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天津市第五十五中学2026-2027学年高三年级第一学期英语十月月考试卷 二、单项选择：本大题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分。 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. — Your speech on environmental protection was truly inspiring! — __________. I spent weeks researching and preparing for it. A. You can say that again B. I’m glad it struck a chord C. You’re telling me D. Think nothing of it 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你关于环境保护的演讲真的很鼓舞人心！——很高兴它引起了共鸣。我花了几个星期的时间来研究和准备。A. You can say that again说得太对了；B. I’m glad it struck a chord我很高兴它引起了共鸣；C. You’re telling me我完全同意；D. Think nothing of it别客气。根据题意，第一句是对演讲的赞美，回答者应接受赞美并表达欣慰，B选项中的“strike a chord (引起共鸣)”完美呼应了上文的“inspiring (鼓舞人心的)”，符合语境。 2. The research team ________ tirelessly on this project for the past three months, and they believe they ________ a major breakthrough very soon. A. has worked; are making B. has been working; are about to make C. is working; are making D. had been working; are about to make 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态。句意：研究团队过去三个月一直在不懈努力开展这个项目，他们相信很快就要取得重大突破。根据“for the past three months”可知，第一空的动作从过去开始发生持续到现在，可用现在完成时或现在完成进行时；根据“very soon”可知，第二空的动作几乎马上要发生，应用一般将来时的be about to do。故选B。 3. The 24 Solar Terms is a form of wisdom ________ ancient farmers relied for their sowing and harvesting. A. with which B. on which C. for which D. by which 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：二十四节气是古代农民播种和收割所依赖的一种智慧。先行词为a form of wisdom，rely on为固定搭配，意为“依赖”，介词on可提前至关系词前，先行词为物，关系词用which，所以此处用on which引导定语从句。故选B项。 4. Only five years after Steve Jobs’ death, smart-phones defeated _________PCs in sales. A. controversial B. contradictory C. confidential D. conventional 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词辨析。句意：仅仅在史蒂夫乔布斯去世五年后，智能手机在销售中击败了传统的个人电脑。A．controversial有争议的；B．contradictory矛盾的；C．confidential机密的；D．conventional传统的。根据常识可知，个人电脑是传统事物，智能手机是新兴事物，故选D。 5. — I’m so nervous about the coming-of-age ceremony speech. What if I forget my lines? — ________! You’ve spent weeks on this. A. You name it B. It sounds like fun C. Don’t get me wrong D. Pull yourself together 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——我对即将到来的成人礼演讲感到很紧张。要是我忘词了怎么办？——振作起来！你已经为此准备了好几个星期了。A. You name it应有尽有；B. It sounds like fun听起来很有趣；C. Don’t get me wrong别误会我；D. Pull yourself together振作起来。由语意可知，对方在表达紧张情绪，回应需要给予鼓励，让对方振作起来，“Pull yourself together(振作起来)”符合安慰和鼓励的场景。故选D项。 6. In Tao Yuanming’s eyes, the rural life was peaceful and quiet, ________ the noisy and complex outside world. A. in response to B. in preparation for C. in contrast to D. in exchange for 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意：在陶渊明看来，乡村生活宁静祥和，与外界喧嚣复杂形成鲜明对比。A. in response to对……做出回应；B. in preparation for为……做准备；C. in contrast to与……形成对比；D. in exchange for作为……的交换。根据句意以及“the rural life was peaceful and quiet”和“the noisy and complex outside world”的对比关系可知，此处表示乡村生活与外界喧嚣复杂形成鲜明对比。故选C。 7. The new policy is far from perfect and has drawn some criticism; ________, it is generally considered a step in the right direction. A. nonetheless B. otherwise C. furthermore D. consequently 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：这项新政策远非完美，还招致了一些批评；尽管如此，它仍被普遍认为是朝着正确方向迈出的一步。A. nonetheless尽管如此，然而；B. otherwise否则，要不然；C. furthermore此外，而且；D. consequently因此，结果。前半句：政策不完美、遭批评（负面），后半句：被认可、方向正确（正面），前后是转折让步关系，nonetheless符合逻辑。 8. The reason ________ he explained was________ he was ill and unable to go to school. A. which; that B. why; because C. which; because D. why; that 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句和表语从句。句意：他解释的原因是他生病了，不能去上学。第一空为限定性定语从句，修饰先行词reason，且先行词在从句中作宾语，指物，应用关系代词which/that；第二空为表语从句，从句中不缺少成分，句意完整，应用只起连接作用的that。故选A。 9. ________ herself with routine office tasks, she had no time to attend to her children. A. Occupying B. Occupied C. Being occupied D. To be occupied 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：她忙于日常的办公室工作，没有时间照顾孩子。分析句子结构可知occupy在句中作非谓语动词，与逻辑主语she构成主动关系，故用现在分词occupying。故选A。 10. The fact that members of one culture do not express their emotions as openly as do _______ of another does not mean that they do not experience emotions. A. it B. one C. that D. those 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查代词。句意：一种文化的成员不像另一种文化的成员那样公开表达他们的情感，这一事实并不意味着他们没有情感体验。分析句子可知，本句的主干为The fact does not mean that...，that they do not experience emotions是does not mean的宾语从句，The fact为主语，that members of one culture do not express their emotions as openly as do _______ of another为fact的同位语从句， 其中as do _______ of another是状语从句，助动词do位于主语_______ of another前形成倒装，因此_______ of another要和 members of one culture对应，用代词those (members)。故选D项。 11. When Robert was at university, he ______ lots of social experience by taking an active part in club activities, which provided the foundation for his career development. A. accumulated B. accelerated C. acknowledged D. accomplished 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：当罗伯特在大学时，他通过积极参加俱乐部活动积累了大量的社会经验，这为他的职业发展奠定了基础。A. accumulate积累；B. accelerate加速；C. acknowledge承认；D. accomplish完成。空处与“lots of social experience”搭配，表示“积累社会经验”，应用动词accumulate。 12. — What makes you so upset? — __________ I have misplaced my passport before the trip. A. Because B. As C. Since D. That 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查主语从句。句意：——什么让你如此心烦意乱？——在旅行前我竟然把护照弄丢了。第二句中“the trip”后省略了“makes me so upset”，“________ I have misplaced my passport before the trip”是主语从句，从句中不缺成分，且句子意思完整，因此用that引导主语从句，故选D。 13. The new software, after ________, will give designers a powerful tool ________ they can create 3D models easily. A. is launched; which B. launched; on which C. being launched; with which D. to be launched; that 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：这款新软件在发布之后，将给设计师们提供一个强大的工具，借助这个工具他们可以轻松地创建3D模型。第一空，after此处作介词，其后应接动名词作宾语，且句子的主语The new software与动词launch（发布）之间是逻辑上的被动关系，故应用动名词的被动式being launched。第二空处引导定语从句，先行词为a powerful tool，从句they can create 3D models easily主谓宾结构完整，需填入关系副词或“介词+关系代词”；根据语境，表示“使用/借助这个工具”，对应固定搭配with a tool，故此处应用介词with+关系代词which引导。 14. —Who did you run into today in the subway? —It was an old friend of my brother’s, whose name ________ me for the moment. A. had escaped B. escaped C. escapes D. has escaped 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你今天在地铁里碰见谁了？——是我哥哥的一位老朋友，我一时想不起他的名字了。空格处是定语从句的谓语动词，根据上文的did和was可知，此处描述的是过去发生的事，应该用一般过去时。 15. According to a new regulation on online video services, no one ________ generate, release, or spread fake news or false information using such technologies. A. shall B. will C. may D. can 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查情态动词词义辨析。句意：根据一项关于网络视频服务的新规定，任何人不得使用此类技术生成、发布或传播假新闻或虚假信息。A. shall（通常用于第三人称，表示命令、警告、允诺、规定等）必须，应该；B. will（表示将来时）将要；C. may（表示可能性或允许）可以；D. can（表示能力或可能性）能够。根据句意以及“According to a new regulation on online video services”可知，此处表示根据新规定，任何人不得使用此类技术生成、发布或传播假新闻或虚假信息，这是规定中的内容，所以使用shall表示规定或命令。故选A。 三、完形填空：本大题共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分。 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16‑35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项 Twenty years ago, I joined a hiking club, not realizing that this decision would quietly ____16____ my life. What began as getting outdoors and exploring local hikes ____17____ a passport stamped with adventures around the world. Like many new hikers, I joined for ____18____ reasons: motivation to stay active, explore nature and make friends. What I found, however, were fellow hikers who shared trail (徒步路线) knowledge, life stories and an ____19____ enthusiasm for travel. Conversations sometimes ____20____ toward overseas experiences and gradually planted seeds. Before long, I began to see a way to ____21____ my desire to maintain fitness and explore the world. It was challenging at first, as I was still working full-time, and could only ____22____ once a year. Nevertheless, I managed to ____23____ short vacations and visited many striking places. Each subsequent trip brought fresh ____24____ and helped strengthen my willpower. I learned to navigate routes, something I once thought impossible, ____25____ unexpected situations and communicate with people from different cultures. I also managed to persuade my husband to ____26____ me to Northern England. We stayed in inviting inns, passing through rolling hills and ancient villages, ____27____ by the beautiful scenery. Then we booked a tour to South America where we explored Patagonia. This was perhaps the most ____28____ of them all, with its towering peaks, fierce winds and interesting wildlife viewing. Even though our itinerary (行程表) ____29____ bus travel to take us from one hiking destination to another, we were required to travel on foot, dragging our suitcases behind us. It certainly ____30____ an experience none of us will ever forget. Along the way, my growing love of active travel led to even more adventures. These journeys ____31____ physical challenge with cultural immersion. Hiking friends also introduced me to backpacking, and a new passion ____32____. What stands out most is how a hiking club served as a catalyst (催化剂). It did more than maintain trails; it fostered a sense of ____33____ and joy. Looking back, I may have joined for fitness and fresh air, but I stayed for the people. Through organized activities and shared ____34____, club members learn not only about the trails beneath their feet but also about themselves. One trail led to another, and before I knew it, the path ____35____ across countries and continents. All it took was that first step. 16. A. transfer B. reshape C. claim D. bother 17. A. picked up B. got across C. grew into D. tuned in 18. A. personal B. dramatic C. collective D. practical 19. A. infectious B. ordinary C. confusing D. sudden 20. A. shifted B. led C. pointed D. rushed 21. A. guide B. follow C. fulfill D. register 22. A. go through B. get away C. live apart D. pull over 23. A. compose B. dismiss C. arrange D. deliver 24. A. patience B. insights C. enquiry D. repetition 25. A. handle B. seek C. observe D. escape 26. A. remind B. approach C. represent D. accompany 27. A. drawn B. identified C. deafened D. integrated 28. A. heart-racing B. awe-inspiring C. energy-saving D. brain-washing 29. A. created B. replaced C. included D. performed 30. A. gave away B. left out C. saw through D. made for 31. A. combined B. meant C. revealed D. swept 32. A. held promise B. took root C. worked wonders D. gained ground 33. A. administration B. possibility C. possession D. suspension 34. A. companionship B. procedure C. identity D. qualification 35. A. withdrew B. stretched C. distinguished D. approached 【答案】16. B 17. C 18. D 19. A 20. A 21. C 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. B 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】作者二十年前加入徒步俱乐部，从本地徒步开始，逐步发展到全球探险。俱乐部不仅满足了她保持健康和探索世界的愿望，还带来文化体验与深厚友谊，最终重塑了她的人生轨迹。 【16题详解】 考查动词。句意：二十年前，我加入了一个徒步俱乐部，当时并未意识到这个决定会悄然重塑我的人生。A. transfer转移；B. reshape重塑；C. claim声称；D. bother打扰。根据下文描述她的人生轨迹发生了积极变化，加入俱乐部“重塑”了她的人生。 【17题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：最初只是走出家门探索本地徒步路线，后来逐渐发展成为一本盖满世界各地冒险印章的护照。A. picked up捡起；B. got across传达；C. grew into逐渐变成；D. tuned in收听。根据上文“What began as getting outdoors and exploring local hikes”和下文“a passport stamped with adventures around the world”可知，最初的本地徒步活动“逐渐发展成为”全球冒险。 【18题详解】 考查形容词。句意：像许多新徒步者一样，我加入的原因是出于实用的考虑：保持活力的动力、探索自然和结交朋友。A. personal个人的；B. dramatic戏剧性的；C. collective集体的；D. practical实用的。根据下文“motivation to stay active, explore nature and make friends”可知，这些都是实际的理由。 【19题详解】 考查形容词。句意：然而，我遇到的是那些分享徒步路线知识、人生故事以及对旅行的具有感染力的热情的徒步伙伴。A. infectious有感染力的；B. ordinary普通的；C. confusing令人困惑的；D. sudden突然的。根据上文“shared trail (徒步路线) knowledge, life stories”和下文“enthusiasm”可推知，这些乐于分享的徒步伙伴们的热情会“感染”他人。 【20题详解】 考查动词。句意：谈话有时会转向海外经历，并逐渐埋下了种子。A. shifted转移，转变；B. led带领；C. pointed指向；D. rushed冲。根据上文“shared trail (徒步路线) knowledge, life stories and an  enthusiasm for travel.”和下文“toward overseas experiences”可推知，话题“转向”了海外经历。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：不久之后，我开始看到一种实现我保持健康和探索世界愿望的方式。A. guide引导；B. follow跟随；C. fulfill实现，满足；D. register登记。根据下文“my desire to maintain fitness and explore the world”可知，作者找到了“实现”了这个愿望的方式。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：起初这很有挑战性，因为我仍然全职工作，每年只有一次机会离开，去探索世界。A. go through经历；B. get away离开某个地方；C. live apart分开住；D. pull over靠边停车。根据上文“I was still working full-time”和下文“once a year”可推知，因为全职工作，所以她每年只有一次机会“离开”，去探索世界。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：尽管如此，我设法安排了短暂的假期，并游览了许多引人注目的地方。A. compose创作；B. dismiss解散；C. arrange安排；D. deliver递送。根据上文“I managed to”和下文“short vacations and visited many striking places”可推知，尽管有困难，但她还是设法“安排”了假期。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：随后的每一次旅行都带来了新的领悟，并帮助增强了我的意志力。A. patience耐心；B. insights见解，领悟；C. enquiry询问；D. repetition重复。结合常识和下文“I learned to navigate routes, something I once thought impossible”可推知，旅行可以带来新的“领悟”，可以学到新的东西。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：我学会了规划路线、处理意外情况以及与不同文化背景的人交流。A. handle处理；B. seek寻求；C. observe观察；D. escape逃离。根据上文“something I once thought impossible”和下文“unexpected situations”可推知，她学会了“处理”意外情况。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：我还成功说服丈夫陪我去英格兰北部。A. remind提醒；B. approach接近；C. represent代表；D. accompany陪伴。根据下文“We stayed in inviting inns, passing through rolling hills and ancient villages...”可知，她说服丈夫“陪伴”她前往。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：我们住在温馨的旅店，穿过起伏的山丘和古老的村庄，被美丽的景色深深吸引。A. drawn吸引；B. identified识别；C. deafened震聋；D. integrated整合。根据下文“by the beautiful scenery”可知，他们被景色“吸引”。 【28题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这或许是其中最为震撼的一处，高耸的山峰、凛冽的狂风以及趣味盎然的野生动物观赏体验，无不令人惊叹不已。A. heart-racing令人心跳加速的；B. awe-inspiring令人惊叹的，使人敬畏的；C. energy-saving节能的；D. brain-washing洗脑的。根据下文“with its towering peaks, fierce winds and interesting wildlife viewing”可知，他们看到了高耸的山峰、凛冽的狂风以及趣味盎然的野生动物，这些都“令人惊叹”。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：尽管我们的行程中包含巴士从一个徒步目的地到另一个，我们仍被要求步行，拖着行李箱。A. created创造；B. replaced替代；C. included包含；D. performed执行。“Even though”引导让步状语从句，与主句“we were required to travel on foot...”构成转折关系，说明行程中是“包含”了巴士旅行，但仍被要求步行，构成转折。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：这无疑造就了一段我们谁都不会忘记的经历。A. gave away赠送；B. left out遗漏；C. saw through看穿；D. made for造就，促成。根据上文“This was perhaps the most of them all, with its towering peaks, fierce winds and interesting wildlife viewing.”和“we were required to travel on foot, dragging our suitcases behind us.”可知，正是步行经历“造就了”难忘的回忆。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：这些旅程将身体挑战与文化融入结合在一起。A. combined结合；B. meant意味着；C. revealed揭示；D. swept扫过。根据下文“physical challenge with cultural immersion”可知，旅行带身体挑战与文化体验的“结合”。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：徒步朋友还向我介绍了背包旅行，一种新的热情就此扎根。A. held promise有希望；B. took root扎根；C. worked wonders创造奇迹；D. gained ground取得进展。根据上文“a new passion”可推知，她发现新的旅行方式，这种热情“扎根”了。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：它不仅仅是维护徒步路线；它还培养了一种可能性和快乐。A. administration管理；B. possibility可能性；C. possession拥有；D. suspension暂停。根据上文“Conversations sometimes toward overseas experiences and gradually planted seeds.”和“Hiking friends also introduced me to backpacking, and a new passion”可知，俱乐部的徒步伙伴给作者介绍各种新的东西，让她看到更多的“可能性”。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：通过有组织的活动和共同的陪伴，俱乐部成员不仅了解脚下的路，也了解自己。A. companionship陪伴；B. procedure程序；C. identity身份；D. qualification资格。根据上文“organized activities”可知，成员一起参加活动，相互共同“陪伴”。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：一条路通向另一条路，不知不觉间，这条路延伸到了各个国家和大陆。A. withdrew撤退；B. stretched延伸；C. distinguished区分；D. approached接近。根据上文“the path”和下文“across countries and continents.”可知，路“延伸”到了世界各地。 四、阅读理解：本大题共20小题，每小题2.5分共50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 There’s no better way to successfully learn a foreign language than to immerse (使沉浸) yourself in its culture. Mexico has many great Spanish language schools. Here are some of them. SanCris Spanish Language School Located in a lovely neighborhood called Barrio de Guadalupe in the heart of San Cristóbal de las Casas, the cultural capital of the state of Chiapas, Mexico, our school is run by experienced local teachers. We offer a personalized learning program with one-on-one and group instruction to students of all levels. All of our teachers are professionals with rich knowledge of grammar and experience in teaching. IMAC Spanish Language Programs If you are looking for quality Spanish language schools, IMAC Spanish Language Programs is recognized as one of the finest Spanish language schools in Latin America. Offering programs backed with over 40 years of experience, we have the best selection of Spanish language courses, locations and extra-curricular (课外的) activities. Walk Spanish Mexico City Language School Walk Spanish is a total immersion Spanish school located in Mexico City. We offer Spanish courses based on complete immersion. This means our students learn outside of the classroom and through a set of activities. Our lessons are suitable for beginners, intermediates (中级学生) and advanced students from all nationalities interested in learning Spanish. Spanish Institute of Puebla The Spanish Institute is a highly regarded Spanish language school in Mexico. It specializes in teaching the Spanish language and its culture through a 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 or 24-week intensive training program in Mexico. Our students learn from the outset to think and express themselves in Spanish as they participate in our exceptional International Award-winning Academic Curriculum. 36. What is a big feature of teaching at SanCris Spanish Language School? A. It offers one-on-one instruction. B. It is mainly targeted at new learners. C. It allows a lot of group discussions. D. It is given by teachers from abroad. 37. What is special about IMAC Spanish Language Programs? A. It is a newly-founded school. B. It cares little about its locations. C. It offers regular language courses alone. D. It has a good reputation in Latin America. 38. Who will probably be attracted by Walk Spanish Mexico City Language School? A. People who enjoy traveling in the state of Chiapas. B. People who are used to taking classes in the classroom. C. People who are especially interested in Spanish grammar. D. People who prefer to learn Spanish language in outdoor activities. 39. What does Spanish Institute of Puebla allow students to do? A. To study with teachers for more than a year. B. To learn about the cultures of all nationalities. C. To choose from programs of different periods. D. To select one from schools in different locations. 40. What is the purpose of this text? A. To encourage readers to learn a foreign language. B. To advertise some Spanish language schools in Mexico. C. To compare the teaching level of four language schools. D. To give Spanish learners some useful tips on school selection. 【答案】36. A 37. D 38. D 39. C 40. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要说明了沉浸式是学好外语的最佳方式，本文介绍墨西哥四所知名西班牙语学校，分别说明各校地理位置、课程模式、办学特色与培训时长，吸引学习者报名就读。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“We offer a personalized learning program with one-on-one and group instruction to students of all levels.(我们为各个水平的学生提供个性化的学习课程，包括一对一和小组授课)”可知，圣克里斯西班牙语学校教学的一大特色是提供一对一授课。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“If you are looking for quality Spanish language schools, IMAC Spanish Language Programs is recognized as one of the finest Spanish language schools in Latin America.(如果你正在寻找优质的西班牙语学校，IMAC西班牙语课程项目被公认为拉丁美洲最优秀的西班牙语学校之一)”可知，IMAC西班牙语课程在拉丁美洲享有良好声誉。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“This means our students learn outside of the classroom and through a set of activities.(这意味着我们的学生在课堂之外通过一系列活动进行学习)”可知，喜欢在户外活动中学习西班牙语的人可能会被墨西哥城步行西班牙语语言学校吸引。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“It specializes in teaching the Spanish language and its culture through a 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 or 24-week intensive training program in Mexico.(该机构专注于通过在墨西哥进行为期3周、6周、9周、12周、15周、18周、21周或24周的强化培训课程，教授西班牙语及其文化)”可知，普埃布拉西班牙语学院允许学生从不同时间段的课程中进行选择。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“There’s no better way to successfully learn a foreign language than to immerse (使沉浸) yourself in its culture. Mexico has many great Spanish language schools. Here are some of them.(成功学习一门外语的最佳方式，就是全身心地沉浸于其文化之中。墨西哥有许多优秀的西班牙语学校，以下是一些推荐的)”结合文章主要说明了沉浸式是学好外语的最佳方式，本文介绍墨西哥四所知名西班牙语学校，分别说明各校地理位置、课程模式、办学特色与培训时长，吸引学习者报名就读。可知，文章的目的是为墨西哥的一些西班牙语学校做广告。 B It was the documentary The World Before Your Feet that inspired us. Watching a man walk every street in New York made my friend Martha and me want to do the same thing in the heart of our own hometown. Besides, Kingston is considered the most walkable city in Ontario, Canada. So, armed with nothing but a massive book of street maps, we set out to walk a minimum of 10 kilometers every Saturday until we’d covered every paved bend and dead-end street. Our 542.4-kilometer journey began on Sept 1, 2021. As keen walkers, we weren’t worried about the distance. We loved the idea of discovering parts of the city we had never seen. Every yard offered a quick look into the personality of those who owned it. Some yards overflowed with apple trees bending under the weight of fruit. Others were covered with bits of painted wood and broken metal. But more than the scenery and steps taken, the biggest discovery was the questions, the sharp observations and the thoughtful conversations shared between us. Hidden parts were uncovered as we walked and talked. I admitted my fondness for romance novels and blow-up Santas. Martha revealed her strong interest in tiny free libraries. “How are we even friends?” she joked one day. Maybe it’s because, for both of us, walking helps us stay balanced. There is a calming joy in hitting the pavement; along with an ease of conversation that comes without the face-to-face pressure that can prevent closeness. With every footstep, we became better listeners and our friendship grew. Of course, as winter set in, there were some days we longed to stay under the covers, but what had started as a lighthearted project had grown into something precious, a meet-up vital to our mental and physical well-being. And our deep conversations remained private. What happened on the pavement stayed on the pavement. Three years and six pairs of shoes later, we had walked the 542.4 kilometers. Forever changed by what started as a “what if” project and now full of confidence, we are already planning our next big walking adventure. As long as we are able, we’ll keep pulling ourselves out of bed to put one foot in front of the other. In doing so, we’ll keep discovering not just ourselves, but each other as well. 41. What inspired the author and Martha to start their walking project? A. A map book showing all roads in Kingston. B. Their desire to explore Ontario’s urban streets. C. A film about a New York street-walking challenge. D. Kingston’s reputation as Ontario’s top walking city. 42. What did the author value most about their weekly walks? A. The chance to see different types of yards. B. The mix of natural scenery and urban elements. C. The physical exercise from long-distance walking. D. The deep talks and careful observations they shared. 43. Why does the author mention their discussions about “romance novels” and “tiny free libraries”? A. To show they had similar tastes in books. B. To describe arguments about their hobbies. C. To prove their friendship was built on reading. D. To explain how walking made them more open. 44. What can be learned about the walking project in winter? A. They sometimes wanted to skip walking due to cold weather. B. They recorded their conversations to keep memories. C. They added more distance to their weekly goal. D. They invited new friends to join their walks. 45. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph? A. To describe future walking plans. B. To explain ending the current journey. C. To emphasize the project’s lasting impact. D. To compare past and present attitudes toward walking. 【答案】41. C 42. D 43. D 44. A 45. C 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者和好友因纪录片《未踏足的世界》启发，在金斯顿完成542.4公里走遍所有街道的项目。他们通过每周步行10公里，不仅锻炼身体，更在交流中加深友谊，收获成长与感动。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“It was the documentary The World Before Your Feet that inspired us. Watching a man walk every street in New York made my friend Martha and me want to do the same thing in the heart of our own hometown. (正是纪录片《未踏足的世界》启发了我们。看着一个男人走遍纽约的每条街道，让我的朋友玛莎和我想在自家市中心做同样的事情。)”可知，启发作者和玛莎开始这项步行计划的原因是一部关于在纽约街头步行的纪录片。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“But more than the scenery and steps taken, the biggest discovery was the questions, the sharp observations and the thoughtful conversations shared between us. (但比起风景和走过的步数，最大的发现是我们之间分享的问题、敏锐的观察和深思熟虑的对话。)”可知，作者在每周的步行中最看重的是她们之间深入的交谈和细致的观察。 【43题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“I admitted my fondness for romance novels and blow-up Santas. Martha revealed her strong interest in tiny free libraries. (我承认我喜欢言情小说和充气圣诞老人。玛莎透露了她对微型免费图书馆的浓厚兴趣)以及“Maybe it’s because, for both of us, walking helps us stay balanced. There is a calming joy in hitting the pavement; along with an ease of conversation that comes without the face-to-face pressure that can prevent closeness. With every footstep, we became better listeners and our friendship grew.(也许是因为，对我们俩来说，走路能帮助我们保持平衡。走在人行道上有一种令人安心的喜悦，同时交谈也变得轻松自在，没有那种会阻碍亲密感的面对面压力。每一步前行，我们都变得更加善于倾听，友谊也因此不断加深。)”可知，作者提到这些看似不同甚至有点奇怪的个人爱好，是为了说明步行这种并排走的方式消除了面对面的压力，让她们能够更坦诚、开放地分享真实的自我，从而让友谊更加深厚。 【44题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段中的“Of course, as winter set in, there were some days we longed to stay under the covers, but what had started as a lighthearted project had grown into something precious, a meet-up vital to our mental and physical well-being.  (当然，随着冬天来临，我们有些日子渴望窝在被子里。但这个最初只是轻松愉快的小项目，逐渐发展成了一件珍贵的事——一次对我们身心健康至关重要的相聚。)”可知，冬天天气寒冷时，她们有时确实想赖在床上不去走路（即想要跳过步行）。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“As long as we are able, we’ll keep pulling ourselves out of bed to put one foot in front of the other. In doing so, we’ll keep discovering not just ourselves, but each other as well. (只要我们还走得动，我们就会继续把自己从床上拉起来，一步一个脚印地走下去。在这个过程中，我们将继续发现不仅是我们自己，还有彼此。)”可知，最后一段升华了文章的主题，强调了这项步行计划对她们产生了深远且持久的影响，不仅改变了她们自己，也让她们在持续的脚步中不断重新发现彼此。 C With the fast development of astronomy, astronomers are eager to find a clue of the familiar: planets that are like Earth. By pushing technology to the limits, astronomers are rapidly approaching the day when they can find another Earth. The most direct approach is to take a picture of it with a telescope. However, a more effective way is to use “the Doppler technique”. This involves analyzing starlight for evidence that the moving position of the star is affected by the gravity of a planet. Nowadays, astronomers can tell when a planet is pulling its star by only one meter a second — about human walking speed. That’s enough to detect a giant planet in a big orbit, or a small planet if it’s close to its star. Another approach is to watch a star for a slight drop in its brightness. This occurs when an orbiting planet passes in front of the star and blocks part of its light. At most a tenth of all planetary systems are oriented so that these mini-eclipses (迷你日食) — called transits (凌日) — are visible from Earth. So, astronomers must monitor a lot of stars to catch just a few transits. The dream of astronomers is to discover a rocky planet roughly the size of Earth orbiting in a habitable zone, one that is neither too hot nor too cold to support life. If they succeed, they will have found what biologists believe could be a promising residence for life. The best places to look may be dwarf stars (矮星). Smaller than the sun, dwarf stars are plentiful; seven of the ten stars nearest to Earth are dwarf stars. They also provide a steady supply of sunlight to any life-bearing planets within their habitable zone. Additionally, dwarf stars are dim (暗淡的), so the habitable zone lies closer in. If the planet is closer to the star, it’s easier for astronomers to detect a transit observation. A close-in planet also has a stronger pull on its star. That makes it easier to detect with the Doppler method. 46. According to paragraph 2, astronomers analyze starlight with the aim of finding ________. A. where we can detect a giant orbit B. why a small planet is close to its stars C. how strong the power of the gravity is D. whether the movement of the stars is changed 47. Why do astronomers have to monitor a lot of stars to capture transits? A. Transits last a very short period. B. Most planetary systems don’t have transits. C. Transits only occur for a small number of stars. D. Not more than 10% planetary systems have visible transits from Earth. 48. The word “habitable” in paragraph 4 most likely means ________. A. livable B. adjustable C. sustainable D. visible 49. Dwarf stars may be good places to spot Earth-like planets because ________. A. dwarf stars are limited in number B. their planets are close to the Earth C. the closeness of the habitable zone to dwarf stars aids detection D. the brightness of dwarf stars to Earth improves their visibility 50. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To describe planet-finding processes. B. To inform readers of planet-finding methods. C. To promote space tools used to find habitable planets. D. To argue that human beings can soon find habitable planets. 【答案】46. D 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了天文学家寻找类地行星的方法和目标，科学家们使用望远镜、多普勒技术和监测恒星光度变化等方法来寻找类地行星。 【46题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The most direct approach is to take a picture of it with a telescope. However, a more effective way is to use “the Doppler technique”. This involves analyzing starlight for evidence that the moving position of the star is affected by the gravity of a planet.(最直接的方法是用望远镜对其进行拍摄。然而，更有效的方法是采用“多普勒技术”。这包括分析星光，以寻找表明恒星移动位置受到行星引力影响的证据)”可知，科学家利用多普勒技术来分析星光，想要找出恒星的运动是否会受到某个行星引力的影响。故选D。 【47题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“At most a tenth of all planetary systems are oriented so that these mini-eclipses (迷你日食) — called transits (凌日) — are visible from Earth. So, astronomers must monitor a lot of stars to catch just a few transits.(实际上，所有行星系统中只有大约十分之一的系统处于这样的位置，使得这些迷你日食（即凌日现象）能够从地球上观测到。因此，天文学家必须对大量恒星进行监测，才能捕捉到寥寥几个这样的凌日现象)”可知，天文学家必须监测很多恒星才能捕捉到一些凌日现象，因为从地球上观测到凌日现象的行星系统不超过10%。故选D。 【48题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“If they succeed, they will have found what biologists believe could be a promising residence for life.(如果他们能够实现这一目标，那么他们就将找到了生物学家认为可能适合生命存在的理想栖息地)”可知，天文学家的梦想是发现一个适合人类居住的星球，故划线词意思是“适于居住的”。故选A。 【49题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Additionally, dwarf stars are dim (暗淡的), so the habitable zone lies closer in. If the planet is closer to the star, it’s easier for astronomers to detect a transit observation. A close-in planet also has a stronger pull on its star. That makes it easier to detect with the Doppler method.(此外，矮星本身比较暗淡，因此宜居带会更靠近恒星。如果行星距离恒星较近，那么天文学家就更容易通过凌日观测来发现它。距离恒星较近的行星对恒星的引力作用也更强。这使得利用多普勒法来探测它就更容易了)”可知，矮星亮度不高，故其生存带近。如生存带内的行星离矮星更近的话，天文学家更容易观察到其凌日现象，这样就更容易发现类地行星的存在，同时离的近的行星对矮星的引力更强，因此更容易通过多普勒方法观测到。故选C。 【50题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“With the fast development of astronomy, astronomers are eager to find a clue of the familiar: planets that are like Earth. By pushing technology to the limits, astronomers are rapidly approaching the day when they can find another Earth.(随着天文学的迅速发展，天文学家们渴望找到一个熟悉的线索：像地球一样的行星。通过将技术推向极限，天文学家们正迅速接近能够找到另一个地球的那一天)”结合全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了天文学家寻找类地行星的方法和目标，科学家们使用望远镜、多普勒技术和监测恒星光度变化等方法来寻找类地行星。由此推断，这篇文章的主要目的是向读者介绍行星探测的方法。故选B。 D Psychologists have long been in disagreement as to whether competition is a learned or a genetic component of human behavior. Whatever it is, you cannot but recognize the effect competition is exerting in academics and many other areas of contemporary life. Psychologically speaking, competition has been seen as an inevitable consequence of human drives. According to Sigmund Freud, humans are born screaming for attention and full of organic drives for fulfillment in various areas. Initially, we compete for the attention of our parents. Thereafter, we are at the mercy of a battle between our base impulses for self-fulfillment and social and cultural norms which prohibit pure indulgence. Current work in anthropology (人类学) has suggested,however,that this view of the role of competition in human behavior may be incorrect. Thomas Hobbes, one of the great philosophers of the seventeenth century, is perhaps best remembered for his characterization of the “natural world,” that is, the world before the imposition of the will of humanity, as being “nasty, brutish, and short.” This image of the pre-rational world is still widely held, reinforced by Charles Darwin’s highly influential work, The Origin of Species, which established the doctrine of natural selection. This doctrine, which takes for granted that those species best able to adapt to and master the natural environment in which they live will survive, has suggested that the struggle for survival is an inherent human trait which determines a person’s success. Darwin’s theory has even been summarized as “survival of the fittest” — a phrase Darwin himself never used-further highlighting competition’s role in success. As it has often been pointed out, however, there is nothing in the concept of natural selection that suggests that competition is the most successful strategy for “survival of the fittest.” Darwin asserted in The Origin of Species that the struggles he was describing should be viewed as metaphors and could easily include dependence and cooperation. Many studies have been conducted to test the importance placed on competition as opposed to other values, such as cooperation — by various cultures, and generally conclude that Americans uniquely praise competition as natural, inevitable, and desirable. In 1937, the world-renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead published Cooperation and Competition among Primitive Peoples, based on her studies of several societies that did not prize competition, and, in fact, seemed at times to place a negative value on it. One such society was the Zuni Indians of Arizona, and they, Mead found, valued cooperation far more than competition. After studying dozens of such cultures, Mead’s final conclusion was that competitiveness is a culturally created aspect of human behavior, and that its prevalence in a particular society is relative to how that society values it. 51. What does the author think is easy to see in many areas of contemporary life? A. The disagreement on the inevitability of competition. B. The consequence of psychological investigation. C. The effect of human drives. D. The impact of competition. 52. According to psychology, what do people strive to do following the initial stage of their life? A. Fulfill individual needs without incurring adverse effects of human drives. B. Indulge in cultural pursuits while keeping their base impulses at bay. C. Gain extensive recognition without exposing pure indulgence. D. Satisfy their own desires while observing social conventions. 53. What do we learn about the “natural world” characterized by Thomas Hobbes? A. It gets misrepresented by philosophers and anthropologists. B. It gets distorted in Darwin’s The Origin of Species. C. It is free from the rational intervention of humans. D. It is the pre-rational world rarely appreciated nowadays. 54. What can we conclude from Darwin’s assertion in The Origin of Species? A. All species inherently depend on others for survival. B. Struggles for survival do not exclude mutual support. C. Competition weighs as much as cooperation as a survival strategy. D. The strongest species proves to be the fittest in natural selection. 55. What conclusion did Margaret Mead reach after studying dozens of different cultures? A. It is characteristic of humans to be competitive. B. Americans are uniquely opposed to cooperation. C. Competition is relatively more prevalent in Western societies. D. People’s attitude towards competition is actually culture-bound. 【答案】51. D 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨竞争是人类先天遗传还是后天习得的行为，介绍了心理学、人类学相关观点及研究结论。 【51题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Whatever it is, you cannot but recognize the effect competition is exerting in academics and many other areas of contemporary life.(不管竞争是先天的还是后天的，你都不得不承认竞争在学术领域和当代生活的许多其他方面所产生的影响。)”可知，作者认为在当代生活的诸多领域，竞争所带来的影响是显而易见的。故选D项。 【52题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Initially, we compete for the attention of our parents.Thereafter, we are at the mercy of a battle between our base impulses for self-fulfillment and social and cultural norms which prohibit pure indulgence.(起初，我们是为了吸引父母的注意而相互竞争。此后，我们便受制于追求自我实现的原始冲动与禁止纯粹放纵的社会文化规范之间的斗争。)”可知，心理学认为在人生初始阶段之后，人们会在满足自身欲望的同时，遵守社会的相关规范。故选D项。 【53题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Thomas Hobbes, one of the great philosophers of the seventeenth century, is perhaps best remembered for his characterization of the “natural world,” that is, the world before the imposition of the will of humanity, as being “nasty, brutish, and short.”(十七世纪的伟大哲学家之一托马斯·霍布斯，或许最令人铭记的是他将“自然世界”——即人类意志施加之前的世界——描述为“肮脏、粗野且短暂的”。)”可知，托马斯·霍布斯所描绘的“自然世界”是未受到人类理性干预的世界。故选C项。 【54题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Darwin asserted in The Origin of Species that the struggles he was describing should be viewed as metaphors and could easily include dependence and cooperation.(达尔文在《物种起源》中声称，他所描述的生存斗争应被视为一种隐喻，其中也完全可以包含相互依赖与合作。)”可知，达尔文认为生存斗争并不排斥相互扶持与合作。故选B项。 【55题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“After studying dozens of such cultures, Mead’s final conclusion was that competitiveness is a culturally created aspect of human behavior, and that its prevalence in a particular society is relative to how that society values it.(在研究了数十种这样的文化后，米德得出的最终结论是，竞争性是人类行为中由文化塑造的一面，它在某一特定社会中的普及程度与该社会对它的重视程度相关。)”可知，玛格丽特·米德的研究结论是人们对竞争的态度实际上受文化的制约。故选D项。 第Ⅱ卷 非选择题（共35分） 五、阅读表达：本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分。 My love for animals began through watching wildlife documentaries when I was a kid. I went on to study Environmental Science at university, and became interested in marine (海洋的) biology when I did my master’s degree. That’s when I realised that there was a possibility to do more for Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, many people would associate marine life only with seafood, and few people would consider it as a part of nature to be appreciated. Although our marine life is highly diverse, our waters have been overfished for more than 40 years. Records show that, decades ago, Hong Kong had such high production of seafood that it supported about 90% of the local demand. Today, at least 90% of the seafood we eat has to be imported to meet local demand, as our waters are so overfished that they can no longer support the local appetite. Despite this shift, we are still a city in love with seafood — according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Hong Kong has the second highest annual seafood consumption per capita (人均) in Asia — but consumers are barely aware of where their seafood comes from and which species are threatened. There is a lot of room for improvement in Hong Kong. Improving local fishery management policies and increasing the coverage of Marine Protected Areas, as well as conducting the relevant research to inform decisions, could move the city towards greater sustainability in this area. And consumers should avoid eating seafood that is on the threatened species list. As a general rule of thumb, if people are not sure what the species is, they should choose something else that they are more familiar with. With the marine ecosystem already weak and easily destroyed, the greatest threat is continued ignorance and inaction. It is time for us to show that we can also be part of the solution. If each person plays their part — even for just one meal a day — Hong Kong would already be on its way to making considerable progress towards sustainable seafood consumption. 56. According to the passage, what is the main problem in Hong Kong now? (no more than 5 words) __________________________________________________________________________________________ 57. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean? (1 word) __________________________________________________________________________________________ 58. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? (no more than 10 words) __________________________________________________________________________________________ 59. What is the greatest threat to the marine ecosystem in Hong Kong? (no more than 6 words) __________________________________________________________________________________________ 60. Do you support avoiding threatened seafood species? Why? (no more than 20 words) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】56. The waters have been overfished. 57. Change. 58. Measures to improve marine sustainability in Hong Kong. 59. Continued ignorance and inaction (of people). 60. Yes, because it helps protect the weak marine ecosystem and promote sustainable consumption. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了香港海洋生态因过度捕捞而遭受严重破坏，作者呼吁政府完善渔业管理、设立海洋保护区，并倡导消费者避免购买受威胁物种的海鲜以实现可持续消费。 【56题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第二段“Although our marine life is highly diverse, our waters have been overfished for more than 40 years.(虽然我们的海洋生物高度多样化，但我们的水域已经被过度捕捞了40多年)”可知，香港现在的主要问题是过度捕捞。 【57题详解】 考查词句猜测。根据第二段“Today, at least 90% of the seafood we eat has to be imported to meet local demand, as our waters are so overfished that they can no longer support the local appetite. (如今，我们食用的海产品至少有百分之九十必须依靠进口来满足当地需求，因为我们的水域过度捕捞情况十分严重，已经再也无法满足当地人的食用需求)”可知，第三段提到的shift指的是香港从海鲜自给自足变为90%以上依赖进口的状态转变，对应单词change。 【58题详解】 考查主旨大意。根据第四段“Improving local fishery management policies and increasing the coverage of Marine Protected Areas, as well as conducting the relevant research to inform decisions, could move the city towards greater sustainability in this area. And consumers should avoid eating seafood that is on the threatened species list.(改善当地渔业管理政策并增加海洋保护区的覆盖率，以及开展相关研究为决策提供依据，可以推动这座城市在这一领域走向更大的可持续性。并且消费者应该避免食用受威胁物种名单上的海鲜)”可知，本段主要介绍了改善香港海鲜可持续性的方法。 【59题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第五段“With the marine ecosystem already weak and easily destroyed, the greatest threat is continued ignorance and inaction. (由于海洋生态系统已经脆弱且容易被破坏，最大的威胁是持续的忽视和不作为)”可知，对香港海洋生态系统最大的威胁是持续的忽视和不作为。 【60题详解】 考查推理判断。根据第四段“And consumers should avoid eating seafood that is on the threatened species list. (消费者应该避免食用受威胁物种名单上的海鲜)”以及第五段“If each person plays their part — even for just one meal a day — Hong Kong would already be on its way to making considerable progress towards sustainable seafood consumption. (如果每个人都发挥自己的作用——即使一天只吃一顿——香港就会在可持续海鲜消费方面取得长足进展)”可知，作者支持避免购买受威胁海鲜，因为这有助于保护脆弱的海洋生态并推动可持续消费。 六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共25分。 61. 假设你是晨光中学的李津。在某英语学习论坛上，你看到一则关于“Healthy Screen Time”的讨论，帖子里还附上了下方关于学生周末屏幕使用时间的调查图表。请你跟帖，根据图表信息，表达你的看法。 内容包括： 1.描述图表反映的主要现象； 2.分析过度屏幕娱乐可能带来的问题； 3.提出一到两条合理使用屏幕的建议。 注意： 1.词数不少于100 2.可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯 Finding Balance in a Digital World ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Finding Balance in a Digital World I’m Li Jin from Chenguang Middle School. After looking at the pie chart, I’d like to share my opinions on healthy screen time. The chart shows how students spend screen time on weekends. Entertainment like games and videos takes up 45%, the largest part. Social media accounts for 30%, while learning only makes up 20%. Other uses take merely 5%. Clearly, most students waste most screen time on fun instead of study. Too much screen entertainment causes lots of problems. It harms our eyes and ruins our sleep. Worse still, it takes up time for outdoor exercise and face-to-face communication, making us weak and less sociable. To solve this, we should set strict time limits for entertainment. Besides, we can combine screen time with online learning to make screens serve our growth. Only in this way can we keep a healthy digital lifestyle. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生对于你在某英语学习论坛上，看到一则关于“Healthy Screen Time”的讨论，帖子里还附上了下方关于学生周末屏幕使用时间的调查图表这一情况，根据图表信息，表达你的看法。 【详解】1.词汇积累 看法，观点：opinions→ perspectives 显然：Clearly→ Obviously 解决：solve→ tackle 保持：keep→ maintain 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：Too much screen entertainment causes lots of problems. It harms our eyes and ruins our sleep. 合并句：Too much screen entertainment causes lots of problems, which harms our eyes and ruins our sleep. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Worse still, it takes up time for outdoor exercise and face-to-face communication, making us weak and less sociable.（运用了非谓语动词中的现在分词作状语） 【高分句型2】Only in this way can we keep a healthy digital lifestyle.（运用了Only+介词短语位于句首的部分倒装结构） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 天津市第五十五中学2026-2027学年高三年级第一学期英语十月月考试卷 二、单项选择：本大题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分。 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. — Your speech on environmental protection was truly inspiring! — __________. I spent weeks researching and preparing for it. A. You can say that again B. I’m glad it struck a chord C. You’re telling me D. Think nothing of it 2. The research team ________ tirelessly on this project for the past three months, and they believe they ________ a major breakthrough very soon. A. has worked; are making B. has been working; are about to make C. is working; are making D. had been working; are about to make 3. The 24 Solar Terms is a form of wisdom ________ ancient farmers relied for their sowing and harvesting. A. with which B. on which C. for which D. by which 4. Only five years after Steve Jobs’ death, smart-phones defeated _________PCs in sales. A. controversial B. contradictory C. confidential D. conventional 5. — I’m so nervous about the coming-of-age ceremony speech. What if I forget my lines? — ________! You’ve spent weeks on this. A. You name it B. It sounds like fun C. Don’t get me wrong D. Pull yourself together 6. In Tao Yuanming’s eyes, the rural life was peaceful and quiet, ________ the noisy and complex outside world. A. in response to B. in preparation for C. in contrast to D. in exchange for 7. The new policy is far from perfect and has drawn some criticism; ________, it is generally considered a step in the right direction. A. nonetheless B. otherwise C. furthermore D. consequently 8. The reason ________ he explained was________ he was ill and unable to go to school. A. which; that B. why; because C. which; because D. why; that 9. ________ herself with routine office tasks, she had no time to attend to her children. A. Occupying B. Occupied C. Being occupied D. To be occupied 10. The fact that members of one culture do not express their emotions as openly as do _______ of another does not mean that they do not experience emotions. A. it B. one C. that D. those 11. When Robert was at university, he ______ lots of social experience by taking an active part in club activities, which provided the foundation for his career development. A. accumulated B. accelerated C. acknowledged D. accomplished 12. — What makes you so upset? — __________ I have misplaced my passport before the trip. A. Because B. As C. Since D. That 13. The new software, after ________, will give designers a powerful tool ________ they can create 3D models easily. A. is launched; which B. launched; on which C. being launched; with which D. to be launched; that 14. —Who did you run into today in the subway? —It was an old friend of my brother’s, whose name ________ me for the moment. A. had escaped B. escaped C. escapes D. has escaped 15. According to a new regulation on online video services, no one ________ generate, release, or spread fake news or false information using such technologies. A. shall B. will C. may D. can 三、完形填空：本大题共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分。 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16‑35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项 Twenty years ago, I joined a hiking club, not realizing that this decision would quietly ____16____ my life. What began as getting outdoors and exploring local hikes ____17____ a passport stamped with adventures around the world. Like many new hikers, I joined for ____18____ reasons: motivation to stay active, explore nature and make friends. What I found, however, were fellow hikers who shared trail (徒步路线) knowledge, life stories and an ____19____ enthusiasm for travel. Conversations sometimes ____20____ toward overseas experiences and gradually planted seeds. Before long, I began to see a way to ____21____ my desire to maintain fitness and explore the world. It was challenging at first, as I was still working full-time, and could only ____22____ once a year. Nevertheless, I managed to ____23____ short vacations and visited many striking places. Each subsequent trip brought fresh ____24____ and helped strengthen my willpower. I learned to navigate routes, something I once thought impossible, ____25____ unexpected situations and communicate with people from different cultures. I also managed to persuade my husband to ____26____ me to Northern England. We stayed in inviting inns, passing through rolling hills and ancient villages, ____27____ by the beautiful scenery. Then we booked a tour to South America where we explored Patagonia. This was perhaps the most ____28____ of them all, with its towering peaks, fierce winds and interesting wildlife viewing. Even though our itinerary (行程表) ____29____ bus travel to take us from one hiking destination to another, we were required to travel on foot, dragging our suitcases behind us. It certainly ____30____ an experience none of us will ever forget. Along the way, my growing love of active travel led to even more adventures. These journeys ____31____ physical challenge with cultural immersion. Hiking friends also introduced me to backpacking, and a new passion ____32____. What stands out most is how a hiking club served as a catalyst (催化剂). It did more than maintain trails; it fostered a sense of ____33____ and joy. Looking back, I may have joined for fitness and fresh air, but I stayed for the people. Through organized activities and shared ____34____, club members learn not only about the trails beneath their feet but also about themselves. One trail led to another, and before I knew it, the path ____35____ across countries and continents. All it took was that first step. 16. A. transfer B. reshape C. claim D. bother 17. A. picked up B. got across C. grew into D. tuned in 18. A. personal B. dramatic C. collective D. practical 19. A. infectious B. ordinary C. confusing D. sudden 20. A. shifted B. led C. pointed D. rushed 21. A. guide B. follow C. fulfill D. register 22. A. go through B. get away C. live apart D. pull over 23. A. compose B. dismiss C. arrange D. deliver 24. A. patience B. insights C. enquiry D. repetition 25. A. handle B. seek C. observe D. escape 26. A. remind B. approach C. represent D. accompany 27. A. drawn B. identified C. deafened D. integrated 28. A. heart-racing B. awe-inspiring C. energy-saving D. brain-washing 29. A. created B. replaced C. included D. performed 30. A. gave away B. left out C. saw through D. made for 31. A. combined B. meant C. revealed D. swept 32. A. held promise B. took root C. worked wonders D. gained ground 33. A. administration B. possibility C. possession D. suspension 34. A. companionship B. procedure C. identity D. qualification 35. A. withdrew B. stretched C. distinguished D. approached 四、阅读理解：本大题共20小题，每小题2.5分共50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 There’s no better way to successfully learn a foreign language than to immerse (使沉浸) yourself in its culture. Mexico has many great Spanish language schools. Here are some of them. SanCris Spanish Language School Located in a lovely neighborhood called Barrio de Guadalupe in the heart of San Cristóbal de las Casas, the cultural capital of the state of Chiapas, Mexico, our school is run by experienced local teachers. We offer a personalized learning program with one-on-one and group instruction to students of all levels. All of our teachers are professionals with rich knowledge of grammar and experience in teaching. IMAC Spanish Language Programs If you are looking for quality Spanish language schools, IMAC Spanish Language Programs is recognized as one of the finest Spanish language schools in Latin America. Offering programs backed with over 40 years of experience, we have the best selection of Spanish language courses, locations and extra-curricular (课外的) activities. Walk Spanish Mexico City Language School Walk Spanish is a total immersion Spanish school located in Mexico City. We offer Spanish courses based on complete immersion. This means our students learn outside of the classroom and through a set of activities. Our lessons are suitable for beginners, intermediates (中级学生) and advanced students from all nationalities interested in learning Spanish. Spanish Institute of Puebla The Spanish Institute is a highly regarded Spanish language school in Mexico. It specializes in teaching the Spanish language and its culture through a 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 or 24-week intensive training program in Mexico. Our students learn from the outset to think and express themselves in Spanish as they participate in our exceptional International Award-winning Academic Curriculum. 36. What is a big feature of teaching at SanCris Spanish Language School? A. It offers one-on-one instruction. B. It is mainly targeted at new learners. C. It allows a lot of group discussions. D. It is given by teachers from abroad. 37. What is special about IMAC Spanish Language Programs? A. It is a newly-founded school. B. It cares little about its locations. C. It offers regular language courses alone. D. It has a good reputation in Latin America. 38. Who will probably be attracted by Walk Spanish Mexico City Language School? A. People who enjoy traveling in the state of Chiapas. B. People who are used to taking classes in the classroom. C. People who are especially interested in Spanish grammar. D. People who prefer to learn Spanish language in outdoor activities. 39. What does Spanish Institute of Puebla allow students to do? A. To study with teachers for more than a year. B. To learn about the cultures of all nationalities. C. To choose from programs of different periods. D. To select one from schools in different locations. 40. What is the purpose of this text? A. To encourage readers to learn a foreign language. B. To advertise some Spanish language schools in Mexico. C. To compare the teaching level of four language schools. D. To give Spanish learners some useful tips on school selection. B It was the documentary The World Before Your Feet that inspired us. Watching a man walk every street in New York made my friend Martha and me want to do the same thing in the heart of our own hometown. Besides, Kingston is considered the most walkable city in Ontario, Canada. So, armed with nothing but a massive book of street maps, we set out to walk a minimum of 10 kilometers every Saturday until we’d covered every paved bend and dead-end street. Our 542.4-kilometer journey began on Sept 1, 2021. As keen walkers, we weren’t worried about the distance. We loved the idea of discovering parts of the city we had never seen. Every yard offered a quick look into the personality of those who owned it. Some yards overflowed with apple trees bending under the weight of fruit. Others were covered with bits of painted wood and broken metal. But more than the scenery and steps taken, the biggest discovery was the questions, the sharp observations and the thoughtful conversations shared between us. Hidden parts were uncovered as we walked and talked. I admitted my fondness for romance novels and blow-up Santas. Martha revealed her strong interest in tiny free libraries. “How are we even friends?” she joked one day. Maybe it’s because, for both of us, walking helps us stay balanced. There is a calming joy in hitting the pavement; along with an ease of conversation that comes without the face-to-face pressure that can prevent closeness. With every footstep, we became better listeners and our friendship grew. Of course, as winter set in, there were some days we longed to stay under the covers, but what had started as a lighthearted project had grown into something precious, a meet-up vital to our mental and physical well-being. And our deep conversations remained private. What happened on the pavement stayed on the pavement. Three years and six pairs of shoes later, we had walked the 542.4 kilometers. Forever changed by what started as a “what if” project and now full of confidence, we are already planning our next big walking adventure. As long as we are able, we’ll keep pulling ourselves out of bed to put one foot in front of the other. In doing so, we’ll keep discovering not just ourselves, but each other as well. 41. What inspired the author and Martha to start their walking project? A. A map book showing all roads in Kingston. B. Their desire to explore Ontario’s urban streets. C. A film about a New York street-walking challenge. D. Kingston’s reputation as Ontario’s top walking city. 42. What did the author value most about their weekly walks? A. The chance to see different types of yards. B. The mix of natural scenery and urban elements. C. The physical exercise from long-distance walking. D. The deep talks and careful observations they shared. 43. Why does the author mention their discussions about “romance novels” and “tiny free libraries”? A. To show they had similar tastes in books. B. To describe arguments about their hobbies. C. To prove their friendship was built on reading. D. To explain how walking made them more open. 44. What can be learned about the walking project in winter? A. They sometimes wanted to skip walking due to cold weather. B. They recorded their conversations to keep memories. C. They added more distance to their weekly goal. D. They invited new friends to join their walks. 45. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph? A. To describe future walking plans. B. To explain ending the current journey. C. To emphasize the project’s lasting impact. D. To compare past and present attitudes toward walking. C With the fast development of astronomy, astronomers are eager to find a clue of the familiar: planets that are like Earth. By pushing technology to the limits, astronomers are rapidly approaching the day when they can find another Earth. The most direct approach is to take a picture of it with a telescope. However, a more effective way is to use “the Doppler technique”. This involves analyzing starlight for evidence that the moving position of the star is affected by the gravity of a planet. Nowadays, astronomers can tell when a planet is pulling its star by only one meter a second — about human walking speed. That’s enough to detect a giant planet in a big orbit, or a small planet if it’s close to its star. Another approach is to watch a star for a slight drop in its brightness. This occurs when an orbiting planet passes in front of the star and blocks part of its light. At most a tenth of all planetary systems are oriented so that these mini-eclipses (迷你日食) — called transits (凌日) — are visible from Earth. So, astronomers must monitor a lot of stars to catch just a few transits. The dream of astronomers is to discover a rocky planet roughly the size of Earth orbiting in a habitable zone, one that is neither too hot nor too cold to support life. If they succeed, they will have found what biologists believe could be a promising residence for life. The best places to look may be dwarf stars (矮星). Smaller than the sun, dwarf stars are plentiful; seven of the ten stars nearest to Earth are dwarf stars. They also provide a steady supply of sunlight to any life-bearing planets within their habitable zone. Additionally, dwarf stars are dim (暗淡的), so the habitable zone lies closer in. If the planet is closer to the star, it’s easier for astronomers to detect a transit observation. A close-in planet also has a stronger pull on its star. That makes it easier to detect with the Doppler method. 46. According to paragraph 2, astronomers analyze starlight with the aim of finding ________. A. where we can detect a giant orbit B. why a small planet is close to its stars C. how strong the power of the gravity is D. whether the movement of the stars is changed 47. Why do astronomers have to monitor a lot of stars to capture transits? A. Transits last a very short period. B. Most planetary systems don’t have transits. C. Transits only occur for a small number of stars. D. Not more than 10% planetary systems have visible transits from Earth. 48. The word “habitable” in paragraph 4 most likely means ________. A. livable B. adjustable C. sustainable D. visible 49. Dwarf stars may be good places to spot Earth-like planets because ________. A. dwarf stars are limited in number B. their planets are close to the Earth C. the closeness of the habitable zone to dwarf stars aids detection D. the brightness of dwarf stars to Earth improves their visibility 50. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To describe planet-finding processes. B. To inform readers of planet-finding methods. C. To promote space tools used to find habitable planets. D. To argue that human beings can soon find habitable planets. D Psychologists have long been in disagreement as to whether competition is a learned or a genetic component of human behavior. Whatever it is, you cannot but recognize the effect competition is exerting in academics and many other areas of contemporary life. Psychologically speaking, competition has been seen as an inevitable consequence of human drives. According to Sigmund Freud, humans are born screaming for attention and full of organic drives for fulfillment in various areas. Initially, we compete for the attention of our parents. Thereafter, we are at the mercy of a battle between our base impulses for self-fulfillment and social and cultural norms which prohibit pure indulgence. Current work in anthropology (人类学) has suggested,however,that this view of the role of competition in human behavior may be incorrect. Thomas Hobbes, one of the great philosophers of the seventeenth century, is perhaps best remembered for his characterization of the “natural world,” that is, the world before the imposition of the will of humanity, as being “nasty, brutish, and short.” This image of the pre-rational world is still widely held, reinforced by Charles Darwin’s highly influential work, The Origin of Species, which established the doctrine of natural selection. This doctrine, which takes for granted that those species best able to adapt to and master the natural environment in which they live will survive, has suggested that the struggle for survival is an inherent human trait which determines a person’s success. Darwin’s theory has even been summarized as “survival of the fittest” — a phrase Darwin himself never used-further highlighting competition’s role in success. As it has often been pointed out, however, there is nothing in the concept of natural selection that suggests that competition is the most successful strategy for “survival of the fittest.” Darwin asserted in The Origin of Species that the struggles he was describing should be viewed as metaphors and could easily include dependence and cooperation. Many studies have been conducted to test the importance placed on competition as opposed to other values, such as cooperation — by various cultures, and generally conclude that Americans uniquely praise competition as natural, inevitable, and desirable. In 1937, the world-renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead published Cooperation and Competition among Primitive Peoples, based on her studies of several societies that did not prize competition, and, in fact, seemed at times to place a negative value on it. One such society was the Zuni Indians of Arizona, and they, Mead found, valued cooperation far more than competition. After studying dozens of such cultures, Mead’s final conclusion was that competitiveness is a culturally created aspect of human behavior, and that its prevalence in a particular society is relative to how that society values it. 51. What does the author think is easy to see in many areas of contemporary life? A. The disagreement on the inevitability of competition. B. The consequence of psychological investigation. C. The effect of human drives. D. The impact of competition. 52. According to psychology, what do people strive to do following the initial stage of their life? A. Fulfill individual needs without incurring adverse effects of human drives. B. Indulge in cultural pursuits while keeping their base impulses at bay. C. Gain extensive recognition without exposing pure indulgence. D. Satisfy their own desires while observing social conventions. 53. What do we learn about the “natural world” characterized by Thomas Hobbes? A. It gets misrepresented by philosophers and anthropologists. B. It gets distorted in Darwin’s The Origin of Species. C. It is free from the rational intervention of humans. D. It is the pre-rational world rarely appreciated nowadays. 54. What can we conclude from Darwin’s assertion in The Origin of Species? A. All species inherently depend on others for survival. B. Struggles for survival do not exclude mutual support. C. Competition weighs as much as cooperation as a survival strategy. D. The strongest species proves to be the fittest in natural selection. 55. What conclusion did Margaret Mead reach after studying dozens of different cultures? A. It is characteristic of humans to be competitive. B. Americans are uniquely opposed to cooperation. C. Competition is relatively more prevalent in Western societies. D. People’s attitude towards competition is actually culture-bound. 第Ⅱ卷 非选择题（共35分） 五、阅读表达：本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分。 My love for animals began through watching wildlife documentaries when I was a kid. I went on to study Environmental Science at university, and became interested in marine (海洋的) biology when I did my master’s degree. That’s when I realised that there was a possibility to do more for Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, many people would associate marine life only with seafood, and few people would consider it as a part of nature to be appreciated. Although our marine life is highly diverse, our waters have been overfished for more than 40 years. Records show that, decades ago, Hong Kong had such high production of seafood that it supported about 90% of the local demand. Today, at least 90% of the seafood we eat has to be imported to meet local demand, as our waters are so overfished that they can no longer support the local appetite. Despite this shift, we are still a city in love with seafood — according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Hong Kong has the second highest annual seafood consumption per capita (人均) in Asia — but consumers are barely aware of where their seafood comes from and which species are threatened. There is a lot of room for improvement in Hong Kong. Improving local fishery management policies and increasing the coverage of Marine Protected Areas, as well as conducting the relevant research to inform decisions, could move the city towards greater sustainability in this area. And consumers should avoid eating seafood that is on the threatened species list. As a general rule of thumb, if people are not sure what the species is, they should choose something else that they are more familiar with. With the marine ecosystem already weak and easily destroyed, the greatest threat is continued ignorance and inaction. It is time for us to show that we can also be part of the solution. If each person plays their part — even for just one meal a day — Hong Kong would already be on its way to making considerable progress towards sustainable seafood consumption. 56. According to the passage, what is the main problem in Hong Kong now? (no more than 5 words) __________________________________________________________________________________________ 57. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean? (1 word) __________________________________________________________________________________________ 58. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? (no more than 10 words) __________________________________________________________________________________________ 59. What is the greatest threat to the marine ecosystem in Hong Kong? (no more than 6 words) __________________________________________________________________________________________ 60. Do you support avoiding threatened seafood species? Why? (no more than 20 words) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共25分。 61. 假设你是晨光中学的李津。在某英语学习论坛上，你看到一则关于“Healthy Screen Time”的讨论，帖子里还附上了下方关于学生周末屏幕使用时间的调查图表。请你跟帖，根据图表信息，表达你的看法。 内容包括： 1.描述图表反映的主要现象； 2.分析过度屏幕娱乐可能带来的问题； 3.提出一到两条合理使用屏幕的建议。 注意： 1.词数不少于100 2.可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯 Finding Balance in a Digital World ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $