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仁寿一中南校区高2025级高二上十月月考
英语试题
时间:120 分钟 总分:150 分
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节 (共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳 选项。听完每段录音后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播 放两遍。
1. Where are the speakers most probably?
A. In a furniture store.
B. In a parking lot.
C. At the woman’s house.
2. Why does the woman prefer Jim for the position?
A. He is more responsible.
B. He has relevant experience.
C. He works harder.
3. What can we infer from the woman’s words?
A. She wants to buy the teapot.
B. The man has a few similar teapots.
C. The tea in this teapot tastes special.
4. Which task was Carter in charge of before?
A. Communicating with clients.
B. Conducting research work.
C. Leading project design.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The medical value of mushrooms.
B. Different ways to cook mushrooms.
C. The popularity of mushrooms as food.
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,回答第 6、7 题。
6. What is the woman dissatisfied with?
A. The living room. B. The kitchen. C. The bedroom.
7. What does the man think of the living room?
A. New and modern. B. Big and bright. C. Small but well-furnished.
听下面一段对话,回答第 8、9 题。
8. What did Emily find in her grandmother’s room?
A. An empty chocolate box. B. A box of butter cookies. C. Some buttons and cloth.
9. How might the boy feel after opening the box?
A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Embarrassed.
听下面一段对话,回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Where did the woman most probably spend her childhood?
A. In Brazil. B. In Mexico. C. In China.
11. What surprises the woman about people in Norway?
A. They use broken glass to protect walls.
B. They let babies sleep outdoors in cold weather.
C. They hold fun celebrations for death.
12. What will the man probably talk about next?
A. The plot of the movie Coco.
B. A famous global festival in Mexico.
C. Ways to keep babies warm outside.
听下面一段对话,回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. Why is Larry upset?
A. He’s lost his brother’s ticket.
B. He can’t go to a concert.
C. He can’t find his phone.
14. What can be known about the band “Zhe Er Gen”?
A. Most of its members are from Guiyang.
B. It charges a little for performances.
C. Some of its members are disabled.
15. What is Sun Guang’s identity?
A. A local cultural official.
B. A famous sports star.
C. An ordinary delivery worker.
16. Which of the following is free for the man?
A. Hotel accommodation. B. Round-trip air tickets. C. Meals and drinks.
听下面一段独白,回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. When did Katharine become a passionate dancer?
A. In her sixties. B. In her forties. C. In her twenties.
18. What is Katharine’s favorite dance style?
A. Tango. B. Samba. C. Foxtrot.
19. Who called the ambulance for Katharine?
A. Her dancing partner. B. Her husband. C. Her kid.
20. What is Katharine like?
A. Strong-willed. B. Easy-going. C. Open-minded.
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)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Four Beautiful Beaches In Singapore
In Singapore, there are a range of special beaches where you can relax for a day. At these popular beaches, you’ll feel as if you're in paradise. Here are four of the best beaches there.
Tanjong Beach
The white-sandy beach is man-made and it’s the perfect place to relax in the sun, read a book away from the crowds, or go for a swim in the ocean. Especially, the Tanjong Beach Club is a top nightlife spot for drinking cocktails (鸡尾酒) and enjoying water sports like surfing.
Pulau Hantu
This island has a quiet beach far from busy tourist spots. The island consists of two small islands that join at low tide. There’s soft white sand and clear blue-green water here, teeming with colorful corals and marine life. People often camp overnight on the island, as it is only accessible by boat.
St. John's Island Beach
You can enjoy a quiet beach on St. John’s Island. This pretty place has a beach that’s great for sunbathing, swimming in clear water, and having picnics away from the city. Visitors can also spot unique marine life, go fishing, and even rent cabins or bungalows to stay on the island. Make sure to bring everything you need — there are no shops on the island.
Coney Island
Coney Island beach is the perfect place to relax away from the crowds. This hidden destination offers a couple of sandy spots to relax — whether you’re walking or cycling around Coney Island. It is definitely one of the best beaches to visit alone for a therapeutic (治愈的) experience.
Enjoyed this? Click here: The Best Island Getaways In and Around Singapore.
1. Which place is hard to return from in one day?
A. St. John’s Island. B. Tanjong Beach.
C. Coney Island. D. Pulau Hantu.
2. What does the four beaches have in common?
A. They are famous for the nightlife. B. They provide a quiet atmosphere.
C. They have fishing nets for rent. D. They are popular with cyclists.
3. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A magazine. B. A textbook.
C. A website. D. A report.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了新加坡四个各具特色的美丽海滩,包括它们的位置、特点及适合的活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“People often camp overnight on the island, as it is only accessible by boat. (人们经常在岛上露营过夜,因为只能乘船抵达。)”可知,Pulau Hantu 岛交通不便,需乘船前往,且常需过夜,因此一天内难以往返。故选D。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一个海滩中“The white-sandy beach is man-made and it’s the perfect place to relax in the sun, read a book away from the crowds (这座白色的沙滩是人工建造的,是沐浴阳光、远离喧嚣安静读书的绝佳去处)”;第二个海滩中“This island has a quiet beach far from busy tourist spots. (这座岛屿拥有一处远离繁忙旅游景点的宁静海滩。)”;第三个海滩中“You can enjoy a quiet beach on St. John’s Island. (您可以在圣约翰岛上享受一片宁静的海滩。)”;第四个海滩“ Coney Island beach is the perfect place to relax away from the crowds. (科尼岛海滩是远离人群、放松身心的绝佳去处。)”可知,四个海滩强调其宁静、远离喧嚣的氛围;而其他选项如夜生活、渔网租赁、骑行热门等均只适用于个别海滩,并非共同点。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章结尾“Enjoyed this? Click here: The Best Island Getaways In and Around Singapore. (喜欢这篇文章吗?点击此处查看:《新加坡及周边最佳岛屿度假指南》。)”可推知,文本结尾带有互动引导和超链接提示,符合网页文章的常见特征。故选C。
B
I stared at the jar on my desk, dusty and marked with tiny sunflowers. It was a gift from Grandma before she moved to the countryside, with a note: “Write down the good things — they grow when you tend to them.” For months, it sat untouched under textbooks; like most teens, I was too busy complaining about homework, arguing with parents, and envying friends’ “perfect” lives to notice small joys.
Things changed when I failed my math midterm. I came home with a red D, fearing Mom’s disappointment. Instead of blaming, she placed a pen by the jar: “Grandma said gratitude (感恩) turns ‘I have to’ into ‘I get to’. Try one thing a day.” Unwillingly, I wrote quickly: “Mom didn’t yell at me,” and dropped it in.
The next day, I missed the bus in the rain — until classmate Lila offered a bike ride. We crowded under her small raincoat, laughing as we got wet. That night, I wrote: “Lila shared her raincoat.” Soon, notes mushroomed: “Barista gave an extra cookie.” “Dad fixed my headphones.” “Pink-orange sunset.” I began actively seeking moments to write down, my eyes opening to overlooked goodness.
When Grandma fell ill, I read her the notes in the hospital. She squeezed my hand: “Happiness isn’t big — it’s daily seeds.” That realization hit home: gratitude was choosing to acknowledge good even when life felt hard. Months later, the jar was half-full. I no longer dreaded math (wrote: “Mr. Chen stayed to explain algebra (代数).” “Got a B on the quiz.”) and stopped arguing with Dad. Lila noticed my calm and started her own jar.
Now, the jar sits on my nightstand. Gratitude isn’t ignoring hardship — it’s balancing it with good. Last week, I added: “Grandma is home, and we’re refilling the jar together.” Good things truly grow when you tend to them.
4. Why did the author ignore the jar at first?
A. The jar was buried under the books. B. The jar was moved to the countryside.
C. She was occupied with teens’ daily troubles. D. She thought recording small joys was worthless.
5. What made the author start using the jar?
A. Her classmate’s kind offer of a bike ride. B. Her grandma’s visit from the countryside.
C. Her grandma’s reminder in the hospital. D. Her math failure and mom’s encouragement.
6. What does the underlined word “mushroomed” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Disappeared gradually. B. Got lost accidentally.
C. Grew rapidly. D. Changed slowly.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Gratitude Nurtures Hidden Happiness B. Hardships Shape a Better Self
C. Small Joys: Keys to Daily Happiness D. Friendship: A Comfort in Difficult Days
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者起初忽略奶奶送的感恩罐,数学失利后在妈妈鼓励下开始记录日常美好,奶奶生病后更领悟感恩的意义,最终因记录美好变得平和,也让幸福得以生长。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“For months, it sat untouched under textbooks; like most teens, I was too busy complaining about homework, arguing with parents, and envying friends’ “perfect” lives to notice small joys.(几个月来,它一直被课本遮盖着,我根本没有去碰它;和大多数青少年一样,我忙于抱怨作业、与父母争吵以及羡慕朋友们的“完美”生活,以至于没有留意到那些微小的快乐)”可知,作者起初没有注意到那个罐子是因为她当时正忙于处理青少年们的各种日常问题。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Things changed when I failed my math midterm. I came home with a red D, fearing Mom’s disappointment. Instead of blaming, she placed a pen by the jar: “Grandma said gratitude (感恩) turns ‘I have to’ into ‘I get to’. Try one thing a day.” Unwillingly, I wrote quickly: “Mom didn’t yell at me,” and dropped it in.(当我数学期中考试不及格后,一切情况都发生了变化。我带着一张红色的“D”成绩回到了家,心里害怕妈妈会失望。然而,她并没有责备我,而是把一支笔放在了罐子旁边:“奶奶说,感恩能让‘我必须’变成‘我能’。每天尝试一件事吧。”我无奈地快速写下:“妈妈没有对我大喊大叫。”然后把它放了进去)”可知,数学考试不及格以及妈妈的鼓励促使作者开始使用这个罐子。故选D。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文““Barista gave an extra cookie.” “Dad fixed my headphones.” “Pink-orange sunset.”(“咖啡师多给了我一块饼干。”“爸爸帮我修好了耳机。”“粉橙色的夕阳。”)”可知,作者从只写一张便签,到陆续记录咖啡师的小饼干、爸爸修耳机等诸多小事,便签的数量快速增多。故划线词意思是“迅速增多”。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Now, the jar sits on my nightstand. Gratitude isn’t ignoring hardship — it’s balancing it with good. Last week, I added: “Grandma is home, and we’re refilling the jar together.” Good things truly grow when you tend to them.(如今,那个罐子就放在我的床头柜上。感恩并非是对困难的漠视——而是将困难与美好相平衡。上周,我又补充道:“奶奶在家,我们会一起把罐子重新装满。”当你悉心照料美好的事物时,它们才会真正茁壮成长)”结合作者起初忽略奶奶送的感恩罐,数学失利后在妈妈鼓励下开始记录日常美好,奶奶生病后更领悟感恩的意义,最终因记录美好变得平和,也让幸福得以生长。可知,A选项“感恩能孕育内心深处的幸福”最符合文章标题。故选A。
C
Does a happy person live longer? Many studies have convinced us that happiness brings good health, which has resulted in an increasing demand for speakers and products encouraging positive thinking. However, being happy does not promise that one is going to be healthy. There are other factors that influence one’s health and long life such as a person’s genes or even a person’s socio-economic condition.
Some research even suggests that positive thinking can be dangerous. Positive thinking, when taken to the extreme, can cause a person to be separated from reality. For example, a person who thinks that staying happy and positive can help him recover from an illness like cancer but later fails to recover from it, may blame himself for not being happy. In this case, positive thinking may potentially make the victim disregard other factors. Sometimes the pursuit of happiness is even associated with serious mental health problems such as depression.
All types of happiness are not good for us either. For example, pride, a pleasant feeling, can sometimes rob us of the ability to empathize with others or understand another’s viewpoint. This anti-social behavior can cause people around us to turn away from us, and this could, in turn, make us feel lonely and do harm to our mental and even physical health.
Moreover, unpleasant feelings can be beneficial to a person’s well-being. Researchers believe that unpleasant feelings can help us make sense of our challenges and experiences in a way that supports psychological well-being. For example, if I have behaved badly towards my good friend, the feelings of guilt and sadness might motivate me to apologize and ask for forgiveness. The rebuilding of a broken relationship can be a lift to one’s mental well-being.
In trying to experience happiness, we should remember that seeking for happiness as an end in itself can be self-defeating, and does not necessarily lead to better health. After all, one will surely experience setbacks and conflicts in life. Instead, learning to cope with negative emotions with a realistic positive attitude is key to a person’s good health.
8. What’s the writer’s opinion in this passage?
A. Negative thinking can be dangerous.
B. Staying happy can bring good health.
C. Unpleasant feelings cannot be beneficial.
D. Happiness cannot ensure one’s good health.
9. When can positive thinking be dangerous according to the passage?
A. When we use it with a realistic attitude to solve problems.
B. When we focus on it as an only determinant of happy life.
C. When we think it one of the necessary factor for good health.
D. When we realize it may rob us of the ability to understand others.
10. How can unpleasant feelings be beneficial to a person’s well-being?
A. They rebuild a broken relationship.
B. They lead to self-reflection and personal growth.
C. They help keep the problems and challenges away.
D. They prevent long-term negative effects on mental health.
11. Which of the following has the similar meaning of “an end in itself”?
A. An ultimate goal. B. An individual plan.
C. A final decision. D. A great start.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章提出了快乐并不能保证一个人就会健康的观点。还有其他因素影响一个人的健康和长寿,例如一个人的基因,甚至一个人的社会经济状况决定是否会健康。学会用现实的积极态度应对消极情绪是一个人健康的关键。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“However, being happy does not promise that one is going to be healthy. There are other factors that influence one’s health and long life such as a person’s genes or even a person’s socio-economic condition.”(然而,快乐并不能保证一个人就会健康。还有其他因素影响一个人的健康和长寿,例如一个人的基因,甚至一个人的社会经济状况。)可知,文章中作者认为快乐并不能保证一个人的健康。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Some research even suggests that positive thinking can be dangerous. Positive thinking, when taken to the extreme, can cause a person to be separated from reality. For example, a person who thinks that staying happy and positive can help him recover from an illness like cancer but later fails to recover from it, may blame himself for not being happy. In this case, positive thinking may potentially make the victim disregard other factors.”(一些研究甚至表明,积极思考可能是危险的。当走向极端时,积极的思考会导致一个人脱离现实。例如,一个人认为保持快乐和积极可以帮助他从癌症等疾病中恢复过来,但后来却无法恢复,他可能会责怪自己不快乐。在这种情况下,积极的思考可能会使受害者忽视其他因素。)可知,当我们将积极思考视为幸福生活的唯一决定因素时,积极思考可能是危险的。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Moreover, unpleasant feelings can be beneficial to a person’s well-being. Researchers believe that unpleasant feelings can help us make sense of our challenges and experiences in a way that supports psychological well-being. For example, if I have behaved badly towards my good friend, the feelings of guilt and sadness might motivate me to apologize and ask for forgiveness. The rebuilding of a broken relationship can be a lift to one’s mental well-being.”(此外,不愉快的感觉可能对一个人的健康有益。研究人员认为,不愉快的感觉可以帮助我们以一种支持心理健康的方式理解我们的挑战和经历。例如,如果我对我的好朋友表现不好,内疚和悲伤的感觉可能会促使我道歉并请求原谅。重建一段破裂的关系可以提升一个人的精神健康。)可知,不愉快的感觉能导致自我反思和个人成长,这有益于一个人的幸福。故选B。
【11题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段“However, being happy does not promise that one is going to be healthy. There are other factors that influence one’s health and long life such as a person’s genes or even a person’s socio-economic condition. (然而,快乐并不意味着一个人就会健康。还有其他因素会影响一个人的健康和长寿,例如一个人的基因,甚至一个人的社会经济状况。)”可知,快乐不一定会让我们健康,我们不能把追求快乐当作目的。以及二段说到积极思想有时很危险,第三段说不是所有的快乐都对我们有好处,最后一段“In trying to experience happiness, we should remember that seeking for happiness as an end in itself can be self-defeating, and does not necessarily lead to better health. After all, one will surely experience setbacks and conflicts in life. Instead, learning to cope with negative emotions with a realistic positive attitude is key to a person’s good health.”(在尝试体验快乐的过程中,我们应该记住,把追求快乐作为an end in itself可能会弄巧成拙,也不一定会带来更好的健康。毕竟,一个人在生活中肯定会遇到挫折和冲突。相反,学会用现实的积极态度应对消极情绪是一个人健康的关键)可知,不要把追求快乐当作目的,an end in itself是“目的”的意思,近义词是An ultimate goal表示“一个最终目标”。故选A。
D
In a paper in the journal BioScience, researchers put forward an innovative plan: sending a box filled with cryo-preserved (低温保存的) cells from diverse animal species to a shadowed region on the moon. The natural cold there can keep the samples frozen, aiming to create a bio-repository (生物库) for long-term species conservation.
The idea of a bio-repository has been incubated for decades. Lead author Mary Hagedorn, a senior research scientist, has spent 20 years on coral cryo-preservation. A lunar bio-repository would extend this idea to a wider range of animals, possibly including endangered species and culturally important animals. Cryo-preserved cells must be at minus 196℃. On Earth, maintaining this temperature requires liquid nitrogen (液氮), electricity, and human supervision (监督). Any interruption can endanger the samples. In contrast, the permanently shadowed regions on the moon may offer a stable, cold environment without the need for artificial cooling.
The scientists draw inspiration from the Global Seed Vault in Norway. There, more than one million seed samples are preserved underneath the permafrost, which naturally cools them. However, in 2017, it was flooded due to climate-change-related permafrost melting, showing that Earth’s storage (贮存) sites are weak.
Storing cells on the moon, however, also presents challenges. With only a thin atmosphere, the moon is exposed to solar and cosmic (宇宙的) radiation that can degrade DNA. Additionally, lunar dust, which sticks to everything, is another potential concern.
So far, the researchers have successfully cryo-preserved skin samples of the starry goby, a fish for coral reef health. They hope to attract new partners by promoting their idea. They’ve applied for a spot on a 2025 NASA flight to test the radiation exposure of cryo-preserved cells.
Some experts question the move of the lunar bio-repository, arguing that it’s costly and may shift resources from ongoing conservation efforts. But Hagedorn believes that the current situation on Earth urgently calls for such a biodiversity repository, which is another way to protect Earth’s precious biodiversity.
12. What does the underlined word “incubated” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Hidden. B. Developed. C. Repeated. D. Challenged.
13. What can we infer from the example of the Global Seed Vault?
A. Permafrost is a safe cooling material. B. Norway has advanced storage technology.
C. Earth’s storage sites are not always reliable. D. Climate change is the main threat to seed storage.
14. What’s Hagedorn’s attitude towards the lunar bio-repository?
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Uncertain. D. Disapproving.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Saving Earth’s Animals on the Moon B. Creating Old Freezing Technology on the Moon
C. A Serious Problem for Cells Keeping on Earth D. The Story of a Flooded Seed Bank on Earth
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了科学家提出在月球阴影区建立冷冻细胞生物储存库,以长期保存地球物种,弥补地球储存设施的风险,尽管面临辐射等技术挑战,但研究者认为这是保护生物多样性的必要途径。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据画线词的下文“Lead author Mary Hagedorn, a senior research scientist, has spent 20 years on coral cryo-preservation. (首席作者Mary Hagedorn是一位资深研究科学家,她在珊瑚冷冻保存方面花了20年的时间。)”可知,该论文的首席作者Mary Hagedorn花了很长时间研究珊瑚冷冻保存,由此推知,画线词所在句是指“生物储存库的想法是经过数十年酝酿发展而来”,画线词意思应该是“逐渐发展”,与Developed“发展”意思相近。故选B项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“However, in 2017, it was flooded due to climate-change-related permafrost melting, showing that Earth’s storage (贮存) sites are weak. (然而,在2017年,由于与气候变化相关的永久冻土融化,该地遭遇了洪水,这表明地球上的储存设施存在脆弱性。)”可知,该例凸显了地球储存设施面临的风险,表明地球上的储存点并非总是可靠的。故选C项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“But Hagedorn believes that the current situation on Earth urgently calls for such a biodiversity repository, which is another way to protect Earth’s precious biodiversity. (但Hagedorn认为,当前地球上的这种状况迫切需要这样一个生物多样性储存库,这是保护地球珍贵生物多样性的另一种方式。)”可知,Hagedorn强调这一生物多样性储存库存在的必要性,以及它的重要意义。由此可知,她对月球生物储存库持支持态度。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段中“In a paper in the journal BioScience, researchers put forward an innovative plan: sending a box filled with cryo-preserved (低温保存的) cells from diverse animal species to a shadowed region on the moon. (在《生物科学》杂志的一篇论文中,研究人员提出了一项创新计划:将装有来自不同动物物种的冷冻保存细胞的盒子送往月球的阴影区。)”可知,文章主要介绍研究人员提议在月球建立生物储存库,以保存地球物种细胞,应对地球储存风险。因此,A项“在月球保存地球动物”涵盖该提议的核心内容,最适合作为文章标题。故选A项。
第二节(共 5 小题; 每小题 2.5 分,共 12.5 分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。
Impolite cellphone users are anywhere where there’s a cellphone signal. ____16____. Could that be you? Follow our expert phone rules to avoid being rude and annoying.
Know where not to use your phone. ____17____, so avoid talking on your cellphone or having it ring while in such places as hospitals, libraries and movie theaters. Turn you phone off if necessary.
Don’t talk too loudly. When in public, try not to raise your voice while on the phone. Generally you don’t have to shout on the phone to be heard on the other end. In fact, doing so often makes it harder for you to be understood. ____18____.
Don’t use your phone when having a meal with someone. If possible, turn it off. If you’re waiting for an important call, let the person you’re with know beforehand (事先) that you’re expecting a call that you’ll need to take. ____19____. If you have to, step away but don’t stay away any longer than a bathroom break.
____20____. When you’re in an enclosed space, or you can’t put yourself 10 feet out of everyone’s way, it’s inappropriate (不适当的) to talk but it’s potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages. But you’d better not text while doing anything that requires you to be focused.
A. Learn to text
B. Focus on your messages
C. Some places are inappropriate for cellphone usage
D. Limit phone use during gatherings with your friends
E. Try not to hold a phone conversation at table
F. In addition, shouting on the phone disturbs people around you
G. Most people who are impolite don’t even realize what they’re doing
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. F 19. E 20. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了,不礼貌的手机用户到处都有,作者向读者提出了使用手机不打扰别人的电话规则。
【16题详解】
由上文“Impolite cellphone users are anywhere where there’s a cellphone signal. (不礼貌的手机用户在任何有手机信号的地方)”可知,作者提及不礼貌的手机用户,接下来应该会讲不礼貌的手机用户的行为是怎样的,承接上文,G选项“大多数不礼貌的人甚至没有意识到他们在做什么”切题,G选项中的“Most people who are impolite”对应上文的“Impolite cellphone users”。故选G项。
【17题详解】
由上文“Know where not to use your phone. (知道哪里不能用你的手机)”和下文“so avoid talking on your cellphone or having it ring while in such places as hospitals, libraries and movie theaters. Turn you phone off if necessary. (因此,在医院、图书馆和电影院等场所,避免使用手机通话或手机铃声。如有必要,请关闭手机)”可知,在医院、图书馆和电影院等有些场所,是不适合使用手机的,承接上下文,C选项“有些地方不适合使用手机”切题。故选C项。
【18题详解】
由上文“Don’t talk too loudly. When in public, try not to raise your voice while on the phone. Generally you don’t have to shout on the phone to be heard on the other end. In fact, doing so often makes it harder for you to be understood. (不要说得太大声。在公共场合打电话时,尽量不要提高声音。一般来说,你不必在电话里大喊大叫就能被对方听到。事实上,这样做往往使你更难被理解)”可知,作者建议手机用户在公共场合不要大声讲电话,说明了其中两个原因——小声说别人也能听见和大声讲电话难以让别人理解你,该空承接上文应该会讲述不能大声接打电话的其它原因,F选项“此外,在电话里大喊大叫会扰乱你周围的人”切题,F选项中的“shouting on the phone”对应上文的“shout on the phone”。故选F项。
【19题详解】
由本段首句“Don’t use your phone when having a meal with someone. (和别人吃饭时不要用手机)”可知,作者建议大家与人就餐时不要使用手机,承接上文,E选项“尽量不要在餐桌上打电话”切题。故选E项。
【20题详解】
由下文“When you’re in an enclosed space, or you can’t put yourself 10 feet out of everyone’s way, it’s inappropriate (不适当的) to talk but it’s potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages. But you’d better not text while doing anything that requires you to be focused. (当你在一个封闭的空间里,或者你不能把自己放在离每个人10英尺远的地方,说话是不合适的,但是收发短信可能是可以接受的。但是你最好不要在做任何需要集中注意力的事情时发短信)”可知,作者建议当离得比较远的时候,应该发短信来交流,承接下文,A选项“学会发短信”切题。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。
Every day on my way to college, I meet the same woman. Her courage and toughness quietly ____21____ me. She works nights at a hospital, ____22____ attending to patients. After her long hours, she walks nearly 12 kilometers to reach home because she cannot ____23____ daily transportation. Watching her ____24____ was heartbreaking, and I knew I had to do something, even if it was small.
One day, I offered her a ____25____. Her eyes lit up with relief, and a soft, grateful smile spread across her face. Since then, giving her a ride has become part of my daily ____26____. For me, it takes just a few minutes; for her, it saves hours of walking and ____27____ her tired, aching legs.
Every morning, she gives me her best wishes, her voice full of ____28____: “May you have everything you dream of.” Her words touch me deeply and stay with me throughout the day. Over time, our rides have ____29____ more than just a commute (通勤) — they have become a small, shared moment of human connection.
I’ve realized that even small ____30____ can create a ripple (涟漪) of positivity. She gains comfort and ____31____, and I gain perspective, gratitude, and the joy of making a difference. Sometimes, life offers us chances not just to move forward ourselves but to ____32____ someone along the way — and in those moments, both lives become fuller.
Kindness doesn’t have to be grand — it can live in daily ____33____ actions. And when we open our hearts, even in small ways, what we receive can often ____34____ what we give. When we help someone, even in a small way, the ripple of ____35____ spreads far beyond what we can see.
21. A. defend B. inspire C. amuse D. accompany
22. A. regularly B. efficiently C. tirelessly D. independently
23. A. choose B. provide C. afford D. improve
24. A. perform B. weep C. wander D. struggle
25. A. lift B. present C. guarantee D. challenge
26. A. exercise B. requirement C. routine D. news
27. A. trains B. treats C. spares D. supports
28. A. surprise B. charm C. warmth D. satisfaction
29. A. brought about B. thrown in C. consisted of D. turned into
30. A. acts B. tasks C. beliefs D. dreams
31. A. work B. rest C. payment D. credit
32. A. carry B. greet C. reward D. join
33. A. frequent B. typical C. extraordinary D. considerate
34. A. balance B. outweigh C. ensure D. repay
35. A. relief B. expectation C. excitement D. kindness
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】作者每天上学路上主动搭载一位辛苦步行回家的夜班女护士。小小的善意方便了对方,也带给作者内心收获。文章告诉我们,善意不必轰轰烈烈,微小的体贴举动也能产生正向的涟漪,惠及彼此。
【21题详解】
考查动词。句意:她的勇气和坚韧默默激励着我。A. defend防御;B. inspire激励;C. amuse使发笑;D. accompany陪伴。根据前文“Her courage and toughness”以及第二段“One day, I offered her a ____.”描述作者帮助她可知,此处指这位女士的勇气与坚韧带给作者精神上的触动和激励。
【22题详解】
考查副词。句意:她在医院上夜班,不知疲倦地照料病人。A. regularly定期地;B. efficiently高效地;C. tirelessly不知疲倦地;D. independently独立地。根据后文“After her long hours”可知,她工作时长很久,tirelessly契合长时间辛苦工作的语境。
【23题详解】
考查动词。句意:在漫长的工作结束后,她要步行将近12公里回家,因为她负担不起日常交通的费用。A. choose选择;B. provide提供;C. afford负担得起;D. improve改善。根据前文“she walks nearly 12 kilometers to reach home”以及语境可知,此处指她只能长途步行,是没钱支付交通开销。
【24题详解】
考查动词。句意:看着她艰难前行令人心疼,我知道我必须做点什么,哪怕只是微不足道的小事。A. perform表演;B. weep哭泣;C. wander闲逛;D. struggle艰难地行进,挣扎。根据前文“After her long hours, she walks nearly 12 kilometers to reach home”可知,长时间工作后再长距离步行回家是一段艰辛的旅程,此处指她艰难前行,struggle“艰难行进、挣扎”精准描述她长途步行的状态。
【25题详解】
考查名词。句意:有一天,我主动提出捎她一程。A. lift搭便车;B. present礼物;C. guarantee保证;D. challenge挑战。根据后文“giving her a ride has become part of my daily ____”可知,此处是作者提出让她搭便车,give sb a lift为固定搭配,意为“捎某人一程,让某人搭便车”。
【26题详解】
考查名词。句意:从那以后,捎她一程就成了我日常惯例的一部分。A. exercise锻炼;B. requirement要求;C. routine惯例;D. news消息。根据前文“Since then, giving her a ride has become part of my daily”以及第三段第一句“Every morning, she gives me her best wishes”可知,自从第一次让她搭便车后,作者每天早上都载她一程,这成了作者的日常惯例。
【27题详解】
考查动词。句意:对我来说,这只需要几分钟;但对她而言,这省去数小时的步行,也让她酸痛疲惫的双腿不用再遭罪。A. trains训练;B. treats对待;C. spares使免遭、免去;D. supports支持。根据前文“it saves hours of walking”以及语境可知,搭车让她不用再长时间走路,即免去双腿的疲惫和酸痛。
【28题详解】
考查名词。句意:每天早上,她都送上最美好的祝愿,声音满含暖意:“愿你拥有你梦想的一切。”A. surprise惊讶;B. charm魅力;C. warmth温暖,暖意;D. satisfaction满意。根据后文“May you have everything you dream of”以及语境可知,此处指女士的祝福充满暖意。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语。句意:久而久之,我们的乘车同行已经不仅仅是通勤,它们演变成人与人之间一段小小的、心灵相通的共处时光。A. brought about导致;B. thrown in额外添加;C. consisted of由……组成;D. turned into变成。根据后文“more than just a commute (通勤) — they have become a small, shared moment of human connection”可知,此处指搭车这件事转变为人与人之间情感联结的温馨时刻,turned into和become呼应。
【30题详解】
考查名词。句意:我意识到,即便是小小的举动,也能激起善意的涟漪。A. acts行为,举动;B. tasks任务;C. beliefs信念;D. dreams梦想。根据前三段讲述的作者让人搭便车的故事以及最后一段“Kindness doesn’t have to be grand — it can live in daily ____ actions.”可知,此处指小小的善意行为,acts与后文actions呼应。
【31题详解】
考查名词。句意:她得到慰藉与休息,而我收获看待生活的视角、感恩之心,以及做有意义之事带来的快乐。A. work工作;B. rest休息;C. payment支付、报偿;D. credit信用。根据第二段“it saves hours of walking and ____ her tired, aching legs”以及语境可知,不用长途走路,她可以得到更多的时间用来休息。
【32题详解】
考查动词。句意:有时,生活不仅给予我们前进的机会,也让我们在途中携他人一程——而在那些时刻,双方的人生都变得更加充实。A. carry携带,运送;B. greet问候;C. reward奖励;D. join加入。根据第二段“giving her a ride has become part of my daily ____”描述作者让一位女士搭便车的故事可知,此处指在自己前行的路上也能捎带上别人,carry在此句中指顺路搭载他人,引申为帮人一把。
【33题详解】
考查形容词。句意:善意不必声势浩大,它就蕴藏在日常体贴的举动之中。A. frequent频繁的;B. typical典型的;C. extraordinary非凡的;D. considerate体贴的。根据第二段“giving her a ride has become part of my daily ____”和前文“Kindness doesn’t have to be grand”可知,此处指善意不用宏大,是日常里体贴细微的行为,considerate符合语境。
【34题详解】
考查动词。句意:当我们敞开心扉,哪怕只是微小的方式,我们收获的往往会超过我们所付出的。A. balance平衡;B. outweigh超过,比……更重要;C. ensure确保;D. repay偿还。根据后文“both lives become fuller”以及语境可知,此处指付出小小的善意,收获的东西比给出的更多。
【35题详解】
考查名词。句意:当我们哪怕以微小的方式帮助别人时,善意泛起的涟漪会远远扩散到我们看不见的地方。A. relief宽慰;B. expectation期待;C. excitement兴奋;D. kindness善意。根据前文“When we help someone” 以及全文围绕善意助人展开,此处指善意泛起的涟漪会远远扩散到我们看不见的地方,kindness贴合全文主旨。
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。
Whenever I tell people that I teach English at the Berlin Zoo, I almost always get a questioning look. Behind it, the person is trying to figure out who exactly I teach…the animals?
Since June 2017, right before the ___36___ (arrive) of the two new pandas, Meng Meng and Jiao Qing, I have been helping the panda keepers at the zoo to feel more comfortable and ___37___ (confidence) speaking English. And who do they speak English ___38___?
Not the pandas, even though ___39___ language used for the medical training instructions is actually English. They talk to the flood of international tourists and to ___40___ (visit) Chinese zookeepers who often come to check on the pandas, which are on loan from China. They also need to be ready to give ___41___ (interview) in English with international journalists. This is ___42___ they need an English trainer.
So, what are they learning? ___43___ (basic), how to describe a panda’s life. It’s been an honor to watch the panda programme develop ___44___ to see the pandas settle into their new home. As a little girl, I ____45____ (wish) to be a zookeeper when I grew up. Now, I’m living out that dream indirectly by helping the panda keepers do their job in English.
【答案】36. arrival
37. confident##more confident
38. with##to
39. the 40. visiting
41. interviews
42. why 43. Basically
44. and 45. wished
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在柏林动物园教英语,大家都很疑惑,作者对此做出了解答。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意:从2017年6月开始,就在两只新大熊猫“萌萌”和“娇青”到来之前,我一直在帮助动物园的熊猫饲养员更舒服、更自信地说英语。分析句子结构可知,空前是冠词,空后是介词,所以空处应填名词作介词before的宾语,arrive的名词形式是arrival,不可数名词。故填arrival。
【37题详解】
考查形容词。句意:从2017年6月开始,就在两只新大熊猫“萌萌”和“娇青”到来之前,我一直在帮助动物园的熊猫饲养员更舒服、更自信地说英语。分析句子结构可知,空处和前文的comfortable并列,作并列表语,应用形容词形式,confidence的形容词形式是confident,根据前文的more comfortable,也可使用比较级。故填confident/more confident。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意:他们和谁说英语?分析句子结构可知,这道题的语序可以看成they speak English who,句子中有主语they,speak后有宾语,而who缺少一个介词,who做介词的宾语,又根据句意可推知,此处强调“与某人交流”,应用固定搭配:speak with/to sb.。故填with/to。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意:不是熊猫,尽管医学训练指导使用的语言实际上是英语。分析句子结构可知,此处特指用于医学训练指导使用的语言,表特指,应用定冠词修饰。故填the。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意:他们与蜂拥而至的国际游客和来访的中国动物园管理员交谈,这些管理员经常来检查从中国租借来的大熊猫。分析句子结构可知,空后是名词,所以空处应填形容词作定语;visit对应的形容词为visiting“来访的”。故填visiting。
【41题详解】
考查名词的数。句意:他们还需要准备好用英语接受国际记者的采访。分析句子结构可知,空前是动词,所以空处应填名词作宾语,interview意为“采访”为可数名词,不止一段采访,应用复数形式。故填interviews。
【42题详解】
考查表语从句。句意:这就是他们需要英语培训师的原因。分析句子结构可知,空处引导表语从句,从句中结构完整,应该用连接副词连接,前文提到需要培训师的原因,此处是表达“这就是他们需要英语培训师的原因”之意,应用why引导表语从句。故填why。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意:基本上,如何描述熊猫的生活。分析句子结构可知,空处修饰空后整个句子,应该用副词修饰,basic的副词形式是basically位于句首,首字母应大写。故填Basically。
【44题详解】
考查连词。句意:我很荣幸能看到熊猫项目的发展,看到熊猫们在新家安顿下来。分析句子结构可知,“to watch the panda programme develop”和“to see the pandas settle into their new home”两者是并列关系,应该用and连接。故填and。
【45题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:作为一个小女孩,我希望长大后成为一名动物园管理员。分析句子结构可知,本句缺少谓语动词,所以wish作本句谓语,和主语I之间是主动关系,根据后文的grew可知用一般过去时。故填wished。
【点睛】
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以身边值得尊敬和爱戴的人为题,写一篇短文参赛,内容包括:
1. 人物简介;
2. 尊敬和爱戴的原因。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
The Person I Respect
There are many respectable people around us.
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【答案】例文
The Person I Respect
There are many respectable people around us. The most beloved and respected person around me is my teacher, Ms Li.
Though she has been teaching English for twenty years, she is still passionate about teaching. We all respect her because she always tries new ways to make her classes lively and interesting. Hardworking and knowledgeable, she is one of the best teachers in our school. When we have problems, we will turn to her for help.
In our eyes, she is not only our teacher, but also our best friend.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以身边值得尊敬和爱戴的人为题,写一篇短文参赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
有趣的:interesting→amusing
热情的:passionate→enthusiastic
知识渊博的:knowledgeable→well-read
受尊敬的:respected→honored
2.句式拓展
句型转换
原句:In our eyes, she is not only our teacher, but also our best friend.
拓展句:We view her as someone who is not only our teacher but also our best friend.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Though she has been teaching English for twenty years, she is still passionate about teaching.(运用了though引导让步状语从句)
【高分句型2】When we have problems, we will turn to her for help.(运用了when引导时间状语从句)
第二节(满分 25 分)
47. 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。
One morning, John Evans appeared in our second-grade class. He was the son of apple-picking workers, who were the poorest of the poor, struggling to make ends meet. Dressed in oversized ragged (破烂的) clothes and worn-out shoes, John stood out.
The kids in class whispered about John behind his back. “What is he wearing?” someone whispered. “He looks so different,” said another. “Class, this is John Evans,” our teacher, Mrs. Parmele, announced. John looked around and smiled, hoping somebody would smile back. Nobody did. When Mrs. Parmele pointed to the seat next to mine, I quickly looked away, hoping he wouldn’t notice me.
I told my mother about it that evening at dinner. My mother listened quietly, as always. Gradually she had grown to know John quite well through my daily talks about him. She always listened patiently but rarely said more than a “Hmmm” or “I see.”
One day, John came up to me at lunch, holding his plate and looking hopeful. “Can I sit by you?” he asked. I hesitated. But finally I said, “Okay.” As we sat together, I realized that John was not as terrible as everyone said. He was actually very friendly and fun to be around. After lunch, we were playing together on the playground happily, and then I made up my mind that John would no longer remain friendless.
“Mom, tomorrow is John’s birthday, and he’s not going to get anything. No cake. No presents. Nothing. Nobody even cares.” I said with my heart sinking. Mother and I both knew that whenever a kid had a birthday, his or her mother would bring a cake to share with the whole class. Between my birthday and my sister’s, my mom had made several trips herself over the years. But John’s mother worked all day. His special day would go unnoticed. “Don’t worry,” Mom said. “I’m sure everything will turn out fine.”
注意:1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I wished John a happy birthday the moment I saw him the next morning.
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With the classmates cheering around him, John took the cake from my mother.
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【答案】
I wished John a happy birthday the moment I saw him the next morning. John, who had never expected a birthday surprise, looked at me in great shock. He whispered a thank you and lowered his head shyly. Just then, my mother entered the room with a big cake that was beautifully decorated. The whole class fell silent, staring at the delicious cake. I told John that the cake was from my mom, and his eyes were filled with tears of joy.
With the classmates cheering around him, John took the cake from my mother. He cut it carefully and shared it with every student in the classroom. Everyone was laughing and eating happily, which created a warm atmosphere. John realized that he was no longer an outsider but a true friend of everyone. The smile on his face showed how much he appreciated this special gift. It was this small act of kindness that changed John’s life in the class.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了出身贫寒的约翰初入班级时因衣着破旧而被同学排斥,后来作者逐渐发现约翰的友善并与之成为朋友。得知约翰生日无人庆祝后,作者忧心忡忡,母亲决定帮助约翰的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
① 由第一段首句内容可知,第一段可描写约翰听到祝福后的反应,以及母亲突然带着蛋糕出现在教室门口的惊喜场景。
② 由第二段首句内容可知,第二段可描写约翰分发蛋糕、与同学分享快乐的感人时刻,以及约翰感受到集体温暖后的变化。
2.续写线索: 送上祝福——母亲现身——分发蛋糕——同学欢呼——约翰感动——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
① 低下他的头:lower his head/duck his head
② 陷入沉默:fall silent/sink into silence
情绪类
① 震惊:shock/surprise/astonishment
② 快乐:joy/happiness/delight
【点睛】【高分句型1】John, who had never expected a birthday surprise, looked at me in great shock. (运用了关系代词who引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】Just then, my mother entered the room with a big cake that was beautifully decorated. (运用了关系代词that引导的限制性定语从句)
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英语试题
时间:120 分钟 总分:150 分
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节 (共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳 选项。听完每段录音后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播 放两遍。
1. Where are the speakers most probably?
A. In a furniture store.
B. In a parking lot.
C. At the woman’s house.
2. Why does the woman prefer Jim for the position?
A. He is more responsible.
B. He has relevant experience.
C. He works harder.
3. What can we infer from the woman’s words?
A. She wants to buy the teapot.
B. The man has a few similar teapots.
C. The tea in this teapot tastes special.
4. Which task was Carter in charge of before?
A. Communicating with clients.
B. Conducting research work.
C. Leading project design.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The medical value of mushrooms.
B. Different ways to cook mushrooms.
C. The popularity of mushrooms as food.
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,回答第 6、7 题。
6. What is the woman dissatisfied with?
A. The living room. B. The kitchen. C. The bedroom.
7. What does the man think of the living room?
A. New and modern. B. Big and bright. C. Small but well-furnished.
听下面一段对话,回答第 8、9 题。
8. What did Emily find in her grandmother’s room?
A. An empty chocolate box. B. A box of butter cookies. C. Some buttons and cloth.
9. How might the boy feel after opening the box?
A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Embarrassed.
听下面一段对话,回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Where did the woman most probably spend her childhood?
A. In Brazil. B. In Mexico. C. In China.
11. What surprises the woman about people in Norway?
A. They use broken glass to protect walls.
B. They let babies sleep outdoors in cold weather.
C. They hold fun celebrations for death.
12. What will the man probably talk about next?
A. The plot of the movie Coco.
B. A famous global festival in Mexico.
C. Ways to keep babies warm outside.
听下面一段对话,回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. Why is Larry upset?
A. He’s lost his brother’s ticket.
B. He can’t go to a concert.
C. He can’t find his phone.
14. What can be known about the band “Zhe Er Gen”?
A. Most of its members are from Guiyang.
B. It charges a little for performances.
C. Some of its members are disabled.
15. What is Sun Guang’s identity?
A. A local cultural official.
B. A famous sports star.
C. An ordinary delivery worker.
16. Which of the following is free for the man?
A. Hotel accommodation. B. Round-trip air tickets. C. Meals and drinks.
听下面一段独白,回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. When did Katharine become a passionate dancer?
A. In her sixties. B. In her forties. C. In her twenties.
18. What is Katharine’s favorite dance style?
A. Tango. B. Samba. C. Foxtrot.
19. Who called the ambulance for Katharine?
A. Her dancing partner. B. Her husband. C. Her kid.
20. What is Katharine like?
A. Strong-willed. B. Easy-going. C. Open-minded.
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)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Four Beautiful Beaches In Singapore
In Singapore, there are a range of special beaches where you can relax for a day. At these popular beaches, you’ll feel as if you're in paradise. Here are four of the best beaches there.
Tanjong Beach
The white-sandy beach is man-made and it’s the perfect place to relax in the sun, read a book away from the crowds, or go for a swim in the ocean. Especially, the Tanjong Beach Club is a top nightlife spot for drinking cocktails (鸡尾酒) and enjoying water sports like surfing.
Pulau Hantu
This island has a quiet beach far from busy tourist spots. The island consists of two small islands that join at low tide. There’s soft white sand and clear blue-green water here, teeming with colorful corals and marine life. People often camp overnight on the island, as it is only accessible by boat.
St. John's Island Beach
You can enjoy a quiet beach on St. John’s Island. This pretty place has a beach that’s great for sunbathing, swimming in clear water, and having picnics away from the city. Visitors can also spot unique marine life, go fishing, and even rent cabins or bungalows to stay on the island. Make sure to bring everything you need — there are no shops on the island.
Coney Island
Coney Island beach is the perfect place to relax away from the crowds. This hidden destination offers a couple of sandy spots to relax — whether you’re walking or cycling around Coney Island. It is definitely one of the best beaches to visit alone for a therapeutic (治愈的) experience.
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1. Which place is hard to return from in one day?
A. St. John’s Island. B. Tanjong Beach.
C. Coney Island. D. Pulau Hantu.
2. What does the four beaches have in common?
A. They are famous for the nightlife. B. They provide a quiet atmosphere.
C. They have fishing nets for rent. D. They are popular with cyclists.
3. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A magazine. B. A textbook.
C. A website. D. A report.
B
I stared at the jar on my desk, dusty and marked with tiny sunflowers. It was a gift from Grandma before she moved to the countryside, with a note: “Write down the good things — they grow when you tend to them.” For months, it sat untouched under textbooks; like most teens, I was too busy complaining about homework, arguing with parents, and envying friends’ “perfect” lives to notice small joys.
Things changed when I failed my math midterm. I came home with a red D, fearing Mom’s disappointment. Instead of blaming, she placed a pen by the jar: “Grandma said gratitude (感恩) turns ‘I have to’ into ‘I get to’. Try one thing a day.” Unwillingly, I wrote quickly: “Mom didn’t yell at me,” and dropped it in.
The next day, I missed the bus in the rain — until classmate Lila offered a bike ride. We crowded under her small raincoat, laughing as we got wet. That night, I wrote: “Lila shared her raincoat.” Soon, notes mushroomed: “Barista gave an extra cookie.” “Dad fixed my headphones.” “Pink-orange sunset.” I began actively seeking moments to write down, my eyes opening to overlooked goodness.
When Grandma fell ill, I read her the notes in the hospital. She squeezed my hand: “Happiness isn’t big — it’s daily seeds.” That realization hit home: gratitude was choosing to acknowledge good even when life felt hard. Months later, the jar was half-full. I no longer dreaded math (wrote: “Mr. Chen stayed to explain algebra (代数).” “Got a B on the quiz.”) and stopped arguing with Dad. Lila noticed my calm and started her own jar.
Now, the jar sits on my nightstand. Gratitude isn’t ignoring hardship — it’s balancing it with good. Last week, I added: “Grandma is home, and we’re refilling the jar together.” Good things truly grow when you tend to them.
4. Why did the author ignore the jar at first?
A. The jar was buried under the books. B. The jar was moved to the countryside.
C. She was occupied with teens’ daily troubles. D. She thought recording small joys was worthless.
5. What made the author start using the jar?
A. Her classmate’s kind offer of a bike ride. B. Her grandma’s visit from the countryside.
C. Her grandma’s reminder in the hospital. D. Her math failure and mom’s encouragement.
6. What does the underlined word “mushroomed” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Disappeared gradually. B. Got lost accidentally.
C. Grew rapidly. D. Changed slowly.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Gratitude Nurtures Hidden Happiness B. Hardships Shape a Better Self
C. Small Joys: Keys to Daily Happiness D. Friendship: A Comfort in Difficult Days
C
Does a happy person live longer? Many studies have convinced us that happiness brings good health, which has resulted in an increasing demand for speakers and products encouraging positive thinking. However, being happy does not promise that one is going to be healthy. There are other factors that influence one’s health and long life such as a person’s genes or even a person’s socio-economic condition.
Some research even suggests that positive thinking can be dangerous. Positive thinking, when taken to the extreme, can cause a person to be separated from reality. For example, a person who thinks that staying happy and positive can help him recover from an illness like cancer but later fails to recover from it, may blame himself for not being happy. In this case, positive thinking may potentially make the victim disregard other factors. Sometimes the pursuit of happiness is even associated with serious mental health problems such as depression.
All types of happiness are not good for us either. For example, pride, a pleasant feeling, can sometimes rob us of the ability to empathize with others or understand another’s viewpoint. This anti-social behavior can cause people around us to turn away from us, and this could, in turn, make us feel lonely and do harm to our mental and even physical health.
Moreover, unpleasant feelings can be beneficial to a person’s well-being. Researchers believe that unpleasant feelings can help us make sense of our challenges and experiences in a way that supports psychological well-being. For example, if I have behaved badly towards my good friend, the feelings of guilt and sadness might motivate me to apologize and ask for forgiveness. The rebuilding of a broken relationship can be a lift to one’s mental well-being.
In trying to experience happiness, we should remember that seeking for happiness as an end in itself can be self-defeating, and does not necessarily lead to better health. After all, one will surely experience setbacks and conflicts in life. Instead, learning to cope with negative emotions with a realistic positive attitude is key to a person’s good health.
8. What’s the writer’s opinion in this passage?
A. Negative thinking can be dangerous.
B. Staying happy can bring good health.
C. Unpleasant feelings cannot be beneficial.
D. Happiness cannot ensure one’s good health.
9. When can positive thinking be dangerous according to the passage?
A. When we use it with a realistic attitude to solve problems.
B. When we focus on it as an only determinant of happy life.
C. When we think it one of the necessary factor for good health.
D. When we realize it may rob us of the ability to understand others.
10. How can unpleasant feelings be beneficial to a person’s well-being?
A. They rebuild a broken relationship.
B. They lead to self-reflection and personal growth.
C. They help keep the problems and challenges away.
D. They prevent long-term negative effects on mental health.
11. Which of the following has the similar meaning of “an end in itself”?
A. An ultimate goal. B. An individual plan.
C. A final decision. D. A great start.
D
In a paper in the journal BioScience, researchers put forward an innovative plan: sending a box filled with cryo-preserved (低温保存的) cells from diverse animal species to a shadowed region on the moon. The natural cold there can keep the samples frozen, aiming to create a bio-repository (生物库) for long-term species conservation.
The idea of a bio-repository has been incubated for decades. Lead author Mary Hagedorn, a senior research scientist, has spent 20 years on coral cryo-preservation. A lunar bio-repository would extend this idea to a wider range of animals, possibly including endangered species and culturally important animals. Cryo-preserved cells must be at minus 196℃. On Earth, maintaining this temperature requires liquid nitrogen (液氮), electricity, and human supervision (监督). Any interruption can endanger the samples. In contrast, the permanently shadowed regions on the moon may offer a stable, cold environment without the need for artificial cooling.
The scientists draw inspiration from the Global Seed Vault in Norway. There, more than one million seed samples are preserved underneath the permafrost, which naturally cools them. However, in 2017, it was flooded due to climate-change-related permafrost melting, showing that Earth’s storage (贮存) sites are weak.
Storing cells on the moon, however, also presents challenges. With only a thin atmosphere, the moon is exposed to solar and cosmic (宇宙的) radiation that can degrade DNA. Additionally, lunar dust, which sticks to everything, is another potential concern.
So far, the researchers have successfully cryo-preserved skin samples of the starry goby, a fish for coral reef health. They hope to attract new partners by promoting their idea. They’ve applied for a spot on a 2025 NASA flight to test the radiation exposure of cryo-preserved cells.
Some experts question the move of the lunar bio-repository, arguing that it’s costly and may shift resources from ongoing conservation efforts. But Hagedorn believes that the current situation on Earth urgently calls for such a biodiversity repository, which is another way to protect Earth’s precious biodiversity.
12. What does the underlined word “incubated” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Hidden. B. Developed. C. Repeated. D. Challenged.
13. What can we infer from the example of the Global Seed Vault?
A. Permafrost is a safe cooling material. B. Norway has advanced storage technology.
C. Earth’s storage sites are not always reliable. D. Climate change is the main threat to seed storage.
14. What’s Hagedorn’s attitude towards the lunar bio-repository?
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Uncertain. D. Disapproving.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Saving Earth’s Animals on the Moon B. Creating Old Freezing Technology on the Moon
C. A Serious Problem for Cells Keeping on Earth D. The Story of a Flooded Seed Bank on Earth
第二节(共 5 小题; 每小题 2.5 分,共 12.5 分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。
Impolite cellphone users are anywhere where there’s a cellphone signal. ____16____. Could that be you? Follow our expert phone rules to avoid being rude and annoying.
Know where not to use your phone. ____17____, so avoid talking on your cellphone or having it ring while in such places as hospitals, libraries and movie theaters. Turn you phone off if necessary.
Don’t talk too loudly. When in public, try not to raise your voice while on the phone. Generally you don’t have to shout on the phone to be heard on the other end. In fact, doing so often makes it harder for you to be understood. ____18____.
Don’t use your phone when having a meal with someone. If possible, turn it off. If you’re waiting for an important call, let the person you’re with know beforehand (事先) that you’re expecting a call that you’ll need to take. ____19____. If you have to, step away but don’t stay away any longer than a bathroom break.
____20____. When you’re in an enclosed space, or you can’t put yourself 10 feet out of everyone’s way, it’s inappropriate (不适当的) to talk but it’s potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages. But you’d better not text while doing anything that requires you to be focused.
A. Learn to text
B. Focus on your messages
C. Some places are inappropriate for cellphone usage
D. Limit phone use during gatherings with your friends
E. Try not to hold a phone conversation at table
F. In addition, shouting on the phone disturbs people around you
G. Most people who are impolite don’t even realize what they’re doing
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。
Every day on my way to college, I meet the same woman. Her courage and toughness quietly ____21____ me. She works nights at a hospital, ____22____ attending to patients. After her long hours, she walks nearly 12 kilometers to reach home because she cannot ____23____ daily transportation. Watching her ____24____ was heartbreaking, and I knew I had to do something, even if it was small.
One day, I offered her a ____25____. Her eyes lit up with relief, and a soft, grateful smile spread across her face. Since then, giving her a ride has become part of my daily ____26____. For me, it takes just a few minutes; for her, it saves hours of walking and ____27____ her tired, aching legs.
Every morning, she gives me her best wishes, her voice full of ____28____: “May you have everything you dream of.” Her words touch me deeply and stay with me throughout the day. Over time, our rides have ____29____ more than just a commute (通勤) — they have become a small, shared moment of human connection.
I’ve realized that even small ____30____ can create a ripple (涟漪) of positivity. She gains comfort and ____31____, and I gain perspective, gratitude, and the joy of making a difference. Sometimes, life offers us chances not just to move forward ourselves but to ____32____ someone along the way — and in those moments, both lives become fuller.
Kindness doesn’t have to be grand — it can live in daily ____33____ actions. And when we open our hearts, even in small ways, what we receive can often ____34____ what we give. When we help someone, even in a small way, the ripple of ____35____ spreads far beyond what we can see.
21. A. defend B. inspire C. amuse D. accompany
22. A. regularly B. efficiently C. tirelessly D. independently
23. A. choose B. provide C. afford D. improve
24. A. perform B. weep C. wander D. struggle
25. A. lift B. present C. guarantee D. challenge
26. A. exercise B. requirement C. routine D. news
27. A. trains B. treats C. spares D. supports
28. A. surprise B. charm C. warmth D. satisfaction
29. A. brought about B. thrown in C. consisted of D. turned into
30. A. acts B. tasks C. beliefs D. dreams
31. A. work B. rest C. payment D. credit
32. A. carry B. greet C. reward D. join
33. A. frequent B. typical C. extraordinary D. considerate
34. A. balance B. outweigh C. ensure D. repay
35. A. relief B. expectation C. excitement D. kindness
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。
Whenever I tell people that I teach English at the Berlin Zoo, I almost always get a questioning look. Behind it, the person is trying to figure out who exactly I teach…the animals?
Since June 2017, right before the ___36___ (arrive) of the two new pandas, Meng Meng and Jiao Qing, I have been helping the panda keepers at the zoo to feel more comfortable and ___37___ (confidence) speaking English. And who do they speak English ___38___?
Not the pandas, even though ___39___ language used for the medical training instructions is actually English. They talk to the flood of international tourists and to ___40___ (visit) Chinese zookeepers who often come to check on the pandas, which are on loan from China. They also need to be ready to give ___41___ (interview) in English with international journalists. This is ___42___ they need an English trainer.
So, what are they learning? ___43___ (basic), how to describe a panda’s life. It’s been an honor to watch the panda programme develop ___44___ to see the pandas settle into their new home. As a little girl, I ____45____ (wish) to be a zookeeper when I grew up. Now, I’m living out that dream indirectly by helping the panda keepers do their job in English.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以身边值得尊敬和爱戴的人为题,写一篇短文参赛,内容包括:
1. 人物简介;
2. 尊敬和爱戴的原因。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
The Person I Respect
There are many respectable people around us.
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第二节(满分 25 分)
47. 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。
One morning, John Evans appeared in our second-grade class. He was the son of apple-picking workers, who were the poorest of the poor, struggling to make ends meet. Dressed in oversized ragged (破烂的) clothes and worn-out shoes, John stood out.
The kids in class whispered about John behind his back. “What is he wearing?” someone whispered. “He looks so different,” said another. “Class, this is John Evans,” our teacher, Mrs. Parmele, announced. John looked around and smiled, hoping somebody would smile back. Nobody did. When Mrs. Parmele pointed to the seat next to mine, I quickly looked away, hoping he wouldn’t notice me.
I told my mother about it that evening at dinner. My mother listened quietly, as always. Gradually she had grown to know John quite well through my daily talks about him. She always listened patiently but rarely said more than a “Hmmm” or “I see.”
One day, John came up to me at lunch, holding his plate and looking hopeful. “Can I sit by you?” he asked. I hesitated. But finally I said, “Okay.” As we sat together, I realized that John was not as terrible as everyone said. He was actually very friendly and fun to be around. After lunch, we were playing together on the playground happily, and then I made up my mind that John would no longer remain friendless.
“Mom, tomorrow is John’s birthday, and he’s not going to get anything. No cake. No presents. Nothing. Nobody even cares.” I said with my heart sinking. Mother and I both knew that whenever a kid had a birthday, his or her mother would bring a cake to share with the whole class. Between my birthday and my sister’s, my mom had made several trips herself over the years. But John’s mother worked all day. His special day would go unnoticed. “Don’t worry,” Mom said. “I’m sure everything will turn out fine.”
注意:1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I wished John a happy birthday the moment I saw him the next morning.
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With the classmates cheering around him, John took the cake from my mother.
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