chinese is ___38___ (benefit). We foreigners would have a difficult time here if we couldn’t speak the basics of Chinese. Plus, a simple hello or thank-you in Chinese ___39___ (appreciate), as natives can see that we’ve made ___40___ effort to learn and speak their language.
There are a lot of language learning apps and computer programs ___41___ (choose) from. It also helps to have a Chinese translate app on your phone. We used this to communicate many times as well.
We ___42___ (figure) out many travel tips for ourselves while traveling. During our travel, we avoided traveling in a large group of people, ___43___ (prefer) to find our own way. Though we got lost sometimes, independent travel is still the best way to be absorbed ___44___ the culture. By traveling on our own we can interact with the local people _____45_____ (natural), rather than traveling within the safety of a large travel group with a guide.
【答案】36. necessity
37. who 38. beneficial
39. is appreciated
40. an 41. to choose
42. figured
43. preferring
44. in 45. naturally
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述在中国旅游的时候如何拥有一段美好的体验,提到的方式包括学一点汉语,以及在旅游的时候避开人群,独自去感受中国文化。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意:懂一些中文不是必须的,但它会有很大帮助。本空填提示形容词的名词 necessity作表语,表示“必须做的事,必需品”。根据不定冠词a可知,用名词的单数形式。故填necessity。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:在北京和上海这样的大城市,相对年轻的一代会说基本的英语,他们渴望帮助别人。此处是非限制性定语从句,先行词是空前的the relatively younger generations,在定语从句中作主语,指人,用关系代词who引导。故填who。
【38题详解】
考查形容词。句意:如果你选择一个较小的城市作为你的目的地,会说基本的中文是有益的。根据空前的is可知,此处应用形容词beneficial“有益的”,作表语。故填beneficial。
【39题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意:另外,用中文说一句简单的“你好”或“谢谢”也是很受欢迎的,因为当地人可以看出我们努力学习和说他们的语言。陈述客观事实,用一般现在时。主语a simple hello or thank-you in Chinese与appreciate之间为被动关系,所以用被动语态,主语为单数,be动词需用is。故填is appreciated。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意:另外,用中文说一句简单的“你好”或“谢谢”也是很受欢迎的,因为当地人可以看出我们努力学习和说他们的语言。这里用 make an effort to do sth. 表示“努力做……”。 故填an。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:有很多语言学习应用程序和计算机程序可供选择。这里用不定式作定语修饰前面的名词language learning apps and computer programs。故填to choose。
【42题详解】
考查时态。句意:我们在旅行中为自己想出了许多旅行技巧。陈述过去事情,用一般过去时。故填figured。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:在我们的旅行中,我们避免与一大群人一起旅行,更喜欢找到自己的路。句中已有谓语动词avoided,所以这里用非谓语动词,prefer与逻辑主语we为主谓关系,应用现在分词作伴随状语表示主动含义。故填preferring。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意:虽然我们有时会迷路,但独立旅行仍然是融入当地文化的最好方式。be absorbed in“专心致志于,沉浸于”,为固定搭配。故填in。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意:通过独自旅行,我们可以自然地与当地人交流,而不是在导游的带领下,在一个大型旅游团队的安全范围内旅行。这里用提示形容词的副词naturally“自然地”作状语,修饰动词interact。故填naturally。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校英文报正向高三毕业生征稿,主题为“How to live a successful life in high school”,请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1.如何交友;
2.如何学习;
3.期望和祝福。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
How to live a successful life in high school
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】How to live a successful life in high school
Three years of high school life have taught me to be a responsible and grateful young man. To live a successful life in high school, you need to have intimate friends and excellent academic performance.
First of all, to make genuine friends, you should first be a trustworthy friend yourself not only by sharing happiness and sadness but also by supporting each other through thick and thin. Then, being more tolerant will strengthen your friendship to some extent. Specifically speaking, you are expected to absorb others’ precious advice and discuss with others when disagreements arises. As for the study, modesty and hard work are fundamental to excellent academic performance. Additionally, I strongly suggest you set a specific goal and manage your time properly, which are bound to improve your study efficiency.
Wish you a successful high school life and a promising future.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作。要求考生向校英文报投稿,主题为“How to live a successful life in high school”,就交友、学习问题进行探讨。并表达自己的期望和祝福。
【详解】1.词汇积累
首先:first of all→ firstly
此外:additionally→ what’s more/ besides
宝贵的:precious → valuable/priceless
建议:suggest→ recommend/advise
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:To live a successful life in high school, you need to have intimate friends and excellent academic performance.
拓展句:If you want to live a successful life in high school, you need to have intimate friends and excellent academic performance.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Specifically speaking, you are expected to absorb others’ precious advice and discuss with others when disagreements arises.(运用了when引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】Additionally, I strongly suggest you set a specific goal and manage your time properly, which are bound to improve your study efficiency.(运用了which引导的非限定性定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Born in a poor rural family in Hebei, Pang Zhongwang endured extreme hardships throughout his childhood. His father suffered from mental disorder while his mother was severely disabled and unable to take care of herself. Worse still, he once struggled with a serious congenital heart disease. To hold the family together, he took on endless housework and collected waste materials to make a living, shouldering family responsibilities at a very young age.
Despite the tough living conditions, Pang never surrendered to fate or neglected his studies. Receiving no extra tutoring or expensive educational resources, he cherished every studying moment, stayed disciplined and maintained a positive mindset. His continuous efforts finally paid off. He achieved excellent grades in the national college entrance examination and was admitted to Tsinghua University. Later, he further pursued doctoral studies and devoted himself to scientific research, aiming to contribute to the country’s development.
Instead of being ruined by misfortune, he transformed hardships into motivation for progress. His perseverance and optimism have greatly inspired numerous teenagers nationwide. Moreover, he actively offers assistance to students living in difficult circumstances, passing on courage, kindness and positive energy to more young people.
注意:1. 写作词数应为60左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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【答案】参考范文
Pang Zhongwang from Hebei is an inspiring role model worthy of our respect.
Brought up in a destitute rural family, he suffered severe adversities. Defying misfortune, he studied diligently and entered Tsinghua University for research. Moreover, he renders aid to disadvantaged youths.
It is admirable that he turns hardships into motivation to influence others positively.
【解析】
【导语】本文文章讲述庞众望出身河北贫困农村家庭,承受诸多苦难,但他不屈命运、刻苦求学,考入清华攻读博士投身科研,还帮助困难学生,用自身经历激励青少年。
【详解】1. 要点摘录(原文原句)
①Born in a poor rural family in Hebei, Pang Zhongwang endured extreme hardships throughout his childhood. His father suffered from mental disorder while his mother was severely disabled and unable to take care of herself. Worse still, he once struggled with a serious congenital heart disease.
②Despite the tough living conditions, Pang never surrendered to fate or neglected his studies…He achieved excellent grades in the national college entrance examination and was admitted to Tsinghua University. Later, he further pursued doctoral studies and devoted himself to scientific research, aiming to contribute to the country’s development.
③Instead of being ruined by misfortune, he transformed hardships into motivation for progress. His perseverance and optimism have greatly inspired numerous teenagers nationwide.
④Moreover, he actively offers assistance to students living in difficult circumstances, passing on courage, kindness and positive energy to more young people.
2. 缜密构思
将要点①整合为庞众望艰苦的家庭与成长遭遇,要点②归纳为他不畏苦难、勤奋读书考入清华并投身科研的经历,要点③梳理为苦难转化为前进动力并激励广大青少年,要点④整合为他主动帮扶处境困难的学生,整体按照 “苦难遭遇 — 奋斗经历 — 精神力量 — 传递善意” 的逻辑重组信息。
3. 遣词造句
Coming from a poor Hebei rural family, Pang Zhongwang went through lots of sufferings in his childhood.
He refused to give in to misfortune, studied hard and got admitted to Tsinghua University, and later carried out scientific research during his doctoral studies
He turns hardships into motivation, inspires teenagers and gives a hand to disadvantaged students.
【点睛】[高分句型 1] Brought up in a destitute rural family, he suffered severe adversities. 运用过去分词作状语,交代人物背景,句式简洁高级。
[高分句型 2] It is admirable that he turns hardships into motivation to influence others positively. 运用it作形式主语、that引导的主语从句,对人物行为作出评价,契合概要结尾升华。
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分,满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What does the man imply?
A. The project should be postponed
B. They cannot meet the original deadline
C. More workers have been assigned to the task
2. Why does the woman reject the suggested restaurant?
A. Its service is unsatisfactory
B. It lacks private dining space
C. The dishes are over-priced
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Professor and research assistant
B. Manager and job applicant
C. Journalist and interviewee
4. When will the speakers get together?
A. On Thursday evening
B. On Friday evening
C. On Saturday evening
5. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A. Adjustments to a course schedule
B. Difficulties in field investigation
C. Criteria for term-paper grading
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出10秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
6. What problem does the man meet with his application?
A. Some supporting materials are missing
B. The online system keeps crashing
C. His reference letter got delayed
7. What will the man most probably do next?
A. Resubmit documents right away
B. Contact the administrative office
C. Turn to his former tutor for help
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
8. What is the woman’s attitude towards volunteer work?
A. Doubtful about its practical value
B. Positive but time-concerned
C. Eager to devote all her spare time
9. Which volunteer program will the woman sign up for?
A. Community elderly-care project
B. City library book-sorting work
C. Environmental-protection field survey
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
10. Why did the man quit his former position?
A. He desired further academic study
B. He was offered a higher-paid post
C. He could not stand heavy office routines
11. What is the main challenge of his present job?
A. Frequent long-distance business trips
B. Dealing with complicated interpersonal conflicts
C. Balancing research and practical project tasks
12. What suggestion does the woman give to the man?
A. Set clearer boundaries for work time
B. Seek cooperation with more colleagues
C. Lower his expectation for career progress
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
13. What is the purpose of this conversation?
A. To apply for access to special-collection resources
B. To renew several overdue academic journals
C. To inquire about rules for thesis-related borrowing
14. What material cannot be taken out of the library building?
A. Modern periodical copies
B. Ancient original documents
C. Reference books for postgraduates
15. How long can ordinary-category books be kept at most?
A. Four weeks
B. Six weeks
C. Eight weeks
16. What may result in one’s borrowing privilege being suspended?
A. Making notes on original books
B. Losing borrowed reference materials
C. Returning books beyond the due date repeatedly
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
17. What is the speech mainly about?
A. How urban green spaces influence citizens’ mental state
B. Reasons for the decline of native plant species in cities
C. New approaches to constructing city public green belts
18. What mistaken idea do many city planners hold?
A. Introducing exotic plants will improve landscape effects
B. Large parks are the only effective form of urban greening
C. Green projects should mainly focus on visual enjoyment
19. What benefit do local native plants bring to city wildlife?
A. They provide stable food and shelter resources
B. They resist extreme weather conditions automatically
C. They greatly cut down maintenance expenses for gardens
20. What does the speaker urge city planners to do?
A. Build more large-scale downtown community parks
B. Take biological diversity into consideration in planning
C. Carry out long-term follow-up surveys on park visitors
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you’re seeking the path less frequented to test yourself, here are some experiences for you.
Pakistan’s mountains
The Hindu Kush mountain range runs through eight countries, with some of its most striking scenery in northern Pakistan. Tribes like the Kalash people occupy landscapes of mountains and valleys, living a life largely unchanged for centuries.
A 23-day Pakistan tour starts from £5,725 per person, including guides, accommodation and transport.
South America’s World’s End
The southernmost tip of South America is also known as the “World’s End”. Shared between Argentina and Chile, this landscape of ancient glaciers and rough mountains is only occasionally broken by vegetation. The best way to explore it is on horseback, traveling from one cattle ranch to another.
Black Saddle arranges horseback expeditions across the land starting from £3,780 per person.
The Outer Hebrides
Daring travelers push themselves physically and mentally when visiting the Outer Hebrides, remote islands off the western coast of Scotland. Each of them has its own personality and geographical peculiarities. Visitors can walk or cycle the Hebridean Way, a 200-mile cross-island track.
A three-night experience starts at £6,600 per person, with accommodation in luxury tent camps.
Africa’s Eden
Mysterious and unexpected, Africa’s Eden is located around a river basin in west central Africa. The exact location of the 10-night Secret Safari (游猎) adventure only reveals as the journey unfolds. Activities revolve around rivers and waterfalls. Each location is reached by bush plane, with luxury treehouses and camps along the way.
It takes place once a year, starting from £19,290 per person, with the size limited to 12 participants in a group.
1. Which traveling path should visitors take to explore the life of tribes?
A. The Outer Hebrides in Scotland. B. The Hindu Kush mountain in Pakistan.
C. The World’s End in South America. D. Africa’s Eden in west central Africa.
2. What is a recommended way to explore the “World’s End”?
A. Going on foot. B. Taking a bush plane.
C. Traveling on horseback. D. Cycling on a rented bike.
3. What is special about Africa’s Eden?
A. It has the lowest price. B. It provides luxury accommodation.
C. It mainly focuses on mountain exploration. D. It occurs annually and the group size is limited.
B
Mr. Riccardi was working for an Italian university at the time, 10 years ago, and had to go to the city of Potenza in the south of the country for a conference. He wanted to book an environmentally-friendly hotel, but it was not so easy to find one online and book.
So it gave him the idea for a business — a website called Ecobnb, where people can search for sustainable accommodation. When someone finds a place that they would like to book, Ecobn b does not take the payment. Rather it contacts the property, which then emails the person directly. Ecobnb makes its money by charging the accommodation providers a monthly subscription to list on its website.
Today Ecobnb, based in Trento, in northern Italy, lists more than 3,000 properties worldwide, from an organic farmhouse in Tuscany, to an eco-mountain cottage in Costa Rica. 2.8 million travellers now use Ecobnb per year, up from 780,000 in 2018. Mr. Riccardi says the number is still rising. Some accommodation providers offer discounts for guests arriving by bicycle, or those not using a car during the trip.
“Holidaymakers are rethinking their relationship with planet Earth,” Mr. Riccardi says. “There is a new awareness, especially in young people, about our responsibility for our future and for the planet.” Statistics appear to back this up. A study has found that 69% of travellers are now actively seeking sustainable travel options.
Although Ecobnb is focused on sustainability, how sustainable is it when many people might be flying to arrive at the accommodations it lists? “The impact of the travel of the flights is very big,” agrees Mr. Riccardi. “We are pushing the staycation (就近旅游) model a lot, inviting people to discover their own countries and to avoid the flights when it’s possible.”
“More people are interested in green lifestyles every day,” he says. “And now they are looking for the same green choices also during their holidays. These little choices can come together, and we can change things and make something different. We can be the change we want to see in the world.”
4. What inspired Mr. Riccardi to start the website Ecobnb?
A. His pursuit for a better future. B. His motivation to find a green hotel.
C. His teaching experience in an university. D. His desire to invest in sustainable tourism.
5. What can we infer about Ecobnb from the third paragraph?
A. It enjoys great popularity. B. It owns 3,000 properties in Italy.
C. It offers discounts to all visitors. D. It charges payment from customers.
6. Why is Ecobnb pushing the stay cation model?
A. To promote sustainable travel. B. To attract more young travelers.
C. To reduce the accommodation list. D. To make flights available for others.
7. How does Mr. Riccardi feel about the future of green travel?
A. Discouraged. B. Tolerant. C. Uncertain. D. Optimistic.
C
Language gives us the power to describe countless actions, properties and relations that compose our experiences, real or imagined. As for how languages were created, scientists found iconicity might play a key role.
People can’t bridge language gap and understand each other without iconicity. When playing a game of charades (猜字谜) , we act out our meaning, using our hands and bodies to describe the sizes and shapes of objects. The key to this process of forming new symbols is the use of iconicity. Not limited to gesturing, iconicity appears in our visual communication too. Traffic signs, food packaging, maps. . . wherever there are people communicating, you will find iconicity.
According to our research, iconicity might also exist in our voices. We organized a contest in which we invited contestants to record a set of sounds to express different meanings. The winner of the contest was determined by how well listeners could guess the intended meanings of the sounds based on a set of written options. Critically, the sounds that contestants submitted couldn’t include actual words or onomatopoeias (拟声词) .
Listeners were remarkably good at interpreting the meanings of the sounds. Yet, all of the contestants and listeners were speakers of English. Thus, it was possible that listeners’ success relied on some cultural knowledge that they shared with the speakers. Did the listeners also understand the speakers from completely different cultural backgrounds?
Later, an Internet survey translated into 25 different languages was carried out. Participants listened to each sound from the English speakers and guessed the meaning by choosing from six written words. Guessing accuracy for the different groups ranged from 74 percent for English speakers to 34 percent for Portuguese speakers. It is far from perfect, but well above the chance rate of eight percent expected by us.
Taken together, these studies show that our capacity for iconic communication has played a critical role. Without this special talent, language would likely never have gotten off the ground.
8. Which of the following can explain “iconicity” ?
A. A skill in foreign language learning. B. The process of acting out our meanings.
C. The connection between form and meaning. D. A barrier between different language speakers.
9. What can we know about the contest?
A. It required sounds containing meanings. B. Its winners were creative in recordings.
C. It aimed to prove iconicity in words. D. Its entries were familiar to listeners.
10. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?
A. English pronunciations differ. B. The research has a limitation.
C. The cultural gap is narrowing. D. Listening skills vary in cultures.
11. What is the significance of the research?
A. Clarifying the influence of sounds. B. Proving the necessity of exchanges.
C. Uncovering the origin of languages. D. Identifying the function of gestures.
D
At any given moment, about seven microliters of tears are present in each of our eyes-about a tenth of a drop of water. Tears are more than salty water—they deliver oxygen and nutrients to our eyes, remove waste and serve as the first line of defense against disease.
Research has shown that markers of many of the most common diseases like cancer are found in tears. Work is already under way to confirm the use of such markers for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. Recently, a technology named TearExo has been developed for breast cancer screening using patients' tears. That could greatly reduce the costs of testing.
Actually, the potential merits of tears as indicators of health go beyond occasional testing. One promising tear-based technology is a smart contact lens that continuously monitors a patient's biomarkers, significantly improving disease prevention and early detection. Recently, a smart contact lens has been successfully developed for continuous glucose monitoring and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. Such a product probably won't be ready for commercial use for several years. However, about 45 million people in the US already wear contact lenses to correct their vision, so switching to a smart version will be simple for them.
Interestingly, NASA ever suggested using tear markers to monitor astronauts' health in space. This allowed us to better understand the effects on human health of long-term exposure to space environmental factors like weightlessness. Tear markers from experienced astronauts and new astronauts without space exposure could be used to establish a health database, which might be one of the first stepping stones toward making living in space a reality.
Tears can provide an inexpensive, rapid and easy-to-use alternative to monitor health. Given the advantage in tear technology to monitor health, and to be used even by the healthy, such technology will almost certainly lead to the more effective prevention of diseases—rather than having to deal with the difficulties of treating them.
12. How does the author show the use of tears in testing?
A. By listing data. B. By using remarks.
C. By giving examples. D. By making comparisons.
13. What does the underlined word "merits" in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Limitations. B. Amounts. C. Expenses. D. Advantages.
14. What can we know about the tear-based contact lens?
A. It can hardly correct our vision. B. It helps to detect diseases continuously.
C. It has been used commercially. D. It can successfully cure eye illnesses.
15. What does the author think of tear technology?
A. It serves as a basis for space exposure. B. It can free astronauts of weightlessness.
C. It monitors health effectively but slowly. D. It has a bright future in the medical field.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分,满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If your friends are happy, it turns out that you’re more likely to be happy too. If your friends are overweight, that too ups the likelihood that you’ll pack on pounds. ____16____
The researchers analyzed the running activity of more than a million individuals worldwide who used an exercise tracking device for five years. They used weather patterns as a way to randomly examine different parts of that global network. On average, fine days would encourage people to run more, rainy or cold days less.
Since different cities have different weather patterns, this natural experiment allowed them to ask: Did a rainy day in New York affect running in San Diego? If the weather in New York caused changes in the running behavior in San Diego, it could possibly happen through peer influences of the friends.____17____ The behavior of one city’s runners could indeed affect the behavior of runners in another socially connected city.
____18____ Women tended to be influenced more by the female runners in their networks. And less active runners tended to influence more active runners to run more, but not so much the other way around.____19____“We have to start thinking about consumers and citizens as networked consumers and citizens. Since they are easily influenced by and influence their social network in very strong and dynamic ways, it will change the way a particular intervention succeeds or fails.” Sinan Aral, the leading researcher said.
Or, let’s put it this way. Next time, the doctors recommend people to do more exercise.____20____
A. There were a few more findings.
B. That was exactly what the researchers saw.
C. More difficulties remained to be worked out.
D. They will tell the same to their friends and family, too.
E. The result provides some practical guidance for professionals.
F. Runners in one city would run as much as peers in another city.
G. Now researchers have identified another similar quality: exercise.
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)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was born with a genetic disease that causes severe weakness in my limbs. My disability means I’ve never been able to stand or walk, but in the water, I was weightless and could move more ____21____. So my ____22____ memories of my childhood are of learning to swim in school PE lessons. It was the only sport I was ever able to ____23____ participate in, without being assigned to watch. Back in class, with wet-hair and sore eyes, I felt like a(n) ____24____.
As I approached adolescence, I underwent further surgery, which left me even less ____25____. Visiting the hydrotherapy (水疗法) pool was my final ____26____ to return to the water. I now needed specialist equipment to get me into the pool. It was a stressful and ____27____ experience, far from the fun I remembered. I knew I would never ____28____ again! I cried the whole way home. My tears weren’t just because of the loss-they were a(n) ____29____, too. Self-forgiveness! And I made a decision: I was never going back in the water again.
But now I want to _____30_____ myself for the first time. Like other disabled people who are always forced to fit in, I often feel a social _____31_____ to push myself, to ignore my body’s needs, to be a high achiever, _____32_____ miserable or exhausted. Giving up on swimming was a tough lesson about accepting the _____33_____ of my body. It was the first big loss in my life, but I know there will be others as I age. I’ve learned it’s OK to _____34_____ what my body could do before, but it’s also important to find ways to adapt and _____35_____ what I can do.
21. A. awkwardly B. freely C. gracefully D. painfully
22. A. earliest B. bitterest C. fondest D. shortest
23. A. fully B. hesitantly C. dependently D. violently
24. A. amateur B. human C. equal D. bystander
25. A. pessimistic B. speechless C. isolated D. mobile
26. A. time B. effort C. permission D. outcome
27. A. unique B. worthwhile C. unnecessary D. alarming
28. A. walk B. swim C. stand D. breathe
29. A. acceptance B. agreement C. solution D. recovery
30. A. turn to B. look out for C. attend to D. stand up for
31. A. environment B. circle C. pressure D. movement
32. A. however B. before C. until D. unless
33. A. desires B. limitations C. strengths D. requirements
34. A. bear B. prove C. deny D. miss
35. A. enjoy B. change C. handle D. imagine
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。
With the right expectations and a little preparation, a visit to China can be an amazing experience. Knowing some Chinese is not a ___36___ (necessary) but it helps a lot. In large cities like Beijing and Shanghai, the relatively younger generations, ___37___ can speak basic English, are eager to help out. If you choose a smaller city as your destination, being able to speak basic Chinese is ___38___ (benefit). We foreigners would have a difficult time here if we couldn’t speak the basics of Chinese. Plus, a simple hello or thank-you in Chinese ___39___ (appreciate), as natives can see that we’ve made ___40___ effort to learn and speak their language.
There are a lot of language learning apps and computer programs ___41___ (choose) from. It also helps to have a Chinese translate app on your phone. We used this to communicate many times as well.
We ___42___ (figure) out many travel tips for ourselves while traveling. During our travel, we avoided traveling in a large group of people, ___43___ (prefer) to find our own way. Though we got lost sometimes, independent travel is still the best way to be absorbed ___44___ the culture. By traveling on our own we can interact with the local people _____45_____ (natural), rather than traveling within the safety of a large travel group with a guide.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校英文报正向高三毕业生征稿,主题为“How to live a successful life in high school”,请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1.如何交友;
2.如何学习;
3.期望和祝福。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
How to live a successful life in high school
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Born in a poor rural family in Hebei, Pang Zhongwang endured extreme hardships throughout his childhood. His father suffered from mental disorder while his mother was severely disabled and unable to take care of herself. Worse still, he once struggled with a serious congenital heart disease. To hold the family together, he took on endless housework and collected waste materials to make a living, shouldering family responsibilities at a very young age.
Despite the tough living conditions, Pang never surrendered to fate or neglected his studies. Receiving no extra tutoring or expensive educational resources, he cherished every studying moment, stayed disciplined and maintained a positive mindset. His continuous efforts finally paid off. He achieved excellent grades in the national college entrance examination and was admitted to Tsinghua University. Later, he further pursued doctoral studies and devoted himself to scientific research, aiming to contribute to the country’s development.
Instead of being ruined by misfortune, he transformed hardships into motivation for progress. His perseverance and optimism have greatly inspired numerous teenagers nationwide. Moreover, he actively offers assistance to students living in difficult circumstances, passing on courage, kindness and positive energy to more young people.
注意:1. 写作词数应为60左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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