江苏省苏州市新草桥中学2024-2025学年高三10月月考英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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2024-2025学年江苏省苏州市新草桥中学高三10月月考英语试卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。
1．What will the weather be like next week
A．Rainy. B．Foggy. C．Sunny.
2．Why does the woman refuse the man’s invitation
A．She doesn’t like football games.
B．She needs to take care of Sally.
C．She may have to work overtime.
3．What did the speakers do last month
A．They paid a visit to a park.
B．They took a trip to the seaside.
C．They invited Bob over for breakfast
4．How does the man like Catherine
A．She is unconfident. B．She is experienced. C．She is fortunate.
5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Relatives. B．Fellow students. C．Teacher and student.
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 does the woman ask the man to do
A．Get her some food. B．Hand in her homework. C．Go to Mrs. Peterson’s office.
7．What suggestion docs the man give to the woman
A．Stay focused for the training.
B．Reduce the amount of training.
C．Think about something pleasant.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why does the woman make the phone call
A．To change a reservation. B．To arrange an appointment. C．To make a complaint.
9．When will the woman check out
A．On January 18th. B．On January 19th. C．On January 21st.
10．What will the woman do next
A．Change the flight herself. B．Inform the travel agent. C．Book rooms in another hotel.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why did the man buy many oranges
A．He wanted to stay healthy. B．The woman liked them. C．They were on big sale.
12．Where will the speakers probably go tomorrow
A．To Lily’s home. B．To the shop. C．To the subway.
13．What will the speakers do next
A．Buy some snacks. B．Pick up Lily. C．Watch a show.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．Where are the speakers probably
A．In an office. B．In a lift. C．In a car.
15．How soon will the man be interviewed
A．In 30 minutes. B．In 15 minutes. C．In 10 minutes.
16．Why does the woman want to get the job
A．She likes the working time.
B．She likes working in downtown.
C．She likes going to work by subway.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the speaker doing
A．Introducing the entertainers. B．Making an opening speech. C．Getting to know the audience.
18．What is Sarah Johnson known for
A．Her clever mind. B．Her energetic personality. C．Her important observations.
19．What is said about Mike Thompson
A．He has a unique stage. B．He has his own style of humor. C．He is a nice physical comedian.
20．What docs the speaker remind the listeners of
A．When to enjoy the show. B．Where to book tickets. C．How to get a special calendar.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Best Bike Tours in Barcelona
Street Art Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Your ride for the day is a beautiful handmade bamboo bicycle that will make you stand out among other cyclists! You can explore the colorful legacy (遗产) of street art and graffiti (涂鸦) in the Catalan capital, most of which can be found in the former industrial district of Poblenou.
Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine
Duration: 2.5 hours
Fancy a glass of wine in the very bar where Picasso staged his first art exhibition and the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca hung out with his friends On this small-group tour, you’ll not only enjoy a wonderful bike ride around Barcelona’s Old Town but also get to stop for wine tasting at the famous Els 4Gats café restaurant, which first opened in 1897.
Hidden Parks & Playas Tour
Duration: 3 hours
The Hidden Parks & Playas Tour is a relaxed trip through the fashionable and relaxing district in Barcelona, which is full of urban parks and enjoys a long stretch of golden beaches. It is perfect for a cool afternoon cycle.
Gaudi E-Bike Tour
Duration: 4 hours
You can’t leave Barcelona without visiting Gaudi’s Park Guell. So why not jump on the only bike tour that takes you there The park is packed with interesting features and the views over the city are exciting. That’s just the tip of the iceberg of this Gaudi Life & Legacy Tour that takes you to all of the architect’s greatest works, from his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Família (unmissable!), to the UNESCO-listed mansions (大厦)Casa Milà and Casa Batlló.
1. What is special about the Street Art Tour
A. It has the shortest duration. B. It contains two different tour options.
C. It offers wonderful natural landscapes. D. It provides handmade bicycles for riders.
2. What can you do during the Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine
A. Visit Picasso’ s art exhibition at any time. B. Tour the beautiful Spanish countryside.
C. Stop at a historic restaurant for wine tasting. D. Attend the event honoring poet Federico.
3. Which tour may appeal to people crazy about impressive buildings
A. Street Art Tour. B. Gaudi E-Bike Tour.
C. Hidden Parks & Playas Tour. D. Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine.
B
“Why do indeed to study math ” This is a question I used to ask every time I encountered difficult primary school math questions or every time I did not feel like doing my math homework. Like many people, I once firmly believed we study math merely to finish our homework and pass math exams and that math is only relevant to those who would like to pursue a career as scientists. However, this perception later turned out to be absolutely ridiculous.
One turning point was when I was 16, while washing dishes, I noticed that the soap bubbles were packed together like a honeycomb, but not all of these shapes were perfectly round. Why did some of the bubbles look like hexagons (六边形) Why didn’t I see any star-shaped bubbles
When I learned that math could help answer these questions, I realized math pops up even in our kitchen sink. You may worry that learning many topics in elementary school, like percentages and measurements, is a waste of time. But your concern is definitely unnecessary. Look at these examples and you’ll know what I mean. If you want to build a fence around your house or paint your walls a new color, all of those activities require knowledge about measurement and scaling. More complicated construction projects, such as building a tree house, require lots of mathematical problem-solving skills.
Studios like Pixar rely on ideas from geometry (几何学) to bring characters like Ember from Elemental to life. With an understanding of geometric transformations like reflections, rotations and translations, you can use your computer to make your own animated films.
Many high-paying jobs use math especially probability. Understanding probability helps doctors identify how effective medical treatments will be, informs coaches about ways their teams can improve and aids code experts in keeping private information secret.
Math is so much more than filling out homework problem sets. So next time you kickback to watch your favorite animated movie, or start saving up for a fancy tech device, hopefully, you’ll appreciate how math is integrated into so many parts of life.
4. What is many people’s common misunderstanding about math
A. It is a very complex subject.
B It is useless outside of academic settings.
C. Math exams are too challenging for many pupils.
D. Math scores can be boosted greatly through homework.
5. The author’s experience with soap bubbles highlights ________
A. the artistic beauty of soap bubbles
B. the role of chemistry in soap bubble formation
C. the unexpected presence of math in daily situations
D. the importance of observation skills in everyday life
6. Why are several examples mentioned in Paragraph 3
A. To emphasize the complexity of some math concepts.
B. To demonstrate the value of foundational math skills.
C. To prove the significance of problem-solving abilities.
D. To show the challenges of practical applications of math.
7. What can be the best title for the text
A. Math Is Here, There, and Everywhere B. How Should Math Be Taught in Schools
C. Math Is Still a Universal but Difficult Language D. Can Math Help Us Unlock Good Job Opportunities
C
If a word is said or looked at steadily for some little time, it will be found to take on a curiously strange and foreign aspect. This is a phenomenon called semantic satiation that affects our understanding of words when they are mentioned too often.
The term was created by psychologist Leon James. He conducted several experiments to explore how the concept affects our thinking and found that it is a kind of tiredness called reactive inhibition (反应性抑制). When a brain cell fires, it takes more energy to fire afterwards, and finally it won’t even respond unless you wait a few seconds.
For example, “Black Friday (a shopping day)” is no longer as appealing as it once was. We’ve repeated “Black Friday” so much that it is now as indistinct as the packages of common Wal-Mart string cheese that you go past hurriedly on your way to argue over a half- price vegetable steamer at 3 a. m. Hence, marketers are reconsidering their sales strategies.
One experiment he conducted sought to explore whether semantic satiation could be used to lessen stuttering (口吃). He had an assistant call a stuttering participant and they talked on the phone for one minute, creating a situation that increased anxiety as there were no alternative means of communication for the participant other than speaking. Ten minutes later, the assistant called again. And the cycle was repeated 10 times throughout the day. The goal was to induce (诱发) semantic satiation in the stuttering participant related to the emotion of the stress - inducing phone call. And he says it worked.
Any word can be the victim of semantic satiation, but the amount of time before words lose meaning can vary, with words that can draw out strong emotions taking longer due to the brain cycling through other associations with the words. One study showed that when presented with a tone, the sleeping cat immediately woke up. But as they played the tone again and again, the cat took time to wake up each time, until it kept on sleeping. But when the tone was varied slightly, the cat woke up immediately. Therefore, when teachers assign word memorization exercises to students, it is wise to avoid repetitive memorization or the words will become meaningless to students.
8. Which of the following can best explain “semantic satiation”
A. It’s a kind of serious language learning disability.
B. It’s a reflection of the subjective nature of language.
C. It’s a practice of rearranging letters to form new words.
D It’s an occurrence arising from the repetition of words.
9. How does semantic satiation affect “Black Friday” according to the text
A. People lose their craze for “Black Friday”. B. People start buying Wal- Mart string cheese.
C. People merely show interest in goods on sale. D. People make the best of some shopping strategies.
10. What’s the result of the experiment involving a stuttering participant
A. The participant’s stuttering improved. B. The participant’s stuttering was cured.
C. The participant became more stressed. D. The participant failed to communicate.
11. What’s the implication of the cat experiment f on teachers
A. Delivering classes in a clear tone.
B. Employing variations in word exercises.
C. Highlighting the importance of the word meaning.
D. Encouraging students to get up early in the morning.
D
Lorian Schweikert, a biologist at the University of North Carolina, was fishing in the Florida Keys when she caught a hogfish — a type of fish that’s known for its ability to change colors. Schweikert dropped it on the boat deck and continued fishing. When she later went to get the fish back, she was shocked to find that it had changed color to perfectly match the white deck — complete with little black circles that looked like the floor.
In 2018, Schweikert found that hogfish carry a gene for a light-sensitive protein called opsin (视蛋白) that is activated in their skin, and that this gene is different from the opsin genes found in their eyes. Other color-changing animals have been found to have light- sensing opsins in their skin, too. But exactly how “skin vision” works remains a mystery.
In a new study, Schweikert and biologist Sonke Johnsen teamed up to take a closer look at hogfish’s skin. They took pieces of skin from different parts of the fish’s body and took pictures of the skin under a microscope. Up close, a hogfish’s skin looks like a special painting. Each dot of color is a specialized cell called a chromatophore (色素体) containing granules of pigment (色素颗粒) that can be red, yellow or black. They found that the light- sensitive protein was concentrated in a specific area right below the chromatophores.
It’s the movement of these pigment granules that changes the skin color. Their findings suggest that the fish’s light-sensitive opsins act somewhat like internal Polaroid film (柯达即时成像胶片), catching changes in the light that can pass through the pigment-filled cells above as the pigment granules gather or spread. “The animaIs can literally take a photo of their own skin from the inside.” Johnsen said. “In a way, opsins can tell the animal what its skin looks like.”
Lauren Sumner-Rooney, a researcher who wasn’t involved in the study, said, “This is the first time we’ ve seen a strong body of evidence for exactly how this works in fish — skin light sensing has been a rather mysterious ability for a long time. The hogfish seems like a great model to explore further questions.”
12. What did Schweikert find shocking about the hogfish
A. It pretended to be dead. B. It changed its shape rapidly.
C. It displayed attractive skin color. D. It was integrated with the surroundings.
13 What does the new study aim to figure out
A. What the function of the opsin genes is.
B. Why color-changing animals can sense the surroundings.
C. How opsins in hogfish’s skin help them change colors.
D. Which opsins in hogfish’s skin differ from those in their eyes.
14. Why does the author mention the Rolaroid film in Paragraph 4
A. To highlight the spread of the granules of pigment.
B. To explain the role of the light-sensitive opsins.
C. To introduce a new discovery about fish’s vision.
D. To stress the importance of pigment granules’ movement.
15. What is Lauren Sumner-Rooney’s attitude towards the study findings
A. Appreciative. B. Cautious. C. Objective. D. Dismissive.
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
Public transportation is not fully used across the globe, even if good transport systems are in place. ___16___ There are three primary reasons listed below, which all can be solved by good urban planning.
___17___ For example, in Barcelona, 30% of daily trips are carried out by public transport. In contrast, in Atlanta, this figure drops to 4%. Since Barcelona is 30 times denser(更密集的) than Atlanta, it is easier to provide reliable public transport services.
Accessibility is another key factor in public transportation usage. In a comparison of three international cities, though one of them has the highest population density, its public transport use is less than the other two cities. ___18___
Walkability is also a major component that matters. Studies show that well- maintained and safe streets encourage people to use public transportation. ___19___ By contrast, narrow or poorly- maintained sidewalks, and fewer trees make streets less walkable. It is in these types of urban environments that people are significantly less likely to use public transport, even if it is only 100 meters away from their homes.
Nowadays, city planners have attached great importance to the construction of more public transportation infrastructure (基础设施). ___20___ And it can promote good urban mobility (移动性) at the same time. However, urban planners should also understand that factors related to the urban fabric (结构) also impact if and how public transport is used. So efforts should also be devoted to improving public environments to encourage the use of public transport, which will result in healthier cities and communities.
A. Why is this the case
B. This emphasis aims to reduce the reliance on private vehicles.
C. The trend causes cities to become more and more advanced.
D. A city’s density directly impacts how public transport services are provided.
E. People in big cities need to get out of their cars and use public transportation.
F. In such urban environments, people are likelier to go further to access public transport.
G. It’s due to its very wide streets, large street blocks and buildings set far from the street edges.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
Caring for my 18-month-old son can be like playing a tape: Wake up, eat, play, sleep, and repeat. My days get darker when I try to ___21___ him for more than two minutes — he loses interest in my tricks soon. To make the ___22___ more interesting, I bought membership of a local aquarium (水族馆).
The first trip was ___23___, as we battled groups of noisy babies and pupils on a Sunday. ___24___ to make the most of my investment, I tried again.
Upon entering the aquarium, a floor-to-ceiling tank, where there were hundreds of colorful fishes, caught my eye. I bent over to point them out to my son. But there was no ___25___: His eyes were wide open, following the movements of the fishes. The look of ___26___ on his face was so pure. I was ___27___. It made me realize that I had been ___28___ life without truly experiencing its beauty. When we finally moved on, I ___29___ slowed down, trying to see through his eyes. His being so ____30____ his surroundings reminded me to do the same.
Since that day, I’ve understood I have a ____31____, either to let boredom and worry ____32____ me or to embrace the beauty of the surroundings. I used to believe I had to ____33____ awe for grand things. But in this way, I was ____34____ the tiny things that make life extraordinary, like the sound of laughter. My son’s ____35____ for life indicates there is so much pleasure around us if we open our eyes to see it.
21. A. occupy B. attend C. accompany D. defend
22. A. decision B. program C. routine D. assignment
23. A. bearable B. breathtaking C. predictable D. chaotic
24. A. Hesitant B. Fortunate C. Determined D. Qualified
25. A. effect B. need C. question D. doubt
26. A. wonder B. tiredness C. tolerance D. annoyance
27. A. speechless B. helpful C. thoughtful D. emotionless
28. A. longing for B. rushing through C. figuring out D. breaking down
29. A. suddenly B. accidentally C. intentionally D. casually
30. A. in tune with B. in league with C. in common with D. in contrast with
31. A. suggestion B. responsibility C. principle D. choice
32. A. depart B. consume C. motivate D. convince
33. A. identify B. predict C. reserve D. demonstrate
34. A. anticipating B. remembering C. handling D. missing
35. A. ambition B. appreciation C. excuse D. sympathy
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。
Taking a trip in a self- driving air taxi sounds like the sort of thing in science fiction, which seems ___36___ (practical) impossible.
This may be about to change though, after EHang, a Chinese startup, received the world’s first industry approval for an autonomous electric flying taxi. The company was presented ___37___ a “type certificate” award for its EH216-S aircraft by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), ___38___ (make) it the first eVTOL (electric vertical take- off and landing) aircraft in the world to receive one.
EH216-S went through flight tests at test sites across a number of places in China, ___39___ passed a series of tests for structural strength, fire ___40___ (resist), crash worthiness, software simulation (模拟), etc. The two-seater electric vehicle can reach a maximum range of around 30 km, ___41___ top design speed can be up to130 km/ hour.
Applying for a type certificate is a ___42___ (length) and costly process, but the certification opens the way for the aircraft ___43___ (use) by the general public. According to CAAC, this model ___44___ (put) into commercial operation once it has met all the requirements.
____45____ (consider) one of the world leaders in urban air mobility, the company, based in Guangzhou, went public on the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2019．It will continue to push the advancement of eVTOL technology forward.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，上周末你们全家去户外露营。请你给英国朋友 Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
(1) 露营过程；
(2) 你的感想。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you a camping experience my family engaged in last weekend.
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Yours,
Li Hua
第三节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
We were near the mountaintop of Tupendo when a rock got moved and hit my lower leg halfway between ankle and knee. The impact cut through both bones and removed a big chunk (块) of my leg. I found myself hanging from a rope,1,600m off the ground, in sharp pain. I was afraid it might just drop off.
After binding it to an ice- axe, my climbing partner abseiled down (缘绳下降) to get help. For two days I lay alone. My leg started to smell pretty bad.
It took six days to get me off the mountain and to a hospital in northern India. The hospital was basic and the next day I was flown to Delhi for emergency surgery and then, when stable enough, back home. In the UK, after nine operations, my doctor recommended an amputation (截肢) if I wanted to be able to walk properly again.
I was very sad. I had been competing in sport since I was a teenager. My physical fitness and love of running felt as if they were an inseparable part of the person I was. I visited a center specializing in prostheses and the consultant there seemed terribly enthusiastic about my prospects as an amputee, telling me I would be walking within six months and maybe even playing football after a year. I found the experience too depressing for words and was determined to put off the decision for as long as possible.
Every night I had the same dream: I would be hobbling along a grassy path using my crutches (拐杖) and then, suddenly, I would lift them up and throw them in the river and I’d start walking, and then running, as if there had never been anything wrong. When I woke it would take me a few seconds to remember.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I bought an exercise bike and used it for 30 minutes three times a week.
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Almost 4 years after my accident, I entered a local half marathon.
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苏州新草桥中学2024-2025年度高三10月月考英语试卷
答案版
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。
1．What will the weather be like next week
A．Rainy. B．Foggy. C．Sunny.
2．Why does the woman refuse the man’s invitation
A．She doesn’t like football games.
B．She needs to take care of Sally.
C．She may have to work overtime.
3．What did the speakers do last month
A．They paid a visit to a park.
B．They took a trip to the seaside.
C．They invited Bob over for breakfast.
4．How does the man like Catherine
A．She is unconfident. B．She is experienced. C．She is fortunate.
5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Relatives. B．Fellow students. C．Teacher and student.
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 does the woman ask the man to do
A．Get her some food. B．Hand in her homework. C．Go to Mrs. Peterson’s office.
7．What suggestion docs the man give to the woman
A．Stay focused for the training.
B．Reduce the amount of training.
C．Think about something pleasant.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why does the woman make the phone call
A．To change a reservation. B．To arrange an appointment. C．To make a complaint.
9．When will the woman check out
A．On January 18th. B．On January 19th. C．On January 21st.
10．What will the woman do next
A．Change the flight herself. B．Inform the travel agent. C．Book rooms in another hotel.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why did the man buy many oranges
A．He wanted to stay healthy. B．The woman liked them. C．They were on big sale.
12．Where will the speakers probably go tomorrow
A．To Lily’s home. B．To the shop. C．To the subway.
13．What will the speakers do next
A．Buy some snacks. B．Pick up Lily. C．Watch a show.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．Where are the speakers probably
A．In an office. B．In a lift. C．In a car.
15．How soon will the man be interviewed
A．In 30 minutes. B．In 15 minutes. C．In 10 minutes.
16．Why does the woman want to get the job
A．She likes the working time.
B．She likes working in downtown.
C．She likes going to work by subway.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the speaker doing
A．Introducing the entertainers. B．Making an opening speech. C．Getting to know the audience.
18．What is Sarah Johnson known for
A．Her clever mind. B．Her energetic personality. C．Her important observations.
19．What is said about Mike Thompson
A．He has a unique stage. B．He has his own style of humor. C．He is a nice physical comedian.
20．What docs the speaker remind the listeners of
A．When to enjoy the show. B．Where to book tickets. C．How to get a special calendar.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Best Bike Tours in Barcelona
Street Art Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Your ride for the day is a beautiful handmade bamboo bicycle that will make you stand out among other cyclists! You can explore the colorful legacy (遗产) of street art and graffiti (涂鸦) in the Catalan capital, most of which can be found in the former industrial district of Poblenou.
Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine
Duration: 2.5 hours
Fancy a glass of wine in the very bar where Picasso staged his first art exhibition and the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca hung out with his friends On this small-group tour, you’ll not only enjoy a wonderful bike ride around Barcelona’s Old Town but also get to stop for wine tasting at the famous Els 4Gats café restaurant, which first opened in 1897.
Hidden Parks & Playas Tour
Duration: 3 hours
The Hidden Parks & Playas Tour is a relaxed trip through the fashionable and relaxing district in Barcelona, which is full of urban parks and enjoys a long stretch of golden beaches. It is perfect for a cool afternoon cycle.
Gaudi E-Bike Tour
Duration: 4 hours
You can’t leave Barcelona without visiting Gaudi’s Park Guell. So why not jump on the only bike tour that takes you there The park is packed with interesting features and the views over the city are exciting. That’s just the tip of the iceberg of this Gaudi Life & Legacy Tour that takes you to all of the architect’s greatest works, from his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Família (unmissable!), to the UNESCO-listed mansions (大厦)Casa Milà and Casa Batlló.
1. What is special about the Street Art Tour
A. It has the shortest duration. B. It contains two different tour options.
C. It offers wonderful natural landscapes. D. It provides handmade bicycles for riders.
2. What can you do during the Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine
A. Visit Picasso’ s art exhibition at any time. B. Tour the beautiful Spanish countryside.
C. Stop at a historic restaurant for wine tasting. D. Attend the event honoring poet Federico.
3. Which tour may appeal to people crazy about impressive buildings
A. Street Art Tour. B. Gaudi E-Bike Tour.
C. Hidden Parks & Playas Tour. D. Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
B
“Why do indeed to study math ” This is a question I used to ask every time I encountered difficult primary school math questions or every time I did not feel like doing my math homework. Like many people, I once firmly believed we study math merely to finish our homework and pass math exams and that math is only relevant to those who would like to pursue a career as scientists. However, this perception later turned out to be absolutely ridiculous.
One turning point was when I was 16, while washing dishes, I noticed that the soap bubbles were packed together like a honeycomb, but not all of these shapes were perfectly round. Why did some of the bubbles look like hexagons (六边形) Why didn’t I see any star-shaped bubbles
When I learned that math could help answer these questions, I realized math pops up even in our kitchen sink. You may worry that learning many topics in elementary school, like percentages and measurements, is a waste of time. But your concern is definitely unnecessary. Look at these examples and you’ll know what I mean. If you want to build a fence around your house or paint your walls a new color, all of those activities require knowledge about measurement and scaling. More complicated construction projects, such as building a tree house, require lots of mathematical problem-solving skills.
Studios like Pixar rely on ideas from geometry (几何学) to bring characters like Ember from Elemental to life. With an understanding of geometric transformations like reflections, rotations and translations, you can use your computer to make your own animated films.
Many high-paying jobs use math, especially probability. Understanding probability helps doctors identify how effective medical treatments will be, informs coaches about ways their teams can improve and aids code experts in keeping private information secret.
Math is so much more than filling out homework problem sets. So next time you kickback to watch your favorite animated movie, or start saving up for a fancy tech device, hopefully, you’ll appreciate how math is integrated into so many parts of life.
4. What is many people’s common misunderstanding about math
A. It is a very complex subject.
B. It is useless outside of academic settings.
C. Math exams are too challenging for many pupils.
D. Math scores can be boosted greatly through homework.
5. The author’s experience with soap bubbles highlights ________
A. the artistic beauty of soap bubbles
B. the role of chemistry in soap bubble formation
C. the unexpected presence of math in daily situations
D. the importance of observation skills in everyday life
6. Why are several examples mentioned in Paragraph 3
A. To emphasize the complexity of some math concepts.
B. To demonstrate the value of foundational math skills.
C. To prove the significance of problem-solving abilities.
D. To show the challenges of practical applications of math.
7. What can be the best title for the text
A. Math Is Here, There, and Everywhere B. How Should Math Be Taught in Schools
C. Math Is Still a Universal but Difficult Language D. Can Math Help Us Unlock Good Job Opportunities
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. B 7. A
C
If a word is said or looked at steadily for some little time, it will be found to take on a curiously strange and foreign aspect. This is a phenomenon called semantic satiation that affects our understanding of words when they are mentioned too often.
The term was created by psychologist Leon James. He conducted several experiments to explore how the concept affects our thinking and found that it is a kind of tiredness called reactive inhibition (反应性抑制). When a brain cell fires, it takes more energy to fire afterwards, and finally it won’t even respond unless you wait a few seconds.
For example, “Black Friday (a shopping day)” is no longer as appealing as it once was. We’ve repeated “Black Friday” so much that it is now as indistinct as the packages of common Wal-Mart string cheese that you go past hurriedly on your way to argue over a half- price vegetable steamer at 3 a. m. Hence, marketers are reconsidering their sales strategies.
One experiment he conducted sought to explore whether semantic satiation could be used to lessen stuttering (口吃). He had an assistant call a stuttering participant and they talked on the phone for one minute, creating a situation that increased anxiety as there were no alternative means of communication for the participant other than speaking. Ten minutes later, the assistant called again. And the cycle was repeated 10 times throughout the day. The goal was to induce (诱发) semantic satiation in the stuttering participant related to the emotion of the stress - inducing phone call. And he says it worked.
Any word can be the victim of semantic satiation, but the amount of time before words lose meaning can vary, with words that can draw out strong emotions taking longer due to the brain cycling through other associations with the words. One study showed that when presented with a tone, the sleeping cat immediately woke up. But as they played the tone again and again, the cat took time to wake up each time, until it kept on sleeping. But when the tone was varied slightly, the cat woke up immediately. Therefore, when teachers assign word memorization exercises to students, it is wise to avoid repetitive memorization or the words will become meaningless to students.
8. Which of the following can best explain “semantic satiation”
A. It’s a kind of serious language learning disability.
B. It’s a reflection of the subjective nature of language.
C. It’s a practice of rearranging letters to form new words.
D. It’s an occurrence arising from the repetition of words.
9. How does semantic satiation affect “Black Friday” according to the text
A. People lose their craze for “Black Friday”. B. People start buying Wal- Mart string cheese.
C. People merely show interest in goods on sale. D. People make the best of some shopping strategies.
10. What’s the result of the experiment involving a stuttering participant
A. The participant’s stuttering improved. B. The participant’s stuttering was cured.
C. The participant became more stressed. D. The participant failed to communicate.
11. What’s the implication of the cat experiment f on teachers
A. Delivering classes in a clear tone.
B. Employing variations in word exercises.
C. Highlighting the importance of the word meaning.
D. Encouraging students to get up early in the morning.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. A 11. B
D
Lorian Schweikert, a biologist at the University of North Carolina, was fishing in the Florida Keys when she caught a hogfish — a type of fish that’s known for its ability to change colors. Schweikert dropped it on the boat deck and continued fishing. When she later went to get the fish back, she was shocked to find that it had changed color to perfectly match the white deck — complete with little black circles that looked like the floor.
In 2018, Schweikert found that hogfish carry a gene for a light-sensitive protein called opsin (视蛋白) that is activated in their skin, and that this gene is different from the opsin genes found in their eyes. Other color-changing animals have been found to have light- sensing opsins in their skin, too. But exactly how “skin vision” works remains a mystery.
In a new study, Schweikert and biologist Sonke Johnsen teamed up to take a closer look at hogfish’s skin. They took pieces of skin from different parts of the fish’s body and took pictures of the skin under a microscope. Up close, a hogfish’s skin looks like a special painting. Each dot of color is a specialized cell called a chromatophore (色素体) containing granules of pigment (色素颗粒) that can be red, yellow or black. They found that the light- sensitive protein was concentrated in a specific area right below the chromatophores.
It’s the movement of these pigment granules that changes the skin color. Their findings suggest that the fish’s light-sensitive opsins act somewhat like internal Polaroid film (柯达即时成像胶片), catching changes in the light that can pass through the pigment-filled cells above as the pigment granules gather or spread. “The animaIs can literally take a photo of their own skin from the inside.” Johnsen said. “In a way, opsins can tell the animal what its skin looks like.”
Lauren Sumner-Rooney a researcher who wasn’t involved in the study, said, “This is the first time we’ ve seen a strong body of evidence for exactly how this works in fish — skin light sensing has been a rather mysterious ability for a long time. The hogfish seems like a great model to explore further questions.”
12. What did Schweikert find shocking about the hogfish
A. It pretended to be dead. B. It changed its shape rapidly.
C. It displayed attractive skin color. D. It was integrated with the surroundings.
13. What does the new study aim to figure out
A. What the function of the opsin genes is.
B. Why color-changing animals can sense the surroundings.
C. How opsins in hogfish’s skin help them change colors.
D. Which opsins in hogfish’s skin differ from those in their eyes.
14. Why does the author mention the Rolaroid film in Paragraph 4
A. To highlight the spread of the granules of pigment.
B. To explain the role of the light-sensitive opsins.
C. To introduce a new discovery about fish’s vision.
D. To stress the importance of pigment granules’ movement.
15. What is Lauren Sumner-Rooney’s attitude towards the study findings
A. Appreciative. B. Cautious. C. Objective. D. Dismissive.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
Public transportation is not fully used across the globe, even if good transport systems are in place. ___16___ There are three primary reasons listed below, which all can be solved by good urban planning.
___17___ For example, in Barcelona, 30% of daily trips are carried out by public transport. In contrast, in Atlanta, this figure drops to 4%. Since Barcelona is 30 times denser(更密集的) than Atlanta, it is easier to provide reliable public transport services.
Accessibility is another key factor in public transportation usage. In a comparison of three international cities, though one of them has the highest population density, its public transport use is less than the other two cities. ___18___
Walkability is also a major component that matters. Studies show that well- maintained and safe streets encourage people to use public transportation. ___19___ By contrast, narrow or poorly- maintained sidewalks, and fewer trees make streets less walkable. It is in these types of urban environments that people are significantly less likely to use public transport, even if it is only 100 meters away from their homes.
Nowadays, city planners have attached great importance to the construction of more public transportation infrastructure (基础设施). ___20___ And it can promote good urban mobility (移动性) at the same time. However, urban planners should also understand that factors related to the urban fabric (结构) also impact if and how public transport is used. So efforts should also be devoted to improving public environments to encourage the use of public transport, which will result in healthier cities and communities.
A. Why is this the case
B. This emphasis aims to reduce the reliance on private vehicles.
C. The trend causes cities to become more and more advanced.
D. A city’s density directly impacts how public transport services are provided.
E. People in big cities need to get out of their cars and use public transportation.
F. In such urban environments, people are likelier to go further to access public transport.
G. It’s due to its very wide streets, large street blocks and buildings set far from the street edges.
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. G 19. F 20. B
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
Caring for my 18-month-old son can be like playing a tape: Wake up, eat, play, sleep, and repeat. My days get darker when I try to ___21___ him for more than two minutes — he loses interest in my tricks soon. To make the ___22___ more interesting, I bought membership of a local aquarium (水族馆).
The first trip was ___23___, as we battled groups of noisy babies and pupils on a Sunday. ___24___ to make the most of my investment, I tried again.
Upon entering the aquarium, a floor-to-ceiling tank, where there were hundreds of colorful fishes, caught my eye. I bent over to point them out to my son. But there was no ___25___: His eyes were wide open, following the movements of the fishes. The look of ___26___ on his face was so pure. I was ___27___. It made me realize that I had been ___28___ life without truly experiencing its beauty. When we finally moved on, I ___29___ slowed down, trying to see through his eyes. His being so ____30____ his surroundings reminded me to do the same.
Since that day, I’ve understood I have a ____31____, either to let boredom and worry ____32____ me or to embrace the beauty of the surroundings. I used to believe I had to ____33____ awe for grand things. But in this way, I was ____34____ the tiny things that make life extraordinary, like the sound of laughter. My son’s ____35____ for life indicates there is so much pleasure around us if we open our eyes to see it.
21. A. occupy B. attend C. accompany D. defend
22. A. decision B. program C. routine D. assignment
23. A. bearable B. breathtaking C. predictable D. chaotic
24. A. Hesitant B. Fortunate C. Determined D. Qualified
25. A. effect B. need C. question D. doubt
26. A. wonder B. tiredness C. tolerance D. annoyance
27. A. speechless B. helpful C. thoughtful D. emotionless
28. A. longing for B. rushing through C. figuring out D. breaking down
29. A. suddenly B. accidentally C. intentionally D. casually
30. A. in tune with B. in league with C. in common with D. in contrast with
31. A. suggestion B. responsibility C. principle D. choice
32. A. depart B. consume C. motivate D. convince
33. A. identify B. predict C. reserve D. demonstrate
34. A. anticipating B. remembering C. handling D. missing
35. A. ambition B. appreciation C. excuse D. sympathy
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. D 34. D 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。
Taking a trip in a self- driving air taxi sounds like the sort of thing in science fiction which seems ___36___ (practical) impossible.
This may be about to change though, after EHang, a Chinese startup, received the world’s first industry approval for an autonomous electric flying taxi. The company was presented ___37___ a “type certificate” award for its EH216-S aircraft by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), ___38___ (make) it the first eVTOL (electric vertical take- off and landing) aircraft in the world to receive one.
EH216-S went through flight tests at test sites across a number of places in China, ___39___ passed a series of tests for structural strength, fire ___40___ (resist), crash worthiness, software simulation (模拟), etc. The two-seater electric vehicle can reach a maximum range of around 30 km, ___41___ top design speed can be up to130 km/ hour.
Applying for a type certificate is a ___42___ (length) and costly process, but the certification opens the way for the aircraft ___43___ (use) by the general public. According to CAAC, this model ___44___ (put) into commercial operation once it has met all the requirements.
____45____ (consider) one of the world leaders in urban air mobility, the company, based in Guangzhou, went public on the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2019．It will continue to push the advancement of eVTOL technology forward.
【答案】36. practically
37. with 38. making
39. and 40. resistance
41. whose 42. long
43. to be used
44. will be put
45. Considered
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，上周末你们全家去户外露营。请你给英国朋友 Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
(1) 露营过程；
(2) 你的感想。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you a camping experience my family engaged in last weekend.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you a camping experience my family engaged in last weekend. We chose a scenic spot in the nearby mountains. Upon our arrival, we pitched tents and set up a small barbecue. The day was filled with hiking and exploring trails. In the evening, we gathered around a campfire, sharing stories and stargazing.
Not only did this trip strengthen our family bonds, but also it reconnected us with nature. It reminded me of the simple joys found away from city life. Hope to hear about your adventures soon!
Yours,
Li Hua
第三节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
We were near the mountaintop of Tupendo when a rock got moved and hit my lower leg halfway between ankle and knee. The impact cut through both bones and removed a big chunk (块) of my leg. I found myself hanging from a rope,1,600m off the ground, in sharp pain. I was afraid it might just drop off.
After binding it to an ice- axe, my climbing partner abseiled down (缘绳下降) to get help. For two days I lay alone. My leg started to smell pretty bad.
It took six days to get me off the mountain and to a hospital in northern India. The hospital was basic and the next day I was flown to Delhi for emergency surgery and then, when stable enough, back home. In the UK, after nine operations, my doctor recommended an amputation (截肢) if I wanted to be able to walk properly again.
I was very sad. I had been competing in sport since I was a teenager. My physical fitness and love of running felt as if they were an inseparable part of the person I was. I visited a center specializing in prostheses and the consultant there seemed terribly enthusiastic about my prospects as an amputee, telling me I would be walking within six months and maybe even playing football after a year. I found the experience too depressing for words and was determined to put off the decision for as long as possible.
Every night I had the same dream: I would be hobbling along a grassy path using my crutches (拐杖) and then suddenly, I would lift them up and throw them in the river and I’d start walking, and then running, as if there had never been anything wrong. When I woke it would take me a few seconds to remember.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I bought an exercise bike and used it for 30 minutes three times a week.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Almost 4 years after my accident, I entered a local half marathon.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】I bought an exercise bike and used it for 30 minutes three times a week. I focused on building my leg muscles and improving my endurance. I was determined to prove that I could still be active without a full leg.
Almost 4 years after my accident, I entered a local half marathon. I ran with a prosthetic leg and felt a sense of accomplishment. I showed myself and others that I could overcome the difficulties and achieve my goals.
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。
1．What will the weather be like next week
A．Rainy. B．Foggy. C．Sunny.
2．Why does the woman refuse the man’s invitation
A．She doesn’t like football games.
B．She needs to take care of Sally.
C．She may have to work overtime.
3．What did the speakers do last month
A．They paid a visit to a park.
B．They took a trip to the seaside.
C．They invited Bob over for breakfast
4．How does the man like Catherine
A．She is unconfident. B．She is experienced. C．She is fortunate.
5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Relatives. B．Fellow students. C．Teacher and student.
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 does the woman ask the man to do
A．Get her some food. B．Hand in her homework. C．Go to Mrs. Peterson’s office.
7．What suggestion docs the man give to the woman
A．Stay focused for the training.
B．Reduce the amount of training.
C．Think about something pleasant.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why does the woman make the phone call
A．To change a reservation. B．To arrange an appointment. C．To make a complaint.
9．When will the woman check out
A．On January 18th. B．On January 19th. C．On January 21st.
10．What will the woman do next
A．Change the flight herself. B．Inform the travel agent. C．Book rooms in another hotel.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why did the man buy many oranges
A．He wanted to stay healthy. B．The woman liked them. C．They were on big sale.
12．Where will the speakers probably go tomorrow
A．To Lily’s home. B．To the shop. C．To the subway.
13．What will the speakers do next
A．Buy some snacks. B．Pick up Lily. C．Watch a show.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．Where are the speakers probably
A．In an office. B．In a lift. C．In a car.
15．How soon will the man be interviewed
A．In 30 minutes. B．In 15 minutes. C．In 10 minutes.
16．Why does the woman want to get the job
A．She likes the working time.
B．She likes working in downtown.
C．She likes going to work by subway.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the speaker doing
A．Introducing the entertainers. B．Making an opening speech. C．Getting to know the audience.
18．What is Sarah Johnson known for
A．Her clever mind. B．Her energetic personality. C．Her important observations.
19．What is said about Mike Thompson
A．He has a unique stage. B．He has his own style of humor. C．He is a nice physical comedian.
20．What docs the speaker remind the listeners of
A．When to enjoy the show. B．Where to book tickets. C．How to get a special calendar.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Best Bike Tours in Barcelona
Street Art Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Your ride for the day is a beautiful handmade bamboo bicycle that will make you stand out among other cyclists! You can explore the colorful legacy (遗产) of street art and graffiti (涂鸦) in the Catalan capital, most of which can be found in the former industrial district of Poblenou.
Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine
Duration: 2.5 hours
Fancy a glass of wine in the very bar where Picasso staged his first art exhibition and the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca hung out with his friends On this small-group tour, you’ll not only enjoy a wonderful bike ride around Barcelona’s Old Town but also get to stop for wine tasting at the famous Els 4Gats café restaurant, which first opened in 1897.
Hidden Parks & Playas Tour
Duration: 3 hours
The Hidden Parks & Playas Tour is a relaxed trip through the fashionable and relaxing district in Barcelona, which is full of urban parks and enjoys a long stretch of golden beaches. It is perfect for a cool afternoon cycle.
Gaudi E-Bike Tour
Duration: 4 hours
You can’t leave Barcelona without visiting Gaudi’s Park Guell. So why not jump on the only bike tour that takes you there The park is packed with interesting features and the views over the city are exciting. That’s just the tip of the iceberg of this Gaudi Life & Legacy Tour that takes you to all of the architect’s greatest works, from his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Família (unmissable!), to the UNESCO-listed mansions (大厦)Casa Milà and Casa Batlló.
1. What is special about the Street Art Tour
A. It has the shortest duration. B. It contains two different tour options.
C. It offers wonderful natural landscapes. D. It provides handmade bicycles for riders.
2. What can you do during the Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine
A. Visit Picasso’ s art exhibition at any time. B. Tour the beautiful Spanish countryside.
C. Stop at a historic restaurant for wine tasting. D. Attend the event honoring poet Federico.
3. Which tour may appeal to people crazy about impressive buildings
A. Street Art Tour. B. Gaudi E-Bike Tour.
C. Hidden Parks & Playas Tour. D. Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine.
B
“Why do indeed to study math ” This is a question I used to ask every time I encountered difficult primary school math questions or every time I did not feel like doing my math homework. Like many people, I once firmly believed we study math merely to finish our homework and pass math exams and that math is only relevant to those who would like to pursue a career as scientists. However, this perception later turned out to be absolutely ridiculous.
One turning point was when I was 16, while washing dishes, I noticed that the soap bubbles were packed together like a honeycomb, but not all of these shapes were perfectly round. Why did some of the bubbles look like hexagons (六边形) Why didn’t I see any star-shaped bubbles
When I learned that math could help answer these questions, I realized math pops up even in our kitchen sink. You may worry that learning many topics in elementary school, like percentages and measurements, is a waste of time. But your concern is definitely unnecessary. Look at these examples and you’ll know what I mean. If you want to build a fence around your house or paint your walls a new color, all of those activities require knowledge about measurement and scaling. More complicated construction projects, such as building a tree house, require lots of mathematical problem-solving skills.
Studios like Pixar rely on ideas from geometry (几何学) to bring characters like Ember from Elemental to life. With an understanding of geometric transformations like reflections, rotations and translations, you can use your computer to make your own animated films.
Many high-paying jobs use math especially probability. Understanding probability helps doctors identify how effective medical treatments will be, informs coaches about ways their teams can improve and aids code experts in keeping private information secret.
Math is so much more than filling out homework problem sets. So next time you kickback to watch your favorite animated movie, or start saving up for a fancy tech device, hopefully, you’ll appreciate how math is integrated into so many parts of life.
4. What is many people’s common misunderstanding about math
A. It is a very complex subject.
B It is useless outside of academic settings.
C. Math exams are too challenging for many pupils.
D. Math scores can be boosted greatly through homework.
5. The author’s experience with soap bubbles highlights ________
A. the artistic beauty of soap bubbles
B. the role of chemistry in soap bubble formation
C. the unexpected presence of math in daily situations
D. the importance of observation skills in everyday life
6. Why are several examples mentioned in Paragraph 3
A. To emphasize the complexity of some math concepts.
B. To demonstrate the value of foundational math skills.
C. To prove the significance of problem-solving abilities.
D. To show the challenges of practical applications of math.
7. What can be the best title for the text
A. Math Is Here, There, and Everywhere B. How Should Math Be Taught in Schools
C. Math Is Still a Universal but Difficult Language D. Can Math Help Us Unlock Good Job Opportunities
C
If a word is said or looked at steadily for some little time, it will be found to take on a curiously strange and foreign aspect. This is a phenomenon called semantic satiation that affects our understanding of words when they are mentioned too often.
The term was created by psychologist Leon James. He conducted several experiments to explore how the concept affects our thinking and found that it is a kind of tiredness called reactive inhibition (反应性抑制). When a brain cell fires, it takes more energy to fire afterwards, and finally it won’t even respond unless you wait a few seconds.
For example, “Black Friday (a shopping day)” is no longer as appealing as it once was. We’ve repeated “Black Friday” so much that it is now as indistinct as the packages of common Wal-Mart string cheese that you go past hurriedly on your way to argue over a half- price vegetable steamer at 3 a. m. Hence, marketers are reconsidering their sales strategies.
One experiment he conducted sought to explore whether semantic satiation could be used to lessen stuttering (口吃). He had an assistant call a stuttering participant and they talked on the phone for one minute, creating a situation that increased anxiety as there were no alternative means of communication for the participant other than speaking. Ten minutes later, the assistant called again. And the cycle was repeated 10 times throughout the day. The goal was to induce (诱发) semantic satiation in the stuttering participant related to the emotion of the stress - inducing phone call. And he says it worked.
Any word can be the victim of semantic satiation, but the amount of time before words lose meaning can vary, with words that can draw out strong emotions taking longer due to the brain cycling through other associations with the words. One study showed that when presented with a tone, the sleeping cat immediately woke up. But as they played the tone again and again, the cat took time to wake up each time, until it kept on sleeping. But when the tone was varied slightly, the cat woke up immediately. Therefore, when teachers assign word memorization exercises to students, it is wise to avoid repetitive memorization or the words will become meaningless to students.
8. Which of the following can best explain “semantic satiation”
A. It’s a kind of serious language learning disability.
B. It’s a reflection of the subjective nature of language.
C. It’s a practice of rearranging letters to form new words.
D It’s an occurrence arising from the repetition of words.
9. How does semantic satiation affect “Black Friday” according to the text
A. People lose their craze for “Black Friday”. B. People start buying Wal- Mart string cheese.
C. People merely show interest in goods on sale. D. People make the best of some shopping strategies.
10. What’s the result of the experiment involving a stuttering participant
A. The participant’s stuttering improved. B. The participant’s stuttering was cured.
C. The participant became more stressed. D. The participant failed to communicate.
11. What’s the implication of the cat experiment f on teachers
A. Delivering classes in a clear tone.
B. Employing variations in word exercises.
C. Highlighting the importance of the word meaning.
D. Encouraging students to get up early in the morning.
D
Lorian Schweikert, a biologist at the University of North Carolina, was fishing in the Florida Keys when she caught a hogfish — a type of fish that’s known for its ability to change colors. Schweikert dropped it on the boat deck and continued fishing. When she later went to get the fish back, she was shocked to find that it had changed color to perfectly match the white deck — complete with little black circles that looked like the floor.
In 2018, Schweikert found that hogfish carry a gene for a light-sensitive protein called opsin (视蛋白) that is activated in their skin, and that this gene is different from the opsin genes found in their eyes. Other color-changing animals have been found to have light- sensing opsins in their skin, too. But exactly how “skin vision” works remains a mystery.
In a new study, Schweikert and biologist Sonke Johnsen teamed up to take a closer look at hogfish’s skin. They took pieces of skin from different parts of the fish’s body and took pictures of the skin under a microscope. Up close, a hogfish’s skin looks like a special painting. Each dot of color is a specialized cell called a chromatophore (色素体) containing granules of pigment (色素颗粒) that can be red, yellow or black. They found that the light- sensitive protein was concentrated in a specific area right below the chromatophores.
It’s the movement of these pigment granules that changes the skin color. Their findings suggest that the fish’s light-sensitive opsins act somewhat like internal Polaroid film (柯达即时成像胶片), catching changes in the light that can pass through the pigment-filled cells above as the pigment granules gather or spread. “The animaIs can literally take a photo of their own skin from the inside.” Johnsen said. “In a way, opsins can tell the animal what its skin looks like.”
Lauren Sumner-Rooney, a researcher who wasn’t involved in the study, said, “This is the first time we’ ve seen a strong body of evidence for exactly how this works in fish — skin light sensing has been a rather mysterious ability for a long time. The hogfish seems like a great model to explore further questions.”
12. What did Schweikert find shocking about the hogfish
A. It pretended to be dead. B. It changed its shape rapidly.
C. It displayed attractive skin color. D. It was integrated with the surroundings.
13 What does the new study aim to figure out
A. What the function of the opsin genes is.
B. Why color-changing animals can sense the surroundings.
C. How opsins in hogfish’s skin help them change colors.
D. Which opsins in hogfish’s skin differ from those in their eyes.
14. Why does the author mention the Rolaroid film in Paragraph 4
A. To highlight the spread of the granules of pigment.
B. To explain the role of the light-sensitive opsins.
C. To introduce a new discovery about fish’s vision.
D. To stress the importance of pigment granules’ movement.
15. What is Lauren Sumner-Rooney’s attitude towards the study findings
A. Appreciative. B. Cautious. C. Objective. D. Dismissive.
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
Public transportation is not fully used across the globe, even if good transport systems are in place. ___16___ There are three primary reasons listed below, which all can be solved by good urban planning.
___17___ For example, in Barcelona, 30% of daily trips are carried out by public transport. In contrast, in Atlanta, this figure drops to 4%. Since Barcelona is 30 times denser(更密集的) than Atlanta, it is easier to provide reliable public transport services.
Accessibility is another key factor in public transportation usage. In a comparison of three international cities, though one of them has the highest population density, its public transport use is less than the other two cities. ___18___
Walkability is also a major component that matters. Studies show that well- maintained and safe streets encourage people to use public transportation. ___19___ By contrast, narrow or poorly- maintained sidewalks, and fewer trees make streets less walkable. It is in these types of urban environments that people are significantly less likely to use public transport, even if it is only 100 meters away from their homes.
Nowadays, city planners have attached great importance to the construction of more public transportation infrastructure (基础设施). ___20___ And it can promote good urban mobility (移动性) at the same time. However, urban planners should also understand that factors related to the urban fabric (结构) also impact if and how public transport is used. So efforts should also be devoted to improving public environments to encourage the use of public transport, which will result in healthier cities and communities.
A. Why is this the case
B. This emphasis aims to reduce the reliance on private vehicles.
C. The trend causes cities to become more and more advanced.
D. A city’s density directly impacts how public transport services are provided.
E. People in big cities need to get out of their cars and use public transportation.
F. In such urban environments, people are likelier to go further to access public transport.
G. It’s due to its very wide streets, large street blocks and buildings set far from the street edges.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
Caring for my 18-month-old son can be like playing a tape: Wake up, eat, play, sleep, and repeat. My days get darker when I try to ___21___ him for more than two minutes — he loses interest in my tricks soon. To make the ___22___ more interesting, I bought membership of a local aquarium (水族馆).
The first trip was ___23___, as we battled groups of noisy babies and pupils on a Sunday. ___24___ to make the most of my investment, I tried again.
Upon entering the aquarium, a floor-to-ceiling tank, where there were hundreds of colorful fishes, caught my eye. I bent over to point them out to my son. But there was no ___25___: His eyes were wide open, following the movements of the fishes. The look of ___26___ on his face was so pure. I was ___27___. It made me realize that I had been ___28___ life without truly experiencing its beauty. When we finally moved on, I ___29___ slowed down, trying to see through his eyes. His being so ____30____ his surroundings reminded me to do the same.
Since that day, I’ve understood I have a ____31____, either to let boredom and worry ____32____ me or to embrace the beauty of the surroundings. I used to believe I had to ____33____ awe for grand things. But in this way, I was ____34____ the tiny things that make life extraordinary, like the sound of laughter. My son’s ____35____ for life indicates there is so much pleasure around us if we open our eyes to see it.
21. A. occupy B. attend C. accompany D. defend
22. A. decision B. program C. routine D. assignment
23. A. bearable B. breathtaking C. predictable D. chaotic
24. A. Hesitant B. Fortunate C. Determined D. Qualified
25. A. effect B. need C. question D. doubt
26. A. wonder B. tiredness C. tolerance D. annoyance
27. A. speechless B. helpful C. thoughtful D. emotionless
28. A. longing for B. rushing through C. figuring out D. breaking down
29. A. suddenly B. accidentally C. intentionally D. casually
30. A. in tune with B. in league with C. in common with D. in contrast with
31. A. suggestion B. responsibility C. principle D. choice
32. A. depart B. consume C. motivate D. convince
33. A. identify B. predict C. reserve D. demonstrate
34. A. anticipating B. remembering C. handling D. missing
35. A. ambition B. appreciation C. excuse D. sympathy
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。
Taking a trip in a self- driving air taxi sounds like the sort of thing in science fiction, which seems ___36___ (practical) impossible.
This may be about to change though, after EHang, a Chinese startup, received the world’s first industry approval for an autonomous electric flying taxi. The company was presented ___37___ a “type certificate” award for its EH216-S aircraft by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), ___38___ (make) it the first eVTOL (electric vertical take- off and landing) aircraft in the world to receive one.
EH216-S went through flight tests at test sites across a number of places in China, ___39___ passed a series of tests for structural strength, fire ___40___ (resist), crash worthiness, software simulation (模拟), etc. The two-seater electric vehicle can reach a maximum range of around 30 km, ___41___ top design speed can be up to130 km/ hour.
Applying for a type certificate is a ___42___ (length) and costly process, but the certification opens the way for the aircraft ___43___ (use) by the general public. According to CAAC, this model ___44___ (put) into commercial operation once it has met all the requirements.
____45____ (consider) one of the world leaders in urban air mobility, the company, based in Guangzhou, went public on the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2019．It will continue to push the advancement of eVTOL technology forward.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，上周末你们全家去户外露营。请你给英国朋友 Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
(1) 露营过程；
(2) 你的感想。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you a camping experience my family engaged in last weekend.
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Yours,
Li Hua
第三节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
We were near the mountaintop of Tupendo when a rock got moved and hit my lower leg halfway between ankle and knee. The impact cut through both bones and removed a big chunk (块) of my leg. I found myself hanging from a rope,1,600m off the ground, in sharp pain. I was afraid it might just drop off.
After binding it to an ice- axe, my climbing partner abseiled down (缘绳下降) to get help. For two days I lay alone. My leg started to smell pretty bad.
It took six days to get me off the mountain and to a hospital in northern India. The hospital was basic and the next day I was flown to Delhi for emergency surgery and then, when stable enough, back home. In the UK, after nine operations, my doctor recommended an amputation (截肢) if I wanted to be able to walk properly again.
I was very sad. I had been competing in sport since I was a teenager. My physical fitness and love of running felt as if they were an inseparable part of the person I was. I visited a center specializing in prostheses and the consultant there seemed terribly enthusiastic about my prospects as an amputee, telling me I would be walking within six months and maybe even playing football after a year. I found the experience too depressing for words and was determined to put off the decision for as long as possible.
Every night I had the same dream: I would be hobbling along a grassy path using my crutches (拐杖) and then, suddenly, I would lift them up and throw them in the river and I’d start walking, and then running, as if there had never been anything wrong. When I woke it would take me a few seconds to remember.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I bought an exercise bike and used it for 30 minutes three times a week.
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Almost 4 years after my accident, I entered a local half marathon.
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苏州新草桥中学2024-2025年度高三10月月考英语试卷
答案版
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。
1．What will the weather be like next week
A．Rainy. B．Foggy. C．Sunny.
2．Why does the woman refuse the man’s invitation
A．She doesn’t like football games.
B．She needs to take care of Sally.
C．She may have to work overtime.
3．What did the speakers do last month
A．They paid a visit to a park.
B．They took a trip to the seaside.
C．They invited Bob over for breakfast.
4．How does the man like Catherine
A．She is unconfident. B．She is experienced. C．She is fortunate.
5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Relatives. B．Fellow students. C．Teacher and student.
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 does the woman ask the man to do
A．Get her some food. B．Hand in her homework. C．Go to Mrs. Peterson’s office.
7．What suggestion docs the man give to the woman
A．Stay focused for the training.
B．Reduce the amount of training.
C．Think about something pleasant.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why does the woman make the phone call
A．To change a reservation. B．To arrange an appointment. C．To make a complaint.
9．When will the woman check out
A．On January 18th. B．On January 19th. C．On January 21st.
10．What will the woman do next
A．Change the flight herself. B．Inform the travel agent. C．Book rooms in another hotel.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why did the man buy many oranges
A．He wanted to stay healthy. B．The woman liked them. C．They were on big sale.
12．Where will the speakers probably go tomorrow
A．To Lily’s home. B．To the shop. C．To the subway.
13．What will the speakers do next
A．Buy some snacks. B．Pick up Lily. C．Watch a show.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．Where are the speakers probably
A．In an office. B．In a lift. C．In a car.
15．How soon will the man be interviewed
A．In 30 minutes. B．In 15 minutes. C．In 10 minutes.
16．Why does the woman want to get the job
A．She likes the working time.
B．She likes working in downtown.
C．She likes going to work by subway.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the speaker doing
A．Introducing the entertainers. B．Making an opening speech. C．Getting to know the audience.
18．What is Sarah Johnson known for
A．Her clever mind. B．Her energetic personality. C．Her important observations.
19．What is said about Mike Thompson
A．He has a unique stage. B．He has his own style of humor. C．He is a nice physical comedian.
20．What docs the speaker remind the listeners of
A．When to enjoy the show. B．Where to book tickets. C．How to get a special calendar.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Best Bike Tours in Barcelona
Street Art Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Your ride for the day is a beautiful handmade bamboo bicycle that will make you stand out among other cyclists! You can explore the colorful legacy (遗产) of street art and graffiti (涂鸦) in the Catalan capital, most of which can be found in the former industrial district of Poblenou.
Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine
Duration: 2.5 hours
Fancy a glass of wine in the very bar where Picasso staged his first art exhibition and the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca hung out with his friends On this small-group tour, you’ll not only enjoy a wonderful bike ride around Barcelona’s Old Town but also get to stop for wine tasting at the famous Els 4Gats café restaurant, which first opened in 1897.
Hidden Parks & Playas Tour
Duration: 3 hours
The Hidden Parks & Playas Tour is a relaxed trip through the fashionable and relaxing district in Barcelona, which is full of urban parks and enjoys a long stretch of golden beaches. It is perfect for a cool afternoon cycle.
Gaudi E-Bike Tour
Duration: 4 hours
You can’t leave Barcelona without visiting Gaudi’s Park Guell. So why not jump on the only bike tour that takes you there The park is packed with interesting features and the views over the city are exciting. That’s just the tip of the iceberg of this Gaudi Life & Legacy Tour that takes you to all of the architect’s greatest works, from his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Família (unmissable!), to the UNESCO-listed mansions (大厦)Casa Milà and Casa Batlló.
1. What is special about the Street Art Tour
A. It has the shortest duration. B. It contains two different tour options.
C. It offers wonderful natural landscapes. D. It provides handmade bicycles for riders.
2. What can you do during the Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine
A. Visit Picasso’ s art exhibition at any time. B. Tour the beautiful Spanish countryside.
C. Stop at a historic restaurant for wine tasting. D. Attend the event honoring poet Federico.
3. Which tour may appeal to people crazy about impressive buildings
A. Street Art Tour. B. Gaudi E-Bike Tour.
C. Hidden Parks & Playas Tour. D. Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
B
“Why do indeed to study math ” This is a question I used to ask every time I encountered difficult primary school math questions or every time I did not feel like doing my math homework. Like many people, I once firmly believed we study math merely to finish our homework and pass math exams and that math is only relevant to those who would like to pursue a career as scientists. However, this perception later turned out to be absolutely ridiculous.
One turning point was when I was 16, while washing dishes, I noticed that the soap bubbles were packed together like a honeycomb, but not all of these shapes were perfectly round. Why did some of the bubbles look like hexagons (六边形) Why didn’t I see any star-shaped bubbles
When I learned that math could help answer these questions, I realized math pops up even in our kitchen sink. You may worry that learning many topics in elementary school, like percentages and measurements, is a waste of time. But your concern is definitely unnecessary. Look at these examples and you’ll know what I mean. If you want to build a fence around your house or paint your walls a new color, all of those activities require knowledge about measurement and scaling. More complicated construction projects, such as building a tree house, require lots of mathematical problem-solving skills.
Studios like Pixar rely on ideas from geometry (几何学) to bring characters like Ember from Elemental to life. With an understanding of geometric transformations like reflections, rotations and translations, you can use your computer to make your own animated films.
Many high-paying jobs use math, especially probability. Understanding probability helps doctors identify how effective medical treatments will be, informs coaches about ways their teams can improve and aids code experts in keeping private information secret.
Math is so much more than filling out homework problem sets. So next time you kickback to watch your favorite animated movie, or start saving up for a fancy tech device, hopefully, you’ll appreciate how math is integrated into so many parts of life.
4. What is many people’s common misunderstanding about math
A. It is a very complex subject.
B. It is useless outside of academic settings.
C. Math exams are too challenging for many pupils.
D. Math scores can be boosted greatly through homework.
5. The author’s experience with soap bubbles highlights ________
A. the artistic beauty of soap bubbles
B. the role of chemistry in soap bubble formation
C. the unexpected presence of math in daily situations
D. the importance of observation skills in everyday life
6. Why are several examples mentioned in Paragraph 3
A. To emphasize the complexity of some math concepts.
B. To demonstrate the value of foundational math skills.
C. To prove the significance of problem-solving abilities.
D. To show the challenges of practical applications of math.
7. What can be the best title for the text
A. Math Is Here, There, and Everywhere B. How Should Math Be Taught in Schools
C. Math Is Still a Universal but Difficult Language D. Can Math Help Us Unlock Good Job Opportunities
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. B 7. A
C
If a word is said or looked at steadily for some little time, it will be found to take on a curiously strange and foreign aspect. This is a phenomenon called semantic satiation that affects our understanding of words when they are mentioned too often.
The term was created by psychologist Leon James. He conducted several experiments to explore how the concept affects our thinking and found that it is a kind of tiredness called reactive inhibition (反应性抑制). When a brain cell fires, it takes more energy to fire afterwards, and finally it won’t even respond unless you wait a few seconds.
For example, “Black Friday (a shopping day)” is no longer as appealing as it once was. We’ve repeated “Black Friday” so much that it is now as indistinct as the packages of common Wal-Mart string cheese that you go past hurriedly on your way to argue over a half- price vegetable steamer at 3 a. m. Hence, marketers are reconsidering their sales strategies.
One experiment he conducted sought to explore whether semantic satiation could be used to lessen stuttering (口吃). He had an assistant call a stuttering participant and they talked on the phone for one minute, creating a situation that increased anxiety as there were no alternative means of communication for the participant other than speaking. Ten minutes later, the assistant called again. And the cycle was repeated 10 times throughout the day. The goal was to induce (诱发) semantic satiation in the stuttering participant related to the emotion of the stress - inducing phone call. And he says it worked.
Any word can be the victim of semantic satiation, but the amount of time before words lose meaning can vary, with words that can draw out strong emotions taking longer due to the brain cycling through other associations with the words. One study showed that when presented with a tone, the sleeping cat immediately woke up. But as they played the tone again and again, the cat took time to wake up each time, until it kept on sleeping. But when the tone was varied slightly, the cat woke up immediately. Therefore, when teachers assign word memorization exercises to students, it is wise to avoid repetitive memorization or the words will become meaningless to students.
8. Which of the following can best explain “semantic satiation”
A. It’s a kind of serious language learning disability.
B. It’s a reflection of the subjective nature of language.
C. It’s a practice of rearranging letters to form new words.
D. It’s an occurrence arising from the repetition of words.
9. How does semantic satiation affect “Black Friday” according to the text
A. People lose their craze for “Black Friday”. B. People start buying Wal- Mart string cheese.
C. People merely show interest in goods on sale. D. People make the best of some shopping strategies.
10. What’s the result of the experiment involving a stuttering participant
A. The participant’s stuttering improved. B. The participant’s stuttering was cured.
C. The participant became more stressed. D. The participant failed to communicate.
11. What’s the implication of the cat experiment f on teachers
A. Delivering classes in a clear tone.
B. Employing variations in word exercises.
C. Highlighting the importance of the word meaning.
D. Encouraging students to get up early in the morning.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. A 11. B
D
Lorian Schweikert, a biologist at the University of North Carolina, was fishing in the Florida Keys when she caught a hogfish — a type of fish that’s known for its ability to change colors. Schweikert dropped it on the boat deck and continued fishing. When she later went to get the fish back, she was shocked to find that it had changed color to perfectly match the white deck — complete with little black circles that looked like the floor.
In 2018, Schweikert found that hogfish carry a gene for a light-sensitive protein called opsin (视蛋白) that is activated in their skin, and that this gene is different from the opsin genes found in their eyes. Other color-changing animals have been found to have light- sensing opsins in their skin, too. But exactly how “skin vision” works remains a mystery.
In a new study, Schweikert and biologist Sonke Johnsen teamed up to take a closer look at hogfish’s skin. They took pieces of skin from different parts of the fish’s body and took pictures of the skin under a microscope. Up close, a hogfish’s skin looks like a special painting. Each dot of color is a specialized cell called a chromatophore (色素体) containing granules of pigment (色素颗粒) that can be red, yellow or black. They found that the light- sensitive protein was concentrated in a specific area right below the chromatophores.
It’s the movement of these pigment granules that changes the skin color. Their findings suggest that the fish’s light-sensitive opsins act somewhat like internal Polaroid film (柯达即时成像胶片), catching changes in the light that can pass through the pigment-filled cells above as the pigment granules gather or spread. “The animaIs can literally take a photo of their own skin from the inside.” Johnsen said. “In a way, opsins can tell the animal what its skin looks like.”
Lauren Sumner-Rooney a researcher who wasn’t involved in the study, said, “This is the first time we’ ve seen a strong body of evidence for exactly how this works in fish — skin light sensing has been a rather mysterious ability for a long time. The hogfish seems like a great model to explore further questions.”
12. What did Schweikert find shocking about the hogfish
A. It pretended to be dead. B. It changed its shape rapidly.
C. It displayed attractive skin color. D. It was integrated with the surroundings.
13. What does the new study aim to figure out
A. What the function of the opsin genes is.
B. Why color-changing animals can sense the surroundings.
C. How opsins in hogfish’s skin help them change colors.
D. Which opsins in hogfish’s skin differ from those in their eyes.
14. Why does the author mention the Rolaroid film in Paragraph 4
A. To highlight the spread of the granules of pigment.
B. To explain the role of the light-sensitive opsins.
C. To introduce a new discovery about fish’s vision.
D. To stress the importance of pigment granules’ movement.
15. What is Lauren Sumner-Rooney’s attitude towards the study findings
A. Appreciative. B. Cautious. C. Objective. D. Dismissive.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
Public transportation is not fully used across the globe, even if good transport systems are in place. ___16___ There are three primary reasons listed below, which all can be solved by good urban planning.
___17___ For example, in Barcelona, 30% of daily trips are carried out by public transport. In contrast, in Atlanta, this figure drops to 4%. Since Barcelona is 30 times denser(更密集的) than Atlanta, it is easier to provide reliable public transport services.
Accessibility is another key factor in public transportation usage. In a comparison of three international cities, though one of them has the highest population density, its public transport use is less than the other two cities. ___18___
Walkability is also a major component that matters. Studies show that well- maintained and safe streets encourage people to use public transportation. ___19___ By contrast, narrow or poorly- maintained sidewalks, and fewer trees make streets less walkable. It is in these types of urban environments that people are significantly less likely to use public transport, even if it is only 100 meters away from their homes.
Nowadays, city planners have attached great importance to the construction of more public transportation infrastructure (基础设施). ___20___ And it can promote good urban mobility (移动性) at the same time. However, urban planners should also understand that factors related to the urban fabric (结构) also impact if and how public transport is used. So efforts should also be devoted to improving public environments to encourage the use of public transport, which will result in healthier cities and communities.
A. Why is this the case
B. This emphasis aims to reduce the reliance on private vehicles.
C. The trend causes cities to become more and more advanced.
D. A city’s density directly impacts how public transport services are provided.
E. People in big cities need to get out of their cars and use public transportation.
F. In such urban environments, people are likelier to go further to access public transport.
G. It’s due to its very wide streets, large street blocks and buildings set far from the street edges.
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. G 19. F 20. B
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
Caring for my 18-month-old son can be like playing a tape: Wake up, eat, play, sleep, and repeat. My days get darker when I try to ___21___ him for more than two minutes — he loses interest in my tricks soon. To make the ___22___ more interesting, I bought membership of a local aquarium (水族馆).
The first trip was ___23___, as we battled groups of noisy babies and pupils on a Sunday. ___24___ to make the most of my investment, I tried again.
Upon entering the aquarium, a floor-to-ceiling tank, where there were hundreds of colorful fishes, caught my eye. I bent over to point them out to my son. But there was no ___25___: His eyes were wide open, following the movements of the fishes. The look of ___26___ on his face was so pure. I was ___27___. It made me realize that I had been ___28___ life without truly experiencing its beauty. When we finally moved on, I ___29___ slowed down, trying to see through his eyes. His being so ____30____ his surroundings reminded me to do the same.
Since that day, I’ve understood I have a ____31____, either to let boredom and worry ____32____ me or to embrace the beauty of the surroundings. I used to believe I had to ____33____ awe for grand things. But in this way, I was ____34____ the tiny things that make life extraordinary, like the sound of laughter. My son’s ____35____ for life indicates there is so much pleasure around us if we open our eyes to see it.
21. A. occupy B. attend C. accompany D. defend
22. A. decision B. program C. routine D. assignment
23. A. bearable B. breathtaking C. predictable D. chaotic
24. A. Hesitant B. Fortunate C. Determined D. Qualified
25. A. effect B. need C. question D. doubt
26. A. wonder B. tiredness C. tolerance D. annoyance
27. A. speechless B. helpful C. thoughtful D. emotionless
28. A. longing for B. rushing through C. figuring out D. breaking down
29. A. suddenly B. accidentally C. intentionally D. casually
30. A. in tune with B. in league with C. in common with D. in contrast with
31. A. suggestion B. responsibility C. principle D. choice
32. A. depart B. consume C. motivate D. convince
33. A. identify B. predict C. reserve D. demonstrate
34. A. anticipating B. remembering C. handling D. missing
35. A. ambition B. appreciation C. excuse D. sympathy
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. D 34. D 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。
Taking a trip in a self- driving air taxi sounds like the sort of thing in science fiction which seems ___36___ (practical) impossible.
This may be about to change though, after EHang, a Chinese startup, received the world’s first industry approval for an autonomous electric flying taxi. The company was presented ___37___ a “type certificate” award for its EH216-S aircraft by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), ___38___ (make) it the first eVTOL (electric vertical take- off and landing) aircraft in the world to receive one.
EH216-S went through flight tests at test sites across a number of places in China, ___39___ passed a series of tests for structural strength, fire ___40___ (resist), crash worthiness, software simulation (模拟), etc. The two-seater electric vehicle can reach a maximum range of around 30 km, ___41___ top design speed can be up to130 km/ hour.
Applying for a type certificate is a ___42___ (length) and costly process, but the certification opens the way for the aircraft ___43___ (use) by the general public. According to CAAC, this model ___44___ (put) into commercial operation once it has met all the requirements.
____45____ (consider) one of the world leaders in urban air mobility, the company, based in Guangzhou, went public on the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2019．It will continue to push the advancement of eVTOL technology forward.
【答案】36. practically
37. with 38. making
39. and 40. resistance
41. whose 42. long
43. to be used
44. will be put
45. Considered
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，上周末你们全家去户外露营。请你给英国朋友 Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
(1) 露营过程；
(2) 你的感想。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you a camping experience my family engaged in last weekend.
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you a camping experience my family engaged in last weekend. We chose a scenic spot in the nearby mountains. Upon our arrival, we pitched tents and set up a small barbecue. The day was filled with hiking and exploring trails. In the evening, we gathered around a campfire, sharing stories and stargazing.
Not only did this trip strengthen our family bonds, but also it reconnected us with nature. It reminded me of the simple joys found away from city life. Hope to hear about your adventures soon!
Yours,
Li Hua
第三节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
We were near the mountaintop of Tupendo when a rock got moved and hit my lower leg halfway between ankle and knee. The impact cut through both bones and removed a big chunk (块) of my leg. I found myself hanging from a rope,1,600m off the ground, in sharp pain. I was afraid it might just drop off.
After binding it to an ice- axe, my climbing partner abseiled down (缘绳下降) to get help. For two days I lay alone. My leg started to smell pretty bad.
It took six days to get me off the mountain and to a hospital in northern India. The hospital was basic and the next day I was flown to Delhi for emergency surgery and then, when stable enough, back home. In the UK, after nine operations, my doctor recommended an amputation (截肢) if I wanted to be able to walk properly again.
I was very sad. I had been competing in sport since I was a teenager. My physical fitness and love of running felt as if they were an inseparable part of the person I was. I visited a center specializing in prostheses and the consultant there seemed terribly enthusiastic about my prospects as an amputee, telling me I would be walking within six months and maybe even playing football after a year. I found the experience too depressing for words and was determined to put off the decision for as long as possible.
Every night I had the same dream: I would be hobbling along a grassy path using my crutches (拐杖) and then suddenly, I would lift them up and throw them in the river and I’d start walking, and then running, as if there had never been anything wrong. When I woke it would take me a few seconds to remember.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I bought an exercise bike and used it for 30 minutes three times a week.
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Almost 4 years after my accident, I entered a local half marathon.
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【答案】I bought an exercise bike and used it for 30 minutes three times a week. I focused on building my leg muscles and improving my endurance. I was determined to prove that I could still be active without a full leg.
Almost 4 years after my accident, I entered a local half marathon. I ran with a prosthetic leg and felt a sense of accomplishment. I showed myself and others that I could overcome the difficulties and achieve my goals.
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