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2024-2025学年湖北省华中师范大学第一附属中学高二上学期阶段性检测（一）英语试题2024.09.22
时间:120分钟 满分:150分
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18.
答案是B。
1. Where are the speakers
A. At a hotel. B. At an airport. C. At a café.
2. How does the man’s girlfriend feel now
A Anxious. B. Confused. C. Annoyed.
3. What’s wrong with the printer
A. It’s offline. B. It runs out of ink. C. It has a paper jam.
4. What is the man doing
A. Giving comfort. B. Offering advice. C. Asking for help.
5. What do we know about Lisa
A. She is a climbing enthusiast.
B. She may refuse the invitation.
C She just had an adventure race.
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. What’s the deadline for this project
A. This Wednesday. B. This Friday. C. Next Wednesday.
7. Who is in charge of the team
A. Peter. B. Lucy. C. David.
听第7段材料，回答第 8 、9题。
8. What does the man do
A. A trainer. B. An athlete. C. A programmer.
9. Why does the woman come here
A. To increase strength. B. To ease tension. C. To lose weight.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What appeals to the woman most in the movie
A. The plot. B. The special effects. C. The cultural elements.
11. What does the man think of the movie
A. Disappointing. B. Tolerable. C. Creative.
12. What do people find hard to accept in the movie
A. The highlight of the western culture.
B. The combination of different cultures.
C. The misunderstanding of Egyptian culture.
13. What do we know about the movie
A. It’s an action movie. B. It makes a big profit.
C. It is the second episode.
听第9段材料， 回答第14至 17 题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Lawyer and client. B. Professor and student.
C. Consultant and Customer.
15. What are the speakers talking about
A. Overseas study. B. Major selection. C. Academic performance.
16. What is the child’s intended field of study
A. Education. B. Technology. C. Language.
17. What makes Germany an ideal option for international students
A. Full scholarship. B. Low requirements. C. Affordable expense.
听第10段材料, 回答第 18 至20 题。
18. What is affecting Melbourne
A. A violent storm. B. A highway closure. C. Lack of medical supplies.
19. What is the exhibition about
A. Local creative works. B. Latest inventions.
C. Unique musical instruments.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To advertise. B. To entertain. C. To inform.
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
With all the dietary information online, it can be hard to know what tips to follow. Watch out for these words and expressions.
Fat Is Good
It doesn’t matter if you are part of the fat is GOOD for you or BAD for you group, the important question to ask is the source of the fat. If it comes from a land-based animal, and is likely to be solid at room temperature, then it is saturated (饱和的) fat whereas if it comes from fish or plants, and it is likely to be liquid at room temperature, then it is unsaturated fat. All the evidence indicates that eating more unsaturated fat than saturated fat lowers your risk of dying early.
Natural Sugar Is Better
The vast majority of sugar we consume is sucrose (蔗糖). It is the white powdered stuff we cook with and is made up of glucose and fructose. How about sugar from honey It is often marketed as natural and better for you. Actually, it just has its own distinct flavour, but is as sweet because of glucose and fructose.
High-pH Water
Some people think we need to eat alkali (碱) food to maintain our blood at a pH of 7.4. But everything we eat or drink passes through the stomach, which, at a pH of 1.5, is the most acidic part of the body. It is then neutralised to a pH of 7. So, nothing we eat will change the pH of our blood.
Don’t Eat Anything That You Can’t Pronounce
Whether foods are natural or highly processed, they are all full of chemicals. Are you supposed to fear “phenylthiocarbamide”, because you can’t pronounce it This is simply the chemical responsible for the bitter taste found in brassicas, the plants in the cabbage and mustard family.
Don’t Eat Food With More Than Five Ingredients(佐料)
Simple foods are not necessarily healthier for you. If I, for instance, use Chinese five spice powder in a recipe, that would count as one of the five ingredients. However, what if I added the typical components of five spice powder separately into a dish Does that mean my recipe suddenly becomes bad because it has more than five ingredients
1. According to the passage, healthier fat ______.
A. can be found in fish and plants B. comes from land-based animals
C. remains solid at room temperature D. can lower the death rate of elders
2. The passage suggests that ______.
A. diets can help adjust the pH of our blood B. honey sugar can do more good than sucrose
C. foods with more ingredients may be as healthy D. chemicals we can recognize are safer to take in
3 What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To compare tips on food choices. B. To introduce different health concepts.
C. To recommend fitness recipes to readers. D. To warn us of some dietary misunderstandings.
B
Courage is a huge theme in my life, a quality I constantly seek, appreciate, and analyze. The root of “courage” is “cor,” the Latin word for heart. In the beginning, courage meant “to speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.” While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel.
I recently witnessed an example of true courage. During a mountain-climbing trip with my 15-year-old daughter and some college students, I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group. Despite my suggestions to rest, she persisted until she couldn’t breathe properly.
Panicked, I called out to the front for help, but there was no response, and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately, two students just came back to check out on us. They offered assistance and calmed us down. As we continued at a slower pace, they shared their own experiences, from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming consistently among the first to reach the peak.
“You know,” one of them said, looking at my daughter, “I was just like you when I started.
But with practice and proper pace, you’ll get there too.”
“Yeah, don’t let your lack of experience stop you,” the other added. “It’s okay to admit when you’re struggling or not feeling alright. In fact, it’s important to speak up and ask for help when you need it. That’s how we improve and grow.”
Reaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me. However, the two students addressed the celebrating group directly, emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle.
I was totally amazed at their bravery, and my daughter learned that it’s okay to be the least experienced in a group. Courage, I’ve come to realize, has a ripple effect. Each time we choose courage, we inspire those around us to be a little braver and make the world a little better.
4. Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage
A. To question the common belief of courage.
B. To argue for the true nature of courage.
C. To show the changing meaning of courage.
D. To compare different interpretations of courage.
5. What did the two students suggest the daughter do
A. Keep to a suitable pace. B. Seek help whenever possible.
C. Challenge her own limits. D. Stick with experienced climbers.
6. Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage
A. The mother asked the girl to rest.
B. The girl tried hard not to fall behind.
C. The two students pointed out the group’s fault.
D. The group celebrated the reach of the mountain top.
7. What does the author intend to tell us
A. Kindness connects us all. B. Being a beginner takes courage.
C. We don’t have to be a hero to be brave. D. With courage, everyone can be perfect.
C
Five times stronger than steel, spider silk’s unique qualities were recognized by the Ancient Greeks—and more recently, scientists have looked at applications from medicine to engineering. Now, a Japanese startup, Spiber, has begun to change the textile industry with this remarkable material.
The company started by making a substitute in the lab that is similar to spider silk in structure. After studying thousands of different spider species and other silk-producing life forms, Spiber successfully produced an alternative to spider silk. This breakthrough was achieved by fermenting (发酵) a mixture of water, sugar, and nutrients with special microbes to produce protein polymers (聚合物). These polymers are then made into fibers, paving the way for a range of innovative fabrics.
However, shifting from lab to practical application presented challenges. In 2015, Spiber partnered with The North Face Japan to produce a limited-edition run of 50 “Moon Parka” jackets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. But during the design process, the team discovered that spider silk became smaller when exposed to water, and had to transform the protein to make the fiber suitable for an outdoor jacket, which took them four years to perfect.
Currently, the company uses sugarcane and corn for its fermentation process — crops that use large volumes of land and change food resources. To reduce its environmental impact, Spiber is developing a process called “biosphere circulation” that will transform deserted clothes made from natural materials like cotton into the sugars needed for fermentation.
With approximately 100 billion yen ($783 million) in funding, Spiber plans to significantly speed up its production of protein polymers by the end of 2025. “Mass production will help bring the price of fibers down and allow Spiber to expand beyond the high-end designer market and thus we have the means to create solutions to enable more circular fashion,” says Higashi, head of business development at Spiber. “It’s our mission to bring those solutions to the world.”
8. What breakthrough did Spiber achieve in the early research
A. It mixed various protein polymers. B. It produced a silk making machine.
C. It identified different spider species. D. It created a replacement for spider silk.
9. What was the challenge in making the “Moon Parka” jackets
A. High design costs. B. Spider silk’s sensitivity to water.
C. Limited raw materials. D. The partner’s unwillingness to help.
10. What can we know about Spiber’s “biosphere circulation” process
A. It will replace the current fermentation process.
B. It will use recycled materials for needed sugars.
C. It will promote the development of food industry.
D. It will simplify the procedure of clothing production.
11. What is Spiber’s plan
A. To raise more money for mass production. B. To increase the output of protein polymers.
C. To work with other high-end fashion brands. D. To develop a wider range of expensive fibers.
D
My father started learning French at 57, drawn by the potential benefits of bilingualism (双语能力) in delaying dementia (失智症). Now, 20 years later, he’s on his third teacher. Many people like my father have attempted to pick up a new language. But can this really boost brain health
According to experts, regularly using a new language brings cognitive (认知的) benefits. If you’re trying to recall the right words in another language, your brain is forced to inhibit your mother tongue. This process, called cognitive inhibition, helps improve your brain function. Repeating this process makes your brain more resistant to diseases like dementia. The more you challenge your brain, the better it functions, even if your brain health starts to decline.
However, evidence for the benefits of learning a second language in your 60s is weaker. Research by Dr. Leo Antoniou found that older Italians who took English lessons for four months didn’t see any difference in their cognition scores, but people who didn’t saw their scores decline. Prof. Diana Smith’s 2023 studies found similar results.
Researchers offered a few potential explanations for their disappointing results. One is that the participants were highly motivated volunteers, probably of high cognitive level for their age, making it hard to see any improvements. “When choosing participants, we have to be careful, are they really representative of the population ” said Dr. Judith Ware. Another is that the language interventions were perhaps too short. These studies have used language lessons that “were very different in their length and frequency,” said Prof. Laura Grossman.
To Dr. Antoniou, the limited findings are not entirely surprising. No one would say that learning a new language for six months would be the same as having used two languages for your entire life. But he does think that language lessons can provide cognitive benefits by being cognitively stimulating.
Perhaps more important, Prof. Grossman said, learning another language offers other potential advantages, like traveling or connecting with new communities. My father, for example, has remained pen friends with his first teacher and traveled to France numerous times.
And at 76, he’s as sharp as ever.
12. What happens in the process of “cognitive inhibition”
A. Memory improves. B. Brain health worsens.
C. Dementia is cured. D. Native language is held back.
13. Which is a possible explanation for the disappointing research results
A. The poor choice of research participants.
B. The great length of the language course.
C. The intervention of the first language.
D. The age difference of the research subjects.
14. Whose opinion does the author support by mentioning his father’s experience
A. Leo Antoniou’s. B. Diana Smith’s.
C. Laura Grossman’s. D. Judith Ware’s.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Is it never too late to learn a new language
B. Can learning a new language delay dementia
C. Why does my father start learning a new language
D. How does learning a new language benefit aging brain
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Artificial Intelligence (AI) geolocation (互联网定位技术) solutions are changing the way researchers track and monitor wildlife, enabling more powerful conservation efforts. These systems use advanced sensors, satellite imagery, and machine learning algorithms (算法) to gather real-time data on animal movements, habitat preferences, and migration patterns. ____16____
Traditional tracking methods often rely on non-automatic tracking or inconvenient necklace-like systems, which may cause stress and discomfort to the animals. ____17____ The devices can work as tags and the camera traps can be set up remotely, which decreases human impact on wildlife.
In addition, AI-powered devices collect and analyze data precisely. Through their assistance, scientists can gain insights into habitat choices and evaluate the effect of global warming on wild animal locations. ____18____ For example, by analyzing the collected data, conservationists can promote targeted habitat restoration efforts according to the patterns and connections they discovered with the help of AI geolocation devices.
____19____ By monitoring animals’ behavioral changes in real-time, researchers can quickly detect signs of environmental issues. Sudden changes in an animal’s movements could indicate threats or problems. Researchers can then respond immediately, potentially saving the animal’s life.
Sharing geolocation data through online platforms can also help raise awareness about protecting endangered species. ____20____ This help them feel more connected to the issues wildlife face in habitats. The bond promotes a sense of responsibility among individuals and encourages them to contribute to wildlife conservation efforts through various means, such as donations, volunteer work, and so on.
A This knowledge enables them to make accurate and efficient decisions.
B. However, AI tracking does not require disturbing contact with the animals.
C. AI monitoring needs fewer battery replacements than the traditional methods.
D. The solutions have offered the following key benefits to wildlife conservation.
E. Directly engaging with conservation efforts gives people a first-hand experience.
F. The AI geolocation technology significantly reduces the need for massive fieldwork.
G. With real-time data, the AI solutions also function as an early warning for wildlife risks.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项。(广州二模)
I have had no interest in football for as long as I can remember. While my classmates played, I ____21____ to stay in the library. I never ____22____ the passion for the game and would throw away the sports section of the newspaper, as if it ____23____ the rest of it. As I grew up, I proudly wore my ____24____ .
But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend's father, I found myself faced with a ____25____ opener like, “Terrible season we’re having, eh ” or simply, “Who do you support ” My heart sank, knowing my response would unavoidably ____26____ them, despite their good intentions.
I realized that my ____27____ had closed off many conversations, outings, and even potential friendships I might have ____28____ enjoyed. Although I couldn't change the fact that I found football boring, I began to regret being a(n) ____29____ .
Then I became a father. I didn’t want my boy to _____30_____ this valuable social experience so I took him to watch the Lions play. During those matches, we sat close to the field, surrounded by families who had a genuine _____31_____ with the players. My kid’s questions kept me somewhat _____32_____ in the game. Slowly, I started to_____33_____ for the Lions.
During one victorious match, we even met David, the Captain, who happily _____34_____ for a photo with my son. _____35_____, I had an answer to the question,“Who do you support ”
21. A. preferred B. intended C. wished D. pretended
22. A. believed B. understood C. noticed D. hid
23. A. confused B. poisoned C. defended D. preserved
24. A. doubt B. smile C. confidence D. dislike
25. A. well-informed B. well-prepared C. well-meant D. well-presented
26. A. challenge B. disturb C. amuse D. disappoint
27. A. attitude B. personality C. interest D. habit
28. A. otherwise B. ever C. still D. therefore
29. A. loser B. fan C. outsider D. passer-by
30. A. go wild for B. turn away from C. get the hang of D. miss out on
31. A. agreement B. conversation C. competition D. connection
32. A. stressed B. engaged C. successful D. busy
33. A. cheer B. change C. vote D. play
34. A. danced B. waved C. posed D. clapped
35. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Unexpectedly D. Luckily
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Have you ever been to Foshan city and visited China’s statue of liberty — the 30-meter-tall sculpture of Bruce Lee Bruce Lee, known as Li Xiaolong in Chinese, ____36____ (introduce) Chinese kungfu to the world through television and film. In memory of him, artists in Foshan created this amazing and ____37____ (attract) sculpture in 2010.
The towering sculpture, which looks like a stop-motion capture of Lee ____38____ (do) one of his explosive high kicks, took more than 100 people six months to complete. “We hope it can compete with the Statue of Liberty of the US, ____39____ the sculpture of Bruce Lee, the Kungfu God of 1, 000 Legs, ____40____ (mean) to symbolize Chinese wisdom, creativity and health.” artist Shu Yong said.
Bruce Lee was the first actor ____41____ (bridge) East and West. His impact contributed to ____42____ shift in the overall culture of the West. Despite his short life, Bruce Lee challenged the ____43____ (establish) conventions, kicked down racial barriers and paved the way for future film makers and actors. His influence, ____44____ on martial (武术) arts, filmmaking, or on culture, social customs still remains in today’s ____45____ (increasing) interconnected world.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你负责的小组项目“Surveying Students’ English Novel Reading” 在学校项目评比中获奖，现受校英语俱乐部邀请作该项目的介绍。请用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 实施过程；
2. 组员感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear English Club members,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you.
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was doing homework with my friend Ollie at his home when he randomly started scribbling (乱画) a fish. But not just any fish. This fish was riding a skateboard and blowing a bubble that said “I’d rather be skating!”I laughed and drew a sea star saying “Quit fooling around and get to work!”
Just then, Ollie’s grandma Abuela and her friend Mr. Goldberg came into the kitchen. Mr. Goldberg was in charge of the local animal shelter. Abuela poured their tea and inquired about how things were going at the animal shelter. Mr. Goldberg sighed, shaking his head. He explained that not enough people were adopting pets, resulting in too many animals without homes.
Overhearing the conversation, Ollie offered to adopt some excitedly. But Abuela said that one noisy parrot was plenty for this house.
“Blue isn’t noisy,” defended Ollie. “He’s just musical.”
“I’d have a whole farm full of animals if I could,” I said. “But my parents say two cats and a hamster (仓鼠) are enough.”
Mr. Goldberg said he kept trying to attract people to adopt animals, but found it hard to get people’s attention these days. Ollie drew a sad whale, and I wrote the words “Please adopt me” in the shape of a whale spout (喷水). Mr. Goldberg took a look at our drawings and made favorable comments on them, saying that these clever talking animals just might grab people’s attention. And he asked us if we were willing to design a poster for his animal shelter, a proposal we happily accepted. We decided to draw some ideas on our own and meet up again the next afternoon.
That night, when I was sitting in the living room brainstorming ideas for the poster, my little brother brought in our hamster, Mr. Nibbles, to give him a little run-around time. He made a hamster playground out of couch pillows and Mr. Nibbles began to run around merrily.
Suddenly, an idea formed in my mind.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We decided to make both Mr. Nibbles and Blue the stars of the poster.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2024-2025学年湖北省华中师范大学第一附属中学高二上学期阶段性检测（一）英语试题2024.09.22
答案版
时间:120分钟 满分:150分
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例: How much is the shirt
A 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18.
答案是B。
1. Where are the speakers
A. At a hotel. B. At an airport. C. At a café.
2. How does the man’s girlfriend feel now
A. Anxious. B. Confused. C. Annoyed.
3. What’s wrong with the printer
A. It’s offline. B. It runs out of ink. C. It has a paper jam.
4. What is the man doing
A. Giving comfort. B. Offering advice. C. Asking for help.
5. What do we know about Lisa
A. She is a climbing enthusiast.
B. She may refuse the invitation.
C. She just had an adventure race.
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. What’s the deadline for this project
A. This Wednesday. B. This Friday. C. Next Wednesday.
7. Who is in charge of the team
A. Peter. B. Lucy. C. David.
听第7段材料，回答第 8 、9题。
8. What does the man do
A. A trainer. B. An athlete. C. A programmer.
9. Why does the woman come here
A. To increase strength. B. To ease tension. C. To lose weight.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What appeals to the woman most in the movie
A. The plot. B. The special effects. C. The cultural elements.
11. What does the man think of the movie
A. Disappointing. B. Tolerable. C. Creative.
12. What do people find hard to accept in the movie
A. The highlight of the western culture.
B. The combination of different cultures.
C. The misunderstanding of Egyptian culture.
13. What do we know about the movie
A. It’s an action movie. B. It makes a big profit.
C. It is the second episode.
听第9段材料， 回答第14至 17 题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Lawyer and client. B. Professor and student.
C. Consultant and Customer.
15. What are the speakers talking about
A. Overseas study. B. Major selection. C. Academic performance.
16. What is the child’s intended field of study
A. Education. B. Technology. C. Language.
17. What makes Germany an ideal option for international students
A. Full scholarship. B. Low requirements. C. Affordable expense.
听第10段材料, 回答第 18 至20 题。
18. What is affecting Melbourne
A. A violent storm. B. A highway closure. C. Lack of medical supplies.
19. What is the exhibition about
A. Local creative works. B. Latest inventions.
C. Unique musical instruments.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To advertise. B. To entertain. C. To inform.
听力答案 略
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
With all the dietary information online, it can be hard to know what tips to follow. Watch out for these words and expressions.
Fat Is Good
It doesn’t matter if you are part of the fat is GOOD for you or BAD for you group, the important question to ask is the source of the fat. If it comes from a land-based animal, and is likely to be solid at room temperature, then it is saturated (饱和的) fat whereas if it comes from fish or plants, and it is likely to be liquid at room temperature, then it is unsaturated fat. All the evidence indicates that eating more unsaturated fat than saturated fat lowers your risk of dying early.
Natural Sugar Is Better
The vast majority of sugar we consume is sucrose (蔗糖). It is the white powdered stuff we cook with and is made up of glucose and fructose. How about sugar from honey It is often marketed as natural and better for you. Actually, it just has its own distinct flavour, but is as sweet because of glucose and fructose.
High-pH Water
Some people think we need to eat alkali (碱) food to maintain our blood at a pH of 7.4. But everything we eat or drink passes through the stomach, which, at a pH of 1.5, is the most acidic part of the body. It is then neutralised to a pH of 7. So, nothing we eat will change the pH of our blood.
Don’t Eat Anything That You Can’t Pronounce
Whether foods are natural or highly processed, they are all full of chemicals. Are you supposed to fear “phenylthiocarbamide”, because you can’t pronounce it This is simply the chemical responsible for the bitter taste found in brassicas, the plants in the cabbage and mustard family.
Don’t Eat Food With More Than Five Ingredients(佐料)
Simple foods are not necessarily healthier for you. If I for instance, use Chinese five spice powder in a recipe, that would count as one of the five ingredients. However, what if I added the typical components of five spice powder separately into a dish Does that mean my recipe suddenly becomes bad because it has more than five ingredients
1. According to the passage, healthier fat ______.
A. can be found in fish and plants B. comes from land-based animals
C. remains solid at room temperature D. can lower the death rate of elders
2. The passage suggests that ______.
A. diets can help adjust the pH of our blood B. honey sugar can do more good than sucrose
C. foods with more ingredients may be as healthy D. chemicals we can recognize are safer to take in
3. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To compare tips on food choices. B. To introduce different health concepts.
C. To recommend fitness recipes to readers. D. To warn us of some dietary misunderstandings.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
B
Courage is a huge theme in my life, a quality I constantly seek, appreciate, and analyze. The root of “courage” is “cor,” the Latin word for heart. In the beginning, courage meant “to speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.” While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel.
I recently witnessed an example of true courage. During a mountain-climbing trip with my 15-year-old daughter and some college students, I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group. Despite my suggestions to rest, she persisted until she couldn’t breathe properly.
Panicked, I called out to the front for help, but there was no response, and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately, two students just came back to check out on us. They offered assistance and calmed us down. As we continued at a slower pace, they shared their own experiences, from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming consistently among the first to reach the peak.
“You know,” one of them said, looking at my daughter, “I was just like you when I started.
But with practice and proper pace, you’ll get there too.”
“Yeah, don’t let your lack of experience stop you,” the other added. “It’s okay to admit when you’re struggling or not feeling alright. In fact, it’s important to speak up and ask for help when you need it. That’s how we improve and grow.”
Reaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me. However, the two students addressed the celebrating group directly, emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle.
I was totally amazed at their bravery, and my daughter learned that it’s okay to be the least experienced in a group. Courage, I’ve come to realize, has a ripple effect. Each time we choose courage, we inspire those around us to be a little braver and make the world a little better.
4. Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage
A. To question the common belief of courage.
B. To argue for the true nature of courage.
C. To show the changing meaning of courage.
D. To compare different interpretations of courage.
5. What did the two students suggest the daughter do
A. Keep to a suitable pace. B. Seek help whenever possible.
C. Challenge her own limits. D. Stick with experienced climbers.
6. Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage
A. The mother asked the girl to rest.
B. The girl tried hard not to fall behind.
C. The two students pointed out the group’s fault.
D. The group celebrated the reach of the mountain top.
7. What does the author intend to tell us
A. Kindness connects us all. B. Being a beginner takes courage.
C. We don’t have to be a hero to be brave. D. With courage, everyone can be perfect.
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. C 7. C
C
Five times stronger than steel, spider silk’s unique qualities were recognized by the Ancient Greeks—and more recently, scientists have looked at applications from medicine to engineering. Now, a Japanese startup, Spiber, has begun to change the textile industry with this remarkable material.
The company started by making a substitute in the lab that is similar to spider silk in structure. After studying thousands of different spider species and other silk-producing life forms, Spiber successfully produced an alternative to spider silk. This breakthrough was achieved by fermenting (发酵) a mixture of water, sugar, and nutrients with special microbes to produce protein polymers (聚合物). These polymers are then made into fibers, paving the way for a range of innovative fabrics.
However, shifting from lab to practical application presented challenges. In 2015, Spiber partnered with The North Face Japan to produce a limited-edition run of 50 “Moon Parka” jackets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. But during the design process, the team discovered that spider silk became smaller when exposed to water, and had to transform the protein to make the fiber suitable for an outdoor jacket, which took them four years to perfect.
Currently, the company uses sugarcane and corn for its fermentation process — crops that use large volumes of land and change food resources. To reduce its environmental impact, Spiber is developing a process called “biosphere circulation” that will transform deserted clothes made from natural materials like cotton into the sugars needed for fermentation.
With approximately 100 billion yen ($783 million) in funding, Spiber plans to significantly speed up its production of protein polymers by the end of 2025. “Mass production will help bring the price of fibers down and allow Spiber to expand beyond the high-end designer market and thus we have the means to create solutions to enable more circular fashion,” says Higashi, head of business development at Spiber. “It’s our mission to bring those solutions to the world.”
8. What breakthrough did Spiber achieve in the early research
A. It mixed various protein polymers. B. It produced a silk making machine.
C. It identified different spider species. D. It created a replacement for spider silk.
9. What was the challenge in making the “Moon Parka” jackets
A. High design costs. B. Spider silk’s sensitivity to water.
C. Limited raw materials. D. The partner’s unwillingness to help.
10. What can we know about Spiber’s “biosphere circulation” process
A. It will replace the current fermentation process.
B. It will use recycled materials for needed sugars.
C. It will promote the development of food industry.
D. It will simplify the procedure of clothing production.
11. What is Spiber’s plan
A. To raise more money for mass production. B. To increase the output of protein polymers.
C. To work with other high-end fashion brands. D. To develop a wider range of expensive fibers.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. B 11. B
D
My father started learning French at 57, drawn by the potential benefits of bilingualism (双语能力) in delaying dementia (失智症). Now, 20 years later, he’s on his third teacher. Many people like my father have attempted to pick up a new language. But can this really boost brain health
According to experts, regularly using a new language brings cognitive (认知的) benefits. If you’re trying to recall the right words in another language, your brain is forced to inhibit your mother tongue. This process, called cognitive inhibition, helps improve your brain function. Repeating this process makes your brain more resistant to diseases like dementia. The more you challenge your brain, the better it functions, even if your brain health starts to decline.
However, evidence for the benefits of learning a second language in your 60s is weaker. Research by Dr. Leo Antoniou found that older Italians who took English lessons for four months didn’t see any difference in their cognition scores, but people who didn’t saw their scores decline. Prof. Diana Smith’s 2023 studies found similar results.
Researchers offered a few potential explanations for their disappointing results. One is that the participants were highly motivated volunteers probably of high cognitive level for their age, making it hard to see any improvements. “When choosing participants, we have to be careful, are they really representative of the population ” said Dr. Judith Ware. Another is that the language interventions were perhaps too short. These studies have used language lessons that “were very different in their length and frequency,” said Prof. Laura Grossman.
To Dr. Antoniou, the limited findings are not entirely surprising. No one would say that learning a new language for six months would be the same as having used two languages for your entire life. But he does think that language lessons can provide cognitive benefits by being cognitively stimulating.
Perhaps more important, Prof. Grossman said, learning another language offers other potential advantages, like traveling or connecting with new communities. My father, for example, has remained pen friends with his first teacher and traveled to France numerous times.
And at 76, he’s as sharp as ever.
12. What happens in the process of “cognitive inhibition”
A. Memory improves. B. Brain health worsens.
C. Dementia is cured. D. Native language is held back.
13. Which is a possible explanation for the disappointing research results
A. The poor choice of research participants.
B. The great length of the language course.
C. The intervention of the first language.
D. The age difference of the research subjects.
14. Whose opinion does the author support by mentioning his father’s experience
A. Leo Antoniou’s. B. Diana Smith’s.
C. Laura Grossman’s. D. Judith Ware’s.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A Is it never too late to learn a new language
B. Can learning a new language delay dementia
C. Why does my father start learning a new language
D. How does learning a new language benefit aging brain
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Artificial Intelligence (AI) geolocation (互联网定位技术) solutions are changing the way researchers track and monitor wildlife, enabling more powerful conservation efforts. These systems use advanced sensors, satellite imagery, and machine learning algorithms (算法) to gather real-time data on animal movements, habitat preferences, and migration patterns. ____16____
Traditional tracking methods often rely on non-automatic tracking or inconvenient necklace-like systems, which may cause stress and discomfort to the animals. ____17____ The devices can work as tags and the camera traps can be set up remotely, which decreases human impact on wildlife.
In addition, AI-powered devices collect and analyze data precisely. Through their assistance, scientists can gain insights into habitat choices and evaluate the effect of global warming on wild animal locations. ____18____ For example, by analyzing the collected data, conservationists can promote targeted habitat restoration efforts according to the patterns and connections they discovered with the help of AI geolocation devices.
____19____ By monitoring animals’ behavioral changes in real-time, researchers can quickly detect signs of environmental issues. Sudden changes in an animal’s movements could indicate threats or problems. Researchers can then respond immediately, potentially saving the animal’s life.
Sharing geolocation data through online platforms can also help raise awareness about protecting endangered species. ____20____ This help them feel more connected to the issues wildlife face in habitats. The bond promotes a sense of responsibility among individuals and encourages them to contribute to wildlife conservation efforts through various means, such as donations, volunteer work, and so on.
A. This knowledge enables them to make accurate and efficient decisions.
B. However, AI tracking does not require disturbing contact with the animals.
C. AI monitoring needs fewer battery replacements than the traditional methods.
D. The solutions have offered the following key benefits to wildlife conservation.
E. Directly engaging with conservation efforts gives people a first-hand experience.
F. The AI geolocation technology significantly reduces the need for massive fieldwork.
G. With real-time data, the AI solutions also function as an early warning for wildlife risks.
【答案】16. D 17. B 18. A 19. G 20. E
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项。(广州二模)
I have had no interest in football for as long as I can remember. While my classmates played, I ____21____ to stay in the library. I never ____22____ the passion for the game and would throw away the sports section of the newspaper, as if it ____23____ the rest of it. As I grew up, I proudly wore my ____24____ .
But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend's father, I found myself faced with a ____25____ opener like, “Terrible season we’re having, eh ” or simply, “Who do you support ” My heart sank, knowing my response would unavoidably ____26____ them, despite their good intentions.
I realized that my ____27____ had closed off many conversations, outings, and even potential friendships I might have ____28____ enjoyed. Although I couldn't change the fact that I found football boring, I began to regret being a(n) ____29____ .
Then I became a father. I didn’t want my boy to _____30_____ this valuable social experience, so I took him to watch the Lions play. During those matches, we sat close to the field, surrounded by families who had a genuine _____31_____ with the players. My kid’s questions kept me somewhat _____32_____ in the game. Slowly, I started to_____33_____ for the Lions.
During one victorious match we even met David, the Captain, who happily _____34_____ for a photo with my son. _____35_____, I had an answer to the question,“Who do you support ”
21. A. preferred B. intended C. wished D. pretended
22. A. believed B. understood C. noticed D. hid
23. A. confused B. poisoned C. defended D. preserved
24. A. doubt B. smile C. confidence D. dislike
25. A. well-informed B. well-prepared C. well-meant D. well-presented
26. A. challenge B. disturb C. amuse D. disappoint
27. A. attitude B. personality C. interest D. habit
28. A. otherwise B. ever C. still D. therefore
29. A. loser B. fan C. outsider D. passer-by
30. A. go wild for B. turn away from C. get the hang of D. miss out on
31. A. agreement B. conversation C. competition D. connection
32. A. stressed B. engaged C. successful D. busy
33. A. cheer B. change C. vote D. play
34. A. danced B. waved C. posed D. clapped
35. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Unexpectedly D. Luckily
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. B
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Have you ever been to Foshan city and visited China’s statue of liberty — the 30-meter-tall sculpture of Bruce Lee Bruce Lee, known as Li Xiaolong in Chinese, ____36____ (introduce) Chinese kungfu to the world through television and film. In memory of him, artists in Foshan created this amazing and ____37____ (attract) sculpture in 2010.
The towering sculpture, which looks like a stop-motion capture of Lee ____38____ (do) one of his explosive high kicks, took more than 100 people six months to complete. “We hope it can compete with the Statue of Liberty of the US, ____39____ the sculpture of Bruce Lee, the Kungfu God of 1, 000 Legs, ____40____ (mean) to symbolize Chinese wisdom, creativity and health.” artist Shu Yong said.
Bruce Lee was the first actor ____41____ (bridge) East and West. His impact contributed to ____42____ shift in the overall culture of the West. Despite his short life, Bruce Lee challenged the ____43____ (establish) conventions, kicked down racial barriers and paved the way for future film makers and actors. His influence, ____44____ on martial (武术) arts, filmmaking, or on culture, social customs still remains in today’s ____45____ (increasing) interconnected world.
【答案】36. introduced
37. attractive
38. doing 39. but
40. is meant
41. to bridge
42. a 43. established
44. whether
45. increasingly
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你负责的小组项目“Surveying Students’ English Novel Reading” 在学校项目评比中获奖，现受校英语俱乐部邀请作该项目的介绍。请用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 实施过程；
2. 组员感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear English Club members,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you.
【答案】Dear English Club members,
It's my great honor to share with you our group project “Surveying Students' English Novel Reading.” Our project began with the creation of a well- rounded questionnaire covering students' favorite genres, reading frequency, preferred formats, etc, After distributing questionnaires and conducting interviews among 500 sehoolmates, we collected a wealth of valuable data. Following a careful analysis, we finally drew important conclusions regarding students’ English novel reading.
This project has been incredibly rewarding, raising our awareness of teamwork and fostering our research abilities. More importantly, learning about our peers' reading habits has sparked our self-reflection and encouraged us to dive into English literature. That's all about our project.
Thank you.
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was doing homework with my friend Ollie at his home when he randomly started scribbling (乱画) a fish. But not just any fish. This fish was riding a skateboard and blowing a bubble that said “I’d rather be skating!”I laughed and drew a sea star saying “Quit fooling around and get to work!”
Just then, Ollie’s grandma Abuela and her friend Mr. Goldberg came into the kitchen. Mr. Goldberg was in charge of the local animal shelter. Abuela poured their tea and inquired about how things were going at the animal shelter. Mr. Goldberg sighed, shaking his head. He explained that not enough people were adopting pets, resulting in too many animals without homes.
Overhearing the conversation, Ollie offered to adopt some excitedly. But Abuela said that one noisy parrot was plenty for this house.
“Blue isn’t noisy,” defended Ollie. “He’s just musical.”
“I’d have a whole farm full of animals if I could,” I said. “But my parents say two cats and a hamster (仓鼠) are enough.”
Mr. Goldberg said he kept trying to attract people to adopt animals, but found it hard to get people’s attention these days. Ollie drew a sad whale, and I wrote the words “Please adopt me” in the shape of a whale spout (喷水). Mr. Goldberg took a look at our drawings and made favorable comments on them, saying that these clever talking animals just might grab people’s attention. And he asked us if we were willing to design a poster for his animal shelter, a proposal we happily accepted. We decided to draw some ideas on our own and meet up again the next afternoon.
That night, when I was sitting in the living room brainstorming ideas for the poster, my little brother brought in our hamster, Mr. Nibbles, to give him a little run-around time. He made a hamster playground out of couch pillows and Mr. Nibbles began to run around merrily.
Suddenly, an idea formed in my mind.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We decided to make both Mr. Nibbles and Blue the stars of the poster.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Suddenly, an idea formed in my mind. Why not put Mr. Nibbles on the poster I eagerly sketched out a design featuring Mr. Nibbles in a playful pose, promoting the joy of pet adoption, "Want a pet to play with Go get one in the local animal shelter." I admired my work with great satisfaction. The next afternoon, Ollie came over with his notebook. His design was centered on his parrot, Blue, who was singing beautifully "Oh! Be our hero! Give shelter pets a chance to be loved!" We exchanged a smile and engaged in a discussion about the final draft of the poster.
We decided to make both Mr. Nibbles and Blue the stars of the bining my playful hamster and Ollie's melodious parrot, we created a vibrant and eye-catching design. After adding the final touches, we proudly presented our final creation to Mr. Goldberg. His faces lit up as he praised the creativity and heartfelt message behind our design. A couple of months later, Mr. Goldberg shared the exciting news that lots of people had come in after seeing the posters. And some of them decided to donate or adopt! We hadn't expected our poster would cause such a sensation, but we did know our small bit of help would create a meaningful ripple.
时间:120分钟 满分:150分
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18.
答案是B。
1. Where are the speakers
A. At a hotel. B. At an airport. C. At a café.
2. How does the man’s girlfriend feel now
A Anxious. B. Confused. C. Annoyed.
3. What’s wrong with the printer
A. It’s offline. B. It runs out of ink. C. It has a paper jam.
4. What is the man doing
A. Giving comfort. B. Offering advice. C. Asking for help.
5. What do we know about Lisa
A. She is a climbing enthusiast.
B. She may refuse the invitation.
C She just had an adventure race.
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. What’s the deadline for this project
A. This Wednesday. B. This Friday. C. Next Wednesday.
7. Who is in charge of the team
A. Peter. B. Lucy. C. David.
听第7段材料，回答第 8 、9题。
8. What does the man do
A. A trainer. B. An athlete. C. A programmer.
9. Why does the woman come here
A. To increase strength. B. To ease tension. C. To lose weight.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What appeals to the woman most in the movie
A. The plot. B. The special effects. C. The cultural elements.
11. What does the man think of the movie
A. Disappointing. B. Tolerable. C. Creative.
12. What do people find hard to accept in the movie
A. The highlight of the western culture.
B. The combination of different cultures.
C. The misunderstanding of Egyptian culture.
13. What do we know about the movie
A. It’s an action movie. B. It makes a big profit.
C. It is the second episode.
听第9段材料， 回答第14至 17 题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Lawyer and client. B. Professor and student.
C. Consultant and Customer.
15. What are the speakers talking about
A. Overseas study. B. Major selection. C. Academic performance.
16. What is the child’s intended field of study
A. Education. B. Technology. C. Language.
17. What makes Germany an ideal option for international students
A. Full scholarship. B. Low requirements. C. Affordable expense.
听第10段材料, 回答第 18 至20 题。
18. What is affecting Melbourne
A. A violent storm. B. A highway closure. C. Lack of medical supplies.
19. What is the exhibition about
A. Local creative works. B. Latest inventions.
C. Unique musical instruments.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To advertise. B. To entertain. C. To inform.
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
With all the dietary information online, it can be hard to know what tips to follow. Watch out for these words and expressions.
Fat Is Good
It doesn’t matter if you are part of the fat is GOOD for you or BAD for you group, the important question to ask is the source of the fat. If it comes from a land-based animal, and is likely to be solid at room temperature, then it is saturated (饱和的) fat whereas if it comes from fish or plants, and it is likely to be liquid at room temperature, then it is unsaturated fat. All the evidence indicates that eating more unsaturated fat than saturated fat lowers your risk of dying early.
Natural Sugar Is Better
The vast majority of sugar we consume is sucrose (蔗糖). It is the white powdered stuff we cook with and is made up of glucose and fructose. How about sugar from honey It is often marketed as natural and better for you. Actually, it just has its own distinct flavour, but is as sweet because of glucose and fructose.
High-pH Water
Some people think we need to eat alkali (碱) food to maintain our blood at a pH of 7.4. But everything we eat or drink passes through the stomach, which, at a pH of 1.5, is the most acidic part of the body. It is then neutralised to a pH of 7. So, nothing we eat will change the pH of our blood.
Don’t Eat Anything That You Can’t Pronounce
Whether foods are natural or highly processed, they are all full of chemicals. Are you supposed to fear “phenylthiocarbamide”, because you can’t pronounce it This is simply the chemical responsible for the bitter taste found in brassicas, the plants in the cabbage and mustard family.
Don’t Eat Food With More Than Five Ingredients(佐料)
Simple foods are not necessarily healthier for you. If I, for instance, use Chinese five spice powder in a recipe, that would count as one of the five ingredients. However, what if I added the typical components of five spice powder separately into a dish Does that mean my recipe suddenly becomes bad because it has more than five ingredients
1. According to the passage, healthier fat ______.
A. can be found in fish and plants B. comes from land-based animals
C. remains solid at room temperature D. can lower the death rate of elders
2. The passage suggests that ______.
A. diets can help adjust the pH of our blood B. honey sugar can do more good than sucrose
C. foods with more ingredients may be as healthy D. chemicals we can recognize are safer to take in
3 What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To compare tips on food choices. B. To introduce different health concepts.
C. To recommend fitness recipes to readers. D. To warn us of some dietary misunderstandings.
B
Courage is a huge theme in my life, a quality I constantly seek, appreciate, and analyze. The root of “courage” is “cor,” the Latin word for heart. In the beginning, courage meant “to speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.” While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel.
I recently witnessed an example of true courage. During a mountain-climbing trip with my 15-year-old daughter and some college students, I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group. Despite my suggestions to rest, she persisted until she couldn’t breathe properly.
Panicked, I called out to the front for help, but there was no response, and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately, two students just came back to check out on us. They offered assistance and calmed us down. As we continued at a slower pace, they shared their own experiences, from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming consistently among the first to reach the peak.
“You know,” one of them said, looking at my daughter, “I was just like you when I started.
But with practice and proper pace, you’ll get there too.”
“Yeah, don’t let your lack of experience stop you,” the other added. “It’s okay to admit when you’re struggling or not feeling alright. In fact, it’s important to speak up and ask for help when you need it. That’s how we improve and grow.”
Reaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me. However, the two students addressed the celebrating group directly, emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle.
I was totally amazed at their bravery, and my daughter learned that it’s okay to be the least experienced in a group. Courage, I’ve come to realize, has a ripple effect. Each time we choose courage, we inspire those around us to be a little braver and make the world a little better.
4. Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage
A. To question the common belief of courage.
B. To argue for the true nature of courage.
C. To show the changing meaning of courage.
D. To compare different interpretations of courage.
5. What did the two students suggest the daughter do
A. Keep to a suitable pace. B. Seek help whenever possible.
C. Challenge her own limits. D. Stick with experienced climbers.
6. Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage
A. The mother asked the girl to rest.
B. The girl tried hard not to fall behind.
C. The two students pointed out the group’s fault.
D. The group celebrated the reach of the mountain top.
7. What does the author intend to tell us
A. Kindness connects us all. B. Being a beginner takes courage.
C. We don’t have to be a hero to be brave. D. With courage, everyone can be perfect.
C
Five times stronger than steel, spider silk’s unique qualities were recognized by the Ancient Greeks—and more recently, scientists have looked at applications from medicine to engineering. Now, a Japanese startup, Spiber, has begun to change the textile industry with this remarkable material.
The company started by making a substitute in the lab that is similar to spider silk in structure. After studying thousands of different spider species and other silk-producing life forms, Spiber successfully produced an alternative to spider silk. This breakthrough was achieved by fermenting (发酵) a mixture of water, sugar, and nutrients with special microbes to produce protein polymers (聚合物). These polymers are then made into fibers, paving the way for a range of innovative fabrics.
However, shifting from lab to practical application presented challenges. In 2015, Spiber partnered with The North Face Japan to produce a limited-edition run of 50 “Moon Parka” jackets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. But during the design process, the team discovered that spider silk became smaller when exposed to water, and had to transform the protein to make the fiber suitable for an outdoor jacket, which took them four years to perfect.
Currently, the company uses sugarcane and corn for its fermentation process — crops that use large volumes of land and change food resources. To reduce its environmental impact, Spiber is developing a process called “biosphere circulation” that will transform deserted clothes made from natural materials like cotton into the sugars needed for fermentation.
With approximately 100 billion yen ($783 million) in funding, Spiber plans to significantly speed up its production of protein polymers by the end of 2025. “Mass production will help bring the price of fibers down and allow Spiber to expand beyond the high-end designer market and thus we have the means to create solutions to enable more circular fashion,” says Higashi, head of business development at Spiber. “It’s our mission to bring those solutions to the world.”
8. What breakthrough did Spiber achieve in the early research
A. It mixed various protein polymers. B. It produced a silk making machine.
C. It identified different spider species. D. It created a replacement for spider silk.
9. What was the challenge in making the “Moon Parka” jackets
A. High design costs. B. Spider silk’s sensitivity to water.
C. Limited raw materials. D. The partner’s unwillingness to help.
10. What can we know about Spiber’s “biosphere circulation” process
A. It will replace the current fermentation process.
B. It will use recycled materials for needed sugars.
C. It will promote the development of food industry.
D. It will simplify the procedure of clothing production.
11. What is Spiber’s plan
A. To raise more money for mass production. B. To increase the output of protein polymers.
C. To work with other high-end fashion brands. D. To develop a wider range of expensive fibers.
D
My father started learning French at 57, drawn by the potential benefits of bilingualism (双语能力) in delaying dementia (失智症). Now, 20 years later, he’s on his third teacher. Many people like my father have attempted to pick up a new language. But can this really boost brain health
According to experts, regularly using a new language brings cognitive (认知的) benefits. If you’re trying to recall the right words in another language, your brain is forced to inhibit your mother tongue. This process, called cognitive inhibition, helps improve your brain function. Repeating this process makes your brain more resistant to diseases like dementia. The more you challenge your brain, the better it functions, even if your brain health starts to decline.
However, evidence for the benefits of learning a second language in your 60s is weaker. Research by Dr. Leo Antoniou found that older Italians who took English lessons for four months didn’t see any difference in their cognition scores, but people who didn’t saw their scores decline. Prof. Diana Smith’s 2023 studies found similar results.
Researchers offered a few potential explanations for their disappointing results. One is that the participants were highly motivated volunteers, probably of high cognitive level for their age, making it hard to see any improvements. “When choosing participants, we have to be careful, are they really representative of the population ” said Dr. Judith Ware. Another is that the language interventions were perhaps too short. These studies have used language lessons that “were very different in their length and frequency,” said Prof. Laura Grossman.
To Dr. Antoniou, the limited findings are not entirely surprising. No one would say that learning a new language for six months would be the same as having used two languages for your entire life. But he does think that language lessons can provide cognitive benefits by being cognitively stimulating.
Perhaps more important, Prof. Grossman said, learning another language offers other potential advantages, like traveling or connecting with new communities. My father, for example, has remained pen friends with his first teacher and traveled to France numerous times.
And at 76, he’s as sharp as ever.
12. What happens in the process of “cognitive inhibition”
A. Memory improves. B. Brain health worsens.
C. Dementia is cured. D. Native language is held back.
13. Which is a possible explanation for the disappointing research results
A. The poor choice of research participants.
B. The great length of the language course.
C. The intervention of the first language.
D. The age difference of the research subjects.
14. Whose opinion does the author support by mentioning his father’s experience
A. Leo Antoniou’s. B. Diana Smith’s.
C. Laura Grossman’s. D. Judith Ware’s.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Is it never too late to learn a new language
B. Can learning a new language delay dementia
C. Why does my father start learning a new language
D. How does learning a new language benefit aging brain
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Artificial Intelligence (AI) geolocation (互联网定位技术) solutions are changing the way researchers track and monitor wildlife, enabling more powerful conservation efforts. These systems use advanced sensors, satellite imagery, and machine learning algorithms (算法) to gather real-time data on animal movements, habitat preferences, and migration patterns. ____16____
Traditional tracking methods often rely on non-automatic tracking or inconvenient necklace-like systems, which may cause stress and discomfort to the animals. ____17____ The devices can work as tags and the camera traps can be set up remotely, which decreases human impact on wildlife.
In addition, AI-powered devices collect and analyze data precisely. Through their assistance, scientists can gain insights into habitat choices and evaluate the effect of global warming on wild animal locations. ____18____ For example, by analyzing the collected data, conservationists can promote targeted habitat restoration efforts according to the patterns and connections they discovered with the help of AI geolocation devices.
____19____ By monitoring animals’ behavioral changes in real-time, researchers can quickly detect signs of environmental issues. Sudden changes in an animal’s movements could indicate threats or problems. Researchers can then respond immediately, potentially saving the animal’s life.
Sharing geolocation data through online platforms can also help raise awareness about protecting endangered species. ____20____ This help them feel more connected to the issues wildlife face in habitats. The bond promotes a sense of responsibility among individuals and encourages them to contribute to wildlife conservation efforts through various means, such as donations, volunteer work, and so on.
A This knowledge enables them to make accurate and efficient decisions.
B. However, AI tracking does not require disturbing contact with the animals.
C. AI monitoring needs fewer battery replacements than the traditional methods.
D. The solutions have offered the following key benefits to wildlife conservation.
E. Directly engaging with conservation efforts gives people a first-hand experience.
F. The AI geolocation technology significantly reduces the need for massive fieldwork.
G. With real-time data, the AI solutions also function as an early warning for wildlife risks.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项。(广州二模)
I have had no interest in football for as long as I can remember. While my classmates played, I ____21____ to stay in the library. I never ____22____ the passion for the game and would throw away the sports section of the newspaper, as if it ____23____ the rest of it. As I grew up, I proudly wore my ____24____ .
But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend's father, I found myself faced with a ____25____ opener like, “Terrible season we’re having, eh ” or simply, “Who do you support ” My heart sank, knowing my response would unavoidably ____26____ them, despite their good intentions.
I realized that my ____27____ had closed off many conversations, outings, and even potential friendships I might have ____28____ enjoyed. Although I couldn't change the fact that I found football boring, I began to regret being a(n) ____29____ .
Then I became a father. I didn’t want my boy to _____30_____ this valuable social experience so I took him to watch the Lions play. During those matches, we sat close to the field, surrounded by families who had a genuine _____31_____ with the players. My kid’s questions kept me somewhat _____32_____ in the game. Slowly, I started to_____33_____ for the Lions.
During one victorious match, we even met David, the Captain, who happily _____34_____ for a photo with my son. _____35_____, I had an answer to the question,“Who do you support ”
21. A. preferred B. intended C. wished D. pretended
22. A. believed B. understood C. noticed D. hid
23. A. confused B. poisoned C. defended D. preserved
24. A. doubt B. smile C. confidence D. dislike
25. A. well-informed B. well-prepared C. well-meant D. well-presented
26. A. challenge B. disturb C. amuse D. disappoint
27. A. attitude B. personality C. interest D. habit
28. A. otherwise B. ever C. still D. therefore
29. A. loser B. fan C. outsider D. passer-by
30. A. go wild for B. turn away from C. get the hang of D. miss out on
31. A. agreement B. conversation C. competition D. connection
32. A. stressed B. engaged C. successful D. busy
33. A. cheer B. change C. vote D. play
34. A. danced B. waved C. posed D. clapped
35. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Unexpectedly D. Luckily
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Have you ever been to Foshan city and visited China’s statue of liberty — the 30-meter-tall sculpture of Bruce Lee Bruce Lee, known as Li Xiaolong in Chinese, ____36____ (introduce) Chinese kungfu to the world through television and film. In memory of him, artists in Foshan created this amazing and ____37____ (attract) sculpture in 2010.
The towering sculpture, which looks like a stop-motion capture of Lee ____38____ (do) one of his explosive high kicks, took more than 100 people six months to complete. “We hope it can compete with the Statue of Liberty of the US, ____39____ the sculpture of Bruce Lee, the Kungfu God of 1, 000 Legs, ____40____ (mean) to symbolize Chinese wisdom, creativity and health.” artist Shu Yong said.
Bruce Lee was the first actor ____41____ (bridge) East and West. His impact contributed to ____42____ shift in the overall culture of the West. Despite his short life, Bruce Lee challenged the ____43____ (establish) conventions, kicked down racial barriers and paved the way for future film makers and actors. His influence, ____44____ on martial (武术) arts, filmmaking, or on culture, social customs still remains in today’s ____45____ (increasing) interconnected world.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你负责的小组项目“Surveying Students’ English Novel Reading” 在学校项目评比中获奖，现受校英语俱乐部邀请作该项目的介绍。请用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 实施过程；
2. 组员感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear English Club members,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you.
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was doing homework with my friend Ollie at his home when he randomly started scribbling (乱画) a fish. But not just any fish. This fish was riding a skateboard and blowing a bubble that said “I’d rather be skating!”I laughed and drew a sea star saying “Quit fooling around and get to work!”
Just then, Ollie’s grandma Abuela and her friend Mr. Goldberg came into the kitchen. Mr. Goldberg was in charge of the local animal shelter. Abuela poured their tea and inquired about how things were going at the animal shelter. Mr. Goldberg sighed, shaking his head. He explained that not enough people were adopting pets, resulting in too many animals without homes.
Overhearing the conversation, Ollie offered to adopt some excitedly. But Abuela said that one noisy parrot was plenty for this house.
“Blue isn’t noisy,” defended Ollie. “He’s just musical.”
“I’d have a whole farm full of animals if I could,” I said. “But my parents say two cats and a hamster (仓鼠) are enough.”
Mr. Goldberg said he kept trying to attract people to adopt animals, but found it hard to get people’s attention these days. Ollie drew a sad whale, and I wrote the words “Please adopt me” in the shape of a whale spout (喷水). Mr. Goldberg took a look at our drawings and made favorable comments on them, saying that these clever talking animals just might grab people’s attention. And he asked us if we were willing to design a poster for his animal shelter, a proposal we happily accepted. We decided to draw some ideas on our own and meet up again the next afternoon.
That night, when I was sitting in the living room brainstorming ideas for the poster, my little brother brought in our hamster, Mr. Nibbles, to give him a little run-around time. He made a hamster playground out of couch pillows and Mr. Nibbles began to run around merrily.
Suddenly, an idea formed in my mind.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We decided to make both Mr. Nibbles and Blue the stars of the poster.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2024-2025学年湖北省华中师范大学第一附属中学高二上学期阶段性检测（一）英语试题2024.09.22
答案版
时间:120分钟 满分:150分
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例: How much is the shirt
A 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18.
答案是B。
1. Where are the speakers
A. At a hotel. B. At an airport. C. At a café.
2. How does the man’s girlfriend feel now
A. Anxious. B. Confused. C. Annoyed.
3. What’s wrong with the printer
A. It’s offline. B. It runs out of ink. C. It has a paper jam.
4. What is the man doing
A. Giving comfort. B. Offering advice. C. Asking for help.
5. What do we know about Lisa
A. She is a climbing enthusiast.
B. She may refuse the invitation.
C. She just had an adventure race.
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. What’s the deadline for this project
A. This Wednesday. B. This Friday. C. Next Wednesday.
7. Who is in charge of the team
A. Peter. B. Lucy. C. David.
听第7段材料，回答第 8 、9题。
8. What does the man do
A. A trainer. B. An athlete. C. A programmer.
9. Why does the woman come here
A. To increase strength. B. To ease tension. C. To lose weight.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What appeals to the woman most in the movie
A. The plot. B. The special effects. C. The cultural elements.
11. What does the man think of the movie
A. Disappointing. B. Tolerable. C. Creative.
12. What do people find hard to accept in the movie
A. The highlight of the western culture.
B. The combination of different cultures.
C. The misunderstanding of Egyptian culture.
13. What do we know about the movie
A. It’s an action movie. B. It makes a big profit.
C. It is the second episode.
听第9段材料， 回答第14至 17 题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Lawyer and client. B. Professor and student.
C. Consultant and Customer.
15. What are the speakers talking about
A. Overseas study. B. Major selection. C. Academic performance.
16. What is the child’s intended field of study
A. Education. B. Technology. C. Language.
17. What makes Germany an ideal option for international students
A. Full scholarship. B. Low requirements. C. Affordable expense.
听第10段材料, 回答第 18 至20 题。
18. What is affecting Melbourne
A. A violent storm. B. A highway closure. C. Lack of medical supplies.
19. What is the exhibition about
A. Local creative works. B. Latest inventions.
C. Unique musical instruments.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To advertise. B. To entertain. C. To inform.
听力答案 略
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
With all the dietary information online, it can be hard to know what tips to follow. Watch out for these words and expressions.
Fat Is Good
It doesn’t matter if you are part of the fat is GOOD for you or BAD for you group, the important question to ask is the source of the fat. If it comes from a land-based animal, and is likely to be solid at room temperature, then it is saturated (饱和的) fat whereas if it comes from fish or plants, and it is likely to be liquid at room temperature, then it is unsaturated fat. All the evidence indicates that eating more unsaturated fat than saturated fat lowers your risk of dying early.
Natural Sugar Is Better
The vast majority of sugar we consume is sucrose (蔗糖). It is the white powdered stuff we cook with and is made up of glucose and fructose. How about sugar from honey It is often marketed as natural and better for you. Actually, it just has its own distinct flavour, but is as sweet because of glucose and fructose.
High-pH Water
Some people think we need to eat alkali (碱) food to maintain our blood at a pH of 7.4. But everything we eat or drink passes through the stomach, which, at a pH of 1.5, is the most acidic part of the body. It is then neutralised to a pH of 7. So, nothing we eat will change the pH of our blood.
Don’t Eat Anything That You Can’t Pronounce
Whether foods are natural or highly processed, they are all full of chemicals. Are you supposed to fear “phenylthiocarbamide”, because you can’t pronounce it This is simply the chemical responsible for the bitter taste found in brassicas, the plants in the cabbage and mustard family.
Don’t Eat Food With More Than Five Ingredients(佐料)
Simple foods are not necessarily healthier for you. If I for instance, use Chinese five spice powder in a recipe, that would count as one of the five ingredients. However, what if I added the typical components of five spice powder separately into a dish Does that mean my recipe suddenly becomes bad because it has more than five ingredients
1. According to the passage, healthier fat ______.
A. can be found in fish and plants B. comes from land-based animals
C. remains solid at room temperature D. can lower the death rate of elders
2. The passage suggests that ______.
A. diets can help adjust the pH of our blood B. honey sugar can do more good than sucrose
C. foods with more ingredients may be as healthy D. chemicals we can recognize are safer to take in
3. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To compare tips on food choices. B. To introduce different health concepts.
C. To recommend fitness recipes to readers. D. To warn us of some dietary misunderstandings.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
B
Courage is a huge theme in my life, a quality I constantly seek, appreciate, and analyze. The root of “courage” is “cor,” the Latin word for heart. In the beginning, courage meant “to speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.” While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel.
I recently witnessed an example of true courage. During a mountain-climbing trip with my 15-year-old daughter and some college students, I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group. Despite my suggestions to rest, she persisted until she couldn’t breathe properly.
Panicked, I called out to the front for help, but there was no response, and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately, two students just came back to check out on us. They offered assistance and calmed us down. As we continued at a slower pace, they shared their own experiences, from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming consistently among the first to reach the peak.
“You know,” one of them said, looking at my daughter, “I was just like you when I started.
But with practice and proper pace, you’ll get there too.”
“Yeah, don’t let your lack of experience stop you,” the other added. “It’s okay to admit when you’re struggling or not feeling alright. In fact, it’s important to speak up and ask for help when you need it. That’s how we improve and grow.”
Reaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me. However, the two students addressed the celebrating group directly, emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle.
I was totally amazed at their bravery, and my daughter learned that it’s okay to be the least experienced in a group. Courage, I’ve come to realize, has a ripple effect. Each time we choose courage, we inspire those around us to be a little braver and make the world a little better.
4. Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage
A. To question the common belief of courage.
B. To argue for the true nature of courage.
C. To show the changing meaning of courage.
D. To compare different interpretations of courage.
5. What did the two students suggest the daughter do
A. Keep to a suitable pace. B. Seek help whenever possible.
C. Challenge her own limits. D. Stick with experienced climbers.
6. Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage
A. The mother asked the girl to rest.
B. The girl tried hard not to fall behind.
C. The two students pointed out the group’s fault.
D. The group celebrated the reach of the mountain top.
7. What does the author intend to tell us
A. Kindness connects us all. B. Being a beginner takes courage.
C. We don’t have to be a hero to be brave. D. With courage, everyone can be perfect.
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. C 7. C
C
Five times stronger than steel, spider silk’s unique qualities were recognized by the Ancient Greeks—and more recently, scientists have looked at applications from medicine to engineering. Now, a Japanese startup, Spiber, has begun to change the textile industry with this remarkable material.
The company started by making a substitute in the lab that is similar to spider silk in structure. After studying thousands of different spider species and other silk-producing life forms, Spiber successfully produced an alternative to spider silk. This breakthrough was achieved by fermenting (发酵) a mixture of water, sugar, and nutrients with special microbes to produce protein polymers (聚合物). These polymers are then made into fibers, paving the way for a range of innovative fabrics.
However, shifting from lab to practical application presented challenges. In 2015, Spiber partnered with The North Face Japan to produce a limited-edition run of 50 “Moon Parka” jackets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. But during the design process, the team discovered that spider silk became smaller when exposed to water, and had to transform the protein to make the fiber suitable for an outdoor jacket, which took them four years to perfect.
Currently, the company uses sugarcane and corn for its fermentation process — crops that use large volumes of land and change food resources. To reduce its environmental impact, Spiber is developing a process called “biosphere circulation” that will transform deserted clothes made from natural materials like cotton into the sugars needed for fermentation.
With approximately 100 billion yen ($783 million) in funding, Spiber plans to significantly speed up its production of protein polymers by the end of 2025. “Mass production will help bring the price of fibers down and allow Spiber to expand beyond the high-end designer market and thus we have the means to create solutions to enable more circular fashion,” says Higashi, head of business development at Spiber. “It’s our mission to bring those solutions to the world.”
8. What breakthrough did Spiber achieve in the early research
A. It mixed various protein polymers. B. It produced a silk making machine.
C. It identified different spider species. D. It created a replacement for spider silk.
9. What was the challenge in making the “Moon Parka” jackets
A. High design costs. B. Spider silk’s sensitivity to water.
C. Limited raw materials. D. The partner’s unwillingness to help.
10. What can we know about Spiber’s “biosphere circulation” process
A. It will replace the current fermentation process.
B. It will use recycled materials for needed sugars.
C. It will promote the development of food industry.
D. It will simplify the procedure of clothing production.
11. What is Spiber’s plan
A. To raise more money for mass production. B. To increase the output of protein polymers.
C. To work with other high-end fashion brands. D. To develop a wider range of expensive fibers.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. B 11. B
D
My father started learning French at 57, drawn by the potential benefits of bilingualism (双语能力) in delaying dementia (失智症). Now, 20 years later, he’s on his third teacher. Many people like my father have attempted to pick up a new language. But can this really boost brain health
According to experts, regularly using a new language brings cognitive (认知的) benefits. If you’re trying to recall the right words in another language, your brain is forced to inhibit your mother tongue. This process, called cognitive inhibition, helps improve your brain function. Repeating this process makes your brain more resistant to diseases like dementia. The more you challenge your brain, the better it functions, even if your brain health starts to decline.
However, evidence for the benefits of learning a second language in your 60s is weaker. Research by Dr. Leo Antoniou found that older Italians who took English lessons for four months didn’t see any difference in their cognition scores, but people who didn’t saw their scores decline. Prof. Diana Smith’s 2023 studies found similar results.
Researchers offered a few potential explanations for their disappointing results. One is that the participants were highly motivated volunteers probably of high cognitive level for their age, making it hard to see any improvements. “When choosing participants, we have to be careful, are they really representative of the population ” said Dr. Judith Ware. Another is that the language interventions were perhaps too short. These studies have used language lessons that “were very different in their length and frequency,” said Prof. Laura Grossman.
To Dr. Antoniou, the limited findings are not entirely surprising. No one would say that learning a new language for six months would be the same as having used two languages for your entire life. But he does think that language lessons can provide cognitive benefits by being cognitively stimulating.
Perhaps more important, Prof. Grossman said, learning another language offers other potential advantages, like traveling or connecting with new communities. My father, for example, has remained pen friends with his first teacher and traveled to France numerous times.
And at 76, he’s as sharp as ever.
12. What happens in the process of “cognitive inhibition”
A. Memory improves. B. Brain health worsens.
C. Dementia is cured. D. Native language is held back.
13. Which is a possible explanation for the disappointing research results
A. The poor choice of research participants.
B. The great length of the language course.
C. The intervention of the first language.
D. The age difference of the research subjects.
14. Whose opinion does the author support by mentioning his father’s experience
A. Leo Antoniou’s. B. Diana Smith’s.
C. Laura Grossman’s. D. Judith Ware’s.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A Is it never too late to learn a new language
B. Can learning a new language delay dementia
C. Why does my father start learning a new language
D. How does learning a new language benefit aging brain
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Artificial Intelligence (AI) geolocation (互联网定位技术) solutions are changing the way researchers track and monitor wildlife, enabling more powerful conservation efforts. These systems use advanced sensors, satellite imagery, and machine learning algorithms (算法) to gather real-time data on animal movements, habitat preferences, and migration patterns. ____16____
Traditional tracking methods often rely on non-automatic tracking or inconvenient necklace-like systems, which may cause stress and discomfort to the animals. ____17____ The devices can work as tags and the camera traps can be set up remotely, which decreases human impact on wildlife.
In addition, AI-powered devices collect and analyze data precisely. Through their assistance, scientists can gain insights into habitat choices and evaluate the effect of global warming on wild animal locations. ____18____ For example, by analyzing the collected data, conservationists can promote targeted habitat restoration efforts according to the patterns and connections they discovered with the help of AI geolocation devices.
____19____ By monitoring animals’ behavioral changes in real-time, researchers can quickly detect signs of environmental issues. Sudden changes in an animal’s movements could indicate threats or problems. Researchers can then respond immediately, potentially saving the animal’s life.
Sharing geolocation data through online platforms can also help raise awareness about protecting endangered species. ____20____ This help them feel more connected to the issues wildlife face in habitats. The bond promotes a sense of responsibility among individuals and encourages them to contribute to wildlife conservation efforts through various means, such as donations, volunteer work, and so on.
A. This knowledge enables them to make accurate and efficient decisions.
B. However, AI tracking does not require disturbing contact with the animals.
C. AI monitoring needs fewer battery replacements than the traditional methods.
D. The solutions have offered the following key benefits to wildlife conservation.
E. Directly engaging with conservation efforts gives people a first-hand experience.
F. The AI geolocation technology significantly reduces the need for massive fieldwork.
G. With real-time data, the AI solutions also function as an early warning for wildlife risks.
【答案】16. D 17. B 18. A 19. G 20. E
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项。(广州二模)
I have had no interest in football for as long as I can remember. While my classmates played, I ____21____ to stay in the library. I never ____22____ the passion for the game and would throw away the sports section of the newspaper, as if it ____23____ the rest of it. As I grew up, I proudly wore my ____24____ .
But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend's father, I found myself faced with a ____25____ opener like, “Terrible season we’re having, eh ” or simply, “Who do you support ” My heart sank, knowing my response would unavoidably ____26____ them, despite their good intentions.
I realized that my ____27____ had closed off many conversations, outings, and even potential friendships I might have ____28____ enjoyed. Although I couldn't change the fact that I found football boring, I began to regret being a(n) ____29____ .
Then I became a father. I didn’t want my boy to _____30_____ this valuable social experience, so I took him to watch the Lions play. During those matches, we sat close to the field, surrounded by families who had a genuine _____31_____ with the players. My kid’s questions kept me somewhat _____32_____ in the game. Slowly, I started to_____33_____ for the Lions.
During one victorious match we even met David, the Captain, who happily _____34_____ for a photo with my son. _____35_____, I had an answer to the question,“Who do you support ”
21. A. preferred B. intended C. wished D. pretended
22. A. believed B. understood C. noticed D. hid
23. A. confused B. poisoned C. defended D. preserved
24. A. doubt B. smile C. confidence D. dislike
25. A. well-informed B. well-prepared C. well-meant D. well-presented
26. A. challenge B. disturb C. amuse D. disappoint
27. A. attitude B. personality C. interest D. habit
28. A. otherwise B. ever C. still D. therefore
29. A. loser B. fan C. outsider D. passer-by
30. A. go wild for B. turn away from C. get the hang of D. miss out on
31. A. agreement B. conversation C. competition D. connection
32. A. stressed B. engaged C. successful D. busy
33. A. cheer B. change C. vote D. play
34. A. danced B. waved C. posed D. clapped
35. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Unexpectedly D. Luckily
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. B
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Have you ever been to Foshan city and visited China’s statue of liberty — the 30-meter-tall sculpture of Bruce Lee Bruce Lee, known as Li Xiaolong in Chinese, ____36____ (introduce) Chinese kungfu to the world through television and film. In memory of him, artists in Foshan created this amazing and ____37____ (attract) sculpture in 2010.
The towering sculpture, which looks like a stop-motion capture of Lee ____38____ (do) one of his explosive high kicks, took more than 100 people six months to complete. “We hope it can compete with the Statue of Liberty of the US, ____39____ the sculpture of Bruce Lee, the Kungfu God of 1, 000 Legs, ____40____ (mean) to symbolize Chinese wisdom, creativity and health.” artist Shu Yong said.
Bruce Lee was the first actor ____41____ (bridge) East and West. His impact contributed to ____42____ shift in the overall culture of the West. Despite his short life, Bruce Lee challenged the ____43____ (establish) conventions, kicked down racial barriers and paved the way for future film makers and actors. His influence, ____44____ on martial (武术) arts, filmmaking, or on culture, social customs still remains in today’s ____45____ (increasing) interconnected world.
【答案】36. introduced
37. attractive
38. doing 39. but
40. is meant
41. to bridge
42. a 43. established
44. whether
45. increasingly
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你负责的小组项目“Surveying Students’ English Novel Reading” 在学校项目评比中获奖，现受校英语俱乐部邀请作该项目的介绍。请用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 实施过程；
2. 组员感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear English Club members,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you.
【答案】Dear English Club members,
It's my great honor to share with you our group project “Surveying Students' English Novel Reading.” Our project began with the creation of a well- rounded questionnaire covering students' favorite genres, reading frequency, preferred formats, etc, After distributing questionnaires and conducting interviews among 500 sehoolmates, we collected a wealth of valuable data. Following a careful analysis, we finally drew important conclusions regarding students’ English novel reading.
This project has been incredibly rewarding, raising our awareness of teamwork and fostering our research abilities. More importantly, learning about our peers' reading habits has sparked our self-reflection and encouraged us to dive into English literature. That's all about our project.
Thank you.
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was doing homework with my friend Ollie at his home when he randomly started scribbling (乱画) a fish. But not just any fish. This fish was riding a skateboard and blowing a bubble that said “I’d rather be skating!”I laughed and drew a sea star saying “Quit fooling around and get to work!”
Just then, Ollie’s grandma Abuela and her friend Mr. Goldberg came into the kitchen. Mr. Goldberg was in charge of the local animal shelter. Abuela poured their tea and inquired about how things were going at the animal shelter. Mr. Goldberg sighed, shaking his head. He explained that not enough people were adopting pets, resulting in too many animals without homes.
Overhearing the conversation, Ollie offered to adopt some excitedly. But Abuela said that one noisy parrot was plenty for this house.
“Blue isn’t noisy,” defended Ollie. “He’s just musical.”
“I’d have a whole farm full of animals if I could,” I said. “But my parents say two cats and a hamster (仓鼠) are enough.”
Mr. Goldberg said he kept trying to attract people to adopt animals, but found it hard to get people’s attention these days. Ollie drew a sad whale, and I wrote the words “Please adopt me” in the shape of a whale spout (喷水). Mr. Goldberg took a look at our drawings and made favorable comments on them, saying that these clever talking animals just might grab people’s attention. And he asked us if we were willing to design a poster for his animal shelter, a proposal we happily accepted. We decided to draw some ideas on our own and meet up again the next afternoon.
That night, when I was sitting in the living room brainstorming ideas for the poster, my little brother brought in our hamster, Mr. Nibbles, to give him a little run-around time. He made a hamster playground out of couch pillows and Mr. Nibbles began to run around merrily.
Suddenly, an idea formed in my mind.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We decided to make both Mr. Nibbles and Blue the stars of the poster.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Suddenly, an idea formed in my mind. Why not put Mr. Nibbles on the poster I eagerly sketched out a design featuring Mr. Nibbles in a playful pose, promoting the joy of pet adoption, "Want a pet to play with Go get one in the local animal shelter." I admired my work with great satisfaction. The next afternoon, Ollie came over with his notebook. His design was centered on his parrot, Blue, who was singing beautifully "Oh! Be our hero! Give shelter pets a chance to be loved!" We exchanged a smile and engaged in a discussion about the final draft of the poster.
We decided to make both Mr. Nibbles and Blue the stars of the bining my playful hamster and Ollie's melodious parrot, we created a vibrant and eye-catching design. After adding the final touches, we proudly presented our final creation to Mr. Goldberg. His faces lit up as he praised the creativity and heartfelt message behind our design. A couple of months later, Mr. Goldberg shared the exciting news that lots of people had come in after seeing the posters. And some of them decided to donate or adopt! We hadn't expected our poster would cause such a sensation, but we did know our small bit of help would create a meaningful ripple.
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