江苏省梅村高级中学2024年春学期高一期中质量检测
英语 学科
一、听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does the man apologize to the woman
A. He pressed the wrong button.
B. He dropped her iPad.
C. He broke her purse.
2. What will the man do next
A. Have a get-together. B. Visit a company. C. Attend a meeting.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Mother and son. C. Brother and sister.
4. How does the man feel about the woman
A. Bored. B. Surprised. C. Annoyed.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Shopping lists. B. Eating habits. C. Cooking methods.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is the man asking for
A. Eric. B. Laura. C. Heather.
7. What will the woman do in about 20 minutes
A. Pass on a message. B. Make a phone call. C. Go shopping.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9 题。
8. What could the man see out of the window
A. A street. B. A parking lot. C. A garden.
9. What was the man disappointed at about the room
A. The fridge. B. The coffee maker. C. The TV.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How much did the man weigh two months ago
A. About 150 pounds. B. About 160 pounds. C. About 170 pounds.
11. How did the woman know how to lose weight
A. From a book. B. From a friend. C. From a cook.
12. What does the man plan to do
A. Change his diet. B. Learn about an author. C. Start to exercise regularly.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the woman
A A salesperson. B. A student. C. A shopkeeper.
14. What does the man think of Lana’s dog
A. Frightening. B. Lovely. C. Tiny.
15. Who is Rover
A. The woman’s friend. B. The man’s boss. C. Lana’s pet.
16. Why will the man go to the shopping center
A. To meet Lana. B. To have a wander. C. To buy a pair of shoes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did the speaker’s family start their traveling
A. On May 1st. B. On May 5th. C. On May 6th.
18. How did the speaker’s family go to Shillong from Guwahati
A. By car. B. By taxi. C. By train.
19. What do we know about Shillong
A. The climate wasn’t good.
B. The transport wasn’t convenient.
C. There weren’t many tourist attractions.
20. What did the speaker’s family do at the end of their vacation
A. They admired the sunrise.
B. They visited tea gardens.
C. They explored thick forests.
二、阅读理解（共两小节，满分50分）
第一节（共15题，每题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
If you are planning a trip to London, one of the most popular sites in the world, there are a variety of attractions for you.
The Tower of London
Dating from the 1080s, the Tower of London is the symbol of British Royalty and one of the world’s most famous towers.
Here, you can find the seven ravens. A story goes that if there are no ravens in the Tower, the Tower and the kingdom will fall.
There are also lots of tours, exhibits and special events throughout the year.
Westminster Abbey
Set up in 1065 by Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey is another popular place to visit, where you can enjoy its beautiful special Gothic architecture.
There are also lots of memorials of Kings and Queens to enjoy.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, built in 1703 for the first Duke of Buckingham and Normanby, is the official London living place of Queen Elizabeth II.
During August and September, you can visit the State Rooms and see the Changing of the Guards.
Check the official timetable before your visit, because it is not open year round.
Hyde Park
If you’re expecting to enjoy one of London’s most beautiful sights, Hyde Park is the place for you. As the largest of London’s Royal Parks, Hyde Park has been open to the public since 1637.
Besides guided walking lours, swimming. tennis horse riding and many concerts for you to enjoy, there’s also a playground for kids.
1. What do we know about the Tower of London
A. It is the only symbol of Britain. B. It is the oldest of the four attractions.
C. It is the most famous one in the world. D. It is said to be guarded by the ravens.
2. What do the four places of interest have in common
A. They are all open throughout the year. B. They are all related to the royal family.
C. They all have special Gothic buildings. D. They are all famous for natural scenery.
3. Who are the target readers of the article
A. Architects. B. Tourists. C. Scientists. D. Historians.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了伦敦的四个景点的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Tower of London部分中“Here, you can find the seven ravens. A story goes that if there are no ravens in the Tower, the Tower and the kingdom will fall.(在这里，你可以找到七只乌鸦。 有个故事说，如果塔里没有乌鸦，塔和王国就会倒塌)”可知，伦敦塔据说由乌鸦看守。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Dating from the 1080s, the Tower of London is the symbol of British Royalty and one of the world’s most famous towers.(伦敦塔建于10世纪80年代，是英国皇室的象征，也是世界上最著名的塔之一)”；Westminster Abbey部分中“There are also lots of memorials of Kings and Queens to enjoy.(还有很多纪念国王和女王的纪念碑可供欣赏)”；Buckingham Palace部分中“Buckingham Palace, built in 1703 for the first Duke of Buckingham and Normanby, is the official London living place of Queen Elizabeth II.(白金汉宫建于1703年，是为第一任白金汉和诺曼比公爵建造的，是英国女王伊丽莎白二世在伦敦的官方住所)”以及倒数第二段中“As the largest of London’s Royal Parks, Hyde Park has been open to the public since 1637.(海德公园是伦敦最大的皇家公园，自1637年以来一直向公众开放)”可知，这四个景点的共同之处是它们都与皇室有关。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“If you are planning a trip to London, one of the most popular sites in the world, there are a variety of attractions for you.(如果你计划去伦敦旅行，世界上最受欢迎的景点之一，有各种各样的景点适合你)”可推知，文章针对的是游客。故选B。
B
A Bachelor of Arts degree requires basic skills in a second language. It means you have to complete two years of university-level language study. I was lucky because I had studied Spanish before, though I wasn’t good at it, so I chose this language to learn at college. But that first day of Spanish class practicing mock(模拟的) conversations in an overcrowded room felt like the worst days of middle school Spanish classes. I felt I was not improving.
After my first year in college, I decided to travel to a Spanish-speaking country for part of the summer to improve my Spanish. I traveled to Guatemala for three weeks study: two in Quetzaltenango, which is a mid-sized town, and one in rural area. I lived with a host family, had one-on-one language classes, learned traditional weaving, and drank the most delicious hot chocolate I have ever tasted and went to strange places by myself. I communicated. I learned.
It was not until I traveled that I discovered the power of a second language. I had opened the door to conversations with people on a whole continent. By the time I did my official study abroad in Valdivia, Chile for the spring quarter of my second year of college, I was already at a fluent speaking level. I could make friends. I could talk about ideas and people’s lives. I could ask questions. I could be myself.
When you’re trying to learn a second language in a classroom, you’re surrounded by other people who also don’t speak the language. So whatever stage of language learning you’re now at, try to push yourself to find a couple of non-class opportunities to improve your skills. If you’re in a university town, there are probably language learners looking for language partners. There are increasing opportunities for formal and informal tutoring online in various languages. They’re all out there; it’s just up to you to find them.
4. How did the author most probably find his Spanish class at college
A. Useful. B. Interesting. C. Disappointing. D. Challenging.
5. What did the author do in Guatemala
A. He took private Spanish classes.
B. He taught the locals to weave.
C. He traveled all around the country.
D. He explored strange places with friends.
6. What can be learned about the author from Paragraph3
A. He traveled a lot during college.
B. He found language learning difficult.
C. He had a difficult time in Valdivia.
D. He made great progress in Spanish.
7. Why does the author write the text
A. To advertise online language classes.
B. To encourage language learners to put the language to use.
C. To show the power of a second language.
D. To explain how to get a Bachelor of Arts degree.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的西班牙语学习经历，尤其是通过在西班牙语国家的旅行学习经历使得自己的西班牙语取得了很大的进步，鼓励语言学习者走进实际生活中实践语言。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段内容“But that first day of Spanish class practicing mock conversations in an overcrowded room felt like the worst days of middle school Spanish classes. I felt I was not improving.(但在拥挤的教室里练习模拟对话的第一天，感觉像是中学西班牙语课上最糟糕的日子。我觉得我没有进步。)”可知，作者第一天的西班牙语课上的体验感并不好，感觉自己没有在进步，有点失望。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容“I lived with a host family, had one-on-one language classes, learned traditional weaving, and drank the most delicious hot chocolate I have ever tasted and went to strange places by myself.(我住在一个寄宿家庭，上一对一的语言课，学习传统编织，喝我喝过的最美味的热巧克力，独自去陌生的地方。)”可知，作者在Quetzaltenango上一对一的语言课。故选A项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容“…I was already at a fluent speaking level. I could make friends. I could talk about ideas and people’s lives. I could ask questions. I could be myself.(……我已经达到了流利的口语水平。我可以交朋友。我可以谈论思想和人们的生活。我可以问问题。我可以做我自己。)”可知，作者的西班牙语已经运用自如，进步很大。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通过阅读文章可知，文章主要讲述了作者的西班牙语学习经历，尤其是通过在西班牙语国家的旅行学习经历使得自己的西班牙语取得了很大的进步，并在文章末尾段内容“So whatever stage of language learning you’re now at, try to push yourself to find a couple of non-class opportunities to improve your skills.(所以，无论你现在处于语言学习的哪个阶段，试着督促自己寻找一些课外的机会来提高技能。)”揭示了写作目的，即，作者通过讲述自己的语言学习经历鼓励语言学习者在实际中运用语言。故选B项。
C
By day, Robert Titterton is a lawyer. In his spare time though he goes on stage beside pianist Maria Raspopova — not as a musician but as her page turner. “I’m not a trained musician, but I’ve learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance.”
Mr Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the group’s official page turner for the past four years. His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score so the musician doesn’t have to break the flow of sound by doing it themselves. He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.
“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you don’t turn two pages at once and make sure you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot.” Mr Titterton explained.
Being a page turner requires plenty of practice. Some pieces of music can go for 40 minutes and require up to 50 page turns, including back turns for repeat passages. Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist has their own style of “nodding” to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.
But like all performances, there are moments when things go wrong. “I was turning the page to get ready for the next page, but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off the stand,” Mr Titterton said, “Luckily I was able to catch them and put them back.”
Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists, although Ms Raspopova has once asked her husband to help her out on stage.
“My husband is the worst page turner,” she laughed. “He’s interested in the music, feeling every note, and I have to say: ‘Turn, turn!’ Robert is the best page turner I’ve had in my entire life.”
8. What should Titterton be able to do to be a page turner
A. Read music. B. Play the piano.
C. Sing songs. D. Fix the instruments.
9. Which of the following best describes Titterton’s job on stage
A. Boring. B. Well-paid.
C. Demanding. D. Dangerous.
10. What does Titterton need to practise
A. Counting the pages. B. Recognizing the “nodding”.
C. Catching falling objects. D. Performing in his own style.
11. Why is Ms Raspopova’s husband “the worst page turner”
A. He has very poor eyesight. B. He ignores the audience.
C. He has no interest in music. D. He forgets to do his job.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了为钢琴演奏者做翻页工作的Robert Titterton和他的工作情况。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“I’m not a trained musician, but I’ve learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance.(我不是受过训练的音乐家，但我学会了识谱，这样我就可以在Maria的表演中帮助她)”可知，因为Titterton识谱，所以可以在Maria的钢琴表演中为她翻页。故选A项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you don’t turn two pages at once and make sure you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot.(这项工作需要很多技能。你必须确保你不会一次翻两页并且必要的时候确保你回到前面找到音乐重复的部分)”可知，为钢琴家翻页这项工作很需要技巧，所以Titterton的工作要求是很高的。故选C项。
10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist has their own style of “nodding” to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.(无声的舞台交流是关键，每个钢琴家都有自己的“点头”风格来表示翻页，他们需要和翻页者进行练习)”可知，Titterton需要练习识别钢琴演奏者的“点头”示意来翻页。故选B项。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“He’s interested in the music, feeling every note, and I have to say: ‘Turn, turn!’(他对音乐很感兴趣，感受着每一个音符，所以我不得不说：“翻页，翻页！”)”可知，Ms Raspopova的丈夫因为对音乐感兴趣，所以帮她翻页的时候总是沉浸在音乐中而忘掉自己的工作，她不得不去提醒。故选D项。
D
Avoid the supermarket shelves piled with cheese, cupcakes and pies. That is the message of an analysis that found these items are the worst when looking at both nutritional and environmental impacts of thousands of food and drink products sold in the UK and Ireland. So far, most studies have focused on the environmental impact of goods such as beef or beans, rather than tofu and other products that shoppers often buy. Where research has focused on such products, it has usually been for a small number of them.
In a bid to bridge the gap, Micheal Clark at the University of Oxford and his colleagues analyzed more than 57,000 food and drink products sold in the UK and Ireland. The team took the ingredients (成份) data from eight retailers (零售商), including major supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury’s. However, precise figures on how much of each ingredient is in each product were only available for around a tenth of them. To estimate the rest, Clark and his colleagues trained an algorithm (算法) on the known products and used it to predict the composition of the unknown ones. Finally, the team linked all the ingredients to an existing database of environmental impacts, including emissions (排放), land use and water stress.
The results may come as no surprise: meat, fish and cheese products had highest environmental impact while fruit, vegetables, bread and sugary drink products had the lowest burden. Clark admits that none of this is exciting, given what we already knew from past research. “What is important is that you can start getting these impact estimates for products that people are purchasing, which then has a lot of effects,” he says.
One of those is eco-lables, which can help consumers to make greener choices. However, retailers have struggled in the past with the challenge of the large number of food. Clark is thinking about how to eventually turn the data into an app that could be used either by shoppers or by retailers wanting to reduce their environmental impact. “We’ve made that information available in a way that means people can start making informed decisions,” he says.
12. What is the purpose of Clark’s study
A. To solve the environmental problems with some products.
B. To point out the mistakes of the previous research.
C. To focus on the important ingredients data from retailers.
D To estimate the environmental impact of frequently-bought products.
13. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The process of Clark’s study. B. The result of Clark’s study.
C. The significance of Clark’s study. D. The limitation of Clark’s study.
14. What can be inferred about Clark’s study from Paragraph 3
A. Surprising. B. Worrying. C. Meaningful. D. Doubtful.
15. Which of the following products should people buy according to Clark’s study
A. Nutritious food like beef and eggs. B. Green food like carrots and bananas.
C. Healthy food like fish and tofu. D. Fresh food like milk and chicken
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是针对食物对环境的影响的研究。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“So far, most studies have focused on the environmental impact of goods such as beef or beans, rather than tofu and other products that shoppers often buy.(到目前为止，大多数研究都集中在牛肉或豆类等商品对环境的影响上，而不是豆腐和其他消费者经常购买的产品。)”和第二段的“In a bid to bridge the gap, Micheal Clark at the University of Oxford and his colleagues analyzed more than 57,000 food and drink products sold in the UK and Ireland.(为了弥补这一差距，牛津大学的Micheal Clark和他的同事分析了在英国和爱尔兰销售的57000多种食品和饮料。)”可知，克拉克研究的目的是评估经常购买的产品对环境的影响。故选D。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段的“The team took the ingredients (成份) data from eight retailers (零售商), including major supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury’s. However, precise figures on how much of each ingredient is in each product were only available for around a tenth of them. To estimate the rest, Clark and his colleagues trained an algorithm (算法) on the known products and used it to predict the composition of the unknown ones. Finally, the team linked all the ingredients to an existing database of environmental impacts, including emissions (排放), land use and water stress.(研究小组从8家零售商那里获取了配料数据，其中包括大型超市乐购和塞恩斯伯里。然而，关于每种产品中每种成分含量的精确数据仅为其中的十分之一左右。为了估计剩下的，克拉克和他的同事们在已知产物上训练了一种算法，并用它来预测未知产物的组成。最后，研究小组将所有成分与现有的环境影响数据库联系起来，包括排放、土地使用和水资源压力。)”可知，第二段主要讲的是克拉克的研究过程。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的“What is important is that you can start getting these impact estimates for products that people are purchasing, which then has a lot of effects(重要的是，你可以开始对人们正在购买的产品进行这些影响评估，这会产生很多影响)”可知，从第3段可以推断出克拉克的研究是有意义的。故选C。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“The results may come as no surprise: meat, fish and cheese products had highest environmental impact while fruit, vegetables, bread and sugary drink products had the lowest burden.(研究结果可能并不令人惊讶：肉类、鱼类和奶酪产品对环境的影响最大，而水果、蔬菜、面包和含糖饮料产品对环境的影响最低。)”和最后一段的“One of those is eco-lables, which can help consumers to make greener choices.(其中之一就是生态标签，它可以帮助消费者做出更环保的选择。)”可知，根据克拉克的研究，人们应该购买绿色食物，如胡萝卜和香蕉。故选B。
第二节（共5题，每题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项有两项为多余选项。
Nowadays, the term “superfood” has become the nutritional buzzword. Simply put, these superfoods are those that provide large amount of nutrients through minimal calories.
The term “superfood” may have taken the modern food scene by storm. ____16____ Although only popular in recent years, the concept of certain foods with special nutritional qualities has been around for a long time. The nickname “superfood” gained widespread popularity in the early 2000s as health enthusiasts and the food industry sought to identify and market foods with special health benefits. Today, it is a trend in diet.
In an age when we share all kinds of superfoods on social media, ignoring the phenomenon is impossible. ____17____ It’s easy to understand. These nutritional superheroes offer a perfect combination of substance and style, tailored for the digital generation. Their lively colours, exotic origins and impressive nutrient profiles make them candidates for the next viral food trend.
____18____ They offer a lifestyle that reflects the global shift towards a more health conscious society. As the world wrestles with an increasing burden of diseases and the fast pace of modern life, people are seeking dietary solutions from superfoods. ____19____ They are rich in vitamins and minerals that can strengthen your immune system, avoid chronic diseases, and improve your overall well being. Another remarkable benefit is their potential to promote heart health, helping you build a strong heart. Don’t forget their role in skin regeneration. The antioxidants (抗氧化物) can provide a natural glow, reduce skin ageing and fight against skin conditions.
____20____ Superfoods, while nutritionally dense, should be part of a comprehensive diet rather than the only guarantee of our health.
A. What is driving the trend
B. What are nutritional superheroes
C. They bring appearances to the table as well.
D. Superfoods promise more than just a meal.
E. No single food can cure all diseases.
F. They seem tailor made to deal with these concerns.
G. However, its roots can be traced back to early 20th century nutrition literature.
【答案】16. G 17. A 18. D 19. F 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要对“超级食品”这一概念进行了说明和解释，包括其定义、流行原因、在社交媒体上的表现、对健康的好处以及需要保持平衡观点等方面。
【16题详解】
空前内容“The term “superfood” may have taken the modern food scene by storm.(“超级食物”这个词可能已经席卷了现代食物界。)”提出“超级食物”这一概念。选项G“However, its roots can be traced back to early 20th century nutrition literature.(然而，它的根源可以追溯到20世纪早期的营养文献。)”指出其根源可以追溯到20世纪早期的营养文献，与上文“the modern food”之间存在转折关系。同时引出下文“Although only popular in recent years, the concept of certain foods with special nutritional qualities has been around for a long time.(虽然近几年才流行起来，但某些具有特殊营养品质的食物的概念已经存在很长时间了)”故选G。
【17题详解】
根据空后“It’s easy to understand. These nutritional superheroes offer a perfect combination of substance and style, tailored for the digital generation.(这很容易理解。这些营养超级英雄提供了物质和风格的完美结合，为数字一代量身定制。)”可知，下文解释了超级食物受欢迎的原因。选项A“What is driving the trend (是什么推动了这种趋势？)”与下文内容一致，下文为问题的答案。故选A。
【18题详解】
根据下文“They offer a lifestyle that reflects the global shift towards a more health conscious society. (它们提供的生活方式反映了全球向更加注重健康的社会的转变。)”可知，超级食物所提供的生活方式反映了人们越来越重视健康。选项D“Superfoods promise more than just a meal.(超级食物承诺的不仅仅是一顿饭。)”与下文内容相符，指出超级食物不仅仅是一顿饭，同时也是一种良好的生活方式。故选D。
【19题详解】
根据上文“As the world wrestles with an increasing burden of diseases and the fast pace of modern life, people are seeking dietary solutions from superfoods.(随着世界与日益增加的疾病负担和快节奏的现代生活作斗争，人们正在从超级食品中寻求饮食解决方案)”可知，人们希望超级食品能够帮助他们战胜疾病和快节奏生活所带来的压力。选项F“They seem tailor made to deal with these concerns.(它们似乎是为解决这些问题而量身定做的。)”延续上文内容，指出超级食物正是为解决这些问题而量身定做的。同时与下文内容“They are rich in vitamins and minerals that can strengthen your immune system, avoid chronic diseases, and improve your overall well being.(它们富含维生素和矿物质，可以增强你的免疫系统，避免慢性疾病，并改善你的整体健康。)”保持一致，下文解释了为什么超级食物能解决这些问题。故选F。
【20题详解】
根据下文“Superfoods, while nutritionally dense, should be part of a comprehensive diet rather than the only guarantee of our health(超级食物虽然营养丰富，但应该是全面饮食的一部分，而不是我们健康的唯一保证。)”可知，超级食物不是我们健康的唯一保证而是全面饮食的一部分。选项E“No single food can cure all diseases.(没有一种食物能包治百病。)”与下文内容一致，指出超级食物并不能保证我们的健康，我们需要的是全面的饮食。故选E。
三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Katherine would never forget the day when her daughter brought a plate from kindergarten, with a drawing of mouse-like creatures on it.
“Emma, what are these little characters What do you ____21____ them ” Katherine said. “Mom, they’re my ___22___. They come to children who are lonely or who were meant to have a ____23____ life,” Emma said. It ____24____ the unemployed 36-year-old mom’s heart during a time when she wasn’t feeling too ____25____ about her job prospects(前景).
All this eventually ____26____ a new project for Katherine, unemployed for months—making a line of stuffed animals for sale based on her daughter’s ____27____. “Every day, I would work on it,” she said. “Over time, it felt like this is what I really ____28____.” In her basement, Katherine cut patterns, wrote storylines and ____29____ prototypes(原型样品) to turn “The Representatives” into dolls(玩偶).
Today she has four _____30_____ doll prototypes and specific storylines to go with each main character. She hopes to _____31_____ the dolls to parents going through hard times, or maybe those preparing to work overseas, leaving their _____32_____ behind with relatives.
She said even if the dolls don’t _____33_____, she’s taught her daughter _____34_____ to keep moving even in down times. It’s really a _____35_____ for those unemployed right now, she said.
21. A. leave B. call C. bring D. feed
22. A. representatives B. classmates C. supporters D. guides
23. A. longer B. tougher C. better D. fairer
24. A. broke B. closed C. touched D. won
25. A. bad B. anxious C. stressed D. good
26. A. led to B. referred to C. adapted to D. belonged to
27. A. memories B. drawings C. toys D. feelings
28. A. learned B. imagined C. wanted D. promised
29. A. tested B. sold C. copied D. sewed
30. A. advertised B. completed C. marked D. printed
31. A. return B. donate C. market D. expose
32. A. kids B. parents C. jobs D. stories
33. A. turn up B. catch up C. break off D. take off
34. A. on purpose B. by example C. at will D. in detail
35. A. tradition B. dream C. wonder D. lesson
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要描述了一个正处于失业阶段的母亲从女儿从幼儿园带回来一个上面画着像老鼠一样的生物盘子得到启发，开始了一个制作一系列毛绒动物的新项目，并打算把这些娃娃销售出去的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“艾玛，这些小角色是什么？你管它们叫什么？”凯瑟琳说道。A. leave离开；B. call称呼，命名；C. bring带来；D. feed喂养。根据空前“what are these little characters？”可知，此处在问这些小角色是什么，故该空意思是“称呼，叫”，故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“妈妈，它们是我的代表。它们来找那些孤独的孩子，或者那些本应该过上更好生活的孩子，”艾玛说。A. representatives代表；B. classmates同班同学；C. supporters支持者；D. guides导游，向导。根据后文“In her basement, Katherine cut patterns, wrote storylines and ____9____ prototypes(原型样品) to turn “The Representatives” into dolls(玩偶).”的提示可知，在她的地下室，凯瑟琳把这些代表变成玩偶，故此处指凯瑟琳回答它们是我的代表，第9空后的 The Representatives也是提示，故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词比较级词义辨析。句意：同上。A. longer更长的；B. tougher更艰难的；C. better更好的；D. fairer更公平的。根据空前的“who were meant to have”和空后的“life”可知，此处指本该过上更好的生活，故选C。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这句话触动了这位36岁的失业妈妈的心，当时她对自己的工作前景不太乐观。A. broke打破；B. closed关闭；C. touched触动，感动；D. won赢得。根据后文的“during a time when she wasn’t feeling too ____5____ about her job prospects(前景).”可知，当时，这位妈妈对自己的工作前景感到不太乐观，故这句话触动了她的心，故选C。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. bad不好的；B. anxious焦急的；C. stressed有压力的；D. good好的，乐观的。根据前文“the unemployed 36-year-old mom’s heart”以及空后“about her job prospects(前景).”可知，这是一位失业的妈妈，故对自己的工作前景不太乐观，故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：这一切最终让凯瑟琳有了一个新项目，她失业了几个月——以女儿的画为基础，制作一系列毛绒动物来卖。A. led to导致、致使；B. referred to提到；C. adapted to适应；D. belonged to属于。根据空后的“a new project”可知，女儿带来的那些小角色给她带来了自己的新项目，故该空意思是“致使，带来”，故选A。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. memories记忆；B. drawings画作；C. toys玩具；D. feelings感情。句意：同上。根据前文“Katherine would never forget the day when her daughter brought a plate from kindergarten, with a drawing of mouse-like creatures on it.”可知，凯瑟琳的创业灵感来自女儿的画作，所以出售也是基于女儿的画作，故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，我觉得这才是我真正想要的。A. learned学习；B. imagined想象；C. wanted想要；D. promised承诺。根据空前“it felt like this is what I really”可知，该句表达了内心所求，故该空意思是“想要”，故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在她的地下室里，凯瑟琳裁剪图案，写故事情节，缝制原型，把“代表们”变成了娃娃。A. tested测试；B. sold卖；C. copied复制；D. sewed缝制。根据空前“Katherine cut patterns, wrote storylines and”可知，凯瑟琳裁剪图案，写故事情节，故此处指缝制原型，故选D。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如今，她有四个已完成的娃娃原型，每个主角都有特定的故事情节。A. advertised广告的；B. completed已完成的；C. marked被标记的；D. printed被打印的。根据空后“doll prototypes and specific storylines to go with each main character.”可知，每个角色都有特定的故事情节，故此处指已经完成的娃娃原型，故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她希望把这些娃娃推销给那些正在经历困难时期的父母，或者那些准备出国工作、把孩子留给亲戚的父母。A. return返回；B. donate捐赠；C. market推销，营销；D. expose暴露。根据前文“All this eventually ____6____ a new project for Katherine, unemployed for months—making a line of stuffed animals for sale”可知，她制作这些娃娃是用来售卖的，故此处指将这些娃娃推销给那些父母，故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. kids孩子；B. parents父母；C. jobs工作；D. stories故事。根据空后“behind with relatives”可知，将他们留在亲戚那里，故此处指出国工作的父母会把孩子留在亲戚那里，故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：她说，即使这些娃娃卖不出去，她也以身作则地教会女儿即使在不景气时候也要保持活力。A. turn up出现；B. catch up赶上；C. break off中断；D. take off取得成功，快速发展。根据空后“she’s taught her daughter ____14____ to keep moving even in down times.”可知，她仍然会教会女儿在即使不景气的时候也要保持活力，故此处指即使“销售不出去”，且空前有don’t，故此处意为“取得成功”，故选D。
【34题详解】
考查介词短语词义辨析。句意：同上。A. on purpose故意地；B. by example通过示范，以身作则；C. at will随心所欲地；D. in detail详细地。根据空前的“taught her daughter”可知，此处描述凯瑟琳对女儿的教育方式，故意为“通过示范，以身作则地教”，故选B。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她说：“这对那些失业者来说确实是一个启示。”A. tradition传统；B. dream梦想；C. wonder奇迹；D. lesson教训、启示。根据前文提到的“All this eventually ____6____ a new project for Katherine”可知，凯瑟琳在自己对前景不乐观的时候，女儿给了她灵感，因此她认为即使在不景气的时候也要保持活力，故这对失业者来说是一个启示，是一个可以在生活中学到的人生道理，故选D。
四、语法填空（共10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
语法填空
Forget about Military-style Travel during which people tend to visit as many famous spots as possible in the ___36___ (little) amount of time. A more relaxing alternative, Citywalk, has emerged as a hit.
____37____ Military-style Travel, Citywalk is about wandering around a city on foot and finding unusual things ___38___ even a local might not have noticed before. Citywalkers get away from hot tourist ____39____ (attract) and shopping centers, instead ____40____ (leisure) seeking out interactions with the natives, authentic snacks, and a deeper appreciation for the history and culture of the city.
Various videos about Citywalk ____41____ (post) over Chinese multiple social media platforms in recent months. On Instagram-like Xiaohongshu, a search for “citywalk” turns up over 600,000 posts and tens of millions of views. Citywalkers have shared their carefully ____42____ (plan) routes on social media platforms, generating thousands of followers. Their posts usually include how long the walk is going to take, and interesting places along the way.
Some regions, such as Beijing, have included Citywalk in their plans ____43____ (promote) cultural tourism and leisure tours. While Citywalk can work as ____44____ approach to tourism, this trend sees Gen Z seek pleasure more through connection than consumption and _____45_____ (express) a deep cultural curiosity.
【答案】36. least
37. Unlike 38. that##which
39. attractions
40. leisurely
41. have been posted
42. planned
43. to promote
44. an 45. expresses
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了什么是“城市漫步”旅游方式，这种旅游方式的特点以及流行原因。
【36题详解】
考查最高级。句意：忘记那些人们倾向于在最短的时间内参观尽可能多的著名景点的军事式旅行吧。根据上文定冠词以及句意“最少的”可知应用形容词最高级least。故填least。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：与特种兵旅行不同，Citywalk是指步行在城市里闲逛，寻找当地人以前可能没有注意到的不寻常的东西。后跟名词作宾语，表示“与……不同”应用介词unlike，首字母大写。故填Unlike。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：与特种兵旅行不同，Citywalk是指步行在城市里闲逛，寻找当地人以前可能没有注意到的不寻常的东西。定语从句修饰先行词things，在从句作宾语，指物，故填that/which。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：城市步行者远离热门的旅游景点和购物中心，而是悠闲地寻求与当地人的互动，品尝正宗的小吃，并对城市的历史和文化有更深的了解。作介词的宾语，应用名词attraction，且数量大于一应用复数。故填attractions。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：城市步行者远离热门的旅游景点和购物中心，而是悠闲地寻求与当地人的互动，品尝正宗的小吃，并对城市的历史和文化有更深的了解。修饰动词seek应用副词leisurely，故填leisurely。
【41题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：近几个月来，中国多个社交媒体平台上发布了各种关于Citywalk的视频。主语videos与谓语构成被动关系，根据后文in recent months可知为现在完成时的被动语态，助动词用have。故填have been posted。
【42题详解】
考查形容词。句意：城市步行者在社交媒体平台上分享了他们精心规划的路线，吸引了数千名粉丝。修饰名词routes应用形容词planned有计划的，故填planned。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：一些地区，如北京，已经将“城市漫步”纳入了他们促进文化旅游和休闲旅游的计划中。名词plan后跟不定式作后置定语。故填to promote。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：虽然Citywalk可以作为一种旅游方式，但这一趋势表明Z世代更多地通过联系而不是消费来寻求快乐，并表达了一种深刻的文化好奇心。此处approach为泛指，且是发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。
【45题详解】
考查时态。句意：虽然Citywalk可以作为一种旅游方式，但这一趋势表明Z世代更多地通过联系而不是消费来寻求快乐，并表达了一种深刻的文化好奇心。根据上文sees可知为一般现在时，主语为this trend，谓语用三单形式。故填expresses。
五、根据所给提示填空（共10个小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据所给提示出空缺处单词的适当形式，使句子完整，语法正确，每空一词。
46. The __________ (major) of people take in too much fat, which does great harm to their health. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】majority
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：大多数人摄入过多的脂肪，这对他们的健康有很大的危害。the majority of“大多数”，为固定短语。故填majority。
47. You are not allowed to leave your position without __________ (permit). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】permission
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：没有允许，你不准离开你的位置。此处without为介词，故应用名词“permission(允许，准许)”作宾语，故填permission。
48. For the same reason its policy is as narrow as always so that it will hardly produce any result ________ (benefit) to the world at large. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】beneficial
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：出于同样的原因，它的政策一如既往地狭隘，因此它几乎不会产生任何有利于整个世界的结果。修饰名词result，作后置定语应用形容词beneficial。故填beneficial。
49. He ordered a book and had it ______ (deliver) to his office. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】delivered
【解析】
【详解】考查过去分词。句意：他订了一本书，让人送到他的办公室。分析句子可知，句子已有谓语动词had，所以空处应填非谓语动词形式，又因与其逻辑主语it（句中指代所订的“书”）之间为被动关系，所以填其过去分词形式delivered，在句中作it的宾语补足语。故填delivered。
50. He has just written a book, nicely __________ (illustrate) and not too technical. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】illustrated
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。他刚写完一本书，插图精美，专业性也不是太强。分析句子可知，空处为非谓语动词，a book与illustrate“图解，加插图”逻辑上为被动关系，用过去分词作非限制性定语。故填illustrated。
51. __________ (consequence), there should be rules on how lengthy disagreements should be handled. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Consequently
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：因此，应该制定规则，来规定如何处理长时间的分歧。此处作状语，故应用副词“consequently(因此，结果)”。故填Consequently。
52. Ben has not the least __________ (intend) of giving up his research. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】intention
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：Ben一点都不想放弃他的研究工作。此处作宾语，故应用名词“intention(目的，意图)”作宾语，故填intention。
53. I ran back home almost in the dark and tried not to get too __________ (scare). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】scared
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：我几乎摸黑跑回家，尽量不让自己害怕。此处作表语，主语为I，故应用修饰人的形容词“scared(感动害怕的)”作表语，故填scared。
54. Kayak makes kayak racing, an extreme sport, __________ (access) to the majority. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】accessible
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：Kayak创造了皮艇比赛，一种大多数人可以参加的极限运动。此处作定语，修饰an extreme sport，应用形容词accessible“可得到的，可使用的”，故填accessible。
55. Never think that you can talk yourself out of the habit once __________ (addict). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】addicted
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：一旦上瘾，不要以为你能说服自己戒掉。根据句意可知，此句主语为you，且此处指“一旦你上瘾”，表达为once you are addicted，此句中为省略句，且此处指人“对……上瘾的”，故应用形容词addicted，故填addicted。
六、翻译句子（共5个小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
56. 在某种程度上，他们能随时了解最新的报道。（extent, fingertips）（汉译英）
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【答案】To a certain extent, the latest reports are at their fingertips.
【解析】
【详解】考查短语和时态。表示“在某种程度上”用to a certain extent，表示“最新的报道”用the latest reports，句子描述客观事实，用一般现在时，be动词用are，表示“对……了如指掌，轻松掌握”用at one’s fingertips，此处形容词性物主代词用their。故填To a certain extent, the latest reports are at their fingertips.
57. 她突然想到，这也许不是提出这个话题的最佳时机。（occur, bring up）（汉译英）
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【答案】It occurred to her that this was not perhaps the best time to bring up the subject.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和句型。某人突然想起某事为it occurs to sb that...，根据句意可知，本句为陈述过去的事情，为一般过去时。“也许”用perhaps，表示“最佳时机”用the best time，“提出”bring up，在本句中用不定式形式作后置定语。所以“这也许不是提出这个话题的最佳时机”为this was not perhaps the best time to bring up the subject。故翻译为：It occurred to her that this was not perhaps the best time to bring up the subject.
58. 令他宽慰的是，当他到达时，他发现所有的学生都从摇晃的大楼里逃了出来。（relief，过去完成时）（汉译英）
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【答案】To his relief, he found all the students had escaped from the shaking building when he arrived.
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查时态和名词。“令某人安慰的是”表达为to one’s relief；“到达”表达为arrive；“发现”表达为find；“所有学生”表达为all the students；“从……逃出来”表达为escape from；“摇晃的大楼”表达为the shaking building。根据句意可知，此处陈述过去发生的事情，故主句“他发现……”和时间状语从句“当他到达时”应用一般现在时，且found后跟的that引导的宾语从句“所有学生都从摇晃的大楼里逃出来”，从句中谓语“逃出来”发生在主句谓语“发现found”之前，故应用过去完成时，故翻译为：To his relief, he found all the students had escaped from the shaking building when he arrived。
【点睛】
59. 我很高兴地通知你，你的申请被批准了。（inform, confirm）（汉译英）
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【答案】I’m happy to inform you that your application has been confirmed.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态，从句和短语。主语为I；表示“高兴……”短语为be happy to do sth.；表示“通知某人”inform sb. that…，that引导宾语从句；表示“申请”应用名词application，作主语；表示“批准”应用动词confirm，根据，表示过去发生动作对现在的影响用现在完成时，application与confirm是被动关系，故用现在完成时的被动语态，结合主谓一致，故翻译为I’m happy to inform you that your application has been confirmed.
60. 正是你这些新想法为这个项目注入活力。（强调句，breathe）（汉译英）
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【答案】It is your new ideas that breathe life into this project.
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查强调句和动词。“你的这些新想法”表达为your new ideas；“为......注入活力”表达为breathe life into...；“这个项目”表达为this project。根据句意可知，此处应用强调句“it is+被强调部分+that”结构，此处强调主语“你的这些新想法”，且此句陈述客观事实，故应用一般现在时，故翻译为：It is your new ideas that breathe life into this project。
【点睛】
七、应用文写作（满分20分）
61. 假如你是李华，你在美国的表弟David发来邮件说他很苦恼，学习压力很大，常常感到自己不如别人。请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示理解；
2. 提出建议。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
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【答案】Dear David,
Knowing that you’re experiencing peer pressure at school and feel down, I’m writing to convey my concern and offer some suggestions.
Firstly, don’t always compare yourself with others since everyone has his own strengths and weaknesses. Secondly, transform the pressure into your motivation to strive. It’s the fighting process rather than the results that counts. Finally, get support from your parents and teachers if necessary, who will take some load off your mind.
Hope my suggestions can be helpful to you.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达为一篇应用文。要求学生给在美国的表弟David写封邮件，针对其感到学习压力很大、自己不如别人的这种状态表示理解并提出建议。
【详解】1. 词汇积累：
建议：suggestion→advice/proposal/recommendation
重要：count→matter
情绪低落：feel down→be in low spirits
努力：strive→struggle/endeavor
2. 句式拓展：
简单句变复合句
原句：Secondly, transform the pressure into your motivation to strive.
拓展句：Secondly, it is recommended that you transform the pressure into your motivation to strive.
【点睛】
【高分句型1】It’s the fighting process rather than the results that counts. (运用了强调句)
【高分句型2】Finally, get support from your parents and teachers if necessary, who will take some load off your mind.(运用了who引导非限制性定语从句)
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英语 学科
一、听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does the man apologize to the woman
A. He pressed the wrong button.
B. He dropped her iPad.
C. He broke her purse.
2. What will the man do next
A. Have a get-together. B. Visit a company. C. Attend a meeting.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Mother and son. C. Brother and sister.
4. How does the man feel about the woman
A. Bored. B. Surprised. C. Annoyed.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Shopping lists. B. Eating habits. C. Cooking methods.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is the man asking for
A. Eric. B. Laura. C. Heather.
7. What will the woman do in about 20 minutes
A Pass on a message. B. Make a phone call. C. Go shopping.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9 题。
8. What could the man see out of the window
A. A street. B. A parking lot. C. A garden.
9. What was the man disappointed at about the room
A. The fridge. B. The coffee maker. C. The TV.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How much did the man weigh two months ago
A. About 150 pounds. B. About 160 pounds. C. About 170 pounds.
11. How did the woman know how to lose weight
A. From a book. B. From a friend. C. From a cook.
12. What does the man plan to do
A. Change his diet. B. Learn about an author. C. Start to exercise regularly.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the woman
A. A salesperson. B. A student. C. A shopkeeper.
14. What does the man think of Lana’s dog
A. Frightening. B. Lovely. C. Tiny.
15. Who is Rover
A. The woman’s friend. B. The man’s boss. C. Lana’s pet.
16. Why will the man go to the shopping center
A. To meet Lana. B. To have a wander. C. To buy a pair of shoes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did the speaker’s family start their traveling
A. On May 1st. B. On May 5th. C. On May 6th.
18. How did the speaker’s family go to Shillong from Guwahati
A. By car. B. By taxi. C. By train.
19. What do we know about Shillong
A. The climate wasn’t good.
B. The transport wasn’t convenient.
C. There weren’t many tourist attractions.
20. What did the speaker’s family do at the end of their vacation
A. They admired the sunrise.
B. They visited tea gardens.
C. They explored thick forests.
二、阅读理解（共两小节，满分50分）
第一节（共15题，每题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
If you are planning a trip to London, one of the most popular sites in the world, there are a variety of attractions for you.
The Tower of London
Dating from the 1080s, the Tower of London is the symbol of British Royalty and one of the world’s most famous towers.
Here, you can find the seven ravens. A story goes that if there are no ravens in the Tower, the Tower and the kingdom will fall.
There are also lots of tours, exhibits and special events throughout the year.
Westminster Abbey
Set up in 1065 by Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey is another popular place to visit, where you can enjoy its beautiful special Gothic architecture.
There are also lots of memorials of Kings and Queens to enjoy.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, built in 1703 for the first Duke of Buckingham and Normanby, is the official London living place of Queen Elizabeth II.
During August and September, you can visit the State Rooms and see the Changing of the Guards.
Check the official timetable before your visit, because it is not open year round.
Hyde Park
If you’re expecting to enjoy one of London’s most beautiful sights, Hyde Park is the place for you. As the largest of London’s Royal Parks, Hyde Park has been open to the public since 1637.
Besides guided walking lours, swimming. tennis horse riding and many concerts for you to enjoy, there’s also a playground for kids.
1. What do we know about the Tower of London
A. It is the only symbol of Britain. B. It is the oldest of the four attractions.
C. It is the most famous one in the world. D. It is said to be guarded by the ravens.
2. What do the four places of interest have in common
A. They are all open throughout the year. B. They are all related to the royal family.
C. They all have special Gothic buildings. D. They are all famous for natural scenery.
3. Who are the target readers of the article
A. Architects. B. Tourists. C. Scientists. D. Historians.
B
A Bachelor of Arts degree requires basic skills in a second language. It means you have to complete two years of university-level language study. I was lucky because I had studied Spanish before, though I wasn’t good at it, so I chose this language to learn at college. But that first day of Spanish class practicing mock(模拟的) conversations in an overcrowded room felt like the worst days of middle school Spanish classes. I felt I was not improving.
After my first year in college, I decided to travel to a Spanish-speaking country for part of the summer to improve my Spanish. I traveled to Guatemala for three weeks study: two in Quetzaltenango, which is a mid-sized town, and one in rural area. I lived with a host family, had one-on-one language classes, learned traditional weaving, and drank the most delicious hot chocolate I have ever tasted and went to strange places by myself. I communicated. I learned.
It was not until I traveled that I discovered the power of a second language. I had opened the door to conversations with people on a whole continent. By the time I did my official study abroad in Valdivia, Chile for the spring quarter of my second year of college, I was already at a fluent speaking level. I could make friends. I could talk about ideas and people’s lives. I could ask questions. I could be myself.
When you’re trying to learn a second language in a classroom, you’re surrounded by other people who also don’t speak the language. So whatever stage of language learning you’re now at, try to push yourself to find a couple of non-class opportunities to improve your skills. If you’re in a university town, there are probably language learners looking for language partners. There are increasing opportunities for formal and informal tutoring online in various languages. They’re all out there; it’s just up to you to find them.
4. How did the author most probably find his Spanish class at college
A. Useful. B. Interesting. C. Disappointing. D. Challenging.
5. What did the author do in Guatemala
A. He took private Spanish classes.
B. He taught the locals to weave.
C. He traveled all around the country.
D. He explored strange places with friends.
6. What can be learned about the author from Paragraph3
A. He traveled a lot during college.
B. He found language learning difficult.
C. He had a difficult time in Valdivia.
D. He made great progress in Spanish.
7. Why does the author write the text
A. To advertise online language classes.
B. To encourage language learners to put the language to use.
C. To show the power of a second language.
D. To explain how to get a Bachelor of Arts degree.
C
By day, Robert Titterton is a lawyer. In his spare time though he goes on stage beside pianist Maria Raspopova — not as a musician but as her page turner. “I’m not a trained musician, but I’ve learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance.”
Mr Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the group’s official page turner for the past four years His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score so the musician doesn’t have to break the flow of sound by doing it themselves. He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.
“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you don’t turn two pages at once and make sure you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot.” Mr Titterton explained.
Being a page turner requires plenty of practice. Some pieces of music can go for 40 minutes and require up to 50 page turns, including back turns for repeat passages. Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist has their own style of “nodding” to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.
But like all performances, there are moments when things go wrong. “I was turning the page to get ready for the next page, but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off the stand,” Mr Titterton said, “Luckily I was able to catch them and put them back.”
Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists, although Ms Raspopova has once asked her husband to help her out on stage.
“My husband is the worst page turner,” she laughed. “He’s interested in the music, feeling every note, and I have to say: ‘Turn, turn!’ Robert is the best page turner I’ve had in my entire life.”
8. What should Titterton be able to do to be a page turner
A. Read music. B. Play the piano.
C. Sing songs. D. Fix the instruments.
9. Which of the following best describes Titterton’s job on stage
A. Boring. B. Well-paid.
C. Demanding. D. Dangerous.
10. What does Titterton need to practise
A. Counting the pages. B. Recognizing the “nodding”.
C. Catching falling objects. D. Performing in his own style.
11. Why is Ms Raspopova’s husband “the worst page turner”
A. He has very poor eyesight. B. He ignores the audience.
C. He has no interest in music. D. He forgets to do his job.
D
Avoid the supermarket shelves piled with cheese, cupcakes and pies. That is the message of an analysis that found these items are the worst when looking at both nutritional and environmental impacts of thousands of food and drink products sold in the UK and Ireland. So far, most studies have focused on the environmental impact of goods such as beef or beans, rather than tofu and other products that shoppers often buy. Where research has focused on such products, it has usually been for a small number of them.
In a bid to bridge the gap, Micheal Clark at the University of Oxford and his colleagues analyzed more than 57,000 food and drink products sold in the UK and Ireland. The team took the ingredients (成份) data from eight retailers (零售商), including major supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury’s. However, precise figures on how much of each ingredient is in each product were only available for around a tenth of them. To estimate the rest, Clark and his colleagues trained an algorithm (算法) on the known products and used it to predict the composition of the unknown ones. Finally, the team linked all the ingredients to an existing database of environmental impacts, including emissions (排放), land use and water stress.
The results may come as no surprise: meat, fish and cheese products had highest environmental impact while fruit, vegetables, bread and sugary drink products had the lowest burden. Clark admits that none of this is exciting, given what we already knew from past research. “What is important is that you can start getting these impact estimates for products that people are purchasing, which then has a lot of effects,” he says.
One of those is eco-lables, which can help consumers to make greener choices. However, retailers have struggled in the past with the challenge of the large number of food. Clark is thinking about how to eventually turn the data into an app that could be used either by shoppers or by retailers wanting to reduce their environmental impact. “We’ve made that information available in a way that means people can start making informed decisions,” he says.
12 What is the purpose of Clark’s study
A. To solve the environmental problems with some products.
B. To point out the mistakes of the previous research.
C. To focus on the important ingredients data from retailers.
D. To estimate the environmental impact of frequently-bought products.
13. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The process of Clark’s study. B. The result of Clark’s study.
C. The significance of Clark’s study. D. The limitation of Clark’s study.
14. What can be inferred about Clark’s study from Paragraph 3
A. Surprising. B. Worrying. C. Meaningful. D. Doubtful.
15. Which of the following products should people buy according to Clark’s study
A. Nutritious food like beef and eggs. B. Green food like carrots and bananas.
C. Healthy food like fish and tofu. D. Fresh food like milk and chicken
第二节（共5题，每题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项有两项为多余选项。
Nowadays, the term “superfood” has become the nutritional buzzword. Simply put, these superfoods are those that provide large amount of nutrients through minimal calories.
The term “superfood” may have taken the modern food scene by storm. ____16____ Although only popular in recent years, the concept of certain foods with special nutritional qualities has been around for a long time. The nickname “superfood” gained widespread popularity in the early 2000s as health enthusiasts and the food industry sought to identify and market foods with special health benefits. Today, it is a trend in diet.
In an age when we share all kinds of superfoods on social media, ignoring the phenomenon is impossible. ____17____ It’s easy to understand. These nutritional superheroes offer a perfect combination of substance and style, tailored for the digital generation. Their lively colours, exotic origins and impressive nutrient profiles make them candidates for the next viral food trend.
____18____ They offer a lifestyle that reflects the global shift towards a more health conscious society. As the world wrestles with an increasing burden of diseases and the fast pace of modern life, people are seeking dietary solutions from superfoods. ____19____ They are rich in vitamins and minerals that can strengthen your immune system, avoid chronic diseases, and improve your overall well being. Another remarkable benefit is their potential to promote heart health, helping you build a strong heart. Don’t forget their role in skin regeneration. The antioxidants (抗氧化物) can provide a natural glow, reduce skin ageing and fight against skin conditions.
____20____ Superfoods, while nutritionally dense, should be part of a comprehensive diet rather than the only guarantee of our health.
A. What is driving the trend
B. What are nutritional superheroes
C. They bring appearances to the table as well.
D. Superfoods promise more than just a meal.
E. No single food can cure all diseases.
F They seem tailor made to deal with these concerns.
G. However, its roots can be traced back to early 20th century nutrition literature.
三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Katherine would never forget the day when her daughter brought a plate from kindergarten, with a drawing of mouse-like creatures on it.
“Emma, what are these little characters What do you ____21____ them ” Katherine said. “Mom, they’re my ___22___. They come to children who are lonely or who were meant to have a ____23____ life,” Emma said. It ____24____ the unemployed 36-year-old mom’s heart during a time when she wasn’t feeling too ____25____ about her job prospects(前景).
All this eventually ____26____ a new project for Katherine, unemployed for months—making a line of stuffed animals for sale based on her daughter’s ____27____. “Every day, I would work on it,” she said. “Over time, it felt like this is what I really ____28____.” In her basement, Katherine cut patterns, wrote storylines and ____29____ prototypes(原型样品) to turn “The Representatives” into dolls(玩偶).
Today she has four _____30_____ doll prototypes and specific storylines to go with each main character. She hopes to _____31_____ the dolls to parents going through hard times, or maybe those preparing to work overseas, leaving their _____32_____ behind with relatives.
She said even if the dolls don’t _____33_____, she’s taught her daughter _____34_____ to keep moving even in down times. It’s really a _____35_____ for those unemployed right now, she said.
21. A. leave B. call C. bring D. feed
22. A. representatives B. classmates C. supporters D. guides
23. A. longer B. tougher C. better D. fairer
24. A. broke B. closed C. touched D. won
25. A. bad B. anxious C. stressed D. good
26. A. led to B. referred to C. adapted to D. belonged to
27. A. memories B. drawings C. toys D. feelings
28. A. learned B. imagined C. wanted D. promised
29. A. tested B. sold C. copied D. sewed
30. A. advertised B. completed C. marked D. printed
31. A. return B. donate C. market D. expose
32. A. kids B. parents C. jobs D. stories
33. A. turn up B. catch up C. break off D. take off
34. A. on purpose B. by example C. at will D. in detail
35. A. tradition B. dream C. wonder D. lesson
四、语法填空（共10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
语法填空
Forget about Military-style Travel during which people tend to visit as many famous spots as possible in the ___36___ (little) amount of time. A more relaxing alternative, Citywalk, has emerged as a hit.
____37____ Military-style Travel, Citywalk is about wandering around a city on foot and finding unusual things ___38___ even a local might not have noticed before. Citywalkers get away from hot tourist ____39____ (attract) and shopping centers, instead ____40____ (leisure) seeking out interactions with the natives, authentic snacks, and a deeper appreciation for the history and culture of the city.
Various videos about Citywalk ____41____ (post) over Chinese multiple social media platforms in recent months. On Instagram-like Xiaohongshu, a search for “citywalk” turns up over 600,000 posts and tens of millions of views. Citywalkers have shared their carefully ____42____ (plan) routes on social media platforms, generating thousands of followers. Their posts usually include how long the walk is going to take, and interesting places along the way.
Some regions, such as Beijing, have included Citywalk in their plans ____43____ (promote) cultural tourism and leisure tours. While Citywalk can work as ____44____ approach to tourism, this trend sees Gen Z seek pleasure more through connection than consumption and _____45_____ (express) a deep cultural curiosity.
五、根据所给提示填空（共10个小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据所给提示出空缺处单词的适当形式，使句子完整，语法正确，每空一词。
46. The __________ (major) of people take in too much fat, which does great harm to their health. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. You are not allowed to leave your position without __________ (permit). (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. For the same reason its policy is as narrow as always so that it will hardly produce any result ________ (benefit) to the world at large. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. He ordered a book and had it ______ (deliver) to his office. （所给词的适当形式填空）
50. He has just written a book, nicely __________ (illustrate) and not too technical. (所给词的适当形式填空)
51. __________ (consequence), there should be rules on how lengthy disagreements should be handled. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. Ben has not the least __________ (intend) of giving up his research. (所给词的适当形式填空)
53. I ran back home almost in the dark and tried not to get too __________ (scare). (所给词适当形式填空)
54. Kayak makes kayak racing, an extreme sport, __________ (access) to the majority. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. Never think that you can talk yourself out of the habit once __________ (addict). (所给词的适当形式填空)
六、翻译句子（共5个小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
56. 在某种程度上，他们能随时了解最新的报道。（extent, fingertips）（汉译英）
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57. 她突然想到，这也许不是提出这个话题的最佳时机。（occur, bring up）（汉译英）
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58. 令他宽慰的是，当他到达时，他发现所有的学生都从摇晃的大楼里逃了出来。（relief，过去完成时）（汉译英）
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59. 我很高兴地通知你，你的申请被批准了。（inform, confirm）（汉译英）
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60. 正是你的这些新想法为这个项目注入活力。（强调句，breathe）（汉译英）
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七、应用文写作（满分20分）
61. 假如你是李华，你在美国的表弟David发来邮件说他很苦恼，学习压力很大，常常感到自己不如别人。请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示理解；
2. 提出建议。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
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听力答案：1-5 BCCBB 6-10 CABAB 11-15 AABAC 6-20 CBACA
