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2026~2027学年高二上学期第一次月考
英语试题卷
注意:本试卷分试题卷和答题卡两部分。考试时间120分钟,满分150分。考生应首先阅读试题卷及答题卡上的相关信息,然后在答题卡上作答,在试题卷上作答无效。交卷时只交答题卡。
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. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A TV series. B. A star. C. A song.
2. When will the man probably finish the clean-up activity?
A. At about 9a.m. B. At about 11 a.m. C. At about 3 p.m.
3. What is the man’s problem?
A. He has a headache.
B. He failed his exams.
C. He lacks enough exercise.
4. How much money can the speakers make on one pen?
A. $3. B. $5. C. $8.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a classroom. B. In a library. C. In a bookstore.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段录音,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man try to avoid eating?
A. Chips. B. Meat. C. Sugar.
7. What does the woman suggest doing?
A. Exchanging ideas.
B. Making a diet plan.
C. Developing a good sleep habit.
听第7段录音,回答第8至10题。
8. How long will the woman have to wait for the man at most?
A. 10 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 40 minutes.
9. Why does the woman have to wait?
A. The man fell asleep.
B. The man helped a person.
C. The man had an accident.
10. How does the woman sound in the end?
A. Understanding. B. Impatient. C. Annoyed.
听第8段录音,回答第11至13题。
11. Why will the man go to Milan next month?
A. To travel. B. To study. C. To work.
12. How long will the man stay in Milan?
A. Five days. B. Three days. C. One day.
13. What will the man do next?
A. Join a group. B. Surf the Internet. C. Try a walking tour.
听第9段录音,回答第14至17题。
14. What sport does the woman like?
A. Golf. B. Badminton. C. Table tennis.
15. Why did the man start playing basketball?
A. To follow his father’s steps.
B. To build up his confidence.
C. To stay fit.
16. What does the man want to do in the future?
A. Master more sports.
B. Be a professional athlete.
C. Meet James.
17. Where will the speakers go next?
A. A golf course. B. A restaurant. C. A company.
听第10段录音,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the main purpose of the talk?
A. To explain a new school rule.
B. To introduce a new school club.
C. To announce a school competition.
19. What do students need to do to join in the activity?
A. Pay a small fee.
B. Get a recommendation letter.
C. Hand in an application form.
20. What prize will the winner get?
A. An electronic dictionary.
B. A study tour.
C. A set of books.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you are an enthusiastic and motivated 16-17 year old student, looking for a summer experience to inspire and enlighten you, our Warwick Pre-University Summer School is for you. You can experience a taste of university life, with like-minded peers from around the world.
■ Four courses to choose from: Economics and Finance, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and Science and Engineering
■ Enjoy ten nights on Warwick’s beautiful self-contained campus
■ Live alongside student ambassadors (current Warwick students)
■ Spend the day in London, including a choice of activities, as well as a visit to the famous City of Oxford
■ A great mix of academic and personal development sessions as well as social and cultural activities
Entry criteria
Students applying for this programme must be aged 16-17 and considering applying or have already applied to university. There are no subject specific criteria (标准) but you must be a passionate learner.
English Language Requirements
Our Summer School course is taught in English so students must be able to demonstrate a good level of English language and comprehension. We assess students’ English ability through their application and correspondence.
Visa Requirements
You may require immigration permission to attend the Warwick Pre-University Summer School. You should only start your visa application once you have made a tuition fee payment and received an electronic visa invitation letter.
1. What is the main purpose of the Warwick Pre-University Summer School?
A. To teach students academic subjects. B. To prepare students for university life.
C. To provide an exchange experience. D. To help students improve language skills.
2. Which is one of the requirements for students to be accepted into the program?
A. Being at least 17 years old. B. Being enthusiastic learners.
C. Having already applied to university. D. Having a specific academic background.
3. Where is the text probably from?
A. A university website. B. A travel brochure.
C. A news article. D. A textbook.
B
Vera C. Rubin, born on July 23, 1928 in Philadelphia, discovered astronomy at age ten after her family moved to Washington, D.C. Fascinated by the night sky, she recalled, “I decided at an early age that we inhabit a very curious world.” She built a simple telescope with her father and began tracking meteors, sparking a lifelong passion.
Rubin’s high school physics teacher had discouraged her, saying, “As long as you stay away from science, you should do OK.” Despite the doubt, she was successfully admitted into Vassar College as the only astronomy major there in 1944. When Rubin earned her degree in 1948, she applied for graduate school at Princeton. Though Princeton rejected her because she was a woman, Rubin pursued astronomy at Cornell University, receiving a master’s degree in 1951.
By 1955, she was hired by Georgetown University, where she researched and taught for ten years. A year prior to Rubin’s final year of teaching, she was invited to observe at California’s Palomar Observatory, where women were prohibited from utilizing the main telescope. There she noticed the only bathroom present was designated for men. In protest, she drew a skirt on the door symbol. When she returned later, a gender-neutral bathroom was added.
In 1965, Rubin joined the Carnegie Institution. There, she met her long-time collaborator, Kent Ford. During the 1970s, they deduced from the swirling motion of distant galaxies that there was more to the universe than what met the telescopic eye, an invisible substance known as dark matter. Astronomer Sandra Faber later called this “one of the major achievements of modern cosmology (宇宙学)”.
Rubin remained active in research for decades and became a dedicated mentor, actively supporting women in science. She seized opportunities to uplift the next generation of astronomers.
Vera Rubin died at age 88. Her wonder lives on in the observatory that bears her name. What she left us is more than a telescope. It is a blueprint for humanity—to be curious, never assume, and above all be kind.
4. What aroused her enthusiasm for astronomy?
A. Her father’s supportive words. B. Her curiosity about the night sky.
C. Her teacher’s encouragement. D. Her move to Washington, D.C.
5. When was Rubin invited to observe at the Palomar Observatory?
A. 1955. B. 1956. C. 1964. D. 1965.
6. What does the underlined word “designated” refer to in Paragraph 3?
A. Labeled. B. Conducted. C. Increased. D. Prohibited.
7. What words can be used to best describe Rubin?
A. Inspiring but reserved. B. Sensitive but persistent.
C. Daring and insightful. D. Curious and careless.
C
Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Cologne (UC) in Germany have developed an AI-based learning system.
The idea is simple yet effective: a webcam (网络摄像头) tracks students’ eye movements. Maike Schindler, a math professor from the UC, and her team have designed hundreds of math tasks involving basic math skills. Depending on the task, specific patterns appear, which are shown digitally on a heat map, with red indicating areas where the children look frequently and green showing the areas where they look only briefly. Confident students quickly get to key problem areas, while struggling ones often look aimlessly.
“Tracking eye movements helps recognize different learning strategies through patterns and finally create detailed support reports for teachers,” says Maike Schindler. “The AI system sorts the patterns. On the basis, the software selects tailored learning videos and exercises for the pupil,” says robotics professor Achim Lilienthal from the TUM.
To develop the new eye-tracking technology, Professor Lilienthal has drawn on his robotics research experience. In that work, he used eye trackers with a small human-like robot named Nao. It enables better communication with humans. However, these advanced systems with high accuracy cost many thousands of euros.
To find a better solution for schools, the researchers cleverly mix technical experience with math knowledge. Instead of using high-end eye-trackers, their AI-driven approach uses regular webcams and makes up for low accuracy through AI improvements. “By focusing on problem areas, the AI adapts the eye-tracking with the webcam, achieving accuracy comparable to high-end tools,” professor Lilienthal says.
Germany’s Wulfen Comprehensive School is the first to introduce the system. A math test there showed that about one-third of the new students struggled with basic math. With the AI system, one teacher can now support five students at once — a significant improvement over traditional one-on-one teaching. “As education faces teacher shortages and increasing pressure to deal with individual learning styles, our system for promoting basic math skills is simply excellent support for schools,” says Schindler.
8. What is the function of the heat map?
A. Presenting students’ focus areas.
B. Measuring the difficulty of math tasks.
C. Tracking the eye movements of students.
D. Comparing students’ problem-solving speeds.
9. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The system’s advantages in recognizing eye problems.
B. The system’s role in supporting personalized learning.
C. The system’s challenges in tracking student behavior.
D. The system’s progress in upgrading specific patterns.
10. Which best describes the AI-driven eye-tracking technology?
A. Helpful but slow. B. Simple and relaxing.
C. Creative but costly. D. Affordable and effective.
11. What does Wulfen Comprehensive School get from the system?
A. Reduction in teacher training. B. Adaptation to learning needs.
C. Inspiration for advanced math. D. Absence of human judgment.
D
Warming seas across the globe are endangering coral reefs (珊瑚礁), a key ecosystem that supports marine life to live and thrive. As a possible way to save them from extinction, scientists have recently frozen and revived groups of adult corals for the first time, according to a recent study.
Freezing biological materials, or “cryopreserving” them, refers to keeping them in a deep freeze for long periods without affecting the cell’s viability (活性), according to the Science Times website.
This method usually cools them to very low temperatures, commonly to -196℃. Since cells would normally die at such a low temperature due to the formation of ice inside, scientists need to monitor the freezing rate and choose the freezing medium carefully.
Researchers in the US experimented with freezing pea-sized pieces of a common coral in Hawaii. After removing the microbes on the corals, they sealed the corals in metal containers filled with a chemical solution that partially dehydrated (脱水) them and helped control ice growth.
When the corals reached a temperature of around -200℃, the remaining water in the corals solidified into a glassy form. The corals were still alive, with their life-driving functions becoming extremely slow. After being cryopreserved for a few minutes, the researchers pulled the corals out and placed them in warm water. In two minutes, they started consuming oxygen — a sign of them staying alive.
Previously, researchers had already successfully cryopreserved coral larvae (幼虫), according to a study in 2018. However, the larvae can only be collected when corals lay eggs, which happens just a few nights each year. “That’s putting a lot of eggs in one basket,” US marine scientist Liza Roger told Science News.
This breakthrough offers more hope to the world’s corals, said Roger. However, there’s more work to be done. A few days after thawing (解冻), the corals became “stressed out” from the process and were killed by the bacteria they normally live in harmony with. The researchers are working on using antibiotics to help them survive for a longer period of time.
12. What is the purpose of the recent study?
A. To bring dead corals back to life. B. To freeze and revive coral larvae.
C. To find a way to preserve corals. D. To study the conditions of coral growth.
13. What happened to the corals when they were cryopreserved?
A. They died for the time being. B. Their life functions slowed down.
C. They remained alive and unchanged. D. They fed on microbes in the containers.
14. What does Roger think about cryopreserving coral larvae?
A. It is not a reliable solution. B. It needs a large number of eggs.
C. It holds promise for restoring corals. D. It requires overly expensive technology.
15. What issue do the researchers still need to approach?
A. Finding a suitable freezing medium. B. Identifying the bacteria on the corals.
C. Expanding the collection of coral larvae. D. Maintaining the corals’ health after thawing.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Cities need nature to stay healthy. ____16____ Known as the “lungs of a city”, they not only beautify urban areas but also provide environment health, social, and economic benefits. These spaces play a key role in improving the quality of life for city residents.
Urban parks protect the environment.
Trees absorb harmful gases like carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, reducing air pollution. They also provide shade, which lowers temperatures during hot summers. For example, studies show parks can reduce the “heat island” effect caused by roads and buildings, cooling nearby areas by up to 7℃. ____17____
Parks improve public health.
They offer spaces for jogging, cycling, and other exercises, encouraging physical activity. Spending time in nature also reduces stress and improves mental health. Research shows people who visit parks regularly have lower risks of being overweight and heart disease. ____18____ They are vital for healthy living.
____19____
People from different backgrounds gather here to relax and connect. Children make friends on playgrounds, while cultural festivals in picnic areas unite neighbors. As experts say, “Parks break down social barriers and create shared joy.” These interactions build a sense of belonging in crowded cities.
Parks greatly benefit local economies.
Homes near parks often have higher values, attracting families and investors. ____20____ Parks also draw tourists, boosting income for hotels, and restaurants.
A. Clearly, parks are not just for fun.
B. Parks strengthen community connections.
C. Investing in parks creates jobs and supports businesses.
D. Urban parks are essential green spaces in modern cities.
E. This makes parks critical for cities facing climate challenges.
F. Maintaining green spaces is wise for cities aiming for growth.
G. Nearby shops and cafes see more customers, especially on weekends.
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。
I was given some grape shoots by a friend the other day. So, I went to ___21___ some garden soil. After putting two bags into my shopping cart (手推车), I ___22___ the checkout. There were several people in line, and others were still shopping. As I joined the line, I ___23___ I had stood in front of an elderly couple by mistake — Bob and Nancy — who had some flowers in their cart. Immediately backing out, I made a(n) ___24___.
The couple said, “We aren’t ___25___ and go ahead.” Then we started talking about their ___26___, which Nancy planned to plant in pots in her backyard. ___27___, Nancy stopped and said, “Oh no! I forgot the potting soil.” Bob ___28___ their cart and told her, “There’s no ___29___ left in the cart. Plus, I can’t carry that bag back here!” They discussed it again and again, and I could tell the elderly man wasn’t able to ___30___ it.
I said to Nancy, “I have room in my cart. Why not use my cart to bring the potting soil back?” A look of ___31___ spread across Nancy’s face.
We quickly got the soil and returned to the checkout. Bob had ___32___ the flowers to make room for it. When the cashier (收银员) checked me out, she asked if I ___33___ anything else. I said I had got everything I wanted. However, what she said next ___34___ me, “I noticed your kindness to that couple. I’ve given you 10% off on your entire order.” I left the store with a warm heart.
This experience has taught me that kindness can be catching and what we give to others often returns to us in ___35___ ways.
21. A. study B. share C. get D. compare
22. A. returned to B. headed for C. took over D. passed by
23. A. guessed B. remembered C. ignored D. realized
24. A. apology B. promise C. attempt D. contribution
25. A. regretful B. hurried C. familiar D. stressed
26. A. flowers B. trees C. fruits D. vegetables
27. A. Immediately B. Normally C. Unfortunately D. Suddenly
28. A. checked B. fixed C. approached D. decorated
29. A. plant B. space C. money D. tool
30. A. recognize B. understand C. manage D. explain
31. A. appreciation B. curiosity C. pride D. determination
32. A. thrown B. grown C. recovered D. rearranged
33. A. forgot B. enjoyed C. required D. noticed
34. A. calmed B. rescued C. tested D. surprised
35. A. unavoidable B. unexpected C. unwanted D. unaffordable
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。
Three locations in China have been added to the list of “The Second 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites”. The three ___36___ (select) sites are Guilin Karst in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Permian Vegetation of the Wuda Fossil Site in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and the Dashanpu Middle Jurassic Dinosaur Fossils Site in Sichuan. In 2022, China ___37___ (secure) seven sites on the IUGS list, including the Ordovician rocks of Qomolangma and the Shilin Karst in Yunnan.
These locations are known for their exceptional geological features and their scientific ___38___ (significant). Being recognized in this list means that they are ___39___ great importance to global geological research. The preservation of these sites has received ___40___ (extraordinary) high praise by the international community.
The Wuda Fossil Site is especially ___41___ (remark) because it contains a preserved forest from about 298 million years ago. This ancient forest shows what plants contributed to coal formation and provides ___42___ clear picture of the Earth’s ecosystem during that time. Besides, the site helps people understand how coal was formed and what the appearance of the forest ___43___ formed lots of coal was like. With coal mining continuing in the area, local government ____44____ (agency) are trying hard to find ways to protect the fossils while ____45____ (maintain) coal production.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华,上周你在校园科技节上体验了两项科技活动项目——与机器人同台表演和使用AI制作海报。请你写信给你的英国笔友Peter,分享其中一项,内容包括:
1.活动内容;
2.你的感悟。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
There was a busy street corner beside a bus station. Pupils changed buses going to or from school there. This small area was anything but appealing: loud cars and buses passed by, and tall gray buildings looked like big stone giants.
Peter was one of the kids who had to wait here for nine and a half minutes each day to change buses. The station had a strong gas smell. The land nearby, maybe once a garden, was now full of trash — cans, paper bags, and chicken boxes. Weeds (草) grew wild all around them. There was nowhere nice to walk and nothing to look at. Hanging around like that each day almost drove Peter mad. Most kids wasted their time complaining (抱怨) about all the mess, but Peter felt restless. He knew he couldn’t do anything to change the bus company’s timetable and its bus routes but he could make these waiting minutes more enjoyable for himself and others.
He asked his mom for a pair of gloves and some trash bags. That week, he filled his nine minutes each day by picking up the waste. As he piled the waste into bags, “Why trouble yourself? It’ll just get dirty again!” his classmates laughed at him, casually throwing used tissues, candy wrappers and cans around. Silent for a while, Peter continued picking up the waste his classmates dropped, thinking, “It seems like an impossible dream to change this deserted land. Should I give up just as my classmates said?”
One afternoon, an elderly man approached Peter. “I used to garden here years ago,” he said, handing Peter some sunflower seeds (种子). “Perhaps you can plant these. You know, sunflowers grow easily in hard environments.” Inspired by the elderly man, Peter saw hope again. The next week, Peter occupied himself weeding the field and soon this piece of land was cleared up.
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。
Next, he took out the sunflower seeds offered by the elderly man.
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More kids began to help take care of the plants.
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2026~2027学年高二上学期第一次月考
英语试题卷
注意:本试卷分试题卷和答题卡两部分。考试时间120分钟,满分150分。考生应首先阅读试题卷及答题卡上的相关信息,然后在答题卡上作答,在试题卷上作答无效。交卷时只交答题卡。
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. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A TV series. B. A star. C. A song.
2. When will the man probably finish the clean-up activity?
A. At about 9a.m. B. At about 11 a.m. C. At about 3 p.m.
3. What is the man’s problem?
A. He has a headache.
B. He failed his exams.
C. He lacks enough exercise.
4. How much money can the speakers make on one pen?
A. $3. B. $5. C. $8.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a classroom. B. In a library. C. In a bookstore.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段录音,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man try to avoid eating?
A. Chips. B. Meat. C. Sugar.
7. What does the woman suggest doing?
A. Exchanging ideas.
B. Making a diet plan.
C. Developing a good sleep habit.
听第7段录音,回答第8至10题。
8. How long will the woman have to wait for the man at most?
A. 10 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 40 minutes.
9. Why does the woman have to wait?
A. The man fell asleep.
B. The man helped a person.
C. The man had an accident.
10. How does the woman sound in the end?
A. Understanding. B. Impatient. C. Annoyed.
听第8段录音,回答第11至13题。
11. Why will the man go to Milan next month?
A. To travel. B. To study. C. To work.
12. How long will the man stay in Milan?
A. Five days. B. Three days. C. One day.
13. What will the man do next?
A. Join a group. B. Surf the Internet. C. Try a walking tour.
听第9段录音,回答第14至17题。
14. What sport does the woman like?
A. Golf. B. Badminton. C. Table tennis.
15. Why did the man start playing basketball?
A. To follow his father’s steps.
B. To build up his confidence.
C. To stay fit.
16. What does the man want to do in the future?
A. Master more sports.
B. Be a professional athlete.
C. Meet James.
17. Where will the speakers go next?
A. A golf course. B. A restaurant. C. A company.
听第10段录音,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the main purpose of the talk?
A. To explain a new school rule.
B. To introduce a new school club.
C. To announce a school competition.
19. What do students need to do to join in the activity?
A. Pay a small fee.
B. Get a recommendation letter.
C. Hand in an application form.
20. What prize will the winner get?
A. An electronic dictionary.
B. A study tour.
C. A set of books.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you are an enthusiastic and motivated 16-17 year old student, looking for a summer experience to inspire and enlighten you, our Warwick Pre-University Summer School is for you. You can experience a taste of university life, with like-minded peers from around the world.
■ Four courses to choose from: Economics and Finance, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and Science and Engineering
■ Enjoy ten nights on Warwick’s beautiful self-contained campus
■ Live alongside student ambassadors (current Warwick students)
■ Spend the day in London, including a choice of activities, as well as a visit to the famous City of Oxford
■ A great mix of academic and personal development sessions as well as social and cultural activities
Entry criteria
Students applying for this programme must be aged 16-17 and considering applying or have already applied to university. There are no subject specific criteria (标准) but you must be a passionate learner.
English Language Requirements
Our Summer School course is taught in English so students must be able to demonstrate a good level of English language and comprehension. We assess students’ English ability through their application and correspondence.
Visa Requirements
You may require immigration permission to attend the Warwick Pre-University Summer School. You should only start your visa application once you have made a tuition fee payment and received an electronic visa invitation letter.
1. What is the main purpose of the Warwick Pre-University Summer School?
A. To teach students academic subjects. B. To prepare students for university life.
C. To provide an exchange experience. D. To help students improve language skills.
2. Which is one of the requirements for students to be accepted into the program?
A. Being at least 17 years old. B. Being enthusiastic learners.
C. Having already applied to university. D. Having a specific academic background.
3. Where is the text probably from?
A. A university website. B. A travel brochure.
C. A news article. D. A textbook.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了华威大学预科暑期学校,包括学习内容、录取要求和语言要求等。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“If you are an enthusiastic and motivated 16-17 year old student, looking for a summer experience to inspire and enlighten you, our Warwick Pre-University Summer School is for you. You can experience a taste of university life, with like-minded peers from around the world.(如果你是一个充满热情和动力的16-17岁的学生,正在寻找一个夏天的经历来激励和启发你,我们华威大学预科暑期学校就是为你准备的。你可以体验大学生活的味道,与来自世界各地志同道合的同龄人。)”可知,华威大学预科暑期学校是为了让参与者体验大学生活,为大学生活做好准备,由此可知,华威大学预科暑期学校的主要目的是让学生为大学生活做好准备。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Entry criteria”部分关键句“There are no subject specific criteria (标准) but you must be a passionate learner. (没有特定学科的标准,但你必须是一个充满激情的学习者。)”可知,被录取者必须是一个充满激情的学习者;由此可知,学生被录取的要求之一是“必须是热情的学习者”。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段关键句“If you are an enthusiastic and motivated 16-17 year old student, looking for a summer experience to inspire and enlighten you, our Warwick Pre-University Summer School is for you. (如果你是一名16-17岁的热情和有动力的学生,正在寻找一次暑期体验来激励和启发你,我们的华威大学预科暑期学校正是为你而设。)”以及下文对课程信息、入学标准、语言要求和签证要求等详细介绍可知,本文是华威大学预科暑期学校的招生简介,由此可知,文章更可能出自于大学网站。故选A项。
B
Vera C. Rubin, born on July 23, 1928 in Philadelphia, discovered astronomy at age ten after her family moved to Washington, D.C. Fascinated by the night sky, she recalled, “I decided at an early age that we inhabit a very curious world.” She built a simple telescope with her father and began tracking meteors, sparking a lifelong passion.
Rubin’s high school physics teacher had discouraged her, saying, “As long as you stay away from science, you should do OK.” Despite the doubt, she was successfully admitted into Vassar College as the only astronomy major there in 1944. When Rubin earned her degree in 1948, she applied for graduate school at Princeton. Though Princeton rejected her because she was a woman, Rubin pursued astronomy at Cornell University, receiving a master’s degree in 1951.
By 1955, she was hired by Georgetown University, where she researched and taught for ten years. A year prior to Rubin’s final year of teaching, she was invited to observe at California’s Palomar Observatory, where women were prohibited from utilizing the main telescope. There she noticed the only bathroom present was designated for men. In protest, she drew a skirt on the door symbol. When she returned later, a gender-neutral bathroom was added.
In 1965, Rubin joined the Carnegie Institution. There, she met her long-time collaborator, Kent Ford. During the 1970s, they deduced from the swirling motion of distant galaxies that there was more to the universe than what met the telescopic eye, an invisible substance known as dark matter. Astronomer Sandra Faber later called this “one of the major achievements of modern cosmology (宇宙学)”.
Rubin remained active in research for decades and became a dedicated mentor, actively supporting women in science. She seized opportunities to uplift the next generation of astronomers.
Vera Rubin died at age 88. Her wonder lives on in the observatory that bears her name. What she left us is more than a telescope. It is a blueprint for humanity—to be curious, never assume, and above all be kind.
4. What aroused her enthusiasm for astronomy?
A. Her father’s supportive words. B. Her curiosity about the night sky.
C. Her teacher’s encouragement. D. Her move to Washington, D.C.
5. When was Rubin invited to observe at the Palomar Observatory?
A. 1955. B. 1956. C. 1964. D. 1965.
6. What does the underlined word “designated” refer to in Paragraph 3?
A. Labeled. B. Conducted. C. Increased. D. Prohibited.
7. What words can be used to best describe Rubin?
A. Inspiring but reserved. B. Sensitive but persistent.
C. Daring and insightful. D. Curious and careless.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】文章讲述了天文学家薇拉·鲁宾的生平,包括她对天文学的热爱、求学经历中的挫折、科研成就及对女性科研者的支持与影响。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Fascinated by the night sky, she recalled, “I decided at an early age that we inhabit a very curious world.” (她对夜空着迷,回忆道:“我很小的时候就意识到,我们居住在一个非常奇妙的世界里”)”|可知,薇拉·鲁宾从小对夜空的好奇心激发了她对天文学的热情。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“By 1955, she was hired by Georgetown University, where she researched and taught for ten years. (到1955年,她被乔治敦大学聘用,在那里她研究和教学了十年)”可知,鲁宾1955年入职乔治敦大学,任教十年至1965年;再结合该段第二句“A year prior to Rubin’s final year of teaching, she was invited to observe at California’s Palomar Observatory(在鲁宾最后一年教学的前一年,她被邀请到加州帕洛马天文台进行观测)”可知,她在任教最后一年的前一年,即1964年,被邀请前往帕洛玛天文台观测。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段第三句“In protest, she drew a skirt on the door symbol. When she returned later, a gender-neutral bathroom was added. (为了抗议,她在门上画了一条裙子。后来她回来时,增加了一个中性的卫生间)”可知,鲁宾发现天文台仅有的卫生间是指定供男性使用的,为抗议才在标识上画裙子,由此可推断designated意为“标注、指定”,与Labeled含义相近。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“There she noticed the only bathroom present was designated for men. In protest, she drew a skirt on the door symbol.(在那里,她注意到仅有的卫生间是指定供男性使用的。为了抗议,她在门上画了一条裙子)”可知,鲁宾为抗议卫生间性别歧视,在标识上画裙子的行为,可看出她勇敢无畏,根据第四段“During the 1970s, they deduced from the swirling motion of distant galaxies that there was more to the universe than what met the telescopic eye, an invisible substance known as dark matter. (在20世纪70年代,他们从遥远星系的旋转运动中推断出,宇宙中还有比望远镜所能观测到的(事物)更多的存在,这是一种被称为暗物质的不可见物质)”可知,她通过观测研究发现暗物质,体现出极强的洞察力。
C
Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Cologne (UC) in Germany have developed an AI-based learning system.
The idea is simple yet effective: a webcam (网络摄像头) tracks students’ eye movements. Maike Schindler, a math professor from the UC, and her team have designed hundreds of math tasks involving basic math skills. Depending on the task, specific patterns appear, which are shown digitally on a heat map, with red indicating areas where the children look frequently and green showing the areas where they look only briefly. Confident students quickly get to key problem areas, while struggling ones often look aimlessly.
“Tracking eye movements helps recognize different learning strategies through patterns and finally create detailed support reports for teachers,” says Maike Schindler. “The AI system sorts the patterns. On the basis, the software selects tailored learning videos and exercises for the pupil,” says robotics professor Achim Lilienthal from the TUM.
To develop the new eye-tracking technology, Professor Lilienthal has drawn on his robotics research experience. In that work, he used eye trackers with a small human-like robot named Nao. It enables better communication with humans. However, these advanced systems with high accuracy cost many thousands of euros.
To find a better solution for schools, the researchers cleverly mix technical experience with math knowledge. Instead of using high-end eye-trackers, their AI-driven approach uses regular webcams and makes up for low accuracy through AI improvements. “By focusing on problem areas, the AI adapts the eye-tracking with the webcam, achieving accuracy comparable to high-end tools,” professor Lilienthal says.
Germany’s Wulfen Comprehensive School is the first to introduce the system. A math test there showed that about one-third of the new students struggled with basic math. With the AI system, one teacher can now support five students at once — a significant improvement over traditional one-on-one teaching. “As education faces teacher shortages and increasing pressure to deal with individual learning styles, our system for promoting basic math skills is simply excellent support for schools,” says Schindler.
8. What is the function of the heat map?
A. Presenting students’ focus areas.
B. Measuring the difficulty of math tasks.
C. Tracking the eye movements of students.
D. Comparing students’ problem-solving speeds.
9. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The system’s advantages in recognizing eye problems.
B. The system’s role in supporting personalized learning.
C. The system’s challenges in tracking student behavior.
D. The system’s progress in upgrading specific patterns.
10. Which best describes the AI-driven eye-tracking technology?
A. Helpful but slow. B. Simple and relaxing.
C. Creative but costly. D. Affordable and effective.
11. What does Wulfen Comprehensive School get from the system?
A. Reduction in teacher training. B. Adaptation to learning needs.
C. Inspiration for advanced math. D. Absence of human judgment.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了德国两所大学的研究人员联合开发了一款AI辅助数学学习系统。该系统用网络摄像头追踪学生的眼球运动并生成热图,AI解析热图模式并定制学习视频与练习。AI算法弥补了普通摄像头的低精度,使效果接近高端设备。该系统已在个别学校试用,可缓解师资紧缺并提升学习效率。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Depending on the task, specific patterns appear, which are shown digitally on a heat map, with red indicating areas where the children look frequently and green showing the areas where they look only briefly. (根据任务的不同,会出现特定的模式,这些模式会以数字形式显示在热图上,红色表示孩子们经常看的区域,绿色表示他们只是短暂看的区域)”可知,热图展示学生视线停留的先后与时长,即呈现其关注分布特点。故选A项。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段““Tracking eye movements helps recognize different learning strategies through patterns and finally create detailed support reports for teachers,” says Maike Schindler. “The AI system sorts the patterns. On the basis, the software selects tailored learning videos and exercises for the pupil,” says robotics professor Achim Lilienthal from the TUM.(Maike Schindler说:“跟踪眼球运动有助于通过模式识别不同的学习策略,并最终为教师创建详细的支持报告。”。TUM的机器人学教授Achim Lilienthal说:“人工智能系统对模式进行排序。在此基础上,软件为学生选择量身定制的学习视频和练习。”)”可知,本段主要讲述如何通过眼动追踪技术收集学生的学习行为数据,然后用人工智能系统对这些数据进行模式识别和分类,最终为每个学生推荐量身定制的学习视频和练习。这体现了该人工智能系统可以支持个性化学习。故选B项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“To develop the new eye-tracking technology, Professor Lilienthal has drawn on his robotics research experience. In that work, he used eye trackers with a small human-like robot named Nao. It enables better communication with humans. However, these advanced systems with high accuracy cost many thousands of euros.(为了开发新的眼动追踪技术,Lilienthal教授利用了他的机器人研究经验。在那项工作中,他将眼动仪与一个名为Nao的小型类人机器人结合使用。它能够更好地与人类沟通。然而,这些高精度的先进系统花费了数千欧元)”以及第五段“Instead of using high-end eye-trackers, their AI-driven approach uses regular webcams and makes up for low accuracy through AI improvements. “By focusing on problem areas, the AI adapts the eye-tracking with the webcam, achieving accuracy comparable to high-end tools,” professor Lilienthal says. (他们的AI驱动方法没有使用高端眼球追踪器,而是使用普通网络摄像头,并通过AI改进弥补了精度低的不足。Lilienthal教授说:“通过专注于问题区域,人工智能通过网络摄像头适应眼球追踪,达到了与高端工具相当的精度。”)”可知,AI驱动的眼球追踪技术未使用昂贵的专业追踪系统,转而使用普通网络摄像头配合AI,仍能达到高精度结果,这说明该技术既经济又有效。故选D项。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“With the AI system, one teacher can now support five students at once — a significant improvement over traditional one-on-one teaching. (有了人工智能系统,一位老师现在可以同时支持五名学生,这比传统的一对一教学有了显著改进)”以及“As education faces teacher shortages and increasing pressure to deal with individual learning styles, our system for promoting basic math skills is simply excellent support for schools,” says Schindler. (Schindler说:“由于教育面临着教师短缺以及应对个人学习风格的压力越来越大,我们的促进基本数学技能的系统对学校来说是一个极好的支持。”)”可知,该系统让教师能更高效地应对不同学生的辅导需求,且能应对不同学习风格学生的需求,即能适应多样化学习需求。故选B项。
D
Warming seas across the globe are endangering coral reefs (珊瑚礁), a key ecosystem that supports marine life to live and thrive. As a possible way to save them from extinction, scientists have recently frozen and revived groups of adult corals for the first time, according to a recent study.
Freezing biological materials, or “cryopreserving” them, refers to keeping them in a deep freeze for long periods without affecting the cell’s viability (活性), according to the Science Times website.
This method usually cools them to very low temperatures, commonly to -196℃. Since cells would normally die at such a low temperature due to the formation of ice inside, scientists need to monitor the freezing rate and choose the freezing medium carefully.
Researchers in the US experimented with freezing pea-sized pieces of a common coral in Hawaii. After removing the microbes on the corals, they sealed the corals in metal containers filled with a chemical solution that partially dehydrated (脱水) them and helped control ice growth.
When the corals reached a temperature of around -200℃, the remaining water in the corals solidified into a glassy form. The corals were still alive, with their life-driving functions becoming extremely slow. After being cryopreserved for a few minutes, the researchers pulled the corals out and placed them in warm water. In two minutes, they started consuming oxygen — a sign of them staying alive.
Previously, researchers had already successfully cryopreserved coral larvae (幼虫), according to a study in 2018. However, the larvae can only be collected when corals lay eggs, which happens just a few nights each year. “That’s putting a lot of eggs in one basket,” US marine scientist Liza Roger told Science News.
This breakthrough offers more hope to the world’s corals, said Roger. However, there’s more work to be done. A few days after thawing (解冻), the corals became “stressed out” from the process and were killed by the bacteria they normally live in harmony with. The researchers are working on using antibiotics to help them survive for a longer period of time.
12. What is the purpose of the recent study?
A. To bring dead corals back to life. B. To freeze and revive coral larvae.
C. To find a way to preserve corals. D. To study the conditions of coral growth.
13. What happened to the corals when they were cryopreserved?
A. They died for the time being. B. Their life functions slowed down.
C. They remained alive and unchanged. D. They fed on microbes in the containers.
14. What does Roger think about cryopreserving coral larvae?
A. It is not a reliable solution. B. It needs a large number of eggs.
C. It holds promise for restoring corals. D. It requires overly expensive technology.
15. What issue do the researchers still need to approach?
A. Finding a suitable freezing medium. B. Identifying the bacteria on the corals.
C. Expanding the collection of coral larvae. D. Maintaining the corals’ health after thawing.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了科学家通过冷冻的方式来保护珊瑚礁免于灭绝。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“As a possible way to save them from extinction, scientists have recently frozen and revived groups of adult corals for the first time, according to a recent study.(根据最近的一项研究,作为拯救它们免于灭绝的可能方法,科学家们最近首次冻结并复活了成年珊瑚群)”可知,科学家将珊瑚冷冻是为了使它们免于灭绝。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“The corals were still alive, with their life-driving functions becoming extremely slow.(珊瑚仍然活着,它们的生命驱动功能变得极其缓慢)”可知,当珊瑚被冷冻时,它们还活着,但是它们的生命机能减缓。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Previously, researchers had already successfully cryopreserved coral larvae (幼虫), according to a study in 2018. However, the larvae can only be collected when corals lay eggs, which happens just a few nights each year. “That’s putting a lot of eggs in one basket,” US marine scientist Liza Roger told Science News.(根据2018年的一项研究,此前,研究人员已经成功地冷冻保存了珊瑚幼虫。然而,幼虫只能在珊瑚产卵时收集,这种情况每年只发生几个晚上。“这是把很多鸡蛋放在一个篮子里,”美国海洋科学家丽莎·罗杰告诉《科学新闻》)”可知,Roger认为这个方法很不可靠。故选A。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“A few days after thawing (解冻), the corals became “stressed out” from the process and were killed by the bacteria they normally live in harmony with. The researchers are working on using antibiotics to help them survive for a longer period of time.(解冻几天后,珊瑚在这个过程中变得“压力山大”,并被通常与它们和谐相处的细菌杀死。研究人员正在研究使用抗生素来帮助它们存活更长的时间)”可知,研究人员还需要维持珊瑚解冻后的健康。故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Cities need nature to stay healthy. ____16____ Known as the “lungs of a city”, they not only beautify urban areas but also provide environment health, social, and economic benefits. These spaces play a key role in improving the quality of life for city residents.
Urban parks protect the environment.
Trees absorb harmful gases like carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, reducing air pollution. They also provide shade, which lowers temperatures during hot summers. For example, studies show parks can reduce the “heat island” effect caused by roads and buildings, cooling nearby areas by up to 7℃. ____17____
Parks improve public health.
They offer spaces for jogging, cycling, and other exercises, encouraging physical activity. Spending time in nature also reduces stress and improves mental health. Research shows people who visit parks regularly have lower risks of being overweight and heart disease. ____18____ They are vital for healthy living.
____19____
People from different backgrounds gather here to relax and connect. Children make friends on playgrounds, while cultural festivals in picnic areas unite neighbors. As experts say, “Parks break down social barriers and create shared joy.” These interactions build a sense of belonging in crowded cities.
Parks greatly benefit local economies.
Homes near parks often have higher values, attracting families and investors. ____20____ Parks also draw tourists, boosting income for hotels, and restaurants.
A. Clearly, parks are not just for fun.
B. Parks strengthen community connections.
C. Investing in parks creates jobs and supports businesses.
D. Urban parks are essential green spaces in modern cities.
E. This makes parks critical for cities facing climate challenges.
F. Maintaining green spaces is wise for cities aiming for growth.
G. Nearby shops and cafes see more customers, especially on weekends.
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. A 19. B 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,文章从环境、健康、社区和经济等多个方面探讨了城市公园的作用,强调了公园在现代城市中的重要性。
【16题详解】
上文提到“Cities need nature to stay healthy. (城市需要自然才能保持健康。)”,结合下文“Urban parks protect the environment.(城市公园保护环境。)”可知,此空引入城市公园这一概念,D项“Urban parks are essential green spaces in modern cities. (城市公园是现代城市中必不可少的绿色空间。)”直接定义公园,呼应下文“lungs of a city(城市之肺)”,故选D。
【17题详解】
设空处为位于段末,上文提到“Trees absorb harmful gases like carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, reducing air pollution. They also provide shade, which lowers temperatures during hot summers. For example, studies show parks can reduce the “heat island” effect caused by roads and buildings, cooling nearby areas by up to 7℃.(树木吸收二氧化碳等有害气体,产生氧气,减少空气污染。它们还提供阴凉,在炎热的夏天降低温度。例如,研究表明,公园可以减少由道路和建筑物引起的‘热岛’效应,使附近地区降温高达7℃)”指出公园有助于降低空气污染,降低温度;E项“This makes parks critical for cities facing climate challenges. (这使得公园对于面临气候挑战的城市至关重要。)”承接上文,总结全文,说明公园在环境方面的关键作用,与标题“Urban parks protect the environment.(城市公园保护环境)”相呼应。故选E。
【18题详解】
上文“They offer spaces for jogging, cycling, and other exercises, encouraging physical activity. Spending time in nature also reduces stress and improves mental health. Research shows people who visit parks regularly have lower risks of being overweight and heart disease. (他们为慢跑、骑自行车和其他运动提供空间,鼓励体育活动。花时间在大自然中也可以减轻压力,改善心理健康。研究表明,经常去公园的人患超重和心脏病的风险较低。)”指出公园提供休闲运动的场所,更强调经常去公园有益身心健康;A项“Clearly, parks are not just for fun. (显然,公园不仅仅是娱乐的地方。)”对上文内容进行总结,引出下文公园在健康方面的重要性。故选A。
【19题详解】
设空处为小标题;下文提到“People from different backgrounds gather here to relax and connect. (来自不同背景的人们聚集在这里放松和交流。)”,可以推断本段的主旨是公园能将不同背景的人凝结在一起。B项“Parks strengthen community connections. (公园加强社区联系。)”强调了公园增强社会联系的功能,概括本段主旨,适合作为小标题,故选B。
【20题详解】
由上文“Homes near parks often have higher values, attracting families and investors. (靠近公园的房屋通常价值更高,吸引家庭和投资者。)”可知,此处阐述公园经济作用相关的内容。C项“Investing in parks creates jobs and supports businesses. (投资公园可以创造就业机会并支持企业。)”与上文相呼应,进一步说明了公园对当地经济的积极影响,故选C。
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。
I was given some grape shoots by a friend the other day. So, I went to ___21___ some garden soil. After putting two bags into my shopping cart (手推车), I ___22___ the checkout. There were several people in line, and others were still shopping. As I joined the line, I ___23___ I had stood in front of an elderly couple by mistake — Bob and Nancy — who had some flowers in their cart. Immediately backing out, I made a(n) ___24___.
The couple said, “We aren’t ___25___ and go ahead.” Then we started talking about their ___26___, which Nancy planned to plant in pots in her backyard. ___27___, Nancy stopped and said, “Oh no! I forgot the potting soil.” Bob ___28___ their cart and told her, “There’s no ___29___ left in the cart. Plus, I can’t carry that bag back here!” They discussed it again and again, and I could tell the elderly man wasn’t able to ___30___ it.
I said to Nancy, “I have room in my cart. Why not use my cart to bring the potting soil back?” A look of ___31___ spread across Nancy’s face.
We quickly got the soil and returned to the checkout. Bob had ___32___ the flowers to make room for it. When the cashier (收银员) checked me out, she asked if I ___33___ anything else. I said I had got everything I wanted. However, what she said next ___34___ me, “I noticed your kindness to that couple. I’ve given you 10% off on your entire order.” I left the store with a warm heart.
This experience has taught me that kindness can be catching and what we give to others often returns to us in ___35___ ways.
21. A. study B. share C. get D. compare
22. A. returned to B. headed for C. took over D. passed by
23. A. guessed B. remembered C. ignored D. realized
24. A. apology B. promise C. attempt D. contribution
25. A. regretful B. hurried C. familiar D. stressed
26. A. flowers B. trees C. fruits D. vegetables
27. A. Immediately B. Normally C. Unfortunately D. Suddenly
28. A. checked B. fixed C. approached D. decorated
29. A. plant B. space C. money D. tool
30. A. recognize B. understand C. manage D. explain
31. A. appreciation B. curiosity C. pride D. determination
32. A. thrown B. grown C. recovered D. rearranged
33. A. forgot B. enjoyed C. required D. noticed
34. A. calmed B. rescued C. tested D. surprised
35. A. unavoidable B. unexpected C. unwanted D. unaffordable
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者一次商店购物的经历,体现了善意会传递且付出可能会有意外收获的道理。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:前几天朋友给了我一些葡萄插条,所以我去取一些园土。A. study学习;B. share分享;C. get得到,获取;D. compare比较。根据上文“I was given some grape shoots by a friend the other day.”可知,朋友给了葡萄插条,所以我去“获取”园土来种植。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:把两袋园土放进购物车后,我走向收银台。A. returned to返回;B. headed for前往,走向;C. took over接管;D. passed by路过。根据上文“After putting two bags into my shopping cart”以及下文“the checkout”,可推知,此处指所需物品放进购物车后应是“走向”收银台结账。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当我排进队伍里时,我意识到自己不小心站到了一对老年夫妇——鲍勃和南希——的前面,他们的购物车里有一些花。A. guessed猜测;B. remembered记得;C. ignored忽视;D. realized意识到。根据下文“by mistake (错误地)”以及“Immediately backing out”可知,是我“意识到”自己排错队了。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我立刻退了出来,道了歉。A. apology道歉;B. promise承诺;C. attempt尝试;D. contribution贡献。根据上文“I had stood in front of an elderly couple by mistake”可推知,此处指排队不小心站到别人前面,应是“道歉”。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这对夫妇说:“我们不着急,你先来。”A. regretful后悔的;B. hurried匆忙的;C. familiar熟悉的;D. stressed有压力的。根据下文“go ahead”可知,他们说不“着急”,让我先排队结账。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:然后我们开始谈论他们的花,南希打算把这些花种在后院的花盆里。A. flowers花;B. trees树;C. fruits水果;D. vegetables蔬菜。根据“which Nancy planned to plant in pots in her backyard”以及上文“who had some flowers in their cart”可知,谈论的是“花”。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:突然,南希停了下来,说:“哦,不!我忘了买盆栽土了。”A. Immediately立刻;B. Normally正常地;C. Unfortunately不幸地;D. Suddenly突然地。根据下文“Oh no! I forgot”可知,此处是南希惊讶地发现自己忘了买东西,应是“突然”想起来。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:鲍勃查看了他们的购物车,然后告诉她:“购物车里没地方了。而且,我没法把那袋土再搬回这儿来!”A. checked检查,查看;B. fixed修理;C. approached靠近;D. decorated装饰。根据下文“their cart and told her”可推知,此处指鲍勃应该是“查看”购物车,看有没有位置可以放得下盆栽土。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:鲍勃查看了他们的购物车,然后告诉她:“购物车里没地方了。而且,我没法把那袋土再搬回这儿来!”A. plant植物;B. space空间;C. money钱;D. tool工具。根据下文“make room for it”可知,此处说的是购物车没“位置/空间”了。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他们反复讨论,我能看出这位年长的男士没法应对这件事了。A. recognize认出;B. understand理解;C. manage应对,设法做到;D. explain解释。根据上文“discussed it again and again”可知,男士没办法“解决/应对”当前的困难了。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:南希的脸上露出了感激的神情。A. appreciation感激;B. curiosity好奇;C. pride骄傲;D. determination决心。根据上文“I have room in my cart. Why not use my cart to bring the potting soil back?”可知,我提出帮忙,南希应是心怀“感激”。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:鲍勃重新整理了花,为土腾出空间。A. thrown扔;B. grown种植;C. recovered恢复;D. rearranged重新整理。根据下文“to make room for it”可知,要给土腾空间,需要“重新整理”花,调整位置。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当收银员给我结账时,她问我是否还需要别的东西。A. forgot忘记;B. enjoyed享受;C. required需要;D. noticed注意到。根据上文“she asked if I”以及下文“anything else”可知,收银员通常会问顾客是否还“需要”其它东西。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:然而,她接下来的话让我很惊讶:“我注意到你对那对夫妇的善意。我给你整个订单打九折。”A. calmed使平静;B. rescued营救;C. tested测试;D. surprised使惊讶。结合语境,再根据下文“I’ve given you 10% off”可推知,此处指我没预料到会得到折扣,所以是“被惊到”了。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这次经历告诉我,善意是会传染的,我们给予别人的东西往往会以意想不到的方式回报我们。A. unavoidable不可避免的;B. unexpected意想不到的;C. unwanted不想要的;D. unaffordable买不起的。结合语境,再根据上文可知,得到折扣是作者没预料到的,因此是以“意想不到的”方式。故选B项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Three locations in China have been added to the list of “The Second 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites”. The three ___36___ (select) sites are Guilin Karst in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Permian Vegetation of the Wuda Fossil Site in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and the Dashanpu Middle Jurassic Dinosaur Fossils Site in Sichuan. In 2022, China ___37___ (secure) seven sites on the IUGS list, including the Ordovician rocks of Qomolangma and the Shilin Karst in Yunnan.
These locations are known for their exceptional geological features and their scientific ___38___ (significant). Being recognized in this list means that they are ___39___ great importance to global geological research. The preservation of these sites has received ___40___ (extraordinary) high praise by the international community.
The Wuda Fossil Site is especially ___41___ (remark) because it contains a preserved forest from about 298 million years ago. This ancient forest shows what plants contributed to coal formation and provides ___42___ clear picture of the Earth’s ecosystem during that time. Besides, the site helps people understand how coal was formed and what the appearance of the forest ___43___ formed lots of coal was like. With coal mining continuing in the area, local government ____44____ (agency) are trying hard to find ways to protect the fossils while ____45____ (maintain) coal production.
【答案】36. selected
37. secured
38. significance
39. of 40. extraordinarily
41. remarkable
42. a 43. that##which
44. agencies
45. maintaining
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍中国三处地质遗址入选国际地质科学联合会名录及相关地质遗址的价值。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这三个入选的遗址分别是广西壮族自治区的桂林喀斯特、内蒙古自治区的乌达化石遗址二叠纪植被,以及四川省的大山铺中侏罗世恐龙化石遗址。该句中谓语动词为are,且无连词,所以此处为非谓语动词,sites与select为被动关系,用过去分词selected作前置定语,修饰sites。故填selected。
【37题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:2022年,中国在国际地质科学联合会名录中获得了七个席位,包括珠穆朗玛峰奥陶纪岩层和云南石林喀斯特。此处为谓语动词,根据时间状语“In 2022”,描述过去发生的事情,用一般过去时,所以谓语动词为secured。故填secured。
【38题详解】
考查名词。句意:这些遗址以其独特的地质特征和科学意义而闻名。此处与“geological features”并列作介词for的宾语,用significant的名词形式significance,意为“意义”,为不可数名词。故填significance。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意:入选该名录意味着它们对全球地质研究具有重要意义。此处为固定搭配“be of great importance”,意为“具有重要意义”,相当于“be very important”,所以用介词of。故填of。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意:这些遗址的保护工作得到了国际社会的极高赞誉。此处修饰形容词high,用extraordinary的副词形式extraordinarily,意为“极其、非常”。故填extraordinarily。
【41题详解】
考查形容词。句意:乌达化石遗址尤为显著,因为它保存了约2.98亿年前的一片森林。is为系动词,此处作表语,用remark的形容词形式remarkable,意为“显著的、值得注意的”。故填remarkable。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意:这片古老的森林展示了哪些植物促成了煤炭的形成,并清晰呈现了当时地球生态系统的面貌。picture为可数名词单数,空前无限定词,所以此处使用冠词,结合句意,此处表示“一幅清晰的面貌”,表示泛指,且clear是以辅音音素开头的单词,用不定冠词a。故填a。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:此外,该遗址有助于人们了解煤炭是如何形成的,以及形成大量煤炭的森林是什么样子的。此处为关系词引导的定语从句,先行词为the forest,指物,在从句中作主语,用关系代词that/which。故填that/which。
【44题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:随着该地区煤炭开采的持续进行,当地政府机构正努力寻找在维持煤炭生产的同时保护化石的方法。agency为可数名词,作主语,结合谓语动词“are trying”可知,此处为名词复数形式agencies。故填agencies。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:随着该地区煤炭开采的持续进行,当地政府机构正努力寻找在维持煤炭生产的同时保护化石的方法。此处为非谓语动词作状语,local government agencies与maintain为主动关系,用现在分词maintaining。故填maintaining。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华,上周你在校园科技节上体验了两项科技活动项目——与机器人同台表演和使用AI制作海报。请你写信给你的英国笔友Peter,分享其中一项,内容包括:
1.活动内容;
2.你的感悟。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】参考例文
Dear Peter,
How’s everything going? Last week I took part in our school’s Science and Technology Festival where I experienced making a poster with AI and it amazed me greatly.
First I typed in a description of my design. Within seconds the AI produced a beautiful poster with vivid pictures. Then I adjusted the colors and words to make it perfect. Finally my work was displayed on the school wall.
This experience showed me how powerful AI is. I’ve decided to learn more about technology in the future.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】题目要求考生给英国笔友Peter写信,分享在校园科技节上体验的一项科技活动,并谈谈感悟。
【详解】1.词汇积累
参与:take part in → participate in
描述:description → account
生动的:vivid → lively
强大的:powerful → potent
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Within seconds the AI produced a beautiful poster with vivid pictures.
拓展句:Within seconds the AI produced a beautiful poster with vivid pictures, which exceeded my expectations.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Last week I took part in our school’s Science and Technology Festival where I experienced making a poster with AI and it amazed me greatly. (运用了where引导的定语从句)
[高分句型2] This experience showed me how powerful AI is. (运用了how引导的宾语从句)
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。
There was a busy street corner beside a bus station. Pupils changed buses going to or from school there. This small area was anything but appealing: loud cars and buses passed by, and tall gray buildings looked like big stone giants.
Peter was one of the kids who had to wait here for nine and a half minutes each day to change buses. The station had a strong gas smell. The land nearby, maybe once a garden, was now full of trash — cans, paper bags, and chicken boxes. Weeds (草) grew wild all around them. There was nowhere nice to walk and nothing to look at. Hanging around like that each day almost drove Peter mad. Most kids wasted their time complaining (抱怨) about all the mess, but Peter felt restless. He knew he couldn’t do anything to change the bus company’s timetable and its bus routes but he could make these waiting minutes more enjoyable for himself and others.
He asked his mom for a pair of gloves and some trash bags. That week, he filled his nine minutes each day by picking up the waste. As he piled the waste into bags, “Why trouble yourself? It’ll just get dirty again!” his classmates laughed at him, casually throwing used tissues, candy wrappers and cans around. Silent for a while, Peter continued picking up the waste his classmates dropped, thinking, “It seems like an impossible dream to change this deserted land. Should I give up just as my classmates said?”
One afternoon, an elderly man approached Peter. “I used to garden here years ago,” he said, handing Peter some sunflower seeds (种子). “Perhaps you can plant these. You know, sunflowers grow easily in hard environments.” Inspired by the elderly man, Peter saw hope again. The next week, Peter occupied himself weeding the field and soon this piece of land was cleared up.
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。
Next, he took out the sunflower seeds offered by the elderly man.
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More kids began to help take care of the plants.
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【答案】
Next, he took out the sunflower seeds offered by the elderly man. Peter knelt on the broken ground, loosened the soil, and carefully planted the seeds. His classmates laughed again, “Flowers can’t grow here.” But Peter watered the seeds every day. Days later, small green plants came up from the dry ground. Everyone was surprised and stopped laughing. When a hot wave hit, Peter skipped his lunch to cover the plants with cardboard. One day, a girl who used to litter brought water for the plants. Soon, other kids helped too, watering the young flowers while they waited for buses.
More kids began to help take care of the plants. Their laughter mixed with the sound of water cans. The sunflowers grew taller each day. At the end of summer, they were taller than the kids, with big yellow flowers facing the sun, as if waving at the buses and the kids around them. Butterflies flew among the flowers, and kids’ laughter filled the corner. They called the garden “Peter’s Patch”. The gas smell and traffic noise were still there, but the corner changed — it was now full of life, a place which the kids felt proud of, showing that even small changes can make a big difference.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,主要讲述了彼得在公交站等车时,发现周围环境脏乱差,于是决定利用等车的时间清理垃圾。有一天下午,他得到了老人的鼓励和向日葵种子。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“接下来,他拿出了老人给的向日葵种子。”可知,第一段可描写彼得种下向日葵种子,并悉心照料,尽管同学们嘲笑他,但向日葵最终发芽生长,令大家惊讶。
②由第二段首句内容“更多的孩子开始帮忙照料植物。”可知,第二段可描写在彼得的带动下,更多的孩子加入到照料向日葵的行列中,花园逐渐变得生机勃勃,成为孩子们的骄傲。
2. 续写线索:种下种子——悉心照料——向日葵发芽生长——更多孩子加入——花园变得生机勃勃——成为孩子们的骄傲
3. 词汇激活
行为类:
①播种:plant/sow
②侵袭:hit/strike
③给……命名:call/name
情绪类:
①惊讶的:surprised/astonished
②因……感到骄傲:feel proud of/take pride in
【点睛】【高分句型1】When a hot wave hit, Peter skipped his lunch to cover the plants with cardboard. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】One day, a girl who used to litter brought water for the plants. (运用了who引导的限制性定语从句)
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