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听力考试正式开始,请看听力部分第一节。第一节听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的ABC3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。每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的。有关内容。I started working here as a factory worker as I left school, but now IT is closing down. Did you say that your mom worked here too? Yes, right up to her retirement, the factory has been part of my whole life. I was looking at john school report from last year. His math has improved so much, and his attitude is great. That's wonderful. He really wanted to make you proud. Yes, i'll take him to see a movie as a reward. I love watching that baking show where some singers are required to bake various desserts. Me too. During the first week, I thought that they would never learn to bake, but by the end, i'd want to eat what . they have cooked. Me too. I'm not sure what to do. I've signed up for a night school course in creative writing, but because of the demands of childcare, i'll always be a few minutes late. Well, don't worry. I'm sure if you speak to the teachers, they will understand. I have been watching wimbledon championships on T. V. The tennis players served the ball so well. I wish I could do that, but I never learned when I was Younger. It's never too late to learn something new. I've just started swimming lessons. 第一节到此结束,第二节听下面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ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间,每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话,回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hi, here's your package. I can't wait to open IT. Can you sign for the package first, please? sure. Oh, it's a soup maker. I can't wait . to try IT. great. I love soup, carrot soup, chicken soup. I love all flavors. I like the mushroom one. I have a brilliant recipe that my grandma gave me. Sounds delicious. I haven't had soup in a while. Hi, here's your package. I can't . wait to open IT. Can you sign for the package first, please? sure. Oh, it's a soup maker. I can't wait . to try IT. great. I love soup, carrot soup, chicken soup. I love all flavors. I like the mushroom one. I have a brilliant recipe that my grandma gave me. Sounds delicious. I haven't had soup in a while. 听下面一段对话,回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。When I talk to my friends back at home in france, they don't realize that we study in english. That's the same with me. I told my friends I had french, german, chinese and thai friends. They asked how anyone understands one another. I know, right? They also think that we study mainly in vietnam is because that's the native language of the country where we are living true. And yet hardly any of the students are from vietnam. Anyway, I do love learning about local culture and customs. Me too. I also find IT interesting when things are different. There are so many motorcycles here. Yes, the food here is amazing too. I love eating the noodles. IT is making . my mouth water, just thinking about them. Anyway, we'd Better head to the science lab. I don't want to be late . when I talk to my friends back at home in france. They don't realize that we study in english. That's the same with me. I told my friends I had french, german, chinese and thai friends. They asked how anyone understands one another. I know, right? They also think that we study mainly in vietnam is because that's the native language of the country where we are living true. And yet hardly any of the students are from vietnam. Anyway, I do love learning about local culture and customs. Me too. I also find IT interesting when things are different. There are so many motorcycles here. Yes, the food here is amazing too. I love eating the noodles. IT is making . my mouth water. Are just thinking about them. Anyway, we'd Better head to the science lab. I don't want to be late. 听下面一段对话,回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。I'm going to spend Christmas day this year at the homeless shelter making lunches. That's wonderful. How kind of you . IT is important that everyone can enjoy a hot meal at Christmas time. The only problem is raising the funds to buy all the food. I understand that I was the problem dealt within the past. Last year, all the children in the local schools did spelling competition . to raise funds. That's cool. And the year before, people had a yard sale. But this year, we're not sure. Have you . thought about a big sale or a coffee morning that could work? IT is great. What you are doing. If I didn't have small children, I would help to. I'm going to spend Christmas day this year at the homeless shelter making lunches. That's wonderful. How kind of you . IT is important that everyone can enjoy a hot meal at Christmas time. The only problem is raising the funds to buy all the food. I understand that how was the problem dealt within the past? Last year, all the children in the local schools did a spelling company to raise funds. That's cool. And the year before, people had a yards sale. But this year, we're not sure. Have you thought about a big sale or a coffee morning could work? IT is great. What you are doing. If I didn't have small children, I would help to. 听下面一段对话,回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hi, mr. Donaldson. I'm fred. I am so excited to meet you. Well, that's nice to here. Let me sign your books for you. Have you traveled far? Not really. I live in the next town, so we had to get the nine AM bus to be sure that we would make IT to the library on time. IT was a twenty minute bus journey and then ten . minute walk. That's good. What did you do during the bus journey? I read your book. Of course, the latest in the series is amazing. Well, it's lovely that you enjoyed IT. Shall we pose for a photo thread? Yes, please. Seeing Young. enthusiastic reiters like you makes all the long, lonely hours worthwhile. Oh, this has been the best day of my life. I think i'll include a character like you in . my next story. Wow, that's amazing. Well, fred, keep an eye out for my next story. There may be a Young boy with a big smile and a kind heart full of energy like you in IT. Thank you. Hi my Donald. I'm fred. I am so excited to meet you. Well, that's nice to hear. Let me sign your books for you. Have you traveled far? Not really. I live in the next time. So we had to get the nine AM bus to be sure that we would make IT to the library on time. IT was a twenty minute bus journey and then a ten . minute walk. That's good. What did you do during the bus journey? I read your book. Of course, the latest in the series is amazing. Well, it's lovely that you enjoyed IT. Shall we pose for a photo. fred? Yes, please. Seeing Young. enthusiastic, greater like you makes all the long, lonely hours worthwhile. Oh, this has been the best day of my life. I think i'll include a character like you in my next story. Wow, that's amazing. Well, fred. keep an eye for my next story. There may be a Young boy with a big smile and a kind heart full of energy like you and IT. Thank you. 听下面一段独白,回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Attention, students, this is your head teacher speaking with an important announcement. The stormy skies have decided to show their anger, and the wind is racing around, eager to make things difficult. Because of this wild weather, our school is closing early today. Remember, this isn't the holiday where you disappear into the sunset or rain. Standards must not drop at exactly one P. M. All students all together in the school hall, where are they will come to an early end? Yes, seven students will leave first at one fifteen P. M, and then year rate students will leave fifteen minutes later. The rest of the year groups will follow one by one. The order will be year seven, year rate, year nine and so on. Year thirteen will leave last a two forty five P. M. Please remember, even though the school may take a break tomorrow to recover, you'll need to check your accounts for updates. The clouds may make up their minds by morning, and we must be ready to respect them and respond. If you are not backing class, then your teachers will be on the screen to guide you through the day. Attention students, this is your head teacher speaking with an important announcement. The stormy skies have decided to show their anger, and the wind is racing around, eager to make things difficult. Because of this wild weather, our school is closing early today. Remember, this isn't to holiday where you disappear into the sunset or rain. Standards must not drop at exactly one P. M. All students are together in the school hall. Where are they will come to an early end year. Seven students will leave first at one fifteen P. M, and then year rate students will leave fifteen minutes later. The rest of the year groups will follow one by one. The order will be years seven, year rate, year nine and seven. Years thirteen will leave last at two forty five. P. M. Please remember, even though the school may take a break tomorrow to recover, you'll need to check your accounts for updates. The clouds may make up their minds by morning, and we must be ready to respect them and respond. If you are not backing class, then your teachers will be on the screen to guide you through the day. 第二节到此结束,现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。
高三10月培优英语试题
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,选出最佳选项。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A worker. B. A factory. C. A school.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: I started working here as a factory worker as I left school, but now it is closing down.
M: Did you say that your mom worked here, too?
W: Yes, right up to her retirement. The factory has been part of my whole life.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the man plan to do?
A. Reward the woman. B. Write a school report. C. Watch a film with John.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: I was looking at Jon’s school report from last year. His math has improved so much and his attitude is great.
W: That’s wonderful. He really wanted to make you proud.
M: Yes, I’ll take him to see a movie as a reward.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the man mean?
A. The singers’ cooking skills are improved.
B. The baking show isn’t worth watching.
C. The desserts are very easy to make.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: I love watching that baking show where some singers are required to bake various desserts.
M: Me too. During the first week I thought that they would never learn to bake, but by the end I’d want to eat what they have cooked.
W: Me too.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Sign up for a course. B. Talk to the teachers. C. Pick up kids on time.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: I’m not sure what to do. I’ve signed up for a night school course in creative writing, but because of the demands of child care, I’ll always be a few minutes late.
W: Well, don’t worry. I’m sure if you speak to the teachers they will understand.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What has the man begun to do?
A. Fix a TV. B. Play tennis. C. Have swimming lessons.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I have been watching Wimbledon championships on TV. The tennis players serve the ball so well. I wish I could do that, but I never learned when I was younger.
M: It’s never too late to learn something new. I’ve just started swimming lessons.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What is in the package?
A. A kitchen device. B. Some vegetables. C. A cookbook.
7. What kind of soup does the woman like?
A. Carrot soup. B. Chicken soup. C. Mushroom soup.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, here’s your package.
W: I can’t wait to open it.
M: Can you sign for the package first please?
W: Sure. Oh, it’s a soup maker. I can’t wait to try it.
M: Great. I love soup. Carrot soup, chicken soup. I love all flavors.
W: I like the mushroom one. I have a brilliant recipe that my grandma gave me.
M: Sounds delicious. I haven’t had soup in a while.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Where does the man come from?
A. Vietnam. B. France. C. China.
9. What does the woman say about the food?
A. Delicious. B. Unappealing. C. Common.
10. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Employer and employee.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B
【解析】
【原文】M: When I talk to my friends back at home in France, they don’t realize that we study in English.
W: That’s the same with me. I told my friends I had French, German, Chinese and Thai friends. They asked how anyone understands one another.
M: I know, right. They also think that we study mainly in Vietnamese because that’s the native language of the country where we are living.
W: True, and yet hardly any of the students are from Vietnam. Anyway, I do love learning about local culture and customs.
M: Me too. I also find it interesting when things are different. There are so many motorcycles here.
W: Yes, the food here is amazing too. I love eating the noodles.
M: It is making my mouth water just thinking about them.
W: Anyway, we’d better head to the science lab. I don’t want to be late.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. What is the man worried about?
A. When to buy food. B. How to raise funds. C. Whether to prepare a meal.
12. What did the children in the local schools do for the man’s problem last year?
A. They held a spelling competition.
B. They organized a sale in the yard.
C. They sold morning coffee.
13. How does the woman feel about what the man is doing?
A. Strange. B. Crazy. C. Nice.
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C
【解析】
【原文】M: I’m going to spend Christmas day this year at the homeless shelter, making lunches.
W: That’s wonderful. How kind of you.
M: It is important that everyone can enjoy a hot meal at Christmas time. The only problem is raising the funds to buy all the food.
W: I understand that. How was the problem dealt with in the past?
M: Last year, all the children in the local schools did a spelling competition to raise funds.
W: That’s cool.
M: And the year before, people had a yard sale, but this year, we’re not sure.
W: Have you thought about a bake sale or a coffee morning?
M: That could work.
W: It is great what you are doing. If I didn’t have small children, I would help too.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. What is the woman?
A. A photographer. B. A writer. C. A driver.
15. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a library. B. On a bus. C. At the station.
16. What does the woman invite Fred to do?
A. Travel with books. B. Read the series. C. Take a picture.
17. What is Fred like according to the woman?
A. Enthusiastic. B. Honest. C. Ambitious.
【答案】14. B 15. A 16. C 17. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, Miss Donaldson, I’m Fred. I am so excited to meet you.
W: Well, that’s nice to hear. Let me sign your books for you. Have you traveled far?
M: Not really. I live in the next town, so we had to get the 9 a.m. bus to be sure that we would make it to the library on time. It was a 20-minute bus journey and then a 10-minute walk.
W: That’s good. What did you do during the bus journey?
M: I read your book, of course. The latest in the series is amazing.
W: Well, it’s lovely that you enjoyed it. Shall we pose for a photo, Fred?
M: Yes, please.
W: Seeing young, enthusiastic readers like you makes all the long, lonely hours worth while.
M: Oh, this has been the best day of my life.
W: Haha, I think I’ll include a character like you and my next story.
M: Wow, that’s amazing.
W: Well, Fred, keep an eye out for my next story. There may be a young boy with a big smile and a kind heart full of energy, like you, in it.
M: Thank you.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. Why is the school closing early?
A. There will be a meeting. B. The weather is horrible. C. The hall will be occupied.
19. When will Year 13 leave school?
A. At 1:15 p.m. B. At 1:30 p.m. C. At 2:45 p.m.
20. What are the students required to do tomorrow?
A. Pay attention to the latest updates.
B. Show respect for their teachers.
C. Take a break at home.
【答案】18. B 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【原文】 M: Attention students, this is your head teacher speaking with an important announcement. The stormy skies have decided to show their anger and the wind is racing around, eager to make things difficult. Because of this wild weather, our school is closing early today. Remember, this isn’t a holiday where you disappear into the sunset or rain. Standards must not drop. At exactly 1 p.m., all students are together in the school hall, where our day will come to an early end. Year 7 students will leave first at 1:15 p.m. And then year eight students will leave 15 minutes later. The rest of the year groups will follow one by one. The order will be Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 so on. Year 13 will leave last at 2:45 p.m. Please remember, even though the school may take a break tomorrow to recover, you’ll need to check your accounts for updates. The clouds may make up their minds by morning and we must be ready to respect them and respond. If you are not back in class then your teachers will be on the screen to guide you through the day.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here are some things that you can buy as gifts for your friends who are birdwatchers.
A window-mounted bird feeder
One way to guarantee a close-up look at the birds in your garden is to bring them all the way to the house. This bird feeder is solidly built with strong suction (吸) cups that you can tie to your windows, giving you a good view of your winged visitors.
A pair of binoculars
Binoculars are a birdwatcher’s best friend! They work like two small telescopes joined together, allowing you to use both eyes to see distant birds as if they were right in front of you. They’re perfect for spotting feathered friends in the wild, whether the birds are high up in the trees or soaring across the sky. When you peer through them, you get a view that makes every little detail of the birds — their colors, beaks, and even the texture of their feathers.
The Robin: A Biography by Stephen Moss
This beautifully illustrated book draws readers into the mysterious world of Britain’s favourite bird, the red robin — a familiar sight in all winter gardens, but as naturalist Stephen Moss demonstrates, one we hardly know. Combining convincing storytelling with biological fact, Moss guides us through a year in the life of the robin, from the moment it hatches from its egg to its all too timely mortality (死亡) — the robin tends to live a mere 13 months, adding to its precious quality.
A reusable thermal bottle
Every good birding expedition needs a bottle of steaming hot tea. A reusable bottle decorated with lifelike drawings of classic British birds combines a natural aesthetic (美感) with practicality. It can keep not only hot drinks but also cold drinks.
21. What do we know about binoculars?
A. They can attract birds to your house. B. They show images in black and white.
C. They can provide detailed views of birdwatching. D. They’re too heavy to carry for birdwatchers.
22. What does The Robin: A Biography tell us about?
A. The birth of a bird. B. The death of a bird.
C. The quantity of a bird. D. The lifetime of a bird.
23. Which gift may attract birds to one’s house?
A. A window-mounted bird feeder. B. A pair of binoculars.
C. The Robin: A Biography. D. A reusable thermal bottle.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章介绍了一些适合送给观鸟爱好者的礼物。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“When you peer through them, you get a view that makes every little detail of the birds—their colors, beaks, and even the texture of their feathers.(透过它们,你可以看到这些鸟的每一个细节——它们的颜色、喙,甚至羽毛的质地)”可知,望远镜能让观鸟爱好者观察到鸟的每一个小细节。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Combining convincing storytelling with biological fact, Moss guides us through a year in the life of the robin, from the moment it hatches from its egg to its all too timely mortality (死亡) — the robin tends to live a mere 13 months, adding to its precious quality.(结合令人信服的故事和生物学事实,莫斯带领我们经历了知更鸟一年的生活,从它从蛋里孵出来的那一刻到它及时的死亡——知更鸟往往只活13个月,这增加了它宝贵的品质)”可知,该书介绍了欧洲知更鸟的一生。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“One way to guarantee a close-up look at the birds in your garden is to bring them all the way to the house. This bird feeder is solidly built with strong suction (吸) cups that you can tie to your windows, giving you a good view of your winged visitors.(保证近距离观察花园中的鸟类的一种方法是把它们一直带到家里。这个喂鸟器是坚固的,有很强的吸盘,你可以把它绑在你的窗户上,给你一个很好的视野)”可知,只有安装在窗户上的喂鸟器可能吸引鸟到家里。故选A。
B
Dogs really are our best friends, according to a Swedish study that says owning a dog could reduce one’s heart disease. A study of 3.4 million people between the ages of 40 and 80 found that having a dog was associated with a 23% reduction in death from heart disease and a 20% lower risk of dying from any cause over the 12 years of the study. Other studies have also suggested dogs reduce boredom and anxiety — both linked to an increased risk of heart disease and early death.
Tove Fall, the lead author of this latest study, says they tried their best to allow for any differences in education, existing ill-health and lifestyles between those with and without dogs. The study found the biggest positive effect of having a dog was on people living alone. “Dogs encourage you to walk, they provide social support and they make life more meaningful. If you have a dog, you interact more with other people. If you do get ill and go into hospital and you have a dog, there’s a huge desire to try to get back home.” says Fall.
Of course, getting a dog and watching it from your sofa while you eat fatty food is not going to reduce your risk of heart disease. And a toy dog may look cute, but won’t have any effect either. Fall’s study showed the most health benefits came from having retrievers (猎犬). Until her German shorthaired retriever died last year, she ran 10km with her most days. “In Sweden, we have one of the lowest rates of dog ownership in Europe,” says Fall, who has recently got a new puppy. “Maybe this will increase the acceptance that dogs are important to people.”
24. How does the author suggest owning a dog is good?
A. By using study results. B. By raising dogs himself.
C. By studying heart disease. D. By making friends with dogs.
25. What did Fall and her team pay most attention to when designing the study?
A. Involving people with different backgrounds.
B. Ensuring all participants do have a dog.
C. The timing of the research.
D. The meaning of the study.
26. Why do people living alone benefit most from owning dogs?
A. They need dogs to guard their home. B. Dogs can guide them to the hospital.
C. They need dogs to take care of them. D. Dogs can push them to connect with others.
27. What does the underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. Fall’s dog. B. Fall’s research. C. The lowest rate. D. The 10km running.
【答案】24. A 25. A 26. D 27. B
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍瑞典一项研究表明养狗能够降低心脏病死亡风险,并分析养狗对独居人群益处更大的原因。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Dogs really are our best friends, according to a Swedish study that says owning a dog could reduce one’s heart disease. A study of 3.4 million people between the ages of 40 and 80 found that having a dog was associated with a 23% reduction in death from heart disease and a 20% lower risk of dying from any cause over the 12 years of the study.(一项瑞典研究称,狗确实是我们最好的朋友,养狗能够降低人的心脏病发病风险。一项针对340万40至80岁人群的研究发现,在12年研究周期内,养狗与心脏病致死率下降23%、全因死亡风险下降20%有关。)”可知,作者借助研究结果来说明养狗的好处。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Tove Fall, the lead author of this latest study, says they tried their best to allow for any differences in education, existing ill-health and lifestyles between those with and without dogs.(这项最新研究的第一作者托芙·福尔称,他们尽力考虑养狗和不养狗人群在教育、已有疾病和生活方式上存在的各类差异。)”可知,研究团队考虑不同背景人群的差异,也就是纳入不同背景的参与者。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Dogs encourage you to walk, they provide social support and they make life more meaningful. If you have a dog, you interact more with other people.(狗会督促你散步,提供社交支持,让生活更有意义。如果你养狗,你会和其他人有更多交流。)”可知,独居人群养狗后,狗能够促使他们外出、与他人建立联系,因此独居者获益最多。
【27题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段中的““In Sweden, we have one of the lowest rates of dog ownership in Europe,” says Fall, who has recently got a new puppy. “Maybe this will increase the acceptance that dogs are important to people.”(“在欧洲,瑞典是养狗率最低的国家之一,”刚养了一只新幼犬的福尔说,“也许这会提升人们对狗对人类很重要这一观点的认可度。”)” 可知,本段前面一直在介绍Fall的这项研究,因此this指代前面的这项研究。
C
When Frederick and Katrina Jones visit the Museum of African-American History in Detroit, Michigan, they can see the great achievements of black Americans from past generations. They can also see themselves. Katrina and her brother Frederick are part of a museum exhibit. When they were kids, molds (模子) of their faces and bodies were used to make statues of Africans, shown on a model slave (奴隶) ship.
“Seeing myself is kind of fun,” says Frederick. “It was nice that kids got to do something about our history.” Now grown, Frederick can show others the youthful model and say, “That’s me!”
The museum, created in 1965, moved into a wonderful new home in April 1997. It is now the largest African-American history museum anywhere. People talk about African Americans during Black History Month, but this museum celebrates the achievements of black Americans year-round.
The purpose of the museum is to remember the history and culture of African Americans,” says Rita Organ, director of exhibits at National Underground Railroad Freedom Centers. “I hope people will see that the contributions African Americans make can be felt in every part of life and play an important part in American culture.”
Visitors are greeted by many flying bright, silky flags at the museum’s entrance. Each flag stands for a nation, from which centuries ago, Africans were brought to be slaves.
In the museum’s Ring of Fame, the names of 60 great Africans and African Americans grace (使增光) the floor. Visitors to the inventor’s area can see George Grant’s invention, the golf tee. Also on show is Samella Lewis’ original drawing for the design on the dime and the first traffic signal, invented by Garrett Morgan. The Congressional Medal of Honor given to Christian Fleetwood is among Organ’s favorite items on show. Sergeant Major Fleetwood earned it for heroism in a Civil War battle.
28. Why does the author say Katrina and Frederick can see themselves in the museum?
A. They were models for the statues. B. They are museum managers.
C. They invented molds. D. They work there.
29. What does Frederick take pride in about his childhood experience?
A. Making money easily. B. Following his parents’ words.
C. Having many friends. D. Standing for the past generations.
30. What do people do during Black History Month?
A. Honor slaves in American history B. Celebrate African-American culture.
C. Protect African-American history. D. Visit American museums for free.
31. What can visitors see in the museum’s Ring of Fame?
A. Great African-American inventions. B. Important African-Americans.
C. Well-known singers. D. Famous film stars.
【答案】28. A 29. D 30. B 31. B
【解析】
【导语】文章介绍了底特律的非裔美国人历史博物馆展示非裔美国人的历史与文化。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“When they were kids, molds of their faces and bodies were used to make statues of Africans.(当他们还是孩子的时候,他们脸和身体的模子被用来制作非洲人的雕像)”可知,Katrina和Frederick小时候曾作为这些雕像的模特,所以作者说他们在博物馆里能看到“自己”。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“It was nice that kids got to do something about our history.(孩子们能为我们的历史做点什么,这很好)”可知,他为自己童年时期能够参与到展示非裔美国人历史的展览中(即代表过去的一代人)而感到骄傲和自豪。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“People talk about African Americans during Black History Month(人们在黑人历史月期间谈论非裔美国人)”以及第四段“The purpose of the museum is to remember the history and culture of African Americans,(博物馆旨在铭记非裔美国人的历史和文化)”可知,在黑人历史月,人们主要是在纪念和庆祝非裔美国人的历史与文化。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“In the museum’s Ring of Fame, the names of 60 great Africans and African Americans grace the floor.(在博物馆的名人圈里,60位伟大的非洲人和非裔美国人的名字使地板生辉)”可知,游客在名人圈里看到的是众多伟大、重要的非裔美国人的名字。
D
Like most other parrots, parakeets (长尾鹦鹉) are known to have the ability to imitate the way humans speak. Now a new study has found that when parakeets make sounds, their brains work similarly to the way human brains function when we speak.
The study was led by Michael Long, a professor at New York University. Long’s team focused on common parakeets. They recorded their brain activity as they made sounds, focusing on a part of the brain called the anterior arcopallium (AAC), which is known to affect vocal (嗓子的) muscles.
They found that certain brain cells became active when the birds made specific sounds. Some cells seemed to be involved in producing consonants, and others created vowels. Some showed activity when the birds made high-pitched (声调高的) sounds, while other cells lit up for low-pitched sounds. This simple system allows parakeets to combine different sounds to make complex calls. “What the parrot has presented is this beautiful, elegant solution for making vocal sounds,” Long told New Scientist.
In human brains, specific brain cell activity is associated with certain movements of the lips or tongue. This is the first time scientists have identified a similar language “map” in the brain of a non-human animal.
Long’s team also studied zebra finches. In contrast to parakeets, the finches’ brains have complicated systems. But these can only allow them to make simple songs but not to mimic human speech.
Researching how language works in birds’ brains could help scientists better understand how it works in the human brain. This could lead to solutions for speech disability in humans.
32. How did the scientists study the parakeets’ brains?
A. By comparing them with humans’.
B. By teaching parakeets new sounds.
C. By recording parakeets’ brain activity.
D. By observing parakeets’ behaviors.
33. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The procedure of the research.
B. The use of sound in human speech.
C. Differences between parakeets and humans.
D. Parakeets’ brain system for sound production.
34. What does the word “these” in paragraph 5 refer to?
A. Parakeets. B. Zebra finches.
C. Parakeets’ brain systems. D. Zebra finches’ brain systems.
35. What is the significance of the study by Long’s team?
A. It contributes to better protection of animals.
B. It may help us solve human speech problems.
C. It enables us to understand the natural world deeper.
D. It enriches our knowledge about languages in the world.
【答案】32. C 33. D 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了研究发现长尾鹦鹉发声时大脑运作与人类说话时相似,其大脑特定细胞参与不同声音产生。研究或助于理解人类大脑语言功能及解决语言障碍。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“They recorded their brain activity as they made sounds, focusing on a part of the brain called the anterior arcopallium (AAC), which is known to affect vocal (嗓子的) muscles.( 当他们发声时,他们记录下了他们的大脑活动,重点关注大脑中被称为前弓鞘(AAC)的部分,该部分已知会影响声带肌肉。)”可知,科学家通过记录长尾鹦鹉发出声音时的大脑活动来研究它们的大脑。故选C项。
【33题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段中“They found that certain brain cells became active when the birds made specific sounds. Some cells seemed to be involved in producing consonants, and others created vowels. Some showed activity when the birds made high-pitched (声调高的) sounds, while other cells lit up for low-pitched sounds. This simple system allows parakeets to combine different sounds to make complex calls.( 他们发现,当鸟类发出特定的声音时,某些脑细胞会变得活跃。一些细胞似乎参与产生辅音,而其他细胞则产生元音。当鸟发出高音调的声音时,一些细胞显示出活动,而其他细胞则发出低音调的声音。这个简单的系统可以让长尾鹦鹉组合不同的声音来发出复杂的叫声。)”可知,主要讲述了长尾鹦鹉产生声音的大脑系统,比如不同脑细胞在产生不同声音(辅音、元音、高低声调声音)时的活动情况。故选D项。
【34题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第五段“Long’s team also studied zebra finches. In contrast to parakeets, the finches’ brains have complicated systems. But these can only allow them to make simple songs but not to mimic human speech.( Long的团队还研究了斑胸草雀。与长尾小鹦鹉相比,雀类的大脑系统复杂。但这些只能让它们唱简单的歌,而不能模仿人类的语言。)”可知,这里的“these”指代前面提到的“the finches’ brains”,也就是斑马雀的大脑系统。故选D项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Researching how language works in birds’ brains could help scientists better understand how it works in the human brain. This could lead to solutions for speech disability in humans.( 研究语言在鸟类大脑中的工作方式可以帮助科学家更好地了解语言在人类大脑中的工作方式。这可能会导致人类语言障碍的解决方案。)”可推知,Long 团队研究的意义在于可能有助于解决人类的语言问题。故选B项。
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。
Writing flow refers to the smooth and logical progression of ideas within a piece of writing. ____36____ Poor writing flow can confuse readers and make your message unclear. One useful technique to improve your writing flow is maintaining consistency (一致性).
One key element of maintaining consistency is tense consistency. Decide whether you’re writing in the past, present, or future tense. ____37____ Unnecessary changes in tense can make your writing seem unclear. For example, avoid sentences that jump between “He walked to the store” and “He is buying milk”.
____38____ Choose your pronouns carefully. Are you writing in the first person (“I” or “we”), second person (“you”), or third person (“he”, “she”, “it” or “they”)? Once you’ve made your choice, stick with it. Changing pronouns can create confusion. If you are writing about a particular person, make sure to use the same pronouns to refer to them.
Be mindful of perspective (角度) changes, especially in creative writing. If you start a scene from one character’s perspective, avoid suddenly jumping into another character’s thoughts and feelings without a clear transition (过渡). Sudden changes can mislead the reader and weaken the impact of your story. ____39____
In summary, consistency is achieved through careful attention to tense and pronoun usage, and by avoiding sudden and confusing changes in perspective. ____40____ In this way, you can make the reading experience enjoyable and help the audience grasp the intended message more easily.
A. It helps guide the reader effortlessly.
B. Similarly, pay close attention to pronoun consistency.
C. Stick to it unless there’s a reasonable reason to change.
D. Effective writing isn’t just about getting your ideas down.
E. If a change is necessary, use specific techniques to signal the change.
F. Mastering these skills can help ensure your writing is clear and engaging.
G. Improving your writing flow is not a one-time achievement but a journey.
【答案】36. A 37. C 38. B 39. E 40. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了写作连贯性的重要性以及通过保持时态、代词和视角的一致性来提高写作连贯性的方法,强调掌握这些技巧有助于使写作清晰且引人入胜,让读者更轻松地理解文章主旨。
【36题详解】
根据上文“Writing flow refers to the smooth and logical progression of ideas within a piece of writing.(写作连贯性是指一篇文章中思想的顺畅和逻辑推进)” 可推知,承接前文,进一步阐述写作连贯性对读者的积极作用。A选项“它有助于毫不费力地引导读者” 符合语境,故选A。
【37题详解】
根据上文“One key element of maintaining consistency is tense consistency. Decide whether you’re writing in the past, present, or future tense.(保持一致性的一个关键要素是时态一致性。决定你是用过去时、现在时还是将来时写作)” 可推知,与前文呼应,说明选定时态后应坚持使用。C选项“除非有合理的理由改变,否则要坚持使用选定的时态。” 符合语境,故选C。
【38题详解】
根据下文Choose your pronouns carefully. Are you writing in the first person (“I” or “we”), second person (“you”), or third person (“he”, “she”, “it” or “they”)? Once you’ve made your choice, stick with it. Changing pronouns can create confusion.(仔细选择你的代词。你是用第一人称(“我”或“我们”)、第二人称(“你”)还是第三人称(“他”、“她”、“它”或“他们”)写作?一旦做出选择,就要坚持使用。改变代词会造成混淆)” 可推知,本段主要在说代词的一致性。故B选项“同样,要密切注意代词的一致性” 符合语境,作为小标题概括该段内容,故选B。
【39题详解】
根据上文 “Be mindful of perspective (角度) changes, especially in creative writing. If you start a scene from one character’s perspective, avoid suddenly jumping into another character’s thoughts and feelings without a clear transition (过渡). Sudden changes can mislead the reader and weaken the impact of your story.(要注意视角的变化,尤其是在创意写作中。如果你从一个角色的视角开始一个场景,避免在没有清晰过渡的情况下突然跳到另一个角色的想法和感受。突然的变化会误导读者,削弱你故事的影响力)” 可推知,选项承接上文说明如果要改变所注意的事项。E选项“如果有必要改变,使用特定的技巧来表明这种变化” 符合语境,故选E。
【40题详解】
根据上文“In summary, consistency is achieved through careful attention to tense and pronoun usage, and by avoiding sudden and confusing changes in perspective.(总之,通过仔细注意时态和代词的使用,以及避免视角的突然和令人困惑的变化来实现连贯性)”可推知,选项承接上文说明掌握前文提到的技巧对写作的积极影响。故F选项“掌握这些技巧有助于确保你的写作清晰且引人入胜” 符合语境,故选F。
第三部分 语言运用(共四节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My husband’s career has led to our family relocating many times. With each move, to make friends, I explored new ____41____, like drawing, and joined various clubs and groups, just without a ball.
That ____42____ when our family moved to Ankara, Turkey. If I wanted a ____43____ life in the new community, I’d have to play tennis. Having bought a tennis skirt and a racket (球拍), I appeared at my ____44____.
With an encouraging coach, I ____45____ to show up, with a racket in hand and a smile on my face. I ____46____ criticism and learned to laugh at my mistakes. Despite my new can-do ____47____, my swings were often met with nothing but air. Laughing and learning, I kept swinging and trying, ____48____ the progress I was making.
After a few months of lessons, the practice provided me with the ____49____ to play Cardio Tennis before a sold-out audience. Grasping my racket, I made my way to the court. As they _____50_____ the rules of the game to me, I worriedly declared, “I’m an amateur! Though I’m _____51_____ to be here, I apologize in advance!”
The hours we spent together were full of laughter, _____52_____ and friendship. They praised my forehand and sympathized when I_____53_____a return. I put myself out there, unashamedly_____54_____my rookie (新手) state. But by putting myself in the_____55_____, I developed a sense of achievement, learned a new skill and made new friends.
41. A. missions B. routes C. hobbies D. traditions
42. A. occurred B. changed C. failed D. developed
43. A. global B. practical C. common D. social
44. A. lessons B. activities C. researches D. events
45. A. decided B. continued C. stopped D. refused
46. A. demanded B. guided C. discovered D. accepted
47. A. attitude B. analysis C. attempt D. strategy
48. A. working out B. giving up C. focusing on D. putting away
49. A. need B. confidence C. aim D. duty
50. A. explained B. contributed C. applied D. referred
51. A. disappointed B. calm C. confused D. happy
52. A. pressure B. encouragement C. silence D. blame
53. A. spotted B. picked C. missed D. rewarded
54. A. showing B. doubting C. expecting D. noticing
55. A. target B. theory C. plan D. game
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. C 54. A 55. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者因丈夫工作多次搬家,为交朋友尝试新事物,在土耳其安卡拉时通过学习网球,不仅掌握了新技能,还收获了友谊和成就感的故事。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:每次搬家,为了结交朋友,我都会探索新的爱好,比如画画,还会加入各种俱乐部和团体,只是不参加球类运动。A. missions使命;B. routes路线;C. hobbies爱好;D. traditions传统。根据下文“like drawing”可知,此处指探索新的爱好,故选C项。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当我们家搬到土耳其安卡拉时,情况发生了变化。A. occurred发生;B. changed改变;C. failed失败;D. developed发展。根据下文“I’d have to play tennis.”可知,作者以前不参加球类运动,现在开始打网球了,可推断出此处说的是作者搬到安卡拉后情况发生了变化,故选B项。
【43题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:如果我想在新社区过上社交生活,我就得打网球。A. global全球的;B. practical实际的;C. common常见的;D. social社交的。根据上文“to make friends”及下文“I’d have to play tennis.”可知,上文提到结交朋友,下文提到开始打网球,可推断出作者想在新社区过上社交生活,故选D项。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我买了一条网球裙和一个球拍,然后出现在我的网球课上。A. lessons课程;B. activities活动;C. researches研究;D. events事件。根据下文“After a few months of lessons”可知,作者买了网球裙和球拍后去上网球课,故选A项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在一位善于鼓励人的教练的鼓励下,我继续上课,手里拿着球拍,脸上带着微笑。A. decided决定;B. continued继续;C. stopped停止;D. refused拒绝。根据上文“With an encouraging coach”及下文“with a racket in hand and a smile on my face”可知,上文说的是在教练的鼓励下,下文说的是手里拿着球拍,脸上带着微笑,可推断出作者继续去上网球课,故选B项。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我接受了批评,并学会了对自己的错误一笑了之。A. demanded要求;B. guided指导;C. discovered发现;D. accepted接受。根据下文“learned to laugh at my mistakes”可知,作者学会了对自己的错误一笑了之,可推断出此处说的是作者接受了批评,故选D项。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:尽管我有了新的积极态度,但我的挥拍常常只碰到空气。A. attitude态度;B. analysis分析;C. attempt尝试;D. strategy策略。根据上文“learned to laugh at my mistakes”可知,作者学会了对自己的错误一笑了之,可推断出作者有了新的积极态度,故选A项。
【48题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:我笑着学习,不停地挥拍和尝试,专注于我所取得的进步。A. working out计算出;B. giving up放弃;C. focusing on专注于;D. putting away收起来。根据下文“the progress I was making”可知,下文提到了作者取得的进步,可推断出作者专注于自己所取得的进步,故选C项。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:上了几个月的课后,练习给了我在满座观众面前打 “有氧网球” 的信心。A. need需要;B. confidence信心;C. aim目标;D. duty责任,本分。根据下文“ Grasping my racket, I made my way to the court.”可知,上了几个月课后,作者有了在满座观众前打球的信心。故选B项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当他们向我解释比赛规则时,我担心地宣称:“我是业余选手!虽然我很高兴来到这里,但我提前道歉!”A. explained解释;B. contributed贡献;C. applied申请;D. referred参考。根据下文“the rules of the game to me”可知,下文提到了比赛的规则,可推断出别人向作者解释比赛规则,故选A项。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:同第10题。A. disappointed失望的;B. calm冷静的;C. confused困惑的;D. happy高兴的。根据下文“The hours we spent together were full of laughter”可知,下文说的是我们在一起的几个小时充满了欢笑,可推断出作者很高兴来到这里,故选D项。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我们在一起的几个小时充满了欢笑、鼓励和友谊。A. pressure压力;B. encouragement鼓励;C. silence沉默;D. blame责备。根据上下文“They praised my forehand”可知,下文说的是他们称赞我的正手击球,可推断出作者和球友们在一起的几个小时充满了欢笑和鼓励,故选B项。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他们称赞我的正手击球,并在我未能回球时表示同情。A. spotted发现;B. picked挑选;C. missed错过;D. rewarded奖励。根据上文“sympathized”及下文“a return”可知,上文说的是同情,下文说的是回球,可推断出此处说的是作者错过回球,故选C项。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我全身心投入其中,毫不羞愧地展现自己的新手状态。A. showing展示;B. doubting怀疑;C. expecting期待;D. noticing注意到。根据上文“I’m an amateur!”及下文“my rookie (新手) state”可知,上文说的是作者当众说明自己是业余选手,下文提到了新手状态,可推断出此处说的是作者毫不羞愧地展示自己的新手状态,故选A项。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:但通过让自己参与这项运动项目,我培养了一种成就感,学会了一项新技能,并结交了新朋友。A. target目标;B. theory理论;C. plan计划;D. game运动项目。根据上文“play Cardio Tennis”及下文“I developed a sense of achievement, learned a new skill and made new friends”可知,上文说的是有氧网球,下文说的是我培养了一种成就感,学会了一项新技能,并结交了新朋友,可推断出此处说的是作者通过让自己参与网球这项运动项目,培养了成就感,学会了一项新技能,并结交了新朋友,故选D项。
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。
You’ve probably seen groups of people practicing tai chi in a park, so you have some idea ____56____ it’s all about: slow, mindful movements. The practice combines ____57____ (aspect) of ancient Chinese medicine, philosophy and martial arts (武术 ), and it’s the opposite of most modern exercise programs that stress fast, ____58____ (energy) activity.
Indeed, certain parts of tai chi are thousands of years old. But while tai chi may look boring to some people — experts who’ve studied it say its benefits are vast and hard ____59____ (ignore).
Tai chi is an ____60____ (abundant) researched exercise, with health improvements ranging ____61____ better blood pressure to a ____62____ (sharp) mind. “we’ve seen improved immunity (免疫) to viruses among people who practiced tai chi,” says Dr. Michael Irwin, a professor of behavioral sciences at UCLA. During the past 15 years, lrwin has published more than a dozen studies ____63____ (link) tai chi to lower rates of illness.
It holds up when ____64____ (compare) to other more demanding types of exercise. “Over time, we see people who do tai chi achieve similar levels of fitness ____65____ those who do other forms of exercise,” Irwin says. One recent review found that the practice may improve fitness of the heart and lungs, even for healthy adults.
【答案】56. what
57. aspects
58. energetic
59. to ignore
60. abundantly
61. from 62. sharper
63. linking
64. compared
65. to
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了太极拳的特点、历史渊源及其对健康的诸多益处,并指出它与其他高强度运动相比同样有效。
【56题详解】
考查同位语从句。句意:你可能在公园里见过人们练习太极拳,所以你对它是什么有所了解:缓慢、专注的动作。空处引导同位语从句,空处引导宾语从句,从句中about缺少宾语,需用连接代词what引导。
【57题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:这种练习结合了古代中医、哲学和武术的多个方面。aspect为可数名词,此处表示多个方面,需用复数形式aspects。
【58题详解】
考查形容词。句意:它与大多数强调快速、充满活力活动的现代锻炼项目截然相反。空处修饰名词activity,需用形容词energetic作定语。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:尽管太极拳对某些人而言可能显得枯燥——但研究过这项运动的专家指出,其益处极为显著,且难以被忽视。be hard to do sth.为固定搭配,意为“做某事很难”,需用动词不定式形式。
【60题详解】
考查副词。句意:太极拳是一项被充分研究的运动,其健康改善涵盖了从更好的血压到更敏锐的思维。空处修饰动词researched,需用副词abundantly作状语。
【61题详解】
考查介词。句意:太极拳是一项被充分研究的运动,其健康改善涵盖了从更好的血压到更敏锐的思维。range from...to...为固定搭配,意为“从……到……不等”。
【62题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意:太极拳是一项被充分研究的运动,其健康改善涵盖了从更好的血压到更敏锐的思维。空处修饰名词mind作定语,对应前面的better,应用形容词比较级sharper。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:在过去的15年里,Irwin发表了十多项将太极拳与较低发病率联系起来的研究。has published为谓语动词,空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语,studies和link之间为主谓关系,需填现在分词linking。
【64题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:与其他要求更高的运动类型相比,它也站得住脚。空处需填非谓语动词作状语,it和compare之间为动宾关系,需填过去分词compared。
【65题详解】
考查介词。句意:随着时间的推移,我们看到练习太极拳的人达到了与做其他形式运动的人相似的健康水平。similar...to...为固定搭配,意为“与……相似”。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华,你校为了让学生走出校园,走进自然,传承红色文化,上周组织了全体学生赴南京参加红色教育之旅三日游研学活动。请你就此事写一篇短文发表在班级的英语角,内容包括:
1. 活动目的;
2. 活动见闻;
3. 你的感受。
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。
The Study Tour to Nanjing
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【答案】参考范文
The Study Tour to Nanjing
In order to let us students go out of campus, get close to nature, and experience the red culture, our school organized a three-day study tour to Nanjing last week.
During the tour, we visited some historical sites and museums to learn about Chinese history and culture. Not only did we enjoy the beautiful views in Xuanwu Lake Park, but we also rowed the boat on the lake. What’s more, we also tasted some delicious food, among which Nanjing Salted Duck impressed me most.
In my view, this study tour is meaningful, as it helps us relax and know more about Chinese culture at the same time.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。考生所在学校上周组织了全体学生赴南京参加红色教育之旅三日游研学活动。要求考生就此事写一篇短文发表在班级的英语角。
【详解】1.词汇积累
欣赏:enjoy→appreciate
有意义的:meaningful→significative
拜访:visit→pay a visit to
帮助:help→assist
2.句式拓展
简单句变强调句
原句:During the tour, we visited some historical sites and museums to learn about Chinese history and culture.
拓展句:It is during the tour that we visited some historical sites and museums to learn about Chinese history and culture.
【点睛】【高分句型1】In my view, this study tour is meaningful, as it helps us relax and know more about Chinese culture at the same time.(运用了as引导的原因状语从句)
【高分句型2】Not only did we enjoy the beautiful views in Xuanwu Lake Park, but we also rowed the boat on the lake.(运用了部分倒装句)
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was in Philadelphia for a conference when I saw an ad in the hotel. A nearby theater was showing a documentary (纪录片) about several local animal shelters that were helping to save abandoned dogs across the country. I love animals, and I felt an urge to go to this fundraising event. However, none of my co-workers would go with me, and I was worried about walking on the street alone at night.
I resigned myself to spending the evening in my hotel room, but as soon as I got back to my room I felt restless and bored. The theater where the event was taking place was only about five blocks from the hotel, and the area around the hotel didn’t seem particularly dangerous. So, I decided to brave it. I gathered up my wallet and room key and set off.
It was already getting dark and the streets were nearly deserted. I managed to find the street the theater was on, but when I turned the corner, I stopped in shock. In front of the theater were a group of bikers — very big, tough-looking bikers.
I’ve known lots of motorcycle enthusiasts and most are nice people. However, in this case, I was a woman all alone, in a strange neighborhood at night, and there were twenty or so very large men — all wearing insignia (徽章) that indicated they were in some sort of club-standing before me. Warning bells began to sound in my head, and my heart was pounding. Was I at the right theater? Had I misread the date of the event?
A sign outside the theater told me that I was in the right place on the right evening. Nevertheless, I wondered if I should rush back to my hotel instead of walking through that crowd of bikers. I finally decided that I would be safer inside the theater. Hopefully, the bikers would have gone away by the time the film was over.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: I hurried into the theater, only to find there were even more bikers inside.
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Paragraph 2: When the film began, I realized that the bikers were an animal rescue group.
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【答案】Possible version 1:
I hurried into the theater, only to find there were even more bikers inside. My heart sank and I felt like I had walked into a lion’s den. They were chatting loudly and seemed to fill every corner of the place. I quickly found an empty seat in a corner, trying to make myself as inconspicuous as possible. I kept stealing glances at them, still feeling extremely nervous.
When the film began, I realized that the bikers were an animal rescue group. They were here for the same reason as I was — to support the animal shelters. They had organized this event to raise funds and awareness for the abandoned dogs. As I watched them watching the film with such passion and care in their eyes, I felt ashamed of my initial judgment. I was touched by their love for animals and glad that I hadn’t let my fear stop me from coming.
Possible version 2:
I hurried into the theater only to find there were even more bikers inside. I froze for a moment, my palms sweating and my mind racing with all kinds of worst-case scenarios. But since I was already inside, I took a deep breath and walked slowly towards an empty row, constantly aware of their presence around me.
When the film began, I realized that the bikers were an animal rescue group. It turned out that they were using their club’s influence to advocate for these poor animals. They were the ones who had put a lot of effort into organizing this fundraising event. Watching them so engrossed in the documentary, I couldn’t help but smile. I was relieved that my unfounded fears had been just that — unfounded. And I was truly inspired by their dedication to the cause of helping animals.
【解析】
【导语】本文以观看一场纪录片为线索展开,讲述了“我”在费城偶遇流浪狗筹款影展,虽担心夜路安全仍独自前往。到达时“我”被剧院外一群粗犷的摩托车手吓到,硬着头皮进场后发现他们竟全是动物救援组织成员。“我”既感动又羞愧——差点因偏见错过这场温暖的相遇。(详解基于第一篇范文)
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“我匆匆走进剧院,却发现里面竟然还有更多的摩托车手。”可知,第一段可描写“我”更加紧张,但只能找隐蔽的位置坐下。
②由第二段首句内容“影片开始时,我便意识到这些摩托车手是一个动物救助组织的成员。”可知,第二段可描写“我”发现他们也是来支持这部纪录片的,他们专注地观看影片,“我”为自己之前的判断羞愧,庆幸没有因恐惧而错过这场活动。
2. 续写线索:剧院里有更多摩托车手——“我”更加紧张——“我”找位置坐下——“我”意识到摩托车手也是支持者——摩托车手专注观影——“我”的羞愧与庆幸
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①走进:walk into/enter/step into
②交谈:chat/communicate/talk/converse
③偷瞄:steal glances at/peek at/sneak a look at
④阻止某人做某事:stop sb. from doing/prevent sb. from doing
情绪类
①紧张的:nervous/anxious
②羞愧的:ashamed/humiliated
③高兴的:glad/happy/delighted
【点睛】[高分句型1] I quickly found an empty seat in a corner, trying to make myself as inconspicuous as possible. (现在分词trying作状语)
[高分句型2] As I watched them watching the film with such passion and care in their eyes, I felt ashamed of my initial judgment. (As引导时间状语从句)
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高三10月培优英语试题
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,选出最佳选项。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A worker. B. A factory. C. A school.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the man plan to do?
A. Reward the woman. B. Write a school report. C. Watch a film with John.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the man mean?
A. The singers’ cooking skills are improved.
B. The baking show isn’t worth watching.
C. The desserts are very easy to make.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Sign up for a course. B. Talk to the teachers. C. Pick up kids on time.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What has the man begun to do?
A. Fix a TV. B. Play tennis. C. Have swimming lessons.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What is in the package?
A. A kitchen device. B. Some vegetables. C. A cookbook.
7. What kind of soup does the woman like?
A. Carrot soup. B. Chicken soup. C. Mushroom soup.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Where does the man come from?
A. Vietnam. B. France. C. China.
9. What does the woman say about the food?
A. Delicious. B. Unappealing. C. Common.
10. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Employer and employee.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. What is the man worried about?
A. When to buy food. B. How to raise funds. C. Whether to prepare a meal.
12. What did the children in the local schools do for the man’s problem last year?
A. They held a spelling competition.
B. They organized a sale in the yard.
C. They sold morning coffee.
13. How does the woman feel about what the man is doing?
A. Strange. B. Crazy. C. Nice.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. What is the woman?
A. A photographer. B. A writer. C. A driver.
15. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a library. B. On a bus. C. At the station.
16. What does the woman invite Fred to do?
A. Travel with books. B. Read the series. C. Take a picture.
17. What is Fred like according to the woman?
A. Enthusiastic. B. Honest. C. Ambitious.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. Why is the school closing early?
A. There will be a meeting. B. The weather is horrible. C. The hall will be occupied.
19. When will Year 13 leave school?
A. At 1:15 p.m. B. At 1:30 p.m. C. At 2:45 p.m.
20. What are the students required to do tomorrow?
A. Pay attention to the latest updates.
B. Show respect for their teachers.
C. Take a break at home.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here are some things that you can buy as gifts for your friends who are birdwatchers.
A window-mounted bird feeder
One way to guarantee a close-up look at the birds in your garden is to bring them all the way to the house. This bird feeder is solidly built with strong suction (吸) cups that you can tie to your windows, giving you a good view of your winged visitors.
A pair of binoculars
Binoculars are a birdwatcher’s best friend! They work like two small telescopes joined together, allowing you to use both eyes to see distant birds as if they were right in front of you. They’re perfect for spotting feathered friends in the wild, whether the birds are high up in the trees or soaring across the sky. When you peer through them, you get a view that makes every little detail of the birds — their colors, beaks, and even the texture of their feathers.
The Robin: A Biography by Stephen Moss
This beautifully illustrated book draws readers into the mysterious world of Britain’s favourite bird, the red robin — a familiar sight in all winter gardens, but as naturalist Stephen Moss demonstrates, one we hardly know. Combining convincing storytelling with biological fact, Moss guides us through a year in the life of the robin, from the moment it hatches from its egg to its all too timely mortality (死亡) — the robin tends to live a mere 13 months, adding to its precious quality.
A reusable thermal bottle
Every good birding expedition needs a bottle of steaming hot tea. A reusable bottle decorated with lifelike drawings of classic British birds combines a natural aesthetic (美感) with practicality. It can keep not only hot drinks but also cold drinks.
21. What do we know about binoculars?
A. They can attract birds to your house. B. They show images in black and white.
C. They can provide detailed views of birdwatching. D. They’re too heavy to carry for birdwatchers.
22. What does The Robin: A Biography tell us about?
A. The birth of a bird. B. The death of a bird.
C. The quantity of a bird. D. The lifetime of a bird.
23. Which gift may attract birds to one’s house?
A. A window-mounted bird feeder. B. A pair of binoculars.
C. The Robin: A Biography. D. A reusable thermal bottle.
B
Dogs really are our best friends, according to a Swedish study that says owning a dog could reduce one’s heart disease. A study of 3.4 million people between the ages of 40 and 80 found that having a dog was associated with a 23% reduction in death from heart disease and a 20% lower risk of dying from any cause over the 12 years of the study. Other studies have also suggested dogs reduce boredom and anxiety — both linked to an increased risk of heart disease and early death.
Tove Fall, the lead author of this latest study, says they tried their best to allow for any differences in education, existing ill-health and lifestyles between those with and without dogs. The study found the biggest positive effect of having a dog was on people living alone. “Dogs encourage you to walk, they provide social support and they make life more meaningful. If you have a dog, you interact more with other people. If you do get ill and go into hospital and you have a dog, there’s a huge desire to try to get back home.” says Fall.
Of course, getting a dog and watching it from your sofa while you eat fatty food is not going to reduce your risk of heart disease. And a toy dog may look cute, but won’t have any effect either. Fall’s study showed the most health benefits came from having retrievers (猎犬). Until her German shorthaired retriever died last year, she ran 10km with her most days. “In Sweden, we have one of the lowest rates of dog ownership in Europe,” says Fall, who has recently got a new puppy. “Maybe this will increase the acceptance that dogs are important to people.”
24. How does the author suggest owning a dog is good?
A. By using study results. B. By raising dogs himself.
C. By studying heart disease. D. By making friends with dogs.
25. What did Fall and her team pay most attention to when designing the study?
A. Involving people with different backgrounds.
B. Ensuring all participants do have a dog.
C. The timing of the research.
D. The meaning of the study.
26. Why do people living alone benefit most from owning dogs?
A. They need dogs to guard their home. B. Dogs can guide them to the hospital.
C. They need dogs to take care of them. D. Dogs can push them to connect with others.
27. What does the underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. Fall’s dog. B. Fall’s research. C. The lowest rate. D. The 10km running.
C
When Frederick and Katrina Jones visit the Museum of African-American History in Detroit, Michigan, they can see the great achievements of black Americans from past generations. They can also see themselves. Katrina and her brother Frederick are part of a museum exhibit. When they were kids, molds (模子) of their faces and bodies were used to make statues of Africans, shown on a model slave (奴隶) ship.
“Seeing myself is kind of fun,” says Frederick. “It was nice that kids got to do something about our history.” Now grown, Frederick can show others the youthful model and say, “That’s me!”
The museum, created in 1965, moved into a wonderful new home in April 1997. It is now the largest African-American history museum anywhere. People talk about African Americans during Black History Month, but this museum celebrates the achievements of black Americans year-round.
The purpose of the museum is to remember the history and culture of African Americans,” says Rita Organ, director of exhibits at National Underground Railroad Freedom Centers. “I hope people will see that the contributions African Americans make can be felt in every part of life and play an important part in American culture.”
Visitors are greeted by many flying bright, silky flags at the museum’s entrance. Each flag stands for a nation, from which centuries ago, Africans were brought to be slaves.
In the museum’s Ring of Fame, the names of 60 great Africans and African Americans grace (使增光) the floor. Visitors to the inventor’s area can see George Grant’s invention, the golf tee. Also on show is Samella Lewis’ original drawing for the design on the dime and the first traffic signal, invented by Garrett Morgan. The Congressional Medal of Honor given to Christian Fleetwood is among Organ’s favorite items on show. Sergeant Major Fleetwood earned it for heroism in a Civil War battle.
28. Why does the author say Katrina and Frederick can see themselves in the museum?
A. They were models for the statues. B. They are museum managers.
C. They invented molds. D. They work there.
29. What does Frederick take pride in about his childhood experience?
A. Making money easily. B. Following his parents’ words.
C. Having many friends. D. Standing for the past generations.
30. What do people do during Black History Month?
A. Honor slaves in American history B. Celebrate African-American culture.
C. Protect African-American history. D. Visit American museums for free.
31. What can visitors see in the museum’s Ring of Fame?
A. Great African-American inventions. B. Important African-Americans.
C. Well-known singers. D. Famous film stars.
D
Like most other parrots, parakeets (长尾鹦鹉) are known to have the ability to imitate the way humans speak. Now a new study has found that when parakeets make sounds, their brains work similarly to the way human brains function when we speak.
The study was led by Michael Long, a professor at New York University. Long’s team focused on common parakeets. They recorded their brain activity as they made sounds, focusing on a part of the brain called the anterior arcopallium (AAC), which is known to affect vocal (嗓子的) muscles.
They found that certain brain cells became active when the birds made specific sounds. Some cells seemed to be involved in producing consonants, and others created vowels. Some showed activity when the birds made high-pitched (声调高的) sounds, while other cells lit up for low-pitched sounds. This simple system allows parakeets to combine different sounds to make complex calls. “What the parrot has presented is this beautiful, elegant solution for making vocal sounds,” Long told New Scientist.
In human brains, specific brain cell activity is associated with certain movements of the lips or tongue. This is the first time scientists have identified a similar language “map” in the brain of a non-human animal.
Long’s team also studied zebra finches. In contrast to parakeets, the finches’ brains have complicated systems. But these can only allow them to make simple songs but not to mimic human speech.
Researching how language works in birds’ brains could help scientists better understand how it works in the human brain. This could lead to solutions for speech disability in humans.
32. How did the scientists study the parakeets’ brains?
A. By comparing them with humans’.
B. By teaching parakeets new sounds.
C. By recording parakeets’ brain activity.
D. By observing parakeets’ behaviors.
33. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The procedure of the research.
B. The use of sound in human speech.
C. Differences between parakeets and humans.
D. Parakeets’ brain system for sound production.
34. What does the word “these” in paragraph 5 refer to?
A. Parakeets. B. Zebra finches.
C. Parakeets’ brain systems. D. Zebra finches’ brain systems.
35. What is the significance of the study by Long’s team?
A. It contributes to better protection of animals.
B. It may help us solve human speech problems.
C. It enables us to understand the natural world deeper.
D. It enriches our knowledge about languages in the world.
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。
Writing flow refers to the smooth and logical progression of ideas within a piece of writing. ____36____ Poor writing flow can confuse readers and make your message unclear. One useful technique to improve your writing flow is maintaining consistency (一致性).
One key element of maintaining consistency is tense consistency. Decide whether you’re writing in the past, present, or future tense. ____37____ Unnecessary changes in tense can make your writing seem unclear. For example, avoid sentences that jump between “He walked to the store” and “He is buying milk”.
____38____ Choose your pronouns carefully. Are you writing in the first person (“I” or “we”), second person (“you”), or third person (“he”, “she”, “it” or “they”)? Once you’ve made your choice, stick with it. Changing pronouns can create confusion. If you are writing about a particular person, make sure to use the same pronouns to refer to them.
Be mindful of perspective (角度) changes, especially in creative writing. If you start a scene from one character’s perspective, avoid suddenly jumping into another character’s thoughts and feelings without a clear transition (过渡). Sudden changes can mislead the reader and weaken the impact of your story. ____39____
In summary, consistency is achieved through careful attention to tense and pronoun usage, and by avoiding sudden and confusing changes in perspective. ____40____ In this way, you can make the reading experience enjoyable and help the audience grasp the intended message more easily.
A. It helps guide the reader effortlessly.
B. Similarly, pay close attention to pronoun consistency.
C. Stick to it unless there’s a reasonable reason to change.
D. Effective writing isn’t just about getting your ideas down.
E. If a change is necessary, use specific techniques to signal the change.
F. Mastering these skills can help ensure your writing is clear and engaging.
G. Improving your writing flow is not a one-time achievement but a journey.
第三部分 语言运用(共四节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My husband’s career has led to our family relocating many times. With each move, to make friends, I explored new ____41____, like drawing, and joined various clubs and groups, just without a ball.
That ____42____ when our family moved to Ankara, Turkey. If I wanted a ____43____ life in the new community, I’d have to play tennis. Having bought a tennis skirt and a racket (球拍), I appeared at my ____44____.
With an encouraging coach, I ____45____ to show up, with a racket in hand and a smile on my face. I ____46____ criticism and learned to laugh at my mistakes. Despite my new can-do ____47____, my swings were often met with nothing but air. Laughing and learning, I kept swinging and trying, ____48____ the progress I was making.
After a few months of lessons, the practice provided me with the ____49____ to play Cardio Tennis before a sold-out audience. Grasping my racket, I made my way to the court. As they _____50_____ the rules of the game to me, I worriedly declared, “I’m an amateur! Though I’m _____51_____ to be here, I apologize in advance!”
The hours we spent together were full of laughter, _____52_____ and friendship. They praised my forehand and sympathized when I_____53_____a return. I put myself out there, unashamedly_____54_____my rookie (新手) state. But by putting myself in the_____55_____, I developed a sense of achievement, learned a new skill and made new friends.
41. A. missions B. routes C. hobbies D. traditions
42. A. occurred B. changed C. failed D. developed
43. A. global B. practical C. common D. social
44. A. lessons B. activities C. researches D. events
45. A. decided B. continued C. stopped D. refused
46. A. demanded B. guided C. discovered D. accepted
47. A. attitude B. analysis C. attempt D. strategy
48. A. working out B. giving up C. focusing on D. putting away
49. A. need B. confidence C. aim D. duty
50. A. explained B. contributed C. applied D. referred
51. A. disappointed B. calm C. confused D. happy
52. A. pressure B. encouragement C. silence D. blame
53. A. spotted B. picked C. missed D. rewarded
54. A. showing B. doubting C. expecting D. noticing
55. A. target B. theory C. plan D. game
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。
You’ve probably seen groups of people practicing tai chi in a park, so you have some idea ____56____ it’s all about: slow, mindful movements. The practice combines ____57____ (aspect) of ancient Chinese medicine, philosophy and martial arts (武术 ), and it’s the opposite of most modern exercise programs that stress fast, ____58____ (energy) activity.
Indeed, certain parts of tai chi are thousands of years old. But while tai chi may look boring to some people — experts who’ve studied it say its benefits are vast and hard ____59____ (ignore).
Tai chi is an ____60____ (abundant) researched exercise, with health improvements ranging ____61____ better blood pressure to a ____62____ (sharp) mind. “we’ve seen improved immunity (免疫) to viruses among people who practiced tai chi,” says Dr. Michael Irwin, a professor of behavioral sciences at UCLA. During the past 15 years, lrwin has published more than a dozen studies ____63____ (link) tai chi to lower rates of illness.
It holds up when ____64____ (compare) to other more demanding types of exercise. “Over time, we see people who do tai chi achieve similar levels of fitness ____65____ those who do other forms of exercise,” Irwin says. One recent review found that the practice may improve fitness of the heart and lungs, even for healthy adults.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华,你校为了让学生走出校园,走进自然,传承红色文化,上周组织了全体学生赴南京参加红色教育之旅三日游研学活动。请你就此事写一篇短文发表在班级的英语角,内容包括:
1. 活动目的;
2. 活动见闻;
3. 你的感受。
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。
The Study Tour to Nanjing
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第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was in Philadelphia for a conference when I saw an ad in the hotel. A nearby theater was showing a documentary (纪录片) about several local animal shelters that were helping to save abandoned dogs across the country. I love animals, and I felt an urge to go to this fundraising event. However, none of my co-workers would go with me, and I was worried about walking on the street alone at night.
I resigned myself to spending the evening in my hotel room, but as soon as I got back to my room I felt restless and bored. The theater where the event was taking place was only about five blocks from the hotel, and the area around the hotel didn’t seem particularly dangerous. So, I decided to brave it. I gathered up my wallet and room key and set off.
It was already getting dark and the streets were nearly deserted. I managed to find the street the theater was on, but when I turned the corner, I stopped in shock. In front of the theater were a group of bikers — very big, tough-looking bikers.
I’ve known lots of motorcycle enthusiasts and most are nice people. However, in this case, I was a woman all alone, in a strange neighborhood at night, and there were twenty or so very large men — all wearing insignia (徽章) that indicated they were in some sort of club-standing before me. Warning bells began to sound in my head, and my heart was pounding. Was I at the right theater? Had I misread the date of the event?
A sign outside the theater told me that I was in the right place on the right evening. Nevertheless, I wondered if I should rush back to my hotel instead of walking through that crowd of bikers. I finally decided that I would be safer inside the theater. Hopefully, the bikers would have gone away by the time the film was over.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: I hurried into the theater, only to find there were even more bikers inside.
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Paragraph 2: When the film began, I realized that the bikers were an animal rescue group.
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