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东北育才高中2026—2027学年度上学期
高二年级英语科第一次月考试卷
答题时间:120分钟 满分:150分
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
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Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a taxi. B. At a train station. C. At a coffee house.
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Why does the woman feel so tired?
A. She awoke early. B. She walked to school. C. She went to bed too late.
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What are the speakers talking about?
A. An author. B. A character. C. A novel.
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What will the woman do next?
A. Attend the lecture. B. Have her password reset. C. Fetch her student ID card.
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What does Karen think of doing community work?
A. Relaxing. B. Meaningful. C. Challenging.
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. Why does Jenny want to seek a job change?
A. To earn a higher salary. B. To find a low-stress job. C. To have a regular work schedule.
7. What do we know about Jenny?
A. She used to be a waitress.
B. She has poor communication skills.
C. She is unwilling to accept the salary.
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. Why does the man refuse the woman’s invitation?
A. He is busy with a big project.
B. He will attend a family gathering.
C. He needs to look after his grandma.
9. What is the secret to the man’s grandma’s long life?
A. Staying positive. B. Having a light diet. C. Keeping regular exercise.
10. When can they get off work today?
A. At 5:45 pm. B. At 5:30 pm. C. At 5:15 pm.
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. How does Paul feel when seeing Deborah?
A. Surprised. B. Annoyed. C. Embarrassed.
12. Why is Deborah in Manchester?
A. For study. B. For work. C. For travel.
13. Where are the speakers probably?
A. In the street. B. In a restaurant. C. In a shopping mall.
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 Ron busy doing?
A. Surfing online for something. B. Checking a medical term. C. Preparing work materials.
15. Why is Ron unwilling to wear a hairpiece?
A. It looks unnatural. B. It’s uncomfortable. C. It might fall off.
16. What is Ron’s concern about the medical treatment?
A. Its cost. B. Its effect. C. Its safety.
17. What does the woman advise Ron to do?
A. Accept the fact. B. Consult a professional. C. Try another styling product.
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. How did Zarougui master the art?
A. By learning it in her hometown.
B. By studying abroad and researching.
C. By seeking guidance from an expert.
19. What is a key step in creating Ebru art?
A. Painting directly on paper.
B. Mixing various kinds of paints.
C. Forming designs on a liquid surface.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk?
A. To promote a school event.
B. To introduce the history of an art form.
C. To share an artist’s personal experience.
第二部分:阅读理解(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)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
When young people attend college or university, they will often be living away from home for the first time. This can also be a concern for parents when their children are not living under the same roof. Luckily, there are many people and resources dedicated to keeping students safe.
Staying Informed for Parents
Staying Safe for Students
●Participate in introductory meetings
●Read your child’s college’s annual security report
●Talk to your child about the safety concerns
●Connect with other parents and families
●Sign up for safety messages from your child’s college
●Become familiar with the campus community and the surrounding areas and streets
●Save emergency contacts and resources in your phone
●Have a plan when going out, and share it with trusted friends or family members
●Connect with school management team and campus resources to seek support
21. What most often makes students feel unsafe on campus?
A. Walking back alone at night.
B. Leaving a party on their own.
C. Being somewhere unknown.
D. Talking to unfamiliar people.
22. Which is a suggested tip for parents?
A. Keeping emergency contacts.
B. Getting familiar with the campus.
C. Getting school safety updates.
D. Staying away from other parents.
23. Where is this text most likely from?
A. A student’s blog post
B. A college safety website
C. A police crime report
D. A parenting magazine
B
South Baltimore is often thought of as a place to avoid — people are taught to be careful of it. There was a mass shooting this past July, and another in early September.
“People think Curtis Bay is a dangerous place. It’s not. It’s just we’re surrounded by dangerous things,” says Taysia Thompson, 17.
Taysia, is one of the Free Your Voice members, a group of student activists fighting against a very different kind of danger in their neighborhood: air pollution and climate change. Now, the focus of their movement is the mountains of coal. Coal releases a fine, black dust small enough to get into people’s lungs. It makes respiratory (呼吸的) diseases worse, or can even cause disease and premature death. And there are the greenhouse gas emissions after the coal is burned.
The teens of Free Your Voice are taking on a big opponent (对手): the massive goods transportation company CSX, which transported more than 8 million tons of coal through South Baltimore in 2021. The goal is to eventually get the state regulators to deny the permit that CSX needs to operate, or at least require the company to enclose all the coal, or at the very least put water onto all of it so there’s less dust blowing around.
This past summer, Taysia and three other students spent their time gathering evidence to try and get the coal pollution out of their neighborhood. They used sticky paper to gather samples of dust from all over the neighborhood to prove that the dust is from coal. They are also sending dust samples to a scientist in California, who uses an electron microscope to compare the dust that’s in this neighborhood to samples from the piles of coal at the terminal in South Baltimore to see if it matches.
The students now have support from their community. But the responses from officials have not been very satisfying. “Everyone is just breathing the air. And we will keep fighting.” says Taysia.
24. Why are the mass shootings mentioned at the beginning?
A. To give an example.
B. To explain a phenomenon.
C. To justify an assumption.
D. To pose a contrast.
25. What is the minimum goal the teens of Free Your Voice hope to achieve?
A. Scientists will use a microscope to examine the dust samples.
B. Officials will refuse the company CSX the operation permit.
C. State regulators will keep fighting against pollution.
D. The company CSX will reduce dust by watering the coal.
26. What can be inferred about the students’ campaign?
A. They stopped the coal transport.
B. It isn’t all plain sailing.
C. The community turned against them.
D. The teens lack solid evidence.
27. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Teens Fight Against Coal Pollution.
B. A Dangerous Place to Avoid.
C. How to Stop Mass Shootings.
D. The Health Effects of Coal Dust.
C
Many people have wondered why children believe in imaginary figures such as Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy. They hold the opinion that young children can be easily misled. However, developmental psychology provides a different viewpoint on this common phenomenon.
A research paper published in Developmental Psychology investigates how children respond to statements that go against their existing beliefs. It also explores whether they will evaluate these unfamiliar claims against their own expectations. This mental evaluation skill is called the “empirical stance”. Generally speaking, children start to show this skill when they enter elementary school.
The research included almost 200 Chinese children ranging from 3 to 8 years old. Researchers prepared five painted Russian dolls of various sizes for the experiment. Naturally, the children formed a basic assumption (假定): the largest doll would be the heaviest, while the smallest one would be the lightest. When they were required to pick out the heaviest doll, most children chose the largest one. Afterwards, an adult either agreed with the children’s choice or put forward a surprising claim — that the smallest doll was actually the heaviest. Researchers then observed two possible reactions: whether the children would give up their original thought, or check the adult’s statement by comparing the real weight of these dolls.
At the beginning, most children appeared to accept the adult’s words, and only a small number insisted on their previous judgment. Nevertheless, when given the chance to examine the dolls, elementary‑school‑aged children who had heard the unexpected claim would carry out systematic tests. They compared the smallest doll with the largest one. Through such hands‑on exploration, they were able to obtain real evidence that might prove the adult’s claim wrong.
These research findings indicate that although children are willing to accept surprising statements from adults, their acceptance is temporary. Once they reach elementary‑school age, they will actively seek new evidence to test these claims and adjust their own beliefs based on what they discover.
The value of this study goes far beyond the field of child development. Many grown‑ups take in complex ideas, for instance the existence of electrons, simply because other people tell them so, instead of gaining knowledge from their own first‑hand experience.
Children may learn magical stories about Santa Claus from adults. Still, adults can draw inspiration from elementary‑school kids. Most of us would benefit a lot if we could practice the empirical stance more frequently in daily life.
28. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. The conclusion of the study. B. The methodology of the study.
C. The significance of the study. D. The theoretical basis of the study.
29. Which child’s response matches the empirical stance?
A. Taylor believes whatever the teacher says.
B. Jordan only trusts her own feelings about the topic.
C. Emma thinks the watermelon sweet and tastes it.
D. Maya suspects what the story says about monsters.
30. What lesson could adults learn from children?
A. Rejecting complex concepts. B. Never trusting anyone.
C. Counting on others’ statements. D. Learning from their own experience.
31. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To advocate an evidence-based approach across all ages.
B. To persuade adults to correct children’s wrong worldview.
C. To highlight adults’ role in children’s education and growth.
D. To introduce a new method for testing children’s beliefs.
D
Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely regarded as a vital solution to cut urban air pollution and lower dependence on fossil fuels. Some governments, including the United Kingdom, have announced plans to ban new petrol and diesel car sales from 2030, showing strong policy support for a cleaner transport future. Even so, building a society fully powered by electric vehicles will not be an easy journey, with several challenges yet to be overcome.
To begin with, compared with traditional fuel‑powered cars, electric vehicles cannot travel as far on a single battery charge (充电). Secondly, charging infrastructure (基础设施) is still poorly built; most areas do not have enough charging stations. Such problems lead to “range anxiety” among potential car buyers, which holds back the overall transition to electric mobility.
On the technological front, solid-state batteries are viewed as a promising breakthrough. Though currently used mainly in smartphones, they are expected to enter the car market in the coming years, offering quicker charging times and an extended driving range (续航里程). This could significantly enhance the appeal of EVs to the general public.
Economically, the high price remains a major barrier for consumers. To address this issue, a number of governments have introduced policy supports, such as tax relief, purchase subsidies (补贴), and special traffic lanes reserved for EV owners, helping to boost adoption rates. Norway serves as a leading example, with the highest number of electric cars per person globally.
Even with these positive developments, specialists such as Colin Herron remind people that electric vehicles themselves cannot bring a zero‑carbon future. Their environmental value is largely determined by where their charging electricity comes from. If the electricity is mainly produced from fossil fuels, EVs can only achieve very limited emission cuts. In addition, manufacturing EVs — especially their batteries — carries a substantial (大量的) carbon footprint. Therefore, a truly sustainable transport system may require not only cleaner cars, but also greater use of public transport and a societal move toward fewer and shorter private vehicle trips.
32. What main difficulties do EVs meet?
A. Short-lived batteries and rising fuel prices.
B. Restricted ranges and inadequate charging facilities.
C. High prices of infrastructure and policy support of petrol cars.
D. Limited production of fossil fuels and insufficient potential buyers.
33. What actions do governments take to popularize EVs?
A. By building more city public-parking lots.
B. By sharply taxing gasoline-powered vehicles.
C. By offering tax cuts, subsidies and special lanes.
D. By enhancing the quality of public transport services.
34. What is implied by Colin Herron’s warning?
A. EVs will never reach real-green standards.
B. EV benefits rely on clean electricity sources.
C. Fuel-car-banning deadlines are unreasonable.
D. Battery technology decides green-transport success.
35. What’s the main idea of the text?
A. New EVs gain wide popularity among ordinary users.
B. Charging systems face serious investment shortages.
C. EVs hold a bright future alongside various problems.
D. High costs become a heavy burden for auto factories.
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。
Are you trying to find ways to be more efficient at your job? If so, please follow these habits of naturally productive people.
They take breaks. ___36___ Studies show that prolonged (延长) tasks that require high levels of focus, energy, and attention can cause you to become less productive and focused over time. Take brief mental breaks. Setting aside a little time here and there to release your focus can significantly help maintain it for longer periods of time.
___37___ Settle down, super men and women. While it’s fine to pride yourself on your abilities to multitask, it’s in your best interest (and your employer’s) if you stick to one to-do at a time. Somewhere along the lines, our culture has embraced and promoted this idea that the more we can do at once, the better. However, research shows the opposite. ___38___
They have a full night’s sleep. In school, you may have found that too many students stay up late to finish a paper or study for an exam, but, despite your best efforts, research shows this is not the way to do business. ___39___ Actually, studies have linked insufficient sleep to decreased levels of productivity, unsatisfactory work performance, and poorer safety outcomes.
___40___ You know the countless benefits of exercise. It also seriously improves your mood by releasing something to relieve stress’ and increase your brains productivity. Even 30-minute bursts of moderate-to-high physical activity just three to four times a day can go a long way in helping you accomplish your personal and professional goals.
A. They value fitness.
B. Pressing pause is important.
C. They prefer to do more every day.
D. They don’t try to do everything at once.
E. Enough sleep makes great contribution to efficient work.
F. Poor sleep or lack of sleep carries some pretty negative rewards.
G. In fact, the more we do at a time, the less efficient and productive we become.
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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Here I was, sitting in the roller coaster (过山车) cart of Kingda Ka in New Jersey, the tallest and second fastest roller coaster on Earth. My friends shouted in excitement, while I shakily ___41___ my hands on my shorts. “How can you be so excited when...”
My words caught in my throat and melted into screams as the roller coaster suddenly ___42___ forward. It was the fastest ___43___ I had ever experienced in my life: 128 miles per hour. I screamed at the top of my ___44___ as fear froze me up from inside. We rapidly moved up the skinny hump (驼峰) rising into the clouds at a ninety degree angle, having crossed the track bringing us forward in mere ___45___.
___46___, close to the highest part of the hump, I ___47___ a little. My screams became less terrified and more energetic. Once we reached the ___48___ of the hump, I could almost touch the sky.
And then we were spiraling (盘旋) downwards, curving and twisting and ___49___ towards Earth at the same speed. ____50____ I realized it, we had already met the ground. It was a thirty-second-long ride. I managed to ____51____ the entire ride without a breakdown.
I gasped in surprise. It was over. I had not only survived the ride—I had ____52____ it. My friend turned to me, her eyes ____53____. “Are you ready for the next roller coaster?”
My head felt light as we walked away from the ride spinning with something I didn’t ____54____ recognize. It took me a few minutes to put a name to it — thrill. “I’m ready for anything.”
Until today, that ____55____ ride that I went on 20 years ago is still kept alive in my memory.
41. A. wiped B. waved C. joined D. cleaned
42. A. removed B. rocketed C. struggled D. marched
43. A. launch B. operation C. ride D. flight
44. A. cheeks B. throat C. heart D. lungs
45. A. minutes B. hours C. seconds D. occasions
46. A. Instead B. Meanwhile C. Therefore D. However
47. A. broke down B. calmed down C. made up D. dressed up
48. A. top B. point C. track D. location
49. A. swinging B. escaping C. shooting D. roaring
50. A. After B. Though C. Before D. While
51. A. take off B. carry on C. go through D. get through
52. A. enjoyed B. deserved C. hated D. confirmed
53. A. bright B. wet C. closed D. open
54. A. gradually B. absolutely C. immediately D. eventually
55. A. romantic B. thrilling C. alarming D. awkward
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。
Macau draws tourists from every corner of the world with its excellent food, outstanding architecture, history and dynamic culture. This small city in southeast China, recognized as a “Creative City of Gastronomy” by UNESCO, ____56____ (offer) a lot for visitors to experience.
If you are unsure about what sightseeing spots to explore, start with the St. Paul Ruins and Senado Square, ____57____ are the most famous landmarks and the most photographed places in the city and must-sees for those ____58____ (visit) Macau for the first time. From there, follow your inner sense and be adventurous, and Macau will reward you ____59____ its true beauty and hidden spots. And don’t hesitate to taste the local street food you will find on the way.
Macau’s integration of diverse cultures ____60____ (reflect) in its numerous churches and temples, which, like most of the landmarks in town, don’t charge for the ____61____ (enter). So, feel free to walk in and discover.
No trip to Macau would be complete without taking ____62____ tour of the historical Taipa. The picturesque ____63____ (street) of Taipa Village are filled with ____64____ (vivid) colored houses, stunning churches, ancient temples and traditional Chinese shops. ____65____ (experience) a taste of Macanese bites and treats, just eat and drink your way around. You’ll never get stuck for ideas on where to dine at Taipa Village!
第四部分:写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节:应用文写作 (满分15分)
66. 假设你将参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。请你针对部分同学过度依赖AI学习工具(如ChatGPT、作业帮)完成作业的现象写一篇演讲稿,内容包括:
(1)陈述看法;
(2)提出建议。
注意:
(1)写作词数约为120;
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
My Views on Overusing AI Learning Tools
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第二节:读后续写 (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’m not known to be a particularly lucky person. Raffles (抽奖), t-shirt cannons, radio calls, random roommate selections — none of these ever seem to work out in my favor. But my fortune seemed to hit an all-time low last Monday.
The day started nice enough. I went to work, got off at five and decided to head to the beach. It was sweltering hot, and I knew the cool waters of Lake Michigan would help wash away my sweat. The first sign of trouble was when my cellphone navigation stopped working properly and showed the wrong directions. I was new to the area and didn’t quite know my way around yet, so I ended up taking a wrong turn and driving through a web of neighborhoods, turning a 10-minute drive into a 40-minute one.
But fine, I get lost often. I made it to the beach eventually. Took a quick dip in the water, had a bite of the butter paneer I had picked up earlier. I made it back to my car, pulling some clothes out to change into. As I headed to the restroom, I realized I had forgotten a shirt. So I walked back, tugged on the handle and realized with horror that my keys were sitting in the passenger seat of my car.
I called AAA (American Automobile Association). As it turns out, I don’t have an AAA membership. I called my parents and they anxiously tried to figure out how to add me to their card, while my phone battery was at 21% and dropping.
I called AAA again, and they informed me that they would be there in about an hour and a half, which seemed like a long time as I sat on top of the trunk of my car. The sun was lowering in the sky and the parking lot was emptying out. I heard thunder, and I saw people exiting the beach at an increasing rate. When I checked my weather app, I saw an alarming update: a heat advisory (预警), a 100% chance of a lightning storm, and a tornado warning.
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。
Fearful and alone, I stood frozen as thunder rolled closer.
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The kind lady drove me through the pounding rain toward a nearby Starbucks.
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东北育才高中2026—2027学年度上学期
高二年级英语科第一次月考试卷
答题时间:120分钟 满分:150分
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a taxi. B. At a train station. C. At a coffee house.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Sorry to bother you, is this the right platform for the train to Bristol?
W: Yes, but your train has been delayed by about 25 minutes. Please check the departure board for updates.
M: Oh, that’s good news! I was so worried in the taxi about missing my train. Now I’ve got time to grab a coffee.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Why does the woman feel so tired?
A. She awoke early. B. She walked to school. C. She went to bed too late.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: I’m so tired today. I hope I can pay attention in class.
M: What time did you go to bed?
W: Around 10:00 pm. But I woke up at 4:00 am when the neighbor’s dog started barking.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What are the speakers talking about?
A. An author. B. A character. C. A novel.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: I finally finished that novel we talked about last week. What really stayed with me was how brilliantly the author captured each character’s personality.
W: For me, the most memorable scenes are those clever dialogues between the heroine and that proud gentleman.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What will the woman do next?
A. Attend the lecture. B. Have her password reset. C. Fetch her student ID card.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: I can’t log into my student account. My password doesn’t seem to work anymore.
M: You must get that reset at the administration office with your campus ID. It might take a few minutes.
W: Got it. I’d better head there before the lecture.
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What does Karen think of doing community work?
A. Relaxing. B. Meaningful. C. Challenging.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Do you like doing community work, Karen?
W: Well, I’ve kept doing it for years. Sometimes it means giving up a whole Saturday, and you do come home physically tired. But then you remember the look on someone’s face when you’ve helped them… that feeling sticks with you.
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. Why does Jenny want to seek a job change?
A. To earn a higher salary. B. To find a low-stress job. C. To have a regular work schedule.
7. What do we know about Jenny?
A. She used to be a waitress.
B. She has poor communication skills.
C. She is unwilling to accept the salary.
【答案】6. C 7. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Welcome, Jenny. You’re applying for the secretary position. What do you believe are your key strengths for this role?
W: Thank you. I’m particularly skilled at communication and problem-solving. My experience as a waitress has well prepared me in these areas.
M: Those are valuable qualities. May I ask what motivates your transition from service work to an office environment?
W: With a young child, standard weekday hours from 9 to 5 are ideal for me now. Furthermore, I’m eager to develop new professional skills.
M: I appreciate your honesty. The starting salary for this position isn’t high to begin with. Are you OK with that?
W: Yes, I understand that.
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8. Why does the man refuse the woman’s invitation?
A. He is busy with a big project.
B. He will attend a family gathering.
C. He needs to look after his grandma.
9. What is the secret to the man’s grandma’s long life?
A. Staying positive. B. Having a light diet. C. Keeping regular exercise.
10. When can they get off work today?
A. At 5:45 pm. B. At 5:30 pm. C. At 5:15 pm.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Would you like to eat out with me after work? We haven’t grabbed a bite together since we finished that big project last week.
M: Oh, I’d love to, but my family is throwing a party for my grandma’s 96th birthday. I need to go back for it.
W: 96th birthday? She must lead a very healthy life.
M: Ha… not really. She likes to eat meat, and she seldom goes outdoors to do exercise. I think her secret is her optimistic attitude — she always smiles at life.
W: And life smiles to her. Mental health is really important. Please give your grandma my regards.
M: Thanks, I will. Oh, it’s started raining outside. The boss just let us off 15 minutes early today. We don’t have to wait till 5:30 to get off work. We can leave right now. Are you leaving?
W: Ashley said she’ll come to pick me up in half an hour, so I’ll just wait here.
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11. How does Paul feel when seeing Deborah?
A. Surprised. B. Annoyed. C. Embarrassed.
12. Why is Deborah in Manchester?
A. For study. B. For work. C. For travel.
13. Where are the speakers probably?
A. In the street. B. In a restaurant. C. In a shopping mall.
【答案】11. A 12. B 13. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello, Paul! Wow! Long time no see! It is great to see you again.
M: Deborah! It is you! What a coincidence! I have not seen you in ages! It is great to see you again. Are you here for a trip?
W: I just got a new job in Manchester in finance. I’ll be starting my new role tomorrow, so I am here shopping for some new clothes. Hey, what do you think of this skirt?
M: Hmm... well, you remember how much my wife loves black. See? She has got the same skirt as you!
W: Your wife has always had great taste in clothes! Well, this is a small world.
M: We must keep in touch. Let’s find some time to get together and talk about old times.
W: Great. Here is my new number. Oh, I have to go. I made an appointment with my friends to see a movie. Give me a ring so we can arrange dinner sometime.
M: For sure. Take care. Bye.
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14. What is Ron busy doing?
A. Surfing online for something. B. Checking a medical term. C. Preparing work materials.
15. Why is Ron unwilling to wear a hairpiece?
A. It looks unnatural. B. It’s uncomfortable. C. It might fall off.
16. What is Ron’s concern about the medical treatment?
A. Its cost. B. Its effect. C. Its safety.
17. What does the woman advise Ron to do?
A. Accept the fact. B. Consult a professional. C. Try another styling product.
【答案】14. A 15. C 16. B 17. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Ron, what are you doing?
M: Ah, nothing. I’m just looking up some information on the Internet.
W: Like what? Let me see.
M: No, no, it’s okay.
W: Baldness? What are you looking that up for? I mean, you look great!
M: Hey, I get enough of it from friends, and now from you!
W: Maybe you could wear a hairpiece. Some hairpieces are quite natural.
M: Oh no. I’m afraid it will slip off my head easily.
W: Well, have you ever thought about seeking medical advice? There are new advances in medicine that can slow hair loss and help generate new growth, though it’s somewhat expensive.
M: Ah, I still don’t believe medical treatment can prevent permanent hair loss.
W: Well, maybe you should just learn to live with your hair thinning.
M: I know appearances shouldn’t matter, but I just can’t give up hope.
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18. How did Zarougui master the art?
A. By learning it in her hometown.
B. By studying abroad and researching.
C. By seeking guidance from an expert.
19. What is a key step in creating Ebru art?
A. Painting directly on paper.
B. Mixing various kinds of paints.
C. Forming designs on a liquid surface.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk?
A. To promote a school event.
B. To introduce the history of an art form.
C. To share an artist’s personal experience.
【答案】18. B 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Good morning. I have an exciting announcement for next week. We will host a guest lecture featuring Tunisian artist Zohra Zarougui, an expert in Ebru — the ancient art of painting on water surfaces. This specialized art form isn’t taught in Tunisia, so Zarougui pursued her training overseas, completing a master’s degree and dedicating years to research and practice before bringing her skills back home. Her work is inspired by patterns from old cities in the Arab world. She drops brightly colored dyes on special thickened oily water, lets the colors form patterns on the surface, and then transfers them onto paper. She believes true mastery, including its history and techniques, requires years of study, along with a lot of courage and sacrifice. The art of Ebru first appeared and evolved in the 15th century. Some methods use colors that float on a special thickened liquid base. Ms. Zarougui will share her personal and artistic journey and also provide a live demonstration of this unique technique. The event will be held in the school hall next Thursday at 3:00 pm. It’ll be a fascinating chance to explore this rare and beautiful art form. Don’t miss the chance to learn from such a dedicated artist. I hope all of you will be able to attend.
第二部分:阅读理解(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)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
When young people attend college or university, they will often be living away from home for the first time. This can also be a concern for parents when their children are not living under the same roof. Luckily, there are many people and resources dedicated to keeping students safe.
Staying Informed for Parents
Staying Safe for Students
●Participate in introductory meetings
●Read your child’s college’s annual security report
●Talk to your child about the safety concerns
●Connect with other parents and families
●Sign up for safety messages from your child’s college
●Become familiar with the campus community and the surrounding areas and streets
●Save emergency contacts and resources in your phone
●Have a plan when going out, and share it with trusted friends or family members
●Connect with school management team and campus resources to seek support
21. What most often makes students feel unsafe on campus?
A. Walking back alone at night.
B. Leaving a party on their own.
C. Being somewhere unknown.
D. Talking to unfamiliar people.
22. Which is a suggested tip for parents?
A. Keeping emergency contacts.
B. Getting familiar with the campus.
C. Getting school safety updates.
D. Staying away from other parents.
23. Where is this text most likely from?
A. A student’s blog post
B. A college safety website
C. A police crime report
D. A parenting magazine
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍的是大学生在校安全问题,分别从家长和学生两个角度给出了保持信息畅通和人身安全的具体建议。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“When young people attend college or university, they will often be living away from home for the first time. (当年轻人上大学时,他们通常将第一次离家生活。)”可知,学生第一次离家独立生活,身处陌生的环境会让他们感到不安全。虽然文中未直接点明“unknown places”,但结合上下文关于校园安全的主题,学生因初到陌生环境而产生不安全感是文章隐含的信息。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中Staying Informed for Parents部分最后一点“Sign up for safety messages from your child’s college (注册接收孩子所在大学的安全信息)”可知,家长应订阅学校的安全消息更新。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“This can also be a concern for parents when their children are not living under the same roof. (当孩子们不在同一个屋檐下生活时,这也可能成为家长们担忧的事情。)”以及文中“Staying Informed for Parents (让家长保持知情)”和“Staying Safe for Students (让学生保持安全)”两部分所列的具体建议和文章采用分栏结构可知,同时为家长和学生提供校园安全指导,内容实用且具有官方信息发布的特征,最可能出自大学安全网站。
B
South Baltimore is often thought of as a place to avoid — people are taught to be careful of it. There was a mass shooting this past July, and another in early September.
“People think Curtis Bay is a dangerous place. It’s not. It’s just we’re surrounded by dangerous things,” says Taysia Thompson, 17.
Taysia, is one of the Free Your Voice members, a group of student activists fighting against a very different kind of danger in their neighborhood: air pollution and climate change. Now, the focus of their movement is the mountains of coal. Coal releases a fine, black dust small enough to get into people’s lungs. It makes respiratory (呼吸的) diseases worse, or can even cause disease and premature death. And there are the greenhouse gas emissions after the coal is burned.
The teens of Free Your Voice are taking on a big opponent (对手): the massive goods transportation company CSX, which transported more than 8 million tons of coal through South Baltimore in 2021. The goal is to eventually get the state regulators to deny the permit that CSX needs to operate, or at least require the company to enclose all the coal, or at the very least put water onto all of it so there’s less dust blowing around.
This past summer, Taysia and three other students spent their time gathering evidence to try and get the coal pollution out of their neighborhood. They used sticky paper to gather samples of dust from all over the neighborhood to prove that the dust is from coal. They are also sending dust samples to a scientist in California, who uses an electron microscope to compare the dust that’s in this neighborhood to samples from the piles of coal at the terminal in South Baltimore to see if it matches.
The students now have support from their community. But the responses from officials have not been very satisfying. “Everyone is just breathing the air. And we will keep fighting.” says Taysia.
24. Why are the mass shootings mentioned at the beginning?
A. To give an example.
B. To explain a phenomenon.
C. To justify an assumption.
D. To pose a contrast.
25. What is the minimum goal the teens of Free Your Voice hope to achieve?
A. Scientists will use a microscope to examine the dust samples.
B. Officials will refuse the company CSX the operation permit.
C. State regulators will keep fighting against pollution.
D. The company CSX will reduce dust by watering the coal.
26. What can be inferred about the students’ campaign?
A. They stopped the coal transport.
B. It isn’t all plain sailing.
C. The community turned against them.
D. The teens lack solid evidence.
27. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Teens Fight Against Coal Pollution.
B. A Dangerous Place to Avoid.
C. How to Stop Mass Shootings.
D. The Health Effects of Coal Dust.
【答案】24. D 25. D 26. B 27. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍的是南巴尔的摩一群青少年组成“Free Your Voice”组织,通过科学取证和社区行动,反对CSX运输公司带来的煤炭污染问题。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“South Baltimore is often thought of as a place to avoid —people are taught to be careful of it. There was a mass shooting this past July, and another in early September. (南巴尔的摩常被认为是一个应该避开的地方——人们被教导要小心那里。今年七月发生了一起大规模枪击案,九月初又发生了另一起。)”以及第二段“‘People think Curtis Bay is a dangerous place. It’s not. It’s just we’re surrounded by dangerous things,’ says Taysia Thompson, 17. (17岁的Taysia Thompson说:‘人们认为柯蒂斯湾是个危险的地方。其实不是。只是我们身边充满了危险的事物。’)”可知,文章开头提及枪击案是为了与后文提到的“另一种危险 (空气污染)”形成对比,说明人们只关注暴力犯罪,却忽视了同样危险的环境污染。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The goal is to eventually get the state regulators to deny the permit that CSX needs to operate, or at least require the company to enclose all the coal, or at the very least put water onto all of it so there’s less dust blowing around. (目标是最终让州监管机构拒绝CSX运营所需的许可证,或者至少要求公司封闭所有煤炭,或者至少向所有煤炭洒水以减少粉尘飞扬。)”可知,学生们的最低目标是要求CSX公司向煤炭洒水以减少粉尘。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“But the responses from officials have not been very satisfying. (但官方的反应并不太令人满意。)”可知,学生们的运动并非一帆风顺,遇到了来自官方的阻力。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容,特别是第三段“Taysia, is one of the Free Your Voice members, a group of student activists fighting against a very different kind of danger in their neighborhood: air pollution and climate change. (塔西娅是‘自由发声’组织的成员之一,这是一个学生积极分子团体,正在与他们社区中一种非常不同的危险作斗争:空气污染和气候变化。)”可知,文章主要讲述的是青少年们反对煤炭污染的故事。
C
Many people have wondered why children believe in imaginary figures such as Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy. They hold the opinion that young children can be easily misled. However, developmental psychology provides a different viewpoint on this common phenomenon.
A research paper published in Developmental Psychology investigates how children respond to statements that go against their existing beliefs. It also explores whether they will evaluate these unfamiliar claims against their own expectations. This mental evaluation skill is called the “empirical stance”. Generally speaking, children start to show this skill when they enter elementary school.
The research included almost 200 Chinese children ranging from 3 to 8 years old. Researchers prepared five painted Russian dolls of various sizes for the experiment. Naturally, the children formed a basic assumption (假定): the largest doll would be the heaviest, while the smallest one would be the lightest. When they were required to pick out the heaviest doll, most children chose the largest one. Afterwards, an adult either agreed with the children’s choice or put forward a surprising claim — that the smallest doll was actually the heaviest. Researchers then observed two possible reactions: whether the children would give up their original thought, or check the adult’s statement by comparing the real weight of these dolls.
At the beginning, most children appeared to accept the adult’s words, and only a small number insisted on their previous judgment. Nevertheless, when given the chance to examine the dolls, elementary‑school‑aged children who had heard the unexpected claim would carry out systematic tests. They compared the smallest doll with the largest one. Through such hands‑on exploration, they were able to obtain real evidence that might prove the adult’s claim wrong.
These research findings indicate that although children are willing to accept surprising statements from adults, their acceptance is temporary. Once they reach elementary‑school age, they will actively seek new evidence to test these claims and adjust their own beliefs based on what they discover.
The value of this study goes far beyond the field of child development. Many grown‑ups take in complex ideas, for instance the existence of electrons, simply because other people tell them so, instead of gaining knowledge from their own first‑hand experience.
Children may learn magical stories about Santa Claus from adults. Still, adults can draw inspiration from elementary‑school kids. Most of us would benefit a lot if we could practice the empirical stance more frequently in daily life.
28. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. The conclusion of the study. B. The methodology of the study.
C. The significance of the study. D. The theoretical basis of the study.
29. Which child’s response matches the empirical stance?
A. Taylor believes whatever the teacher says.
B. Jordan only trusts her own feelings about the topic.
C. Emma thinks the watermelon sweet and tastes it.
D. Maya suspects what the story says about monsters.
30. What lesson could adults learn from children?
A. Rejecting complex concepts. B. Never trusting anyone.
C. Counting on others’ statements. D. Learning from their own experience.
31. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To advocate an evidence-based approach across all ages.
B. To persuade adults to correct children’s wrong worldview.
C. To highlight adults’ role in children’s education and growth.
D. To introduce a new method for testing children’s beliefs.
【答案】28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍一项心理学研究,阐释“实证立场”,倡导各年龄段都应采用基于证据的思考方式。
【28题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段中“The research included almost 200 Chinese children ranging from 3 to 8 years old. Researchers prepared five painted Russian dolls of various sizes for the experiment.(这项研究包含近200名3至8岁的中国儿童。研究人员为实验准备了五个大小不一的彩绘套娃。)”可知,本段介绍研究对象、实验器材等,也就是研究方法。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“It also explores whether they will evaluate these unfamiliar claims against their own expectations. This mental evaluation skill is called the “empirical stance”.(它也探究儿童是否会依据自身预期去评估这些陌生说法。这种思维评估能力被称为“实证立场”。)”可知,empirical stance指“用实际检验来验证说法”。Emma觉得西瓜甜并且亲自品尝,就是动手验证。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“These research findings indicate that although children are willing to accept surprising statements from adults, their acceptance is temporary. Once they reach elementary‑school age, they will actively seek new evidence to test these claims and adjust their own beliefs based on what they discover.(这些研究结果表明,尽管儿童愿意接受成年人给出的出人意料的说法,但这种接受只是暂时的。一旦到了小学阶段,他们就会主动寻找新证据来检验这些论断,并根据自己的发现调整自身认知。)”、第六段中“Many grown‑ups take in complex ideas, for instance the existence of electrons, simply because other people tell them so, instead of gaining knowledge from their own first‑hand experience.(许多成年人仅仅因为别人这么说,就接受诸如电子存在这类复杂概念,而不是依靠亲身经历获取知识。)”可知,成年人应该向孩子学习,依靠亲身实践获取知识。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据第七段中“Most of us would benefit a lot if we could practice the empirical stance more frequently in daily life.(如果我们大多数人能在日常生活中更多运用实证立场,将会受益匪浅。)”可知,文章目的是倡导所有人使用基于证据的思考方式。
D
Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely regarded as a vital solution to cut urban air pollution and lower dependence on fossil fuels. Some governments, including the United Kingdom, have announced plans to ban new petrol and diesel car sales from 2030, showing strong policy support for a cleaner transport future. Even so, building a society fully powered by electric vehicles will not be an easy journey, with several challenges yet to be overcome.
To begin with, compared with traditional fuel‑powered cars, electric vehicles cannot travel as far on a single battery charge (充电). Secondly, charging infrastructure (基础设施) is still poorly built; most areas do not have enough charging stations. Such problems lead to “range anxiety” among potential car buyers, which holds back the overall transition to electric mobility.
On the technological front, solid-state batteries are viewed as a promising breakthrough. Though currently used mainly in smartphones, they are expected to enter the car market in the coming years, offering quicker charging times and an extended driving range (续航里程). This could significantly enhance the appeal of EVs to the general public.
Economically, the high price remains a major barrier for consumers. To address this issue, a number of governments have introduced policy supports, such as tax relief, purchase subsidies (补贴), and special traffic lanes reserved for EV owners, helping to boost adoption rates. Norway serves as a leading example, with the highest number of electric cars per person globally.
Even with these positive developments, specialists such as Colin Herron remind people that electric vehicles themselves cannot bring a zero‑carbon future. Their environmental value is largely determined by where their charging electricity comes from. If the electricity is mainly produced from fossil fuels, EVs can only achieve very limited emission cuts. In addition, manufacturing EVs — especially their batteries — carries a substantial (大量的) carbon footprint. Therefore, a truly sustainable transport system may require not only cleaner cars, but also greater use of public transport and a societal move toward fewer and shorter private vehicle trips.
32. What main difficulties do EVs meet?
A. Short-lived batteries and rising fuel prices.
B. Restricted ranges and inadequate charging facilities.
C. High prices of infrastructure and policy support of petrol cars.
D. Limited production of fossil fuels and insufficient potential buyers.
33. What actions do governments take to popularize EVs?
A. By building more city public-parking lots.
B. By sharply taxing gasoline-powered vehicles.
C. By offering tax cuts, subsidies and special lanes.
D. By enhancing the quality of public transport services.
34. What is implied by Colin Herron’s warning?
A. EVs will never reach real-green standards.
B. EV benefits rely on clean electricity sources.
C. Fuel-car-banning deadlines are unreasonable.
D. Battery technology decides green-transport success.
35. What’s the main idea of the text?
A. New EVs gain wide popularity among ordinary users.
B. Charging systems face serious investment shortages.
C. EVs hold a bright future alongside various problems.
D. High costs become a heavy burden for auto factories.
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】文章主要讲述电动汽车被视作减少污染、降低对化石燃料依赖的重要方案,但面临多重难题,同时也有技术政策支持,实现零碳交通仍需多方努力。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“To begin with, compared with traditional fuel‑powered cars, electric vehicles cannot travel as far on a single battery charge (充电). Secondly, charging infrastructure (基础设施) is still poorly built; most areas do not have enough charging stations.(首先,与传统燃油汽车相比,电动汽车单次充电行驶距离没那么远。其次,充电基础设施建设仍不完善;大部分地区没有足够的充电站。)”可知,电动汽车遇到的主要困难是续航有限以及充电设施不足。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“To address this issue, a number of governments have introduced policy supports, such as tax relief, purchase subsidies (补贴), and special traffic lanes reserved for EV owners, helping to boost adoption rates.(为解决这个问题,多国出台政策扶持,例如减税、购车补贴以及为电动车车主预留专用车道,以此提高普及率。)”可知,政府通过减税、补贴和专用车道来推广电动汽车。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中“Their environmental value is largely determined by where their charging electricity comes from. If the electricity is mainly produced from fossil fuels, EVs can only achieve very limited emission cuts.(它们的环保价值很大程度上取决于充电电力的来源。如果电力主要由化石燃料产生,电动汽车减排效果将十分有限。)”可知,电动汽车的环保益处依赖清洁能源供电。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely regarded as a vital solution to cut urban air pollution and lower dependence on fossil fuels. Some governments, including the United Kingdom, have announced plans to ban new petrol and diesel car sales from 2030, showing strong policy support for a cleaner transport future. Even so, building a society fully powered by electric vehicles will not be an easy journey, with several challenges yet to be overcome.(电动汽车被广泛认为是减少城市空气污染、降低对化石燃料依赖的重要方案。包括英国在内的一些政府已宣布计划,自 2030 年起禁止销售新的汽油车和柴油车,为更清洁的交通未来提供有力政策支持。即便如此,打造一个完全依靠电动汽车运转的社会并非易事,仍有多项挑战亟待攻克。)”可知,文章主要讲述电动汽车前景可观,但同时存在各类难题。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
Are you trying to find ways to be more efficient at your job? If so, please follow these habits of naturally productive people.
They take breaks. ___36___ Studies show that prolonged (延长) tasks that require high levels of focus, energy, and attention can cause you to become less productive and focused over time. Take brief mental breaks. Setting aside a little time here and there to release your focus can significantly help maintain it for longer periods of time.
___37___ Settle down, super men and women. While it’s fine to pride yourself on your abilities to multitask, it’s in your best interest (and your employer’s) if you stick to one to-do at a time. Somewhere along the lines, our culture has embraced and promoted this idea that the more we can do at once, the better. However, research shows the opposite. ___38___
They have a full night’s sleep. In school, you may have found that too many students stay up late to finish a paper or study for an exam, but, despite your best efforts, research shows this is not the way to do business. ___39___ Actually, studies have linked insufficient sleep to decreased levels of productivity, unsatisfactory work performance, and poorer safety outcomes.
___40___ You know the countless benefits of exercise. It also seriously improves your mood by releasing something to relieve stress’ and increase your brains productivity. Even 30-minute bursts of moderate-to-high physical activity just three to four times a day can go a long way in helping you accomplish your personal and professional goals.
A. They value fitness.
B. Pressing pause is important.
C. They prefer to do more every day.
D. They don’t try to do everything at once.
E. Enough sleep makes great contribution to efficient work.
F. Poor sleep or lack of sleep carries some pretty negative rewards.
G. In fact, the more we do at a time, the less efficient and productive we become.
【答案】36. B 37. D 38. G 39. F 40. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了提高工作效率的几个习惯。
【36题详解】
下文“Studies show that prolonged (延长) tasks that require high levels of focus, energy, and attention can cause you to become less productive and focused over time. Take brief mental breaks. Setting aside a little time here and there to release your focus can significantly help maintain it for longer periods of time.(研究表明,需要高度专注、精力和注意力的长时间任务会导致你的效率和注意力随着时间的推移而降低。短暂的精神休息。在这里或那里留出一点时间来释放你的注意力,可以显著地帮助你长时间保持注意力。)”详细说明休息的重要性,是对B项“Pressing pause is important.(按暂停键很重要。)”的具体阐述,句中“Pressing pause”照应段首主题句中“take breaks”,上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
【37题详解】
设空句是段首主题句。根据下文“Settle down, super men and women. While it’s fine to pride yourself on your abilities to multitask, it’s in your best interest (and your employer’s) if you stick to one to-do at a time. Somewhere along the lines, our culture has embraced and promoted this idea that the more we can do at once, the better. However, research shows the opposite.(冷静点,超级男人和女人。虽然为自己的多任务处理能力感到自豪是件好事,但如果你一次只做一件事,这对你(和你的雇主)最有利。从某种程度上说,我们的文化已经接受并提倡了这样一种观念:我们一次能做的越多越好。然而,研究表明情况恰恰相反。)”可知,本段建议不要一次做很多的事情。所以D项“They don’t try to do everything at once.(他们不会试图一次做所有的事情。)”是最佳主题句。故选D项。
【38题详解】
上文“Somewhere along the lines, our culture has embraced and promoted this idea that the more we can do at once, the better. However, research shows the opposite.(从某种程度上说,我们的文化已经接受并提倡了这样一种观念:我们一次能做的越多越好。然而,研究表明情况恰恰相反。)”提出,研究表明工作并不是一次做得越多越好,G项“In fact, the more we do at a time, the less efficient and productive we become.(事实上,我们一次做的事情越多,我们的效率和生产力就越低。)”承接上文,说明研究的发现:一次做的事情越多,效率和生产力就越低,上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
【39题详解】
上文“In school, you may have found that too many students stay up late to finish a paper or study for an exam, but, despite your best efforts, research shows this is not the way to do business.(在学校里,你可能会发现很多学生为了完成论文或准备考试而熬夜,但是,尽管你尽了最大的努力,研究表明这不是做事的方式。)”提出熬夜工作或学习是不可取的,F项“Poor sleep or lack of sleep carries some pretty negative rewards.(睡眠不好或睡眠不足会带来一些相当负面的回报。)”解释原因:睡眠不好或睡眠不足会影响工作效果,句中“Poor sleep or lack of sleep”与上文“stay up late”相照应。故选F项。
【40题详解】
设空句是段首主题句。根据下文“You know the countless benefits of exercise. It also seriously improves your mood by releasing something to relieve stress’ and increase your brains productivity.(你知道锻炼的无数好处。它还能释放一些东西来缓解压力,提高大脑的效率,从而改善你的情绪。)”可知,本段建议要多锻炼。所以A项“They value fitness.(他们重视健身。)”是最佳主题句。故选A项。
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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Here I was, sitting in the roller coaster (过山车) cart of Kingda Ka in New Jersey, the tallest and second fastest roller coaster on Earth. My friends shouted in excitement, while I shakily ___41___ my hands on my shorts. “How can you be so excited when...”
My words caught in my throat and melted into screams as the roller coaster suddenly ___42___ forward. It was the fastest ___43___ I had ever experienced in my life: 128 miles per hour. I screamed at the top of my ___44___ as fear froze me up from inside. We rapidly moved up the skinny hump (驼峰) rising into the clouds at a ninety degree angle, having crossed the track bringing us forward in mere ___45___.
___46___, close to the highest part of the hump, I ___47___ a little. My screams became less terrified and more energetic. Once we reached the ___48___ of the hump, I could almost touch the sky.
And then we were spiraling (盘旋) downwards, curving and twisting and ___49___ towards Earth at the same speed. ____50____ I realized it, we had already met the ground. It was a thirty-second-long ride. I managed to ____51____ the entire ride without a breakdown.
I gasped in surprise. It was over. I had not only survived the ride—I had ____52____ it. My friend turned to me, her eyes ____53____. “Are you ready for the next roller coaster?”
My head felt light as we walked away from the ride spinning with something I didn’t ____54____ recognize. It took me a few minutes to put a name to it — thrill. “I’m ready for anything.”
Until today, that ____55____ ride that I went on 20 years ago is still kept alive in my memory.
41. A. wiped B. waved C. joined D. cleaned
42. A. removed B. rocketed C. struggled D. marched
43. A. launch B. operation C. ride D. flight
44. A. cheeks B. throat C. heart D. lungs
45. A. minutes B. hours C. seconds D. occasions
46. A. Instead B. Meanwhile C. Therefore D. However
47. A. broke down B. calmed down C. made up D. dressed up
48. A. top B. point C. track D. location
49. A. swinging B. escaping C. shooting D. roaring
50. A. After B. Though C. Before D. While
51. A. take off B. carry on C. go through D. get through
52. A. enjoyed B. deserved C. hated D. confirmed
53. A. bright B. wet C. closed D. open
54. A. gradually B. absolutely C. immediately D. eventually
55. A. romantic B. thrilling C. alarming D. awkward
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. C 44. D 45. C 46. D 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. C 51. D 52. A 53. A 54. C 55. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了自己20年前在新泽西州的Kingda Ka过山车上的惊险体验。尽管在过山车启动时感到害怕,但随着过山车的行进,作者逐渐克服了恐惧并享受了整个过程。最终,这次过山车之旅成为了作者难忘的记忆,并激发了他对更多冒险和刺激活动的渴望。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我的朋友们兴奋地大喊大叫,而我则紧张不安地在短裤上擦着手上的汗。A. wiped擦,消除;B. waved挥动;C. joined加入;D. cleaned打扫。根据上文“the tallest and second fastest roller coaster on Earth. My friends shouted in excitement”可知,坐在过山车上,作者紧张地把手上的汗擦在短裤上。故选A。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我的话卡在喉咙里,变成了尖叫声,因为过山车突然猛地向前冲去。A. removed去除,移除;B. rocketed迅速移动;C. struggled斗争,挣扎;D. marched行进,前进。根据下文“128 miles per hour.”可知,过山车时速很快,突然猛地向前冲去。故选B。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:这是我一生中经历过的最快的一次旅行:时速128英里。A. launch发射;B. operation操作;C. ride供骑乘的游乐设施;D. flight航班。根据下文“It was a thirty - second - long ride.”可知,此处是信息词ride的词汇复现。故选C。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我放声尖叫,恐惧让我从内到外都僵住了。A. cheeks脸颊;B. throat喉咙;C. heart心;D. lungs肺。根据上文“I screamed”和常识可知,此处表示声嘶力竭地喊叫。故选D。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我们迅速爬上陡峭的驼峰,以90度的角度升入云端,仅用了几秒钟就穿过了轨道。A. minutes分钟;B. hours小时;C. seconds秒;D. occasions场合。根据下文“It was a thirty - second - long ride.”可知,过山车仅用了几秒钟就穿过了轨道。故选C。
【46题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:然而,在驼峰的最高部分附近,我稍微冷静了一点。A. Instead相反;B. Meanwhile与此同时;C. Therefore因此;D. However然而。前面提到过山车迅速上升,后面则提到在接近最高点的时候,作者稍微平静了一些。因此,需要用一个表示转折的连词来连接这两个句子。故选D。
【47题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意同上。A. broke down出故障;B. calmed down平静下来;C. made up组成,编造;D. dressed up打扮。根据下文“My screams became less terrified and more energetic.”可知,作者稍微冷静一些。故选B。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:当我们到达驼峰的顶端时,我几乎可以触摸到天空。A. top顶部;B. point观点,要点;C. track轨道;D. location位置。根据“I could almost touch the sky.”可知,作者到达了驼峰的顶端。故选A。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:然后,我们盘旋而下,以同样的速度弯曲、扭曲并冲向地面。A. swinging摇摆;B. escaping逃跑;C. shooting飞驰;D. roaring咆哮。根据上文“We rapidly moved up the skinny hump (驼峰) rising into the clouds at a ninety degree angle”可知,过山车下来的时候速度也是很快的,因此是飞驰而下。故选C。
【50题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意:我还没意识到,我们就已经到达了地面。A. After在……之后;B. Though尽管;C. Before在……之前;D. While当……时候。此处表示“表示在意识到之前已经到达了地面”,before表示“在……之前”,引导时间状语从句。故选C。
【51题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:我完成了整个过山车旅行而没有崩溃。A. take off起飞,脱掉;B. carry on继续;C. go through经历;D. get through完成,通过。根据“we had already met the ground”可知,作者完成了整个过山车旅行。故选D。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我不仅活了下来,还玩得很开心。A. enjoyed享受,喜欢;B. deserved值得;C. hated讨厌;D. confirmed证实。根据下文“My head felt light as we walked away from the ride spinning”可知,作者在坐过山车的过程中玩得很开心。故选A。
【53题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我的朋友转向我,她的眼睛闪闪发光。A. bright明亮的;B. wet湿润的;C. closed关闭的;D. open打开的。根据上文“My friends shouted in excitement”可知,作者的朋友因为兴奋,眼睛闪闪发光。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:当我们从过山车上走下来时,我感到头脑轻松,那是一种我没有立刻认出的感觉。A. gradually逐渐地;B. absolutely绝对地;C. immediately立刻;D. eventually最终。根据下文“It took me a few minutes to put a name to it — thrill.”可知,作者没有立刻识别出坐完过山车带来的感觉。故选C。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:直到今天,我20年前参加的那次惊险的过山车之旅仍然在我的记忆中栩栩如生。A. romantic浪漫的;B. thrilling惊险的,令人激动的;C. alarming令人惊恐的;D. awkward尴尬的。根据“It took me a few minutes to put a name to it — thrill.”可知,作者20年前的那次过山车之旅是惊险的。故选B。
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。
Macau draws tourists from every corner of the world with its excellent food, outstanding architecture, history and dynamic culture. This small city in southeast China, recognized as a “Creative City of Gastronomy” by UNESCO, ____56____ (offer) a lot for visitors to experience.
If you are unsure about what sightseeing spots to explore, start with the St. Paul Ruins and Senado Square, ____57____ are the most famous landmarks and the most photographed places in the city and must-sees for those ____58____ (visit) Macau for the first time. From there, follow your inner sense and be adventurous, and Macau will reward you ____59____ its true beauty and hidden spots. And don’t hesitate to taste the local street food you will find on the way.
Macau’s integration of diverse cultures ____60____ (reflect) in its numerous churches and temples, which, like most of the landmarks in town, don’t charge for the ____61____ (enter). So, feel free to walk in and discover.
No trip to Macau would be complete without taking ____62____ tour of the historical Taipa. The picturesque ____63____ (street) of Taipa Village are filled with ____64____ (vivid) colored houses, stunning churches, ancient temples and traditional Chinese shops. ____65____ (experience) a taste of Macanese bites and treats, just eat and drink your way around. You’ll never get stuck for ideas on where to dine at Taipa Village!
【答案】56. offers
57. which 58. visiting
59. with 60. is reflected
61. entry 62. a
63. streets
64. vividly
65. To experience
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国澳门凭借美食、建筑、历史和文化吸引世界各地游客,还推荐了一些景点,并讲述了澳门多元文化融合的体现。
【56题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意:这座被联合国教科文组织认定为“美食创意城市”的中国东南部小城,为游客提供了很多值得体验的东西。offer(提供)是谓语动词,描述客观事实用一般现在时态,主语This small city是单数名词,谓语动词用单数形式。故填offers。
【57题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:如果你不确定要去探索哪些景点,可以从大三巴牌坊和议事亭前地开始,它们是这座城市最著名的地标,也是拍照最多的地方,是首次来澳门的游客必去之处。“_____ are the most famous landmarks and the most photographed places in the city”是一个非限定性定语从句,修饰先行词the St. Paul Ruins and Senado Square,指物,关系词将其代入从句中作主语,用关系代词which引导从句。故填which。
【58题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:如果你不确定要去探索哪些景点,可以从大三巴牌坊和议事亭前地开始,它们是这座城市最著名的地标,也是拍照最多的地方,是首次来澳门的游客必去之处。“_____ (visit) Macau for the first time”作后置定语,visit(参观,游览)是非谓语动词,与其逻辑主语those之间是主动关系,应用现在分词表主动。故填visiting。
【59题详解】
考查介词。句意:从那里开始,跟随你的内心感受,大胆探索,澳门会用它真正的美丽和隐藏的景点回报你。reward sb. with sth.是固定搭配,意为“用某物回报某人”。故填with。
【60题详解】
考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意:澳门多元文化的融合体现在众多的教堂和寺庙中,和镇上大多数地标一样,这些地方都不收取门票。reflect(体现)是谓语动词,与主语Macau’s integration之间是被动关系,描述客观事实用一般现在时的被动语态,主语是不可数名词,谓语动词用单数形式。故填is reflected。
【61题详解】
考查名词。句意:澳门多元文化的融合体现在众多的教堂和寺庙中,和镇上大多数地标一样,这些地方都不收取门票。定冠词the后接名词,enter的名词形式是entry,意为“进入,入场费”,作宾语。故填entry。
【62题详解】
考查冠词。句意:不去游览历史悠久的氹仔,澳门之行就不算完整。take a tour of是固定短语,意为“游览,参观”。故填a。
【63题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:氹仔村风景如画的街道上布满了色彩鲜艳的房屋、令人惊叹的教堂、古老的寺庙和传统的中国商店。可数名词street(街道)作主语,结合谓语动词are可知,主语是复数形式streets。故填streets。
【64题详解】
考查副词。句意:氹仔村风景如画的街道上布满了色彩鲜艳的房屋、令人惊叹的教堂、古老的寺庙和传统的中国商店。提示词修饰动词colored,应用副词vividly作状语,意为“生动地;强烈地”。故填vividly。
【65题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:要体验澳门美食的滋味,就边走边吃。“(experience) a taste of Macanese bites and treats”是“just eat and drink your way around”的目的,作不定式作目的状语;句首单词首字母大写。故填To experience。
第四部分:写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节:应用文写作 (满分15分)
66. 假设你将参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。请你针对部分同学过度依赖AI学习工具(如ChatGPT、作业帮)完成作业的现象写一篇演讲稿,内容包括:
(1)陈述看法;
(2)提出建议。
注意:
(1)写作词数约为120;
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
My Views on Overusing AI Learning Tools
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【答案】 My Views on Overusing AI Learning Tools
Ladies and gentlemen,
While AI tools like ChatGPT enhance learning efficiency, overdependence on them risks undermining our intellectual growth. Copying answers directly may save time, but it deprives us of critical thinking opportunities essential for lifelong learning.
Firstly, distinguish between “assistance” and “replacement.” Use AI to clarify difficult concepts, not to complete entire essays. Secondly, prioritize independent problem-solving. Set a rule: attempt assignments manually before seeking digital aid. Finally, practice ethical use. Submitting AI-generated work as our own violates academic integrity.
True progress stems from struggling with challenges, not bypassing them. Let technology be a ladder, not a crutch. Only through balancing innovation and self-reliance can we become future-ready learners.
Thank you.
My Views on Overusing AI Learning Tools
Ladies and gentlemen,
While artificial intelligence has revolutionized educational paradigms, excessive reliance on algorithmic assistance poses a profound threat to cognitive development. Instant access to pre-packaged answers may satisfy short-term academic demands, yet it erodes the very essence of learning—the arduous yet rewarding process of constructing knowledge through trial, error, and nuanced comprehension.
To navigate this dilemma, I propose a tripartite strategy. First and foremost, we must delineate between supplemental guidance and intellectual outsourcing. AI should function as a conceptual clarifier for perplexing theories, not a ghostwriter for essays. Moreover, cultivate metacognitive discipline: impose a 30-minute independent brainstorming mandate before activating any digital aid. Concurrently, uphold academic honor by transparently citing AI contributions, mirroring scholarly citation protocols.
As Socrates proclaimed, “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” Let us wield technology not as a crutch for mental indolence, but as a whetstone to sharpen our intellectual blades.
Thank you.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文,要求考生针对部分同学过度依赖AI学习工具(如ChatGPT、作业帮)完成作业的现象写一篇演讲稿来参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
提高:enhance→promote
必须的:essential→vital
区分:distinguish→differentiate
直接地:directly→straight
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Copying answers directly may save time, but it deprives us of critical thinking opportunities essential for lifelong learning.
拓展句:Though ocpying answers directly may save time, it deprives us of critical thinking opportunities essential for lifelong learning.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Submitting AI-generated work as our own violates academic integrity. (运用了动名词短语作主语)
【高分句型2】Only through balancing innovation and self-reliance can we become future-ready learners. (运用了部分倒装)
第二节:读后续写 (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’m not known to be a particularly lucky person. Raffles (抽奖), t-shirt cannons, radio calls, random roommate selections — none of these ever seem to work out in my favor. But my fortune seemed to hit an all-time low last Monday.
The day started nice enough. I went to work, got off at five and decided to head to the beach. It was sweltering hot, and I knew the cool waters of Lake Michigan would help wash away my sweat. The first sign of trouble was when my cellphone navigation stopped working properly and showed the wrong directions. I was new to the area and didn’t quite know my way around yet, so I ended up taking a wrong turn and driving through a web of neighborhoods, turning a 10-minute drive into a 40-minute one.
But fine, I get lost often. I made it to the beach eventually. Took a quick dip in the water, had a bite of the butter paneer I had picked up earlier. I made it back to my car, pulling some clothes out to change into. As I headed to the restroom, I realized I had forgotten a shirt. So I walked back, tugged on the handle and realized with horror that my keys were sitting in the passenger seat of my car.
I called AAA (American Automobile Association). As it turns out, I don’t have an AAA membership. I called my parents and they anxiously tried to figure out how to add me to their card, while my phone battery was at 21% and dropping.
I called AAA again, and they informed me that they would be there in about an hour and a half, which seemed like a long time as I sat on top of the trunk of my car. The sun was lowering in the sky and the parking lot was emptying out. I heard thunder, and I saw people exiting the beach at an increasing rate. When I checked my weather app, I saw an alarming update: a heat advisory (预警), a 100% chance of a lightning storm, and a tornado warning.
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。
Fearful and alone, I stood frozen as thunder rolled closer.
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The kind lady drove me through the pounding rain toward a nearby Starbucks.
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【答案】Fearful and alone, I stood frozen as thunder rolled closer. The wind picked up, whipping sand against my legs, and raindrops began to fall down. Just as panic struck me, a silver sedan pulled up beside me. The window rolled down to reveal a middle-aged woman who had kind eyes. “You look like you could need some help,” she said, gesturing for me to get in. Without hesitation, I piled into her car, my relief drowning out the storm’s fury.
The kind lady drove me through the pounding rain toward a nearby Starbucks. She chatted calmly about the weather, her voice was steady in the chaos. Once inside, she bought me a hot coffee and insisted on waiting with me until AAA arrived. As we sat, the tornado alarm disappeared in the distance, but her presence turned the crisis into a strange, shared adventure. When the tow truck finally pulled up, she handed me her umbrella and smiled. “Good luck,” she said. “And maybe tomorrow will be your lucky day.” I watched her drive off, my heart oddly lighter—proof that even in misfortune, kindness could still shine through.
【解析】
【导语】本文以作者糟糕透顶的周一经历为线索,讲述了作者本想去海滩消暑,却遭遇导航错误绕路、钥匙被锁车内、救援等待时间长以及恶劣天气来袭等一系列不幸,在作者孤立无援、恐惧无助之时,一位好心女士的出现为故事带来了温暖转折。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“恐惧和孤独中,我呆呆地站着,雷声越来越近。”可知,第一段可描写作者在绝望之际遇到好心女士,女士主动提出帮助,带作者上车避雨的情景。
②由第二段首句内容“这位好心的女士开车载着我穿过倾盆大雨,前往附近的星巴克。”可知,第二段可描写女士带作者到星巴克避雨,为作者买咖啡并陪伴等待救援,最后救援到来,女士离开,作者内心感到温暖的故事。
2.续写线索: 恶劣天气逼近——作者陷入困境——好心女士出现——提供帮助——前往星巴克避雨——等待救援——救援到来——女士离开——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
① 示意:gesture/signal
② 坚持:insist on/stick to
③ 淹没:drown out/swallow up
情绪类
① 恐慌:panic/terror
② 宽慰:relief/comfort
【点睛】[高分句型1] “You look like you could need some help,” she said, gesturing for me to get in.(运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2]The window rolled down to reveal a middle-aged woman who had kind eyes. (运用了who引导的限制性定语从句)
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