三明一中2023—2024 学年下学期半期考
高一英语试题
注意事项：
1、答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2、作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3、非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上：如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁;考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ⅰ卷
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段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman see from the man’s living room window
A. A cake shop. B. The forest. C. The sea.
2. What food will the speakers order for Lee
A. Fish soup. B. Fried chicken. C. Roast pork.
3. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. A Chinese city. B. A nice poem. C. A gift.
4. What is the woman likely to do
A. Book a table. B. Chair an online meeting. C. Take Mr. Robertson upstairs.
5. What club will the boy probably join
A. A basketball club. B. A music club. C. A dance club.
第二节
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，每小最题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. How many kids are there in John’s family
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
7. What does John’s father look like
A. He’s strong and has brown hair. B. He’s thin and wears glasses. C. He’s tall and has blond hair.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man think of cleaning the house
A. Easy. B. Boring. C. Interesting.
9. What did the woman do last Sunday
A. She took a walking tour. B. She had her hair cut. C. She visited a museum.
10. Where will the speakers meet first this Saturday
A. At a pet store. B. In a park. C. At the woman’s house.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. When did the man go to the bookstore
A. Three days ago. B. The day before yesterday. C. Yesterday.
12. What does the man say about the bookstore
A. It looks very modern. B. Its environment is good. C. It offers free coffee.
13. Why did the man give up buying any books
A. He didn’t carry his student ID card on him.
B. The store didn’t offer any discount.
C. He didn’t bring enough money.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the main reason for the man to talk to Tina
A. Sending his congratulations to her. B. Discussing her learning state. C. Awarding her a prize.
15. Which subject might the man teach
A. History. B. Science. C. English.
16. What does Tina fail to do
A. Participate in a writing contest. B. Hand in her exercise book on time. C. Complete her final paper.
17. What will the man do next
A. Give a class. B. Ring someone up. C. Talk with his colleagues.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why did Emily Johnson quit college
A. She got a satisfactory job.
B. She found the courses extremely difficult.
C. She had to take care of other kids in her family.
19. Who was most likely to mind the children when Emily Johnson had evening lessons
A. A babysitter. B. Her sister. C. Her husband.
20. What did Emily Johnson probably major in at Cal State LA
A. Computer Engineering. B. Mathematics. C. Sociology.
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
Fall is a time for harvest. During this season, many countries have their own festivals to celebrate a harvest. Here’s a look at some of them.
China
In 2018, the Farmers’ Harvest Festival was launched in China. It’s held on the day of the autumn equinox (秋分). Every year, a range of events are organized nationwide especially for farmers and rural affairs’ workers to celebrate the harvest festival. Take this year’s festival for example. In Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, farmers brought 100 seed species to the main site of the ceremony in Hanhu district and placed them in a wall to mark the achievements of the seed industry. In Heilongjiang Province, the festival was combined with local traditions of the Daur people and the locals danced around bonfires (篝火).
Canada
In Canada, people celebrate their harvest on Thanksgiving Day. The tradition dates back to the 16th century, when the English explorer Martin Frobisher (1535-1594) came upon the land which is now Canada while searching for the “New World”. As he arrived in Canada, he celebrated surviving the long journey.
Today, it has become a recognized holiday in the country that falls on the second Monday in October. Its date has moved around several times, but in 1957, the government decided to set the date in line with (与……一致) the completion of the Canadian harvest.
African countries
In Ghana and Nigeria, people have the Yam (山药) Festival to celebrate the most common food in many African countries. The Yam Festival is usually held at the beginning of August at the end of the rainy season. People celebrate the harvest with days of ceremonies and offerings of yams to their ancestors and to the gods.
1. Why were 100 seed species placed in a wall
A. To pray for a good future.
B. To follow the local traditions.
C. To illustrate the role of farmers.
D. To show the achievements in the seed industry.
2. Why did Martin Frobisher go to Canada
A. To explore the “New World”.
B. To hold a harvest celebration.
C. To taste the turkey of Canada.
D. To experience the pleasure of journey.
3. What is the purpose of observing the Yam Festival
A. To create new ceremonies.
B. To remember their ancestors.
C. To celebrate the common food.
D. To show respect for the gods.
B
Last summer at a bookstore, my son Henry was fascinated by the cover of the first novel from Peter Brown’s middle-grade trilogy (三部曲). He then finished it in just two days. “Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad ” He tearfully asked me.
The story is set on a remote island, where a robot named Roz learns to survive and communicate with the island’s creatures, and becomes part of the community. For my son, it was the first book he discovered on his own; the first to impact him with the mix of tragedy (悲剧) and joy.
When I finished the book, I knew why Henry loved it. In our book club discussion, he described how Brown’s pictures and words had made the story feel real. When talking about its final scenes, where Roz leaves to find repairs for her injured body, Henry cried again. His previous reading experiences had cheerful, “happily-ever-after” endings, but this book introduced him to the beauty of complex emotions. I tried to explain how sadness can enhance the meaning of happy moments, but failed to fully convince him.
Once our discussion ended, Henry requested to buy The Wild Robot Escapes and instantly fell in love with it. He read the first two books repeatedly, so you can imagine his excitement when we finally got a copy of The Wild Robot Protects.
We both agree it is worth the wait. Roz leaves the island again to stop an underwater threat: “the poison tide.” Brown expertly balances between breathtaking adventure and unsettling ideas- not just happiness and sadness, but also, given the climate-change undercurrents, hope and despair.
And, here’s something special about Roz: her physical clumsiness and confusion about life, conveyed through her expressive eyes and downturned mouth. Her story reflects the challenges of surviving in a strange place, much like a child’s journey. Readers love Roz. They learn from her. Even better, they learn alongside her. Roz gave Henry the power to push through the first book’s sad parts, getting him ready to appreciate that, sometimes, sadness isn’t a bad thing to feel.
4. What drove the author to read The Wild Robot
A. Its tragic ending. B. Henry’s tearful recommendation.
C. Its attractive cover. D. Henry’s emotional response to it.
5. What is one theme of The Wild Robol Protects
A. Family and community. B. Concerns of global issues.
C. Exploration of the ocean. D. Man-robot relationship.
6. What makes Roz in the trilogy special
A. Her childlike expressions. B. Her robotic power.
C. Her struggling experiences. D. Her adventurous spirit.
7. Which message does this text seem to communicate
A. Misfortune inspires great literary works. B. Robot stories work like magic on children.
C. Book discussions help kids survive tragedies. D. Reading literature facilitates personal growth.
C
When adult humans meet a baby, many can’t help speaking in a higher-pitched (更高音的), sing-song y voice. This shift, known as parentese, is not unique to humans — it has also been observed in animals like monkeys and gorillas. Now, scientists are adding one more species to that list: bottlenose dolphins.
Dolphins are intelligent animals that live and hunt in groups. They communicate in a unique way: every individual produces its own signature sound that acts much like an ID card, usually by its first birthday. But how does each come up with its distinctive whistle For babies, it might have something to do with listening to Mum. To solve this mystery, researchers examined the sounds mother dolphins, make.
Scientists studied 34 years’ worth of recordings of sounds made by 19 female bottlenose dolphins. When the mother dolphins were near their young, they continued to make their signature sound, but at a higher frequency. They also used a wider range of frequencies than they did when their babies were not nearby.
This discovery suggests that using these modifications mother dolphins assist their young in learning how to produce these calls themselves. Since dolphin babies often spend some years with their mothers before living on their own, it makes sense that this adaptation would help them learn to communicate. At the very least, the higher-pitched whistle likely gets the babies’ attention. “It’s important for a baby to know,’ Oh, Mum’s talking to me now,’” says marine biologist June Mann.
This kind of research could help us understand how language developed in humans. “It is absolutely essential to have basic knowledge about other species and how they communicate,” says Mann. “I would be really interested to see whether dolphins also change their sounds when interacting with babies of others, which is what happens in humans.”
8. What do the underlined words “this mystery ”refer to in paragraph 2
A. Why dolphins live and play in groups.
B. How dolphins develop their unique sounds.
C What aspects of intelligence dolphins possess.
D. Whether dolphins can use parentese like humans.
9. How did the researchers carry out their study of dolphins
A. By analyzing mother dolphins’ sound features.
B. By recording parent-child interaction frequency.
C. By measuring the distance between parent and child.
D. By examining the speech organs of mother dolphins.
10. What is a suggested reason why dolphin mothers use parentese with their young
A. To help them learn to talk. B. To teach them hunting skills.
C. To express worry and care. D. To distract their attention.
11. What is the purpose of the text
A. To compare the parentese of humans and dolphins.
B. To illustrate the development of dolphin intelligence.
C. To share new findings about dolphin communication.
D To highlight the value of studying dolphins’ language.
D
There’s a classic short story in which a young man travels years ahead and meets his future self. Narratives like this have always been related to science fiction. But what if you could meet your future self
I’m a psychologist and professor. My research over the past 15 years isn’t far from this theme. I’ve largely focused on how people think about and relate to their future selves, and explored the reasons why we have such a hard time making long-term decisions. In my research, I’ve learnt that we often imagine our future selves like strangers, which can impede us in making long-term choices. One way to bridge the emotional gap is to think of future selves in more concrete and vivid ways, like writing letters to and from one’s future self, which can strengthen the connection between current and future selves.
Admittedly, having people engage in an imagined conversation is a far cry from actually meeting one’s future self. But it’s believed that far richer interactions may happen in the near future through artificial intelligence (AI). It wouldn’t be predicting exactly what choices you’d make. It’d be more about showing your potential, based on the lives of people similar to you: not just one possible life for you, but rather, the most possible life path for you. Such interactions could offer valuable insights into our potential future selves.
So to return to my original question: if you could time-travel to meet your future self, what aspects of your life would you want to know more about I realized, through thorough reflections, that the most powerful questions would be ones that helped me make better choices today —questions exploring personal growth, regrets and unfulfilled actions.
Actually, you don’t need to wait for time travel or advanced AI for answers that you can act on. Through my research, I’ve learnt that simply taking a bit of time to picture this meeting can help you make better choices now. All you need is a little imagination, and the willingness to put yourself in the shoes of a person you currently treat as a stranger.
12. Why is it difficult for people to make long-term decisions according to the author
A. Technology for time travel is not available.
B. Strangers cannot help with decision-making.
C. Writing letters to one’s future self is impractical.
D. People find it hard to connect with their distant selves.
13. What does the underlined phrase “a far cry from” mean in paragraph 3
A. contradictory to B. very different from
C. not as convenient as D. less popular than
14. Which question would the author most likely ask his future self
A. Why hasn’t my hard work ever paid off
B. What can AI do to help people become better persons
C. If given the chance, what would you have done differently
D. How can I succeed without going through all the difficulties in life
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Time travel: What if you met your future self
B. My research: How do people view their future selves
C. Emotional gap: Why can’t we talk with our future selves
D. Artificial intelligence: Is it possible to meet your future self
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。
Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman developed a clever learning method known as the Feynman Technique. It involves explaining what you're learning to others. By teaching what you’ve learned from memory, you engage in active recall. ____16____ It also ensures that you understand the topic, because you can only explain an idea if you truly understand it. The technique consists of four repeatable steps.
To begin, choose a concept or topic you wish to fully understand. ___17___ The more interested you are, the faster you’ll grasp it. Moreover, a personally interesting topic will keep you motivated and engaged.
___18___ Write notes and explain it in a way that makes sense to a five-year-old. If you’d rather avoid actually teaching someone, you can just teach it to an imaginary audience. But it works much better if you use a real person. They’ll be able to let you know when something isn’t clear.
While teaching you may discover gaps in your understanding. ____19____ Review your notes, reread books, or seek external help to ensure you have a complete understanding of the context before moving forward.
Now that you fully grasp the concept, test your understanding by trying to teach it to another person. This will help you identify any remaining areas of uncertainty you need to revisit.
The Feynman Technique is a great way for kids and grown-ups to learn. ____20____ You need to actively think about the problem instead of passively reading or listening to someone else. However, with great efforts in mastering this method, you’ll see your learning results improve quicker than ever before.
A. It is mentally demanding.
B. This helps the information stick in your mind better.
C. Teach it to a five-year-old, who would give you direct feedback.
D. Your curiosity about it will determine the pace of your learning.
E. Once you have chosen a topic, you can teach it to someone else.
F. Active engagement plays a key role in promoting deeper learning.
G. When this happens, refer back to the original material for the missing pieces.
第三部分：语言运用(共三节，满分45分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下列短文，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 heading home after giving my colleague a lift. I took a ___21___ as the snowstorm was approaching.
Then the snow started and was coming down ___22___. Within minutes I was in a whiteout.The windows were ___23___ and getting covered with snow, so I slowed down and rolled down my driver's side window, thinking I could better ___24___ the road edge and keep to a straight line. But really, I had no ___25___ where I was. I stopped and kept the car running to stay___26___. I called 911.The operator told me to wait things out for the night.
The call left me in ___27___. Breathe, I told myself. An idea occurred to me. I ___28___ my location online and explained what I was ___29___, wishing for anyone to come to my rescue. Soon enough, people started chiming in on my post. I got a ____30____ from someone who was going to put me in touch with people nearby. I had never been more ____31____.
Then I saw a big ____32____ in the dark. He had walked about 500 metres to get me, ____33____ the wind and snow each step of the way. “You’ll be OK. Follow me.” He turned around and started to trudge through the snow, sure of the ____34____. I drove slowly behind him. When we reached his house,I burst into tears of ____35____.
21. A. shortcut B. turn C. look D. risk
22. A. soon B. fast C. lightly D. suddenly
23. A. locked B. closed C. frozen D. broken
24. A. follow B. cover C. mark D. remember
25. A. plan B. clue C. doubt D. problem
26. A. awake B. calm C. warm D. still
27. A. confusion B. trouble C. embarrassment D. panic
28. A. confirmed B. found C. posted D. checked
29. A. looking at B. going through C. searching for D. carrying out
30. A. tip B. comment C. like D. message
31 A. inspired B. relieved C. convinced D. amazed
32. A. policeman B. creature C. shadow D. figure
33. A. fighting B. avoiding C. checking D. reporting
34. A. goal B. danger C. depth D. direction
35. A. hope B. love C. gratitude D. pride
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分 语言运用
第二节单句填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
根据句意，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
36. What a city —— a city that was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that______ (occur) in 1906. (所给词的适当形式填空)
37. After a great deal of effort, she finally succeeded ______ moving it to the side of the street. (用适当的词填空)
38. Is there no one in this village who feels any responsibility______ (keep) their neighbors from harm (所给词的适当形式填空)
39. The new People’s Republic of China saw Dr Lin Qiaozhi________ (play) a key role. (所给词的适当形式填空)
40. In the same year, gold was discovered near San Francisco, ________ started a gold rush.(用适当的词填空)
41. Celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth ________. (用适当的词填空)
42. ______(historic), Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period. (所给词的适当形式填空)
43. He spoke slowly to make himself ______ (understand). (所给词的适当形式填空)
44. I’d like to make a ________ (complain) about the noise. (所给词的适当形式填空)
45. We can take part in__________ wide range of activities after school.（用适当的词填空）
第三节 语篇填空(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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Trends popular among the youth such as “China chic” and the growing influence of young consumers have driven the development of hanfu industry in recent years. Among the ____46____(variety) styles, the horse face skirt has emerged as the most popular item.
____47____(combine) classical elegance with modern simplicity, the horse face skirt is said to perfectly suit the contemporary culture and lifestyle of young people, making ____48____ fashion icon(标志). This trend has gained popularity in Luoyang city, Central China’s Henan province, ____49____ numerous performers recently showcased these beautiful skirts in their acts, with many visitors alike ____50____ (dress) in the elegant horse face skirts. Last Spring Festival holiday saw the increase ____51____ the sales of the horse face skirts in Caoxian county of Shandong province, one of the country’s hanfu production and sales ____52____ (center). Actually, the skirt has become a very popular ____53____ (choose) for gifts.
The current popularity of hanfu in the country is believed ____54____ (indicate) more than a fashion trend; it _____55_____ (represent) a deeper connection to Chinese tradition and cultural identity.
第四部 分写作(共两节满分25分)
第一节 英汉互译(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)
56. Festivals are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. (英译汉)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
57. I selected a Cantonese restaurant that served its food on beautiful china plates. （英译汉）
58. The city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture. (英译汉)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
59. 作为医生，我们必须对患者负责，视她们如同姐妹。(汉译英)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
60. 唐人街是美国多元文化一个重要组成部分。（汉译英）
第二节 书面表达(满分15分)
61. 假定你是李华，你校正在组织英语演讲比赛。请你结合下面的名人名言(famous quote)，写一篇题为“My Understanding of Failure”的演讲稿参赛。
“A man can fail many times, but he isn’t a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.”
—J. Burroughs
内容包括：
1. 你对该名言的理解；
2. 结合你的生活实例；
3. 你的感悟。
注意：
1. 词数100 左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Understanding of Failure
Good morning, everyone! My name is Li Hua.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
That’ all for my speech. Thanks for listening!
听力：1—5 CBCAA 6—10 BCBAC 11—15 CBABC 16—20 BAABC三明一中2023—2024 学年下学期半期考
高一英语试题
注意事项：
1、答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2、作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3、非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上：如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁;考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ⅰ卷
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段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman see from the man’s living room window
A. A cake shop. B. The forest. C. The sea.
2. What food will the speakers order for Lee
A. Fish soup. B. Fried chicken. C. Roast pork.
3. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. A Chinese city. B. A nice poem. C. A gift.
4. What is the woman likely to do
A. Book a table. B. Chair an online meeting. C. Take Mr. Robertson upstairs.
5. What club will the boy probably join
A. A basketball club. B. A music club. C. A dance club.
第二节
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，每小最题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. How many kids are there in John’s family
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
7. What does John’s father look like
A. He’s strong and has brown hair. B. He’s thin and wears glasses. C. He’s tall and has blond hair.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man think of cleaning the house
A. Easy. B. Boring. C. Interesting.
9. What did the woman do last Sunday
A. She took a walking tour. B. She had her hair cut. C. She visited a museum.
10. Where will the speakers meet first this Saturday
A. At a pet store. B. In a park. C. At the woman’s house.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. When did the man go to the bookstore
A. Three days ago. B. The day before yesterday. C. Yesterday.
12. What does the man say about the bookstore
A. It looks very modern. B. Its environment is good. C. It offers free coffee.
13. Why did the man give up buying any books
A. He didn’t carry his student ID card on him.
B. The store didn’t offer any discount.
C. He didn’t bring enough money.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the main reason for the man to talk to Tina
A. Sending his congratulations to her. B. Discussing her learning state. C. Awarding her a prize.
15. Which subject might the man teach
A. History. B. Science. C. English.
16. What does Tina fail to do
A. Participate in a writing contest. B. Hand in her exercise book on time. C. Complete her final paper.
17. What will the man do next
A. Give a class. B. Ring someone up. C. Talk with his colleagues.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why did Emily Johnson quit college
A. She got a satisfactory job.
B. She found the courses extremely difficult.
C. She had to take care of other kids in her family.
19. Who was most likely to mind the children when Emily Johnson had evening lessons
A. A babysitter. B. Her sister. C. Her husband.
20. What did Emily Johnson probably major in at Cal State LA
A. Computer Engineering. B. Mathematics. C. Sociology.
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
Fall is a time for harvest. During this season, many countries have their own festivals to celebrate a harvest. Here’s a look at some of them.
China
In 2018, the Farmers’ Harvest Festival was launched in China. It’s held on the day of the autumn equinox (秋分). Every year, a range of events are organized nationwide especially for farmers and rural affairs’ workers to celebrate the harvest festival. Take this year’s festival for example. In Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, farmers brought 100 seed species to the main site of the ceremony in Hanhu district and placed them in a wall to mark the achievements of the seed industry. In Heilongjiang Province, the festival was combined with local traditions of the Daur people and the locals danced around bonfires (篝火).
Canada
In Canada, people celebrate their harvest on Thanksgiving Day. The tradition dates back to the 16th century, when the English explorer Martin Frobisher (1535-1594) came upon the land which is now Canada while searching for the “New World”. As he arrived in Canada, he celebrated surviving the long journey.
Today, it has become a recognized holiday in the country that falls on the second Monday in October. Its date has moved around several times, but in 1957, the government decided to set the date in line with (与……一致) the completion of the Canadian harvest.
African countries
In Ghana and Nigeria, people have the Yam (山药) Festival to celebrate the most common food in many African countries. The Yam Festival is usually held at the beginning of August at the end of the rainy season. People celebrate the harvest with days of ceremonies and offerings of yams to their ancestors and to the gods.
1. Why were 100 seed species placed in a wall
A. To pray for a good future.
B. To follow the local traditions.
C. To illustrate the role of farmers.
D. To show the achievements in the seed industry.
2. Why did Martin Frobisher go to Canada
A. To explore the “New World”.
B. To hold a harvest celebration.
C. To taste the turkey of Canada.
D. To experience the pleasure of journey.
3. What is the purpose of observing the Yam Festival
A. To create new ceremonies.
B. To remember their ancestors.
C. To celebrate the common food.
D. To show respect for the gods.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了三个不同国家庆祝丰收的节日。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据China部分的“In Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, farmers brought 100 seed species to the main site of the ceremony in Hanhu district and placed them in a wall to mark the achievements of the seed industry.(在浙江省嘉兴市，农民们把100种种子带到汉湖区的仪式主会场，并把它们放在一面墙上，以纪念种业的成就)”可知，把100种种子放在墙上是为了展示种业的成就。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Canada部分的“The tradition dates back to the 16th century, when the English explorer Martin Frobisher (1535-1594) came upon the land which is now Canada while searching for the “New World”.(这一传统可以追溯到16世纪，当时英国探险家Martin Frobisher(1535-1594)在寻找“新世界”时，来到了现在的加拿大)”可知，Martin Frobisher去加拿大是为了探索“新世界”。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据African countries部分的“In Ghana and Nigeria, people have the Yam (山药) Festival to celebrate the most common food in many African countries.(在加纳和尼日利亚，人们过山药节来庆祝许多非洲国家最常见的食物)”可知，庆祝山药节的目的是庆祝常见的食物。故选C。
B
Last summer at a bookstore, my son Henry was fascinated by the cover of the first novel from Peter Brown’s middle-grade trilogy (三部曲). He then finished it in just two days. “Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad ” He tearfully asked me.
The story is set on a remote island, where a robot named Roz learns to survive and communicate with the island’s creatures, and becomes part of the community. For my son, it was the first book he discovered on his own; the first to impact him with the mix of tragedy (悲剧) and joy.
When I finished the book, I knew why Henry loved it. In our book club discussion, he described how Brown’s pictures and words had made the story feel real. When talking about its final scenes, where Roz leaves to find repairs for her injured body, Henry cried again. His previous reading experiences had cheerful, “happily-ever-after” endings, but this book introduced him to the beauty of complex emotions. I tried to explain how sadness can enhance the meaning of happy moments, but failed to fully convince him.
Once our discussion ended Henry requested to buy The Wild Robot Escapes and instantly fell in love with it. He read the first two books repeatedly, so you can imagine his excitement when we finally got a copy of The Wild Robot Protects.
We both agree it is worth the wait. Roz leaves the island again to stop an underwater threat: “the poison tide.” Brown expertly balances between breathtaking adventure and unsettling ideas- not just happiness and sadness but also, given the climate-change undercurrents, hope and despair.
And, here’s something special about Roz: her physical clumsiness and confusion about life, conveyed through her expressive eyes and downturned mouth. Her story reflects the challenges of surviving in a strange place, much like a child’s journey. Readers love Roz. They learn from her. Even better, they learn alongside her. Roz gave Henry the power to push through the first book’s sad parts, getting him ready to appreciate that, sometimes, sadness isn’t a bad thing to feel.
4. What drove the author to read The Wild Robot
A. Its tragic ending. B. Henry’s tearful recommendation.
C. Its attractive cover. D. Henry’s emotional response to it.
5. What is one theme of The Wild Robol Protects
A. Family and community. B. Concerns of global issues.
C. Exploration of the ocean. D. Man-robot relationship.
6. What makes Roz in the trilogy special
A. Her childlike expressions. B. Her robotic power.
C. Her struggling experiences. D. Her adventurous spirit.
7. Which message does this text seem to communicate
A. Misfortune inspires great literary works. B. Robot stories work like magic on children.
C. Book discussions help kids survive tragedies. D. Reading literature facilitates personal growth.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的儿子阅读了《荒岛机器人》后，被故事内容所打动。于是作者也阅读了这本书，并感悟到悲伤如何能增强快乐时刻的意义以及悲伤也可以让人成长。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段““Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad ” He tearfully asked me.(“爸爸，为什么《荒岛机器人》读起来这么悲伤？”他含泪问我)”以及第三段“When I finished the book, I knew why Henry loved it.(当我读完这本书的时候，我知道亨利为什么喜欢它了)”可知，亨利对此的情绪反应促使作者阅读《野机器人》。故选D。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Brown expertly balances between breathtaking adventure and unsettling ideas- not just happiness and sadness, but also, given the climate-change undercurrents, hope and despair. (布朗熟练地在惊险的冒险和令人不安的想法之间取得平衡——不仅是快乐和悲伤，而且考虑到气候变化的暗流，还有希望和绝望。)”可知，《荒岛机器人》的主题是对全球问题的关注。故选B。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Her story reflects the challenges of surviving in a strange place, much like a child’s journey.(她的故事反映了在一个陌生的地方生存的挑战，就像一个孩子的旅程)”可知，三部曲中的罗兹特别之处在于她的奋斗经历。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Roz gave Henry the power to push through the first book’s sad parts, getting him ready to appreciate that, sometimes, sadness isn’t a bad thing to feel.(罗兹给了亨利读完第一本书悲伤部分的力量，让他准备好去欣赏，有时候，悲伤并不是一件坏事)”结合文章主要讲述了作者的儿子阅读了一本书《荒岛机器人》后，被故事内容所打动。于是作者也阅读了这本书，并感悟到悲伤如何能增强快乐时刻的意义以及悲伤也可以让人成长。可推知，这篇文章想表达的是阅读文学作品有助于个人成长。故选D。
C
When adult humans meet a baby, many can’t help speaking in a higher-pitched (更高音的), sing-song y voice. This shift, known as parentese, is not unique to humans — it has also been observed in animals like monkeys and gorillas. Now, scientists are adding one more species to that list: bottlenose dolphins.
Dolphins are intelligent animals that live and hunt in groups. They communicate in a unique way: every individual produces its own signature sound that acts much like an ID card, usually by its first birthday. But how does each come up with its distinctive whistle For babies, it might have something to do with listening to Mum. To solve this mystery, researchers examined the sounds mother dolphins, make.
Scientists studied 34 years’ worth of recordings of sounds made by 19 female bottlenose dolphins. When the mother dolphins were near their young, they continued to make their signature sound, but at a higher frequency. They also used a wider range of frequencies than they did when their babies were not nearby.
This discovery suggests that using these modifications mother dolphins assist their young in learning how to produce these calls themselves. Since dolphin babies often spend some years with their mothers before living on their own, it makes sense that this adaptation would help them learn to communicate. At the very least, the higher-pitched whistle likely gets the babies’ attention. “It’s important for a baby to know,’ Oh, Mum’s talking to me now,’” says marine biologist June Mann.
This kind of research could help us understand how language developed in humans. “It is absolutely essential to have basic knowledge about other species and how they communicate,” says Mann. “I would be really interested to see whether dolphins also change their sounds when interacting with babies of others, which is what happens in humans.”
8. What do the underlined words “this mystery ”refer to in paragraph 2
A. Why dolphins live and play in groups.
B. How dolphins develop their unique sounds.
C. What aspects of intelligence dolphins possess.
D. Whether dolphins can use parentese like humans.
9. How did the researchers carry out their study of dolphins
A. By analyzing mother dolphins’ sound features.
B. By recording parent-child interaction frequency.
C. By measuring the distance between parent and child.
D. By examining the speech organs of mother dolphins.
10. What is a suggested reason why dolphin mothers use parentese with their young
A. To help them learn to talk. B. To teach them hunting skills.
C. To express worry and care. D. To distract their attention.
11. What is the purpose of the text
A. To compare the parentese of humans and dolphins.
B. To illustrate the development of dolphin intelligence.
C. To share new findings about dolphin communication.
D. To highlight the value of studying dolphins’ language.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了海豚妈妈通过教授幼崽使用独特的声音来教会幼崽说话。文章解释了研究开展的经过以及研究的意义。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“But how does each come up with its distinctive whistle For babies, it might have something to do with listening to Mum. To solve”以及后文“researchers examined the sounds mother dolphins, make.”可知，海豚发出独特的声音与听到海豚妈妈的声音有关，所以为了解“海豚如何发出独特的声音”这个谜团，研究人员检查了海豚妈妈发出的声音。故划线词指的是“海豚如何发出独特的声音”。故选B。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Scientists studied 34 years’ worth of recordings of sounds made by 19 female bottlenose dolphins.(科学家们研究了19只雌性宽吻海豚34年来的声音记录)”可知，研究人员通过分析母海豚的声音特征对海豚进行研究。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“This discovery suggests that using these modifications mother dolphins assist their young in learning how to produce these calls themselves.(这一发现表明，利用这些变化，海豚妈妈帮助它们的孩子学习如何自己发出这些叫声)”可知，海豚妈妈对幼崽使用父母语的原因是帮助他们学会说话。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“When adult humans meet a baby, many can’t help speaking in a higher-pitched (更高音的), sing-song y voice. This shift, known as parentese, is not unique to humans — it has also been observed in animals like monkeys and gorillas. Now, scientists are adding one more species to that list: bottlenose dolphins.(当成年人遇到婴儿时，许多人会情不自禁地用一种高亢的歌声说话。这种被称为“父母性”的转变并不是人类独有的，猴子和大猩猩等动物也有这种现象。现在，科学家们又增加了一个物种：宽吻海豚)”结合文章主要说明了海豚妈妈通过教授幼崽使用独特的声音来教会幼崽说话。文章解释了研究开展的经过以及研究的意义。可知，文章的目的是分享海豚交流的新发现。故选C。
D
There’s a classic short story in which a young man travels years ahead and meets his future self. Narratives like this have always been related to science fiction. But what if you could meet your future self
I’m a psychologist and professor. My research over the past 15 years isn’t far from this theme. I’ve largely focused on how people think about and relate to their future selves, and explored the reasons why we have such a hard time making long-term decisions. In my research, I’ve learnt that we often imagine our future selves like strangers, which can impede us in making long-term choices. One way to bridge the emotional gap is to think of future selves in more concrete and vivid ways, like writing letters to and from one’s future self, which can strengthen the connection between current and future selves.
Admittedly, having people engage in an imagined conversation is a far cry from actually meeting one’s future self. But it’s believed that far richer interactions may happen in the near future through artificial intelligence (AI). It wouldn’t be predicting exactly what choices you’d make. It’d be more about showing your potential, based on the lives of people similar to you: not just one possible life for you, but rather, the most possible life path for you. Such interactions could offer valuable insights into our potential future selves.
So, to return to my original question: if you could time-travel to meet your future self, what aspects of your life would you want to know more about I realized, through thorough reflections, that the most powerful questions would be ones that helped me make better choices today —questions exploring personal growth, regrets and unfulfilled actions.
Actually, you don’t need to wait for time travel or advanced AI for answers that you can act on. Through my research, I’ve learnt that simply taking a bit of time to picture this meeting can help you make better choices now. All you need is a little imagination, and the willingness to put yourself in the shoes of a person you currently treat as a stranger.
12. Why is it difficult for people to make long-term decisions according to the author
A. Technology for time travel is not available.
B. Strangers cannot help with decision-making.
C. Writing letters to one’s future self is impractical.
D. People find it hard to connect with their distant selves.
13. What does the underlined phrase “a far cry from” mean in paragraph 3
A. contradictory to B. very different from
C. not as convenient as D. less popular than
14. Which question would the author most likely ask his future self
A. Why hasn’t my hard work ever paid off
B. What can AI do to help people become better persons
C. If given the chance, what would you have done differently
D. How can I succeed without going through all the difficulties in life
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Time travel: What if you met your future self
B. My research: How do people view their future selves
C. Emotional gap: Why can’t we talk with our future selves
D. Artificial intelligence: Is it possible to meet your future self
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人们很难做出长期的决定因为人们发现很难与遥远的自己联系起来，指出让人们参与想象中的对话与真正见到未来的自己相去甚远。建议人们花一点时间想象一下这次会面，就能帮助你现在做出更好的选择。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“I’ve largely focused on how people think about and relate to their future selves, and explored the reasons why we have such a hard time making long-term decisions. In my research, I’ve learnt that we often imagine our future selves like strangers, which can impede us in making long-term choices.(我主要关注的是人们如何思考和联系他们未来的自己，并探讨了我们很难做出长期决定的原因。在我的研究中，我了解到我们经常把未来的自己想象成陌生人，这可能会阻碍我们做出长期的选择)”可知，人们很难做出长期的决定因为人们发现很难与遥远的自己联系起来。故选D。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段“In my research, I’ve learnt that we often imagine our future selves like strangers, which can impede us in making long-term choices.(在我的研究中，我了解到我们经常把未来的自己想象成陌生人，这可能会阻碍我们做出长期的选择)”；划线词上文“having people engage in an imagined conversation”以及后文“actually meeting one’s future self”可知，人们发现很难与遥远的自己联系起来，即让人们参与想象中的对话与真正见到未来的自己是非常不同的情况。故划线词意思是“与……非常不同”，故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“I realized, through thorough reflections, that the most powerful questions would be ones that helped me make better choices today —questions exploring personal growth, regrets and unfulfilled actions.(经过深思熟虑，我意识到，最有影响力的问题应该是那些帮助我今天做出更好选择的问题——那些探讨个人成长、遗憾和未实现的行为的问题)”可知，作者最有可能问未来的自己：如果有机会，你会做些什么不同的事？故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“There’s a classic short story in which a young man travels years ahead and meets his future self. Narratives like this have always been related to science fiction. But what if you could meet your future self (有一个经典的短篇故事，讲的是一个年轻人在多年前旅行，遇到了未来的自己。这样的叙事总是与科幻小说有关。但如果你能见到未来的自己呢？)”结合文章主要说明了人们很难做出长期的决定因为人们发现很难与遥远的自己联系起来，指出让人们参与想象中的对话与真正见到未来的自己相去甚远。建议人们花一点时间想象一下这次会面，就能帮助你现在做出更好的选择。可知，A选项“时间旅行：如果你遇到了未来的自己该怎么办？”最符合文章标题。故选A。
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。
Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman developed a clever learning method known as the Feynman Technique. It involves explaining what you're learning to others. By teaching what you’ve learned from memory, you engage in active recall. ____16____ It also ensures that you understand the topic, because you can only explain an idea if you truly understand it. The technique consists of four repeatable steps.
To begin, choose a concept or topic you wish to fully understand. ___17___ The more interested you are, the faster you’ll grasp it. Moreover, a personally interesting topic will keep you motivated and engaged.
___18___ Write notes and explain it in a way that makes sense to a five-year-old. If you’d rather avoid actually teaching someone, you can just teach it to an imaginary audience. But it works much better if you use a real person. They’ll be able to let you know when something isn’t clear.
While teaching you may discover gaps in your understanding. ____19____ Review your notes, reread books, or seek external help to ensure you have a complete understanding of the context before moving forward.
Now that you fully grasp the concept, test your understanding by trying to teach it to another person. This will help you identify any remaining areas of uncertainty you need to revisit.
The Feynman Technique is a great way for kids and grown-ups to learn. ____20____ You need to actively think about the problem instead of passively reading or listening to someone else. However, with great efforts in mastering this method, you’ll see your learning results improve quicker than ever before.
A. It is mentally demanding.
B. This helps the information stick in your mind better.
C. Teach it to a five-year-old, who would give you direct feedback.
D. Your curiosity about it will determine the pace of your learning.
E. Once you have chosen a topic, you can teach it to someone else.
F. Active engagement plays a key role in promoting deeper learning.
G. When this happens, refer back to the original material for the missing pieces.
【答案】16. B 17. D 18. E 19. G 20. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了物理学家、诺贝尔奖得主理查德·费曼发明的被称为费曼技巧的一种聪明的学习方法。
16题详解】
由上文“Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman developed a clever learning method known as the Feynman Technique. It involves explaining what you're learning to others. By teaching what you’ve learned from memory, you engage in active recall. (物理学家、诺贝尔奖得主理查德·费曼发明了一种聪明的学习方法，被称为费曼技巧。它包括向别人解释你正在学习的东西。通过教授你从记忆中学到的东西，你参与了主动回忆。)”可知，本空要说跟“这种学习方法的好处”有关的话题，故B选项“This helps the information stick in your mind better. (这有助于信息更好地留在你的脑海中。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
【17题详解】
由下文“The more interested you are, the faster you’ll grasp it. Moreover, a personally interesting topic will keep you motivated and engaged. (你越感兴趣，就能越快地掌握它。此外，一个个人感兴趣的话题会让你保持动力和投入。)”可知，本空要说跟“感兴趣和学习的关系”有关的话题，故D选项“Your curiosity about it will determine the pace of your learning. (你对它的好奇心将决定你的学习进度。)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选D。
【18题详解】
由下文“Write notes and explain it in a way that makes sense to a five-year-old. If you’d rather avoid actually teaching someone, you can just teach it to an imaginary audience. But it works much better if you use a real person. They’ll be able to let you know when something isn’t clear. (写笔记，用五岁小孩能理解的方式解释。如果你不想真的教别人，你可以把它交给一个想象中的听众。但如果你用真人的话效果会更好。如果有什么不清楚的地方，他们会让你知道。)”可知，本空要说跟“写笔记”有关的话题，故E选项“Once you have chosen a topic, you can teach it to someone else. (一旦你选择了一个主题，你就可以把它教给其他人。)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选E。
【19题详解】
由上文“While teaching you may discover gaps in your understanding. (在教学过程中，你可能会发现自己理解上的差距。)”可知，本空要说跟“出现这种情况的解决办法”有关的话题，由后文“Review your notes, reread books, or seek external help to ensure you have a complete understanding of the context before moving forward. (回顾你的笔记，重新阅读书籍，或者寻求外部帮助，以确保你在继续之前对上下文有一个完整的理解。)”可知，出现这种情况的解决办法是回顾笔记，故G选项“When this happens, refer back to the original material for the missing pieces. (当这种情况发生时，请回到原始材料中查找缺失的部分。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选G。
【20题详解】
由下文“You need to actively think about the problem instead of passively reading or listening to someone else. (你需要积极地思考问题，而不是被动地阅读或听别人说话。)”可知，积极地思考问题对精神要求很高，故A选项“It is mentally demanding. (这对精神要求很高。)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选A。
第三部分：语言运用(共三节，满分45分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下列短文，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 heading home after giving my colleague a lift. I took a ___21___ as the snowstorm was approaching.
Then the snow started and was coming down ___22___. Within minutes I was in a whiteout.The windows were ___23___ and getting covered with snow, so I slowed down and rolled down my driver's side window, thinking I could better ___24___ the road edge and keep to a straight line. But really, I had no ___25___ where I was. I stopped and kept the car running to stay___26___. I called 911.The operator told me to wait things out for the night.
The call left me in ___27___. Breathe, I told myself. An idea occurred to me. I ___28___ my location online and explained what I was ___29___, wishing for anyone to come to my rescue. Soon enough, people started chiming in on my post. I got a ____30____ from someone who was going to put me in touch with people nearby. I had never been more ____31____.
Then I saw a big ____32____ in the dark. He had walked about 500 metres to get me, ____33____ the wind and snow each step of the way. “You’ll be OK. Follow me.” He turned around and started to trudge through the snow, sure of the ____34____. I drove slowly behind him. When we reached his house,I burst into tears of ____35____.
21. A. shortcut B. turn C. look D. risk
22. A. soon B. fast C. lightly D. suddenly
23. A. locked B. closed C. frozen D. broken
24. A. follow B. cover C. mark D. remember
25. A. plan B. clue C. doubt D. problem
26. A. awake B. calm C. warm D. still
27. A. confusion B. trouble C. embarrassment D. panic
28. A. confirmed B. found C. posted D. checked
29. A. looking at B. going through C. searching for D. carrying out
30. A. tip B. comment C. like D. message
31. A. inspired B. relieved C. convinced D. amazed
32. A. policeman B. creature C. shadow D. figure
33. A. fighting B. avoiding C. checking D. reporting
34. A. goal B. danger C. depth D. direction
35. A. hope B. love C. gratitude D. pride
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。描述了作者在一场突如其来的暴风雪中迷路并被困在车中，随后通过社交媒体发出求救信号，最终得到一位陌生人在恶劣天气中的救援，并被引领至安全之地的经历。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：暴风雪就要来了，我抄了一条近路。A. shortcut近路；B. turn依次轮到的机会；C. look看；D. risk风险。根据下文“as the snowstorm was approaching(由于暴风雪即将来临)”及“But really, I had no__5__where I was.(但是，我真的不知道我在哪里)”可知，由于暴风雪即将来临，作者抄了一条近路，结果遇到了麻烦。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然后雪开始下了，而且下得很快。A. soon不久；B. fast快；C. lightly轻松地；D. suddenly意外地。根据下文“Within minutes I was in a whiteout(几分钟内，我就陷入了一片白茫茫的大雪中)”可知，雪下得很快，故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：车窗被冻住了，被雪覆盖了，所以我放慢了速度，摇下了驾驶员侧的车窗，想着我可以更好地沿着路边，保持直线行驶。A. locked锁；B. closed关闭；C. frozen冻；D. broken破坏。根据下文“getting covered with snow(被雪覆盖了)”可知，此处说的是暴风雪中车窗的状态，分析待选项，C项“frozen冻”表示的含义符合语境，故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. follow沿着；B. cover覆盖；C. mark标志着；D. remember记得。根据下文“the road edge and keep to a straight line(……路边，保持直线行驶)”可知，此处说的是沿着路边，故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是，我真的不知道我在哪里。A. plan计划；B. clue线索；C. doubt怀疑；D. problem问题。根据下文“I stopped and kept the car running(我停下来，让车一直运转着)”以及“I called 911(我呼叫了911)”可知，作者因暴风雪迷路，不知道自己在哪里，故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我停下来，保持汽车运转以保暖。A. awake醒着的；B. calm镇静的；C. warm温暖的；D. still静止的。根据上文“I stopped and kept the car running(我停下来，保持汽车运转)”可知，作者停下来但保持汽车运转。由此可知，作者试图通过保持汽车运转的方式保暖，故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个电话让我惊慌失措。A. confusion困惑；B. trouble麻烦；C. embarrassment尴尬；D. panic恐慌。根据上文“I called 911.The operator told me to wait things out for the night(我拨打了911。接线员告诉我等待一夜，看看情况再说)”可知，作者向911求救，却被告知要等一晚上，感到惊慌失措，故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在网上发布了自己的位置，并解释了我所经历的一切，希望有人能来救我。A. confirmed证实；B. found发现；C. posted发帖子；D. checked检查。根据下文“Soon enough, people started chiming in on my post(很快，人们开始在我的帖子上留言)”可知，作者在网上发了帖子，故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：同上。A. looking at看；B. going through经历；C. searching for查找；D. carrying out执行。根据下文“wishing for anyone to come to my rescue(希望有人能来救我)”可知，作者讲述的是自己经历的事情，故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我收到了一条信息，有人打算帮我联系附近的人。A. tip小费；B. comment评论；C. like爱好；D. message消息。根据下文“who was going to put me in touch with people nearby(有人打算帮我联系附近的人)”可知，作者收到了一条消息，故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我从未如此如释重负。A. inspired有创造力的；B. relieved宽慰的；C. convinced坚信的；D. amazed大为惊奇的。根据上文“who was going to put me in touch with people nearby(有人打算帮我联系附近的人)”可知，在困境中有陌生人试图帮助作者，使作者感到如释重负，故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后我在黑暗中看到一个大身影。A. policeman警察；B. creature生物；C. shadow阴影；D. figure人影。根据下文“He had walked about 500 metres to get me(他走了大约500米来接我)”可知，此处上下文说的是人影，故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他每走一步都在与风雪抗争，大约走了500米来找我。A. fighting与……作斗争；B. avoiding避免；C. checking检查；D. reporting报告。根据上文“Then the snow started and was coming down fast. Within minutes I was in a whiteout(然后雪开始下了，而且下得很快。几分钟内，我就陷入了一片白茫茫的大雪中)”可知，前来帮助作者的人顶着大风大雪前来，分析选项，A项“fighting与……作斗争”表达的含义符合语境，故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他转过身，开始在雪地里艰难地行走，确信自己的方向。A. goal目标；B. danger危险；C. depth深度；D. direction方向。根据下文“I drove slowly behind him(我在他身后慢慢地开)”可知，前来帮忙的人知道方向，所以作者跟着他开车，故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我们到达他的家时，我感激地泪流满面。A. hope希望；B. love爱；C. gratitude感激；D. pride自豪。根据上文“But really, I had no clue where I was(但是，我真的不知道我在哪里)”以及“When we reached his house(当我们到达他的家时)”可知，作者在暴风雪中迷路，被陌生人帮助。由此可知，作者心怀感激，故选C项。
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第三部分 语言运用
第二节单句填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
根据句意，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
36. What a city —— a city that was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that______ (occur) in 1906. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】occurred
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：这是一座多么伟大的城市，一座能够在1906年地震后重建的城市。空处为that引导的定语从句中的谓语，根据时间状语in 1906可知事件发生在过去，用一般过去时，谓语动词用过去式。故填occurred。
37. After a great deal of effort, she finally succeeded ______ moving it to the side of the street. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】in
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：经过一番努力，她终于成功地把它搬到了路边。succeed in doing“成功做某事”是固定搭配。故填in。
38. Is there no one in this village who feels any responsibility______ (keep) their neighbors from harm (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to keep
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语。句意：这个村子里没有人觉得有责任保护邻居免受伤害吗？名词responsibility后面应用动词不定式作后置定语。故填to keep。
39. The new People’s Republic of China saw Dr Lin Qiaozhi________ (play) a key role. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】playing
【解析】
【详解】考查现在分词。句意：新成立的中华人民共和国见证了林巧稚医生发挥的关键作用。根据“a key role”可知，此处是指看到林巧稚医生发挥着关键作用。see sb doing意为“看见某人正在做某事”，为固定搭配，所以此处应用现在分词作宾语补足语。故填playing。
40. In the same year, gold was discovered near San Francisco, ________ started a gold rush.(用适当的词填空)
【答案】which
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：同年，在旧金山附近发现了金矿，掀起了淘金热。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，主语指的是前面整个主句的内容，因此空格处用which引导定语从句，故填which。
41. Celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth ________. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】it
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：和我的朋友一起庆祝那达慕是完全值得的。分析句子可知，句中涉及固定短语“be worth it”，意为“值得”，故空格处应用代词“it”。故填it。
42. ______(historic), Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Historically
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：历史上，中国移民在铁路建设和淘金热时期定居在该地区。修饰整句应用副词。句首字母大写，故填Historically。
43. He spoke slowly to make himself ______ (understand). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】understood
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：他慢慢地说，以使人理解他自己。动词make后接复合宾语，动词understand和宾语himself之间是被动关系，用其过去分词作补足语，make oneself understood是固定句式。故填understood。
44. I’d like to make a ________ (complain) about the noise. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】complaint
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：我要投诉噪音问题。不定冠词a之后应该加上可数名词的单数形式，再根据提示，故填complaint。
45. We can take part in__________ wide range of activities after school.（用适当的词填空）
【答案】a
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：我们课后可以参加一系列的活动。a range of是固定短语，意为“一系列”，故填a。
第三节 语篇填空(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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Trends popular among the youth such as “China chic” and the growing influence of young consumers have driven the development of hanfu industry in recent years. Among the ____46____(variety) styles, the horse face skirt has emerged as the most popular item.
____47____(combine) classical elegance with modern simplicity, the horse face skirt is said to perfectly suit the contemporary culture and lifestyle of young people, making ____48____ fashion icon(标志). This trend has gained popularity in Luoyang city, Central China’s Henan province, ____49____ numerous performers recently showcased these beautiful skirts in their acts, with many visitors alike ____50____ (dress) in the elegant horse face skirts. Last Spring Festival holiday saw the increase ____51____ the sales of the horse face skirts in Caoxian county of Shandong province, one of the country’s hanfu production and sales ____52____ (center). Actually, the skirt has become a very popular ____53____ (choose) for gifts.
The current popularity of hanfu in the country is believed ____54____ (indicate) more than a fashion trend; it _____55_____ (represent) a deeper connection to Chinese tradition and cultural identity
【答案】46. various
bining
48. a 49. where
50. dressed
51. in 52. centers
53. choice 54. to indicate
55. represents
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了将古典的优雅与现代的简约结合在一起的马脸裙，据说这种裙子非常适合当代年轻人的文化和生活方式，成为时尚标志。
【46题详解】
考查形容词。句意：在各种款式中，马脸裙已成为最受欢迎的单品。修饰名词styles用形容词。故填various。
【47题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：将古典的优雅与现代的简约结合在一起的马脸裙，据说非常适合当代年轻人的文化和生活方式，成为时尚标志。此处为非谓语，动词combine和主语之间是主动关系，用其现在分词作状语。句首字母大写，故填Combining。
【48题详解】
考查冠词。句意：同上。后文名词fashion icon为单数泛指概念，应用不定冠词限定。fashion的发音是辅音音素开头。故填a。
【49题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这一潮流在中国中部河南省洛阳市流行起来，最近许多表演者在表演中展示了这种美丽的裙子，许多游客都穿着优雅的马脸裙。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为Luoyang city，从句中不缺少主语或宾语，用关系副词where引导，作地点状语。故填where。
【50题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。介词with后接复合宾语，动词dress“给（某人）穿衣服”和宾语之间是被动关系，用其过去分词作补足语。故填dressed。
【51题详解】
考查介词。句意：去年春节期间，在全国汉服生产和销售中心之一的山东省曹县，马脸裙的销量有所增加。根据句意和空格前的名词increase可知，指在哪方面的增加应该用介词in。故填in。
【52题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：同上。“one of+可数名词复数”是固定短语。故填centers。
【53题详解】
考查名词。句意：事实上，这条裙子已经成为一种非常流行的礼物选择。根据前文不定冠词a可知，此处应用其名词choice作表语。故填choice。
【54题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：汉服在中国的流行被认为不仅仅是一种时尚趋势；它代表了与中国传统和文化认同的更深层次的联系。be believed to do sth是固定句式，不定式和前面动词一起作复合谓语。故填to indicate。
【55题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：同上。此处描述现实状况，用一般现在时。主语it单数，主谓一致，故填represents。
第四部 分写作(共两节满分25分)
第一节 英汉互译(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)
56. Festivals are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. (英译汉)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】节日是让我们放松心情、享受生活、暂时忘却工作的时刻。
【解析】
【详解】考查名词、动词短语、时态和定语从句。Festivals 意为“节日”，作主语，occasions意为“时刻；场合”，表语，同时为定语从句的先行词，that引导定语从句，修饰先行词occasions，在定语从句中作主语，allow 意为“允许”，作定语从句的谓语， relax and enjoy life意为“放松和享受生活”，不定式作宾语补足语，forget about意为“忘记……”，与to relax and enjoy life并列作宾语补足语，our work意为“我们的工作”，作forget about的宾语，for a little while意为“一会儿；暂时”，作状语，故翻译为节日是让我们放松心情、享受生活、暂时忘却工作的时刻。
57. I selected a Cantonese restaurant that served its food on beautiful china plates. （英译汉）
【答案】我挑了一家粤菜馆，他们端出来的菜肴是放在精美的瓷盘子上的。
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句和句子结构。分析句子结构可知，“I selected a Cantonese restaurant”是主句，“that served its food on beautiful china plates”是定语从句，定语从句修饰先行词a Cantonese restaurant(粤菜馆)，主句“I selected a Cantonese restaurant”中，主语是“I”译为“我”，谓语为“selected”译为“挑选”，“a Cantonese restaurant”译为“一家粤菜馆”，所以主句翻译为“我挑了一家粤菜馆”。定语从句“that served its food on beautiful china plates.”中，that是主语，代指“a Cantonese restaurant”，译为“粤菜馆”，谓语为“served”，译为“端上（食物）”，宾语为“its food”，译为“菜肴”，介词短语“on beautiful china plates”做后置定语，修饰food，译“放在精美的瓷盘子上”，所以定语从句翻译为“他们端出来的菜肴是放在精美的瓷盘子上的”，故本句可译为：我挑了一家粤菜馆，他们端出来的菜肴是放在精美的瓷盘子上的。
58. The city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture. (英译汉)
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【答案】市政府和居民将它重建，并且特地融入诸多中国建筑元素。
【解析】
【详解】考查句子结构。本句为主谓宾状句型，主语The city and residents可译为“市政府和居民”，谓语rebuilt意为“重建”，宾语it译为“它”；现在分词短语taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture可译为“并且特地融入诸多中国建筑元素”，作状语。故可翻译为：市政府和居民将它重建，并且特地融入诸多中国建筑元素。
59. 作为医生，我们必须对患者负责，视她们如同姐妹。(汉译英)
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【答案】As doctors, we should be responsible for the patients and treat them as our sisters.
【解析】
【详解】考查句子结构。根据句意可知，本句应用情态动词+动词原形表达。表示“作为医生”为介词短语as doctors，零冠词可数名词复数表泛指；表示“对……负责”为固定搭配be responsible for；表示“患者”为the patients作介词宾语；表示“我们必须”为we should；表示“视她们如同姐妹”为动词短语treat them as our sisters，用and和前文be并列和should一起作复合谓语，treat…as“把……当作”是固定搭配。句首字母大写，故翻译为As doctors, we should be responsible for the patients and treat them as our sisters.
60. 唐人街是美国多元文化的一个重要组成部分。（汉译英）
【答案】Chinatowns are an important part of the diverse culture of the USA.
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查短语。根据中文意思可知，主语是Chinatowns，谓语是are，“一个重要组成部分”用短语an important part，再根据其他中文意思及翻译，故翻译为 Chinatowns are an important part of the diverse culture of the USA.。
【点睛】
第二节 书面表达(满分15分)
61. 假定你是李华，你校正在组织英语演讲比赛。请你结合下面的名人名言(famous quote)，写一篇题为“My Understanding of Failure”的演讲稿参赛。
“A man can fail many times, but he isn’t a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.”
—J. Burroughs
内容包括：
1. 你对该名言的理解；
2. 结合你的生活实例；
3. 你的感悟。
注意：
1. 词数100 左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Understanding of Failure
Good morning, everyone! My name is Li Hua.
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That’ all for my speech. Thanks for listening!
【答案】My Understanding of Failure
Good morning! My name is Li Hua. It’s an honour for me to share with you my understanding of failure. What I learn from J. Burroughs’ famous quote is that when faced with failure, we should reflect on ourselves instead of putting the blame on others.
When entering high school, many classmates found it really difficult to learn maths and did poorly in exams. They blamed it on the teacher rather than themselves, which resulted in even poorer performance. I was no exception. However, when I realized complaining made no sense, I adjusted my learning methods and turned to the teacher whenever I encountered difficult problems. Gradually, I began to make progress. The lesson I have drawn from this experience is that only by bravely taking full responsibility for failure rather than blaming others can we succeed.
That’ all for my speech. Thanks for listening!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生结合所给的名人名言，写一篇题为“My Understanding of Failure”的演讲稿参加学校举办的英语演讲比赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
著名的：famous→well-known
进入：enter→go into
困难的：difficult→hard
开始：begin→start
2.句式拓展
同义句替换
原句：When entering high school, many classmates found it really difficult to learn maths and did poorly in exams.
拓展句：When many classmates entered high school, they found it really difficult to learn maths and did poorly in exams.
【点睛】【高分句型1】What I learn from J. Burroughs’ famous quote is that when faced with failure, we should reflect on ourselves instead of putting the blame on others. (运用了what引导的主语从句和that引导的表语从句等)
【高分句型2】When entering high school, many classmates found it really difficult to learn maths and did poorly in exams. (运用了状语从句中省略、现在分词作状语)
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