河北省衡水市桃城区2024-2025学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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2024-2025学年河北省衡水市桃城区高三上学期10月月考英语试题
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂 黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在 答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转 涂到答题卡上。
第一节一(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。
例：How much is the shirt
A.f19.15. B.f9.18. C.f9.15.
答案是C。
1.Why is the man worricd
A.He has to read a lot.
B.He doesn't like history.
C.He can't get the books he needs.
2.How long does it take to get to the restaurant now
A.10 minutes. B.30 minutes. C.40-minutes
3.What will the woman probably do next
A.Help the man look at his report.
B.Go to repair her glasses.
C.Go to buy glasses.
4 Who will take an exam tomorrow
A.The man's son. B.The woman's son. C.Mrs Peter
5.Where does the conversation most likely take place
A.In the cotton field. B.At a railway station. C.On the trian
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 will the woman do tonight
A.Do some sports. B.Read a book. C.Walkin the park.
7.How does the man feel about Victor Hugo's first novel
A.Hard. B.Boring. C.Attractive.
所第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did Ken do just now
A. He was on duty.
B. He did his homework.
C.He found a new hobby.
9.What is the relationship between the.speakers
A.Teacher and student. B.Sister and brother. C.Employee and boss.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What is City Daily
A.A TV program. B.A newspaper. C.A radio program.
11.Where did the woman find the passport
A.On a waiting bench. B.On the ground. C.On the train.
12 What is the owner's passport number
A.It's E4023469. B.It's E4024396. C.It's E4023496.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man's request
A. Asking for a single room.
B. B.Asking for twin beds.
C.Asking for a waiting list.
14.What is charged extra money in the room
A.TV. B.Local calls. C The Internet.
15.What is needed to bring before living in the room
A.Sheets. B.Desks. C.Chairs.
16.What is prohibited to bring in the room
A.A small TV set. B.A microwave. C.A telephone.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17z What is the speaker going to get this atternoon
A.Some clothes. B.Some fruits, C.Some travel books.
18 Where would the speaker's wife like to go
A.The countryside. B.A sandy beach. C.A mountain.
19.How long did the man's friend hire a car
A.One week. B.Two weeks. C.Four weeks.
20 What would be the speaker's wife's idea about the suggestion about going to Ireland
A.She would refuse it
B.She would like it very much.
C.She would be worried about it.
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
What we do
We champion the writer in every child. Starting in 2010, we aim to offer help to young people. We develop self-respect and communication skills through innovative writing programmes and one-to-one mentoring for children living in under-resourced communities, working in schools and at our writing center in east London.
Our people
Meet the people who are behind the writing workshops, running a shop and shaping the future of our organization. Day by day, we also rely on more than specially 200 trained volunteers who help with all aspects of our work.And we are always looking for more enthusiastic volunteers who are excited to work alongside our young people to help bring their stories to life.
Our purpose
Through a range of creative writing programmes and small group mentoring, we help young people discover and realise their own potential. Through our innovative storytelling and writing workshops, children can gain confidence and grow in self-respect.
Our method
We help young people develop new skills, discover their imagination and achieve their potential by inspiring them to change their lives through the power of writing. And our publishing platforms make sure their voices are always heard.
How we work with writers
We are building a national network of like-minded professionals and a growing family of organisations that support children and young people’s creative writing We have a free after-school writing workshop for children aged 6-15 from our east London community. The position of the workshop is on the Hoxton Street. We also work with schools and teachers in east London to help young people discover their confidence and get them to learn through the power of their imagination.
1. What do we know about the organization
A. It operates largely on a volunteer basis.
B. It aims to find innovative people to join.
C. It provides young writers with guidance.
D. It works for the communities in London.
2. What is the location of the after-school writing workshop
A. A community center in west London. B. The Hoxton Street in London.
C A library on Hoxton Street. D. A school in east London.
3. Where can the text be taken
A. On a\movie poster B. In a writing contest.
C. At an educational website D. In a workshop report.
B
At the end of a perfect July afternoon in 2016, Raymond awoke from an accident only to find that he’d damage a his neck and could no longer walk or fully use his hands.
But that’s just the beginning of Raymond’s story. A year later, frustrated with the lack of rehab(康复) resources available for people like himself in New Orleans, the former broadcast engineer decided that his hometown needed an adaptive gym to cater for those with injuries and disabilities. Based on the need, Raymond financed the establishment of Split Second Fitness in 2021, with specially designed workout equipment and therapy programs that allow clients to grow stronger without the aim of making money.
The inspiration for Split Second Fitness came to Raymond as he spent three months at a state-of-the-art rehab center in Sacramento, which redefined his understanding of recovery. “I knew I had to get back home and figure out how to do that,” says the natural-born net-worker, who spent three years raising funds and learning how to run an organization.
Seated bikes help move disabled users’ legs; yoga instructors help stroke survivors increase flexibility and range of motion; mental health experts facilitate the hard transition to a new way of living. “Anybody’s life can change in a spit second like mine did,” explains Raymond. “What our organization is really centered around is ‘How do we give you hope ’ and ‘How can we help you transform that hope into action steps for you to create a better tomorrow ’”
“The aim is to increase the quality of life of those with a disability,” he says. “Because if I can give you something to look forward to, it will help you get out of the painful process and help you get back on track to a happy and healthy life.” Raymond, who insists he’s just getting started, says that he plans to open similar gyms across the nation. “I want to be remembered as someone who moved the needle on disability advocacy issues ”
4. Which statement fits Split Second Fitness
A. It is open to everyone. B. It is made up of many gyms.
C. It is run on a non-profit basis. D. It is funded by TV programs.
5. What inspired Raymond to set up Split Second Fitness
A. A live broadcast. B. A rehab experience.
C. A request from a fitness center. D. A suggestion from a former workmate.
6. What can we learn about Split Second Fitness from paragraph 4
A. Its challenges and difficulties. B. Its facilities and staff.
C. Its background and change. D. Its goal and mission.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Hope in Motion: a Road to Self-discovery
B. Life with a Disability: a Painful Experience
C. Gyms: Making You Healthier and Stronger
D. Instructors: Helping You Get Back on Track
C
When the sun reaches its peak activity, known as solar maximum, its magnetic (磁的) field will reverse (逆转). This happens roughly every l1 years, marking an important stage in the solar cycle. It indicates the halfway point of solar maximum, the height of solar activity, and the beginning of the shift toward solar minimum.
The last time the sun’s magnetic field flipped was toward the end of 2013. To understand the magnetic field’s reversal, first, it’s important to be familiar with the solar cycle. This approximately 11-year cycle of solar activity, driven by the sun’s magnetic field, is indicated by the frequency and intensity of sunspots visible on the surface. The height of solar activity during a given solar cycle is known as solar maximum, and current estimates predict it will occur between late 2024 and early 2026.
“But there is another important, less-known cycle, the Hale cycle. This magnetic cycle lasts approximately 22 years, through which the sun’s magnetic field reverses and then reverts to its original state,” Ryan French, a solar astrophysicist, said.
“During solar minimum, the sun’s magnetic field is close to a dipole (偶极子), with one north pole and one south pole, similar to Earth’s magnetic field. But as we shift toward solar maximum, the sun’s magnetic field becomes more complex, without a clear north-south pole separation,” French said. By the time solar maximum passes and solar minimum arrives, the sun has returned to a dipole.
The upcoming switch in polarity will be from the northern to southern magnetic field in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa in the Southern Hemisphere. “This will bring it to a similar magnetic orientation to Earth, which also has its southern-pointing magnetic field in the Northern Hemisphere,” French explained.
8. How does the author lead in the topic
A. By citing an instance.
B. By showing a difference.
C. By giving an interpretation.
D. By making a comparison
9. What is the relationship between the sun’s magnetic field and the solar cycle
A. Uncertain. B. Close. C. Strange. D. Indifferent.
10. Why did French mention Earth’s magnetic field
A. To make his reasons clear.
B. To make his experiments convincing.
C. To make his prediction accurate.
D. To make his explanation specific.
11. What does the underlined word “orientation” in the last paragraph mean
A. Emergency. B. Direction. C. Response. D. Procedure.
D
Last September, Fernando Trujillo first received frightening news from Brazil’s Lago de Tefé via phone calls from his colleagues and fellow scientists, who were in a state of panic. The uncontrolled 2023 summer had been heating the Amazonia lake to temperatures far beyond anything previously recorded, and as they had feared, something was now happening to the pink river dolphins. “Three dead dolphins,” Trujillo remembers. “Then five dead dolphins. Then 20 dead dolphins. Then 70 dead dolphins, in one day.”
For Trujillo, a Colombian marine biologist and National Geographic explorer who has become a global advocate for river dolphins, the Tefé disaster must be understood as both a tragedy and a much needed lesson in the vulnerability (脆弱性) of these freshwater ambassadors. Over just a few days, 157 dolphins — 10 percent of the lake’s population — died in that overheated water, whose temperature pushed above 102 °F. The exact cause was still under investigation two months later, but heat stress seemed the likeliest explanation.
Trujillo thinks that the sudden attention to the mass deaths may help people grasp other threats — habitat loss, poisoned waters, overfishing and killing — that end anger river dolphins in all 14 countries where they’re found. He has been committed to the work ever since he was a university student. At that time, the respectable oceanographer Jacques Cousteau visited his class. “I asked him what would be important to study. And he said, ‘Dolphins. It was kind of like an order,'” Trujillo says.
As part of the Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition, a series of scientific research projects spanning the Amazon River Basin, Trujillo is also helping coordinate international conservation commitments like the Global Declaration for River Dolphins. “And the main point is that it’s not just about the dolphins,” he says. “It’s about the rivers, and the 1.5 billion people living there. The dolphins, for me, are connecting the general public to all the problems in the region. And the general public is listening.”
12. What is the tone of Trujillo as he recalls in paragraph 1
A. Alarmed. B. Appreciative. C. Carefree. D. Critical.
13. How many pink river dolphins survived in the Amazonia lake according to paragraph 2
A. 157. B. 167. C. 1,413. D. 1,570.
14. What does paragraph 3 mainly say about Trujillo
A. His admiration for Jacques Cousteau.
B. His confusion about Jacques Cousteau’s order.
C. His work highlighting threats to river dolphins.
D. His research identifying threats across 14 countries.
15. What does Trujillo intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Declare his scientific findings.
B Announce his research problems.
C. Win public recognition for his research.
D. Raise people’s environmental awareness.
第二节~(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。
I love digital spaces! I wouldn’t write the previous sentence five years ago, though. ____16____ I had too many things to keep track of, and too many notifications demanding my attention! My digital world left me distracted and unorganized.
After reading about digital minimalism (极简主义), I began to slowly simplify my digital life. ____17____
Before I organize digital clutter (杂乱的东西), I ask myself the following question: What area of digital clutter is causing you the most stress I’ll spend 10-15 minutes responding to that question in my journal. ____18____ When I know what’s causing my stress, I will take tiny action steps.
Previously, I tried to organize my digital life by using folders, file names and some cloud storage. ____19____ I felt less organized and more overwhelmed (不知所措的). My approach to digital clutter had to change. So, I used a few journal questions to create a new organizational system. By responding to the questions, I created an organizational system that works for me. For example, I used to store most of my digital files. Now I use the search function to find what I need.
____20____ The same goes for digital spaces. Typically, I spend 10-15 minutes a day organizing my digital spaces. To make tidying fun, I listen to music or podcasts. Also, I use a checklist to streamline (精简) my tasks.
A. It’s been a game changer!
B. Figure out what works for you.
C Keeping my house tidy is a lifelong process.
D. In the past, I felt overloaded by my digital tools.
E. Writing helps me identify problem areas to focus on.
F. But these ways didn’t make sense for my work life.
G. I’ve tidied my unbalanced life by using a three-step approach.
第三部分语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B.C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I used to regularly do cross stitch (十字绣). After I had my daughter, there was ____21____ time to do it. ____22____, recently I found a kit to stitch an owl (猫头鹰), so I’ve been doing a little each day for my daughter as we ____23____ the love of owls.
This morning in a supermarket, I joined a ____24____ for the supermarket cheek out. There was a ____25____ behind me and I could see they were in a hurry to pay for the groceries, so I told them to cut in line ahead of me. The couple smiled ____26____ And they went to the ____27____ Their simple “thank you” touched me for few seconds, ____28____ me of small joys in life often coming from acts of ____29____
One month later, I finished the owl cross stitch, and it perched on (停留) the table, with its eyes almost _____30_____, and seemed to peer in a the _____31_____ of our same passion. I _____32_____ the morning’s kindness to my daughter, whose eyes _____33_____ like owls’ and wiser than her age. She seemed to understand what 1 said. The threads we used were not just _____34_____ but the fibers of compassion, each stitch a whisper of empathy (同情). The owl, our silent guardian, _____35_____ us as we stitched together a world of kindness, one thread at a time.
21. A. enough B. less C. extra D. more
22. A. Still B. Hence C. However D. Meanwhile
23. A. buy B. share C. dream D. establish
24. A. queue B. group C. club D. promotion
25. A. dozen B. couple C. score D. family
26. A. joyfully B. urgently C. excitedly D. gratefully
27. A. register B. corner C. elevator D. entrance
28. A. accusing B. informing C. convincing D. suspecting
29. A. communication B. support C. consideration D. loyalty
30. A. complete B. colorful C. creative D. vivid
31. A. heart B. mystery C. vision D. foundation
32. A. redefined B. reconsidered C. recycled D. recounted
33. A. felt B. looked C. touched D. shaped
34. A. wool B. silk C. fabric D. cotton
35. A. begged for B. relied on C. reflected upon D. watched over
第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
It was during the mid-Tang Dynasty period that a unique form of music became popular in Ningbo in Zhejiang Province, before ____36____ (spread) to the imperial capital, Chang’an. It was known as ou yue, and it made use of celadon porcelain (青花瓷) vases and bowls of varying sizes ____37____ (create) music.
The style was a ____38____ (nature) evolution, as Ningbo is the birthplace of Yue ware (越窑), which were made up of graceful gray or brownish green ceramics with a creamy texture, ____39____ (prize) in far-off royal palaces.
Ou yue ____40____ (eventual) faded into the depths of history but, people in Ningbo try to revive the form. Players from Ningbo gave a ____41____ (demonstrate) of the ceramic musical instruments in Beijing, filling the vessels (器皿) with different amounts of water to produce different notes.
The performances drew applause from the audience at the National Center for the Performing Arts, which has been promoting cultural heritage from across the country ____42____ different ways. The ou yue performance was the center’s latest effort ____43____ (make) to introduce folklore to the city.
It has also placed a majestic sedan chair (轿子) on display ____44____ was especially made for the brides on their wedding day. In _____45_____ past, parents from well-to-do households would order the making of one of these luxurious vehicles when they had a baby girl. Part of the collection of the Zhejiang Museum, a chair is decorated with intricate woodwork, brightly painted, with carvings of characters from fairy tales and folk stories.
第三节(共5小题；每个空格1分，满分5分)
根据括号内的汉语或英文提示完成句子。
46. We hope it will be a ________ success.(商业的) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. Some mushrooms in the forest are highly ________ and should be avoided. (poison) (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. John ________ goes for a run in the morning to clear his mind and enjoy the fresh air. (occasion) (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. Sarah eagerly looks forward to going to________, where she learns painting and singing. (幼儿园) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. The researchers will ________ the survey results to understand the public’s opinion on climate change.(analysis) (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
51. 假定你是校英文辩论队的队长李华，请写一封邮件告知你的队友Chris近期将举办一场辩论赛，内容包括：
1.比赛信息； 2.赛前准备；
3.表达期待。 注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
52. 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。
In the bustling (熙熙攘攘的) heart of the city there was a community where neighbors are not just faces in the hallway but friends and extended family. Among these neighbors, two families stand out: an elderly woman named Mrs.Thompson and a young family with a baby, the Johnsons.
Mrs.Thompson had lived in the community for decades, with her husband having long passed and her children having grown and moved away. She spent her days wandering about her apartment, her window boxes filled with colorful flowers that she lovingly tended to. Her evenings were spent reading books or watching TV, with the volume turned low so as not to disturb her neighbors. Despite her advancing years, she had bright eyes full of energy and always wore a ready smile.
The Johnsons, on the other hand, were new to the community. They had recently moved in with their young daughter, Emily, who was just learning to walk and talk. The sounds of her laughter and babbling always filled the community, bringing a newfound energy and joy to the community. But sometimes they needed someone to babysit Emily.
At first, the two neighbors interacted politely, exchanging greetings in the hallway or small talk about the weather. But it wasn't until ore fateful day that their relationship deepened in a way that would touch the hearts of everyone in the community.
It was a cold winter afternoon, and the snow was, falling heavily outside. Mrs. Thompson, who hadn't been feeling herself under the weather for a few days, was struggling to get out of bed. She had run out of her medication and was too weak to venture out into the snow to refill it.
Meanwhile, the Johnsons were getting ready to go out fora walk with Emily. As they bundled up (穿得暖和) in their winter gear, they noticed Mrs. Thompson’s door opened halfway and heard a faint cry for help. Without hesitation, they rushed in to find the elderly woman lying on the floor, with her face pale and her breathing labored.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
In a panic, Mr. Johnson immediately called for an ambulance.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The incident brought the two families closer together than ever before.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂 黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在 答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转 涂到答题卡上。
第一节一(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。
例：How much is the shirt
A.f19.15. B.f9.18. C.f9.15.
答案是C。
1.Why is the man worricd
A.He has to read a lot.
B.He doesn't like history.
CHe can't get the books he needs.
2.How long does it take to get to the restaurant now
A.10 minutes. B.30 minutes. C.40-minutes
3.What will the woman probably do next
A.Help the man look at his report.
B.Go to repair her glasses.
C.Go to buy glasses.
4 Who will take an exam tomorrow
A.The man's son. B.The woman's son. C.Mrs Peter
5.Where does the conversation most likely take place
A.In the cotton field. B.At a railway station. C.On the trian
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 will the woman do tonight
A.Do some sports. B.Read a book. C.Walkin the park.
7.How does the man feel about Victor Hugo's first novel
A.Hard. B.Boring. C.Attractive.
所第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did Ken do just now
A. He was on duty.
B. He did his homework.
C.He found a new hobby.
9.What is the relationship between the.speakers
A.Teacher and student. B.Sister and brother. C.Employee and boss.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What is City Daily
A.A TV program. B.A newspaper. C.A radio program.
11.Where did the woman find the passport
A.On a waiting bench. B.On the ground. C.On the train.
12 What is the owner's passport number
A.It's E4023469. B.It's E4024396. C.It's E4023496.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man's request
A. Asking for a single room.
B. B.Asking for twin beds.
C.Asking for a waiting list.
14.What is charged extra money in the room
A.TV. B.Local calls. C The Internet.
15.What is needed to bring before living in the room
A.Sheets. B.Desks. C.Chairs.
16What is prohibited to bring in the room
A.A small TV set. B.A microwave. C.A telephone.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17z What is the speaker going to get this atternoon
A.Some clothes. B.Some fruits, C.Some travel books.
18 Where would the speaker's wife like to go
A.The countryside. B.A sandy beach. C.A mountain.
19.How long did the man's friend hire a car
A.One week. B.Two weeks. C.Four weeks.
20 What would be the speaker's wife's idea about the suggestion about going to Ireland
A.She would refuse it
B.She would like it very much.
C.She would be worried about it.
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
What we do
We champion the writer in every child. Starting in 2010, we aim to offer help to young people. We develop self-respect and communication skills through innovative writing programmes and one-to-one mentoring for children living in under-resourced communities, working in schools and at our writing center in east London.
Our people
Meet the people who are behind the writing workshops, running a shop and shaping the future of our organization. Day by day, we also rely on more than specially 200 trained volunteers who help with all aspects of our work.And we are always looking for more enthusiastic volunteers who are excited to work alongside our young people to help bring their stories to life.
Our purpose
Through a range of creative writing programmes and small group mentoring, we help young people discover and realise their own potential. Through our innovative storytelling and writing workshops, children can gain confidence and grow in self-respect.
Our method
We help young people develop new skills discover their imagination and achieve their potential by inspiring them to change their lives through the power of writing. And our publishing platforms make sure their voices are always heard.
How we work with writers
We are building a national network of like-minded professionals and a growing family of organisations that support children and young people’s creative writing. We have a free after-school writing workshop for children aged 6-15 from our east London community. The position of the workshop is on the Hoxton Street. We also work with schools and teachers in east London to help young people discover their confidence and get them to learn through the power of their imagination.
1. What do we know about the organization
A. It operates largely on a volunteer basis.
B. It aims to find innovative people to join.
C. It provides young writers with guidance.
D. It works for the communities in London.
2. What is the location of the after-school writing workshop
A. A community center in west London. B. The Hoxton Street in London.
C. A library on Hoxton Street. D. A school in east London.
3. Where can the text be taken
A. On a\movie poster B. In a writing contest.
C. At an educational website D. In a workshop report.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
B
At the end of a perfect July afternoon in 2016, Raymond awoke from an accident only to find that he’d damage a his neck and could no longer walk or fully use his hands.
But that’s just the beginning of Raymond’s story. A year later, frustrated with the lack of rehab(康复) resources available for people like himself in New Orleans, the former broadcast engineer decided that his hometown needed an adaptive gym to cater for those with injuries and disabilities. Based on the need, Raymond financed the establishment of Split Second Fitness in 2021, with specially designed workout equipment and therapy programs that allow clients to grow stronger without the aim of making money.
The inspiration for Split Second Fitness came to Raymond as he spent three months at a state-of-the-art rehab center in Sacramento, which redefined his understanding of recovery. “I knew I had to get back home and figure out how to do that,” says the natural-born net-worker, who spent three years raising funds and learning how to run an organization.
Seated bikes help move disabled users’ legs; yoga instructors help stroke survivors increase flexibility and range of motion; mental health experts facilitate the hard transition to a new way of living. “Anybody’s life can change in a spit second like mine did,” explains Raymond. “What our organization is really centered around is ‘How do we give you hope ’ and ‘How can we help you transform that hope into action steps for you to create a better tomorrow ’”
“The aim is to increase the quality of life of those with a disability,” he says. “Because if I can give you something to look forward to, it will help you get out of the painful process and help you get back on track to a happy and healthy life.” Raymond, who insists he’s just getting started, says that he plans to open similar gyms across the nation. “I want to be remembered as someone who moved the needle on disability advocacy issues ”
4. Which statement fits Split Second Fitness
A. It is open to everyone. B. It is made up of many gyms.
C. It is run on a non-profit basis. D. It is funded by TV programs.
5. What inspired Raymond to set up Split Second Fitness
A. A live broadcast. B. A rehab experience.
C. A request from a fitness center. D. A suggestion from a former workmate.
6. What can we learn about Split Second Fitness from paragraph 4
A. Its challenges and difficulties. B. Its facilities and staff.
C. Its background and change. D. Its goal and mission.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Hope in Motion: a Road to Self-discovery
B. Life with a Disability: a Painful Experience
C. Gyms: Making You Healthier and Stronger
D. Instructors: Helping You Get Back on Track
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
C
When the sun reaches its peak activity, known as solar maximum, its magnetic (磁的) field will reverse (逆转). This happens roughly every l1 years, marking an important stage in the solar cycle. It indicates the halfway point of solar maximum, the height of solar activity, and the beginning of the shift toward solar minimum.
The last time the sun’s magnetic field flipped was toward the end of 2013. To understand the magnetic field’s reversal, first, it’s important to be familiar with the solar cycle. This approximately 11-year cycle of solar activity, driven by the sun’s magnetic field, is indicated by the frequency and intensity of sunspots visible on the surface. The height of solar activity during a given solar cycle is known as solar maximum, and current estimates predict it will occur between late 2024 and early 2026.
“But there is another important, less-known cycle, the Hale cycle. This magnetic cycle lasts approximately 22 years, through which the sun’s magnetic field reverses and then reverts to its original state,” Ryan French, a solar astrophysicist, said.
“During solar minimum, the sun’s magnetic field is close to a dipole (偶极子), with one north pole and one south pole, similar to Earth’s magnetic field. But as we shift toward solar maximum, the sun’s magnetic field becomes more complex, without a clear north-south pole separation,” French said. By the time solar maximum passes and solar minimum arrives, the sun has returned to a dipole.
The upcoming switch in polarity will be from the northern to southern magnetic field in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa in the Southern Hemisphere. “This will bring it to a similar magnetic orientation to Earth, which also has its southern-pointing magnetic field in the Northern Hemisphere,” French explained.
8. How does the author lead in the topic
A. By citing an instance.
B. By showing a difference.
C. By giving an interpretation.
D. By making a comparison
9. What is the relationship between the sun’s magnetic field and the solar cycle
A. Uncertain. B. Close. C. Strange. D. Indifferent.
10. Why did French mention Earth’s magnetic field
A. To make his reasons clear.
B. To make his experiments convincing.
C. To make his prediction accurate.
D. To make his explanation specific.
11. What does the underlined word “orientation” in the last paragraph mean
A. Emergency. B. Direction. C. Response. D. Procedure.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. B
D
Last September, Fernando Trujillo first received frightening news from Brazil’s Lago de Tefé via phone calls from his colleagues and fellow scientists, who were in a state of panic. The uncontrolled 2023 summer had been heating the Amazonia lake to temperatures far beyond anything previously recorded, and as they had feared, something was now happening to the pink river dolphins. “Three dead dolphins,” Trujillo remembers. “Then five dead dolphins. Then 20 dead dolphins. Then 70 dead dolphins, in one day.”
For Trujillo, a Colombian marine biologist and National Geographic explorer who has become a global advocate for river dolphins, the Tefé disaster must be understood as both a tragedy and a much needed lesson in the vulnerability (脆弱性) of these freshwater ambassadors. Over just a few days, 157 dolphins — 10 percent of the lake’s population — died in that overheated water, whose temperature pushed above 102 °F. The exact cause was still under investigation two months later, but heat stress seemed the likeliest explanation.
Trujillo thinks that the sudden attention to the mass deaths may help people grasp other threats — habitat loss, poisoned waters, overfishing and killing — that end anger river dolphins in all 14 countries where they’re found. He has been committed to the work ever since he was a university student. At that time, the respectable oceanographer Jacques Cousteau visited his class. “I asked him what would be important to study. And he said, ‘Dolphins. It was kind of like an order,'” Trujillo says.
As part of the Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition, a series of scientific research projects spanning the Amazon River Basin, Trujillo is also helping coordinate international conservation commitments like the Global Declaration for River Dolphins. “And the main point is that it’s not just about the dolphins,” he says. “It’s about the rivers, and the 1.5 billion people living there. The dolphins, for me, are connecting the general public to all the problems in the region. And the general public is listening.”
12. What is the tone of Trujillo as he recalls in paragraph 1
A. Alarmed. B. Appreciative. C. Carefree. D. Critical.
13. How many pink river dolphins survived in the Amazonia lake according to paragraph 2
A. 157. B. 167. C. 1,413. D. 1,570.
14. What does paragraph 3 mainly say about Trujillo
A. His admiration for Jacques Cousteau.
B. His confusion about Jacques Cousteau’s order.
C. His work highlighting threats to river dolphins.
D. His research identifying threats across 14 countries.
15. What does Trujillo intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Declare his scientific findings.
B. Announce his research problems.
C. Win public recognition for his research.
D. Raise people’s environmental awareness.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. C 15. D
第二节~(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。
I love digital spaces! I wouldn’t write the previous sentence five years ago, though. ____16____ I had too many things to keep track of, and too many notifications demanding my attention! My digital world left me distracted and unorganized.
After reading about digital minimalism (极简主义), I began to slowly simplify my digital life. ____17____
Before I organize digital clutter (杂乱的东西), I ask myself the following question: What area of digital clutter is causing you the most stress I’ll spend 10-15 minutes responding to that question in my journal. ____18____ When I know what’s causing my stress, I will take tiny action steps.
Previously, I tried to organize my digital life by using folders, file names and some cloud storage. ____19____ I felt less organized and more overwhelmed (不知所措的). My approach to digital clutter had to change. So, I used a few journal questions to create a new organizational system. By responding to the questions, I created an organizational system that works for me. For example, I used to store most of my digital files. Now I use the search function to find what I need.
____20____ The same goes for digital spaces. Typically, I spend 10-15 minutes a day organizing my digital spaces. To make tidying fun, I listen to music or podcasts. Also, I use a checklist to streamline (精简) my tasks.
A. It’s been a game changer!
B. Figure out what works for you.
C. Keeping my house tidy is a lifelong process.
D. In the past, I felt overloaded by my digital tools.
E. Writing helps me identify problem areas to focus on.
F. But these ways didn’t make sense for my work life.
G. I’ve tidied my unbalanced life by using a three-step approach.
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. E 19. F 20. C
第三部分语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B.C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I used to regularly do cross stitch (十字绣). After I had my daughter, there was ____21____ time to do it. ____22____, recently I found a kit to stitch an owl (猫头鹰), so I’ve been doing a little each day for my daughter as we ____23____ the love of owls.
This morning in a supermarket, I joined a ____24____ for the supermarket cheek out. There was a ____25____ behind me and I could see they were in a hurry to pay for the groceries, so I told them to cut in line ahead of me. The couple smiled ____26____ And they went to the ____27____ Their simple “thank you” touched me for few seconds, ____28____ me of small joys in life often coming from acts of ____29____
One month later, I finished the owl cross stitch, and it perched on (停留) the table, with its eyes almost _____30_____, and seemed to peer in a the _____31_____ of our same passion. I _____32_____ the morning’s kindness to my daughter, whose eyes _____33_____ like owls’ and wiser than her age. She seemed to understand what 1 said. The threads we used were not just _____34_____ but the fibers of compassion, each stitch a whisper of empathy (同情). The owl, our silent guardian, _____35_____ us as we stitched together a world of kindness, one thread at a time.
21. A. enough B. less C. extra D. more
22. A. Still B. Hence C. However D. Meanwhile
23. A. buy B. share C. dream D. establish
24. A. queue B. group C. club D. promotion
25. A. dozen B. couple C. score D. family
26. A. joyfully B. urgently C. excitedly D. gratefully
27. A. register B. corner C. elevator D. entrance
28. A. accusing B. informing C. convincing D. suspecting
29. A. communication B. support C. consideration D. loyalty
30. A. complete B. colorful C. creative D. vivid
31. A. heart B. mystery C. vision D. foundation
32. A. redefined B. reconsidered C. recycled D. recounted
33. A. felt B. looked C. touched D. shaped
34. A. wool B. silk C. fabric D. cotton
35. A. begged for B. relied on C. reflected upon D. watched over
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
It was during the mid-Tang Dynasty period that a unique form of music became popular in Ningbo in Zhejiang Province, before ____36____ (spread) to the imperial capital, Chang’an. It was known as ou yue, and it made use of celadon porcelain (青花瓷) vases and bowls of varying sizes ____37____ (create) music.
The style was a ____38____ (nature) evolution, as Ningbo is the birthplace of Yue ware (越窑), which were made up of graceful gray or brownish green ceramics with a creamy texture, ____39____ (prize) in far-off royal palaces.
Ou yue ____40____ (eventual) faded into the depths of history but, people in Ningbo try to revive the form. Players from Ningbo gave a ____41____ (demonstrate) of the ceramic musical instruments in Beijing, filling the vessels (器皿) with different amounts of water to produce different notes.
The performances drew applause from the audience at the National Center for the Performing Arts, which has been promoting cultural heritage from across the country ____42____ different ways. The ou yue performance was the center’s latest effort ____43____ (make) to introduce folklore to the city.
It has also placed a majestic sedan chair (轿子) on display, ____44____ was especially made for the brides on their wedding day. In _____45_____ past, parents from well-to-do households would order the making of one of these luxurious vehicles when they had a baby girl. Part of the collection of the Zhejiang Museum, a chair is decorated with intricate woodwork, brightly painted, with carvings of characters from fairy tales and folk stories.
【答案】36. spreading
37. to create
38. natural
39. prized 40. eventually
41. demonstration
42. in 43. made
44. which 45. the
第三节(共5小题；每个空格1分，满分5分)
根据括号内的汉语或英文提示完成句子。
46. We hope it will be a ________ success.(商业的) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】commercial
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：我们希望它会是一次商业成功。空处应为形容词，修饰名词“success”，作定语；commercial为形容词，表示“商业的”，符合句意。故填commercial。
47. Some mushrooms in the forest are highly ________ and should be avoided. (poison) (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】poisonous
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：森林中的一些蘑菇含有剧毒，应该避免接触。根据“Some mushrooms in the forest are highly”可知，空处应填poison的形容词性poisonous意为“有毒的”，在句中作表语。故填poisonous。
48. John ________ goes for a run in the morning to clear his mind and enjoy the fresh air. (occasion) (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】occasionally
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：约翰偶尔在早晨去跑步，以清醒头脑，呼吸新鲜空气。空处应为副词，修饰动词“goes”，作状语；occasionally为副词，表示“偶尔、有时”，符合句意。故填occasionally。
49. Sarah eagerly looks forward to going to________, where she learns painting and singing. (幼儿园) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】kindergarten
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：Sarah热切地期待着去上幼儿园，在那儿她学习绘画和唱歌。根据所给出的汉语提示可知，应是名词“kindergarten”，在句中作介词“to”的宾语。故填kindergarten。
50. The researchers will ________ the survey results to understand the public’s opinion on climate change.(analysis) (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】analyze##analyse
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：研究人员将分析调查结果，以了解公众对气候变化的看法。句子是一般将来时，will后接动词原形，故填analyze或analyse。
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
51. 假定你是校英文辩论队的队长李华，请写一封邮件告知你的队友Chris近期将举办一场辩论赛，内容包括：
1.比赛信息； 2.赛前准备；
3.表达期待。 注意：
1.写作词数应80个左右
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear Chris,
I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to inform you about our upcoming debate competition. It will be held at the City Conference Center at the end of next month. The topic is “Should Students Be Allowed to Use Mobile Phones in School ”
Please continue to gather strong arguments for both sides of the topic. We will have practice debates next two weeks. It’s crucial that everyone tends to ensure we are well-prepared. We will finalize our roles during our next meeting, so come ready with your preferences and any specific points you want to cover.
I’m confident in our team and believe we can perform exceptionally well. Let’s give our best effort and support each other.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
52. 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。
In the bustling (熙熙攘攘的) heart of the city there was a community where neighbors are not just faces in the hallway but friends and extended family. Among these neighbors, two families stand out: an elderly woman named Mrs.Thompson and a young family with a baby, the Johnsons.
Mrs.Thompson had lived in the community for decades, with her husband having long passed and her children having grown and moved away. She spent her days wandering about her apartment, her window boxes filled with colorful flowers that she lovingly tended to. Her evenings were spent reading books or watching TV, with the volume turned low so as not to disturb her neighbors. Despite her advancing years, she had bright eyes full of energy and always wore a ready smile.
The Johnsons, on the other hand, were new to the community. They had recently moved in with their young daughter, Emily, who was just learning to walk and talk. The sounds of her laughter and babbling always filled the community, bringing a newfound energy and joy to the community. But sometimes they needed someone to babysit Emily.
At first, the two neighbors interacted politely, exchanging greetings in the hallway or small talk about the weather. But it wasn't until ore fateful day that their relationship deepened in a way that would touch the hearts of everyone in the community.
It was a cold winter afternoon, and the snow was, falling heavily outside. Mrs. Thompson, who hadn't been feeling herself under the weather for a few days, was struggling to get out of bed. She had run out of her medication and was too weak to venture out into the snow to refill it.
Meanwhile, the Johnsons were getting ready to go out fora walk with Emily. As they bundled up (穿得暖和) in their winter gear, they noticed Mrs. Thompson’s door opened halfway and heard a faint cry for help. Without hesitation, they rushed in to find the elderly woman lying on the floor, with her face pale and her breathing labored.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
In a panic, Mr. Johnson immediately called for an ambulance.
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The incident brought the two families closer together than ever before.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】参考范文：
In a panic, Mr. Johnson immediately called for an ambulance. Meanwhile, his wife stayed with Mrs. Thompson, comforting her and trying to keep her calm, while Emily stayed close to her mother's side, with her big eyes with worry. The ambulance arrived soon. The doctors quickly examined Mrs. Thompson, judging that she needed immediate medical attention. Considering her family were far away, the Johnsons accompanied Mrs. Thompson to the hospital, staying with her until her family arrived. Thanks to the timely help of the Johnsons, Mrs. Thompson recovered quickly.
The incident brought the two families closer together than ever before. Mrs. Thompson often babysat Emily when the Johnsons were at work while the young couple helped her with groceries and other chores, and even took care of her when in need. With days going by, they lived together just like an extended family. This heartwarming story spread in the community. Instead of exchanging polite greetings, the neighbors stopped to chat and offer help whenever needed. The series of community grew stronger and they felt more like a home than ever before.
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂 黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在 答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转 涂到答题卡上。
第一节一(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。
例：How much is the shirt
A.f19.15. B.f9.18. C.f9.15.
答案是C。
1.Why is the man worricd
A.He has to read a lot.
B.He doesn't like history.
C.He can't get the books he needs.
2.How long does it take to get to the restaurant now
A.10 minutes. B.30 minutes. C.40-minutes
3.What will the woman probably do next
A.Help the man look at his report.
B.Go to repair her glasses.
C.Go to buy glasses.
4 Who will take an exam tomorrow
A.The man's son. B.The woman's son. C.Mrs Peter
5.Where does the conversation most likely take place
A.In the cotton field. B.At a railway station. C.On the trian
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 will the woman do tonight
A.Do some sports. B.Read a book. C.Walkin the park.
7.How does the man feel about Victor Hugo's first novel
A.Hard. B.Boring. C.Attractive.
所第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did Ken do just now
A. He was on duty.
B. He did his homework.
C.He found a new hobby.
9.What is the relationship between the.speakers
A.Teacher and student. B.Sister and brother. C.Employee and boss.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What is City Daily
A.A TV program. B.A newspaper. C.A radio program.
11.Where did the woman find the passport
A.On a waiting bench. B.On the ground. C.On the train.
12 What is the owner's passport number
A.It's E4023469. B.It's E4024396. C.It's E4023496.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man's request
A. Asking for a single room.
B. B.Asking for twin beds.
C.Asking for a waiting list.
14.What is charged extra money in the room
A.TV. B.Local calls. C The Internet.
15.What is needed to bring before living in the room
A.Sheets. B.Desks. C.Chairs.
16.What is prohibited to bring in the room
A.A small TV set. B.A microwave. C.A telephone.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17z What is the speaker going to get this atternoon
A.Some clothes. B.Some fruits, C.Some travel books.
18 Where would the speaker's wife like to go
A.The countryside. B.A sandy beach. C.A mountain.
19.How long did the man's friend hire a car
A.One week. B.Two weeks. C.Four weeks.
20 What would be the speaker's wife's idea about the suggestion about going to Ireland
A.She would refuse it
B.She would like it very much.
C.She would be worried about it.
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
What we do
We champion the writer in every child. Starting in 2010, we aim to offer help to young people. We develop self-respect and communication skills through innovative writing programmes and one-to-one mentoring for children living in under-resourced communities, working in schools and at our writing center in east London.
Our people
Meet the people who are behind the writing workshops, running a shop and shaping the future of our organization. Day by day, we also rely on more than specially 200 trained volunteers who help with all aspects of our work.And we are always looking for more enthusiastic volunteers who are excited to work alongside our young people to help bring their stories to life.
Our purpose
Through a range of creative writing programmes and small group mentoring, we help young people discover and realise their own potential. Through our innovative storytelling and writing workshops, children can gain confidence and grow in self-respect.
Our method
We help young people develop new skills, discover their imagination and achieve their potential by inspiring them to change their lives through the power of writing. And our publishing platforms make sure their voices are always heard.
How we work with writers
We are building a national network of like-minded professionals and a growing family of organisations that support children and young people’s creative writing We have a free after-school writing workshop for children aged 6-15 from our east London community. The position of the workshop is on the Hoxton Street. We also work with schools and teachers in east London to help young people discover their confidence and get them to learn through the power of their imagination.
1. What do we know about the organization
A. It operates largely on a volunteer basis.
B. It aims to find innovative people to join.
C. It provides young writers with guidance.
D. It works for the communities in London.
2. What is the location of the after-school writing workshop
A. A community center in west London. B. The Hoxton Street in London.
C A library on Hoxton Street. D. A school in east London.
3. Where can the text be taken
A. On a\movie poster B. In a writing contest.
C. At an educational website D. In a workshop report.
B
At the end of a perfect July afternoon in 2016, Raymond awoke from an accident only to find that he’d damage a his neck and could no longer walk or fully use his hands.
But that’s just the beginning of Raymond’s story. A year later, frustrated with the lack of rehab(康复) resources available for people like himself in New Orleans, the former broadcast engineer decided that his hometown needed an adaptive gym to cater for those with injuries and disabilities. Based on the need, Raymond financed the establishment of Split Second Fitness in 2021, with specially designed workout equipment and therapy programs that allow clients to grow stronger without the aim of making money.
The inspiration for Split Second Fitness came to Raymond as he spent three months at a state-of-the-art rehab center in Sacramento, which redefined his understanding of recovery. “I knew I had to get back home and figure out how to do that,” says the natural-born net-worker, who spent three years raising funds and learning how to run an organization.
Seated bikes help move disabled users’ legs; yoga instructors help stroke survivors increase flexibility and range of motion; mental health experts facilitate the hard transition to a new way of living. “Anybody’s life can change in a spit second like mine did,” explains Raymond. “What our organization is really centered around is ‘How do we give you hope ’ and ‘How can we help you transform that hope into action steps for you to create a better tomorrow ’”
“The aim is to increase the quality of life of those with a disability,” he says. “Because if I can give you something to look forward to, it will help you get out of the painful process and help you get back on track to a happy and healthy life.” Raymond, who insists he’s just getting started, says that he plans to open similar gyms across the nation. “I want to be remembered as someone who moved the needle on disability advocacy issues ”
4. Which statement fits Split Second Fitness
A. It is open to everyone. B. It is made up of many gyms.
C. It is run on a non-profit basis. D. It is funded by TV programs.
5. What inspired Raymond to set up Split Second Fitness
A. A live broadcast. B. A rehab experience.
C. A request from a fitness center. D. A suggestion from a former workmate.
6. What can we learn about Split Second Fitness from paragraph 4
A. Its challenges and difficulties. B. Its facilities and staff.
C. Its background and change. D. Its goal and mission.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Hope in Motion: a Road to Self-discovery
B. Life with a Disability: a Painful Experience
C. Gyms: Making You Healthier and Stronger
D. Instructors: Helping You Get Back on Track
C
When the sun reaches its peak activity, known as solar maximum, its magnetic (磁的) field will reverse (逆转). This happens roughly every l1 years, marking an important stage in the solar cycle. It indicates the halfway point of solar maximum, the height of solar activity, and the beginning of the shift toward solar minimum.
The last time the sun’s magnetic field flipped was toward the end of 2013. To understand the magnetic field’s reversal, first, it’s important to be familiar with the solar cycle. This approximately 11-year cycle of solar activity, driven by the sun’s magnetic field, is indicated by the frequency and intensity of sunspots visible on the surface. The height of solar activity during a given solar cycle is known as solar maximum, and current estimates predict it will occur between late 2024 and early 2026.
“But there is another important, less-known cycle, the Hale cycle. This magnetic cycle lasts approximately 22 years, through which the sun’s magnetic field reverses and then reverts to its original state,” Ryan French, a solar astrophysicist, said.
“During solar minimum, the sun’s magnetic field is close to a dipole (偶极子), with one north pole and one south pole, similar to Earth’s magnetic field. But as we shift toward solar maximum, the sun’s magnetic field becomes more complex, without a clear north-south pole separation,” French said. By the time solar maximum passes and solar minimum arrives, the sun has returned to a dipole.
The upcoming switch in polarity will be from the northern to southern magnetic field in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa in the Southern Hemisphere. “This will bring it to a similar magnetic orientation to Earth, which also has its southern-pointing magnetic field in the Northern Hemisphere,” French explained.
8. How does the author lead in the topic
A. By citing an instance.
B. By showing a difference.
C. By giving an interpretation.
D. By making a comparison
9. What is the relationship between the sun’s magnetic field and the solar cycle
A. Uncertain. B. Close. C. Strange. D. Indifferent.
10. Why did French mention Earth’s magnetic field
A. To make his reasons clear.
B. To make his experiments convincing.
C. To make his prediction accurate.
D. To make his explanation specific.
11. What does the underlined word “orientation” in the last paragraph mean
A. Emergency. B. Direction. C. Response. D. Procedure.
D
Last September, Fernando Trujillo first received frightening news from Brazil’s Lago de Tefé via phone calls from his colleagues and fellow scientists, who were in a state of panic. The uncontrolled 2023 summer had been heating the Amazonia lake to temperatures far beyond anything previously recorded, and as they had feared, something was now happening to the pink river dolphins. “Three dead dolphins,” Trujillo remembers. “Then five dead dolphins. Then 20 dead dolphins. Then 70 dead dolphins, in one day.”
For Trujillo, a Colombian marine biologist and National Geographic explorer who has become a global advocate for river dolphins, the Tefé disaster must be understood as both a tragedy and a much needed lesson in the vulnerability (脆弱性) of these freshwater ambassadors. Over just a few days, 157 dolphins — 10 percent of the lake’s population — died in that overheated water, whose temperature pushed above 102 °F. The exact cause was still under investigation two months later, but heat stress seemed the likeliest explanation.
Trujillo thinks that the sudden attention to the mass deaths may help people grasp other threats — habitat loss, poisoned waters, overfishing and killing — that end anger river dolphins in all 14 countries where they’re found. He has been committed to the work ever since he was a university student. At that time, the respectable oceanographer Jacques Cousteau visited his class. “I asked him what would be important to study. And he said, ‘Dolphins. It was kind of like an order,'” Trujillo says.
As part of the Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition, a series of scientific research projects spanning the Amazon River Basin, Trujillo is also helping coordinate international conservation commitments like the Global Declaration for River Dolphins. “And the main point is that it’s not just about the dolphins,” he says. “It’s about the rivers, and the 1.5 billion people living there. The dolphins, for me, are connecting the general public to all the problems in the region. And the general public is listening.”
12. What is the tone of Trujillo as he recalls in paragraph 1
A. Alarmed. B. Appreciative. C. Carefree. D. Critical.
13. How many pink river dolphins survived in the Amazonia lake according to paragraph 2
A. 157. B. 167. C. 1,413. D. 1,570.
14. What does paragraph 3 mainly say about Trujillo
A. His admiration for Jacques Cousteau.
B. His confusion about Jacques Cousteau’s order.
C. His work highlighting threats to river dolphins.
D. His research identifying threats across 14 countries.
15. What does Trujillo intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Declare his scientific findings.
B Announce his research problems.
C. Win public recognition for his research.
D. Raise people’s environmental awareness.
第二节~(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。
I love digital spaces! I wouldn’t write the previous sentence five years ago, though. ____16____ I had too many things to keep track of, and too many notifications demanding my attention! My digital world left me distracted and unorganized.
After reading about digital minimalism (极简主义), I began to slowly simplify my digital life. ____17____
Before I organize digital clutter (杂乱的东西), I ask myself the following question: What area of digital clutter is causing you the most stress I’ll spend 10-15 minutes responding to that question in my journal. ____18____ When I know what’s causing my stress, I will take tiny action steps.
Previously, I tried to organize my digital life by using folders, file names and some cloud storage. ____19____ I felt less organized and more overwhelmed (不知所措的). My approach to digital clutter had to change. So, I used a few journal questions to create a new organizational system. By responding to the questions, I created an organizational system that works for me. For example, I used to store most of my digital files. Now I use the search function to find what I need.
____20____ The same goes for digital spaces. Typically, I spend 10-15 minutes a day organizing my digital spaces. To make tidying fun, I listen to music or podcasts. Also, I use a checklist to streamline (精简) my tasks.
A. It’s been a game changer!
B. Figure out what works for you.
C Keeping my house tidy is a lifelong process.
D. In the past, I felt overloaded by my digital tools.
E. Writing helps me identify problem areas to focus on.
F. But these ways didn’t make sense for my work life.
G. I’ve tidied my unbalanced life by using a three-step approach.
第三部分语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B.C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I used to regularly do cross stitch (十字绣). After I had my daughter, there was ____21____ time to do it. ____22____, recently I found a kit to stitch an owl (猫头鹰), so I’ve been doing a little each day for my daughter as we ____23____ the love of owls.
This morning in a supermarket, I joined a ____24____ for the supermarket cheek out. There was a ____25____ behind me and I could see they were in a hurry to pay for the groceries, so I told them to cut in line ahead of me. The couple smiled ____26____ And they went to the ____27____ Their simple “thank you” touched me for few seconds, ____28____ me of small joys in life often coming from acts of ____29____
One month later, I finished the owl cross stitch, and it perched on (停留) the table, with its eyes almost _____30_____, and seemed to peer in a the _____31_____ of our same passion. I _____32_____ the morning’s kindness to my daughter, whose eyes _____33_____ like owls’ and wiser than her age. She seemed to understand what 1 said. The threads we used were not just _____34_____ but the fibers of compassion, each stitch a whisper of empathy (同情). The owl, our silent guardian, _____35_____ us as we stitched together a world of kindness, one thread at a time.
21. A. enough B. less C. extra D. more
22. A. Still B. Hence C. However D. Meanwhile
23. A. buy B. share C. dream D. establish
24. A. queue B. group C. club D. promotion
25. A. dozen B. couple C. score D. family
26. A. joyfully B. urgently C. excitedly D. gratefully
27. A. register B. corner C. elevator D. entrance
28. A. accusing B. informing C. convincing D. suspecting
29. A. communication B. support C. consideration D. loyalty
30. A. complete B. colorful C. creative D. vivid
31. A. heart B. mystery C. vision D. foundation
32. A. redefined B. reconsidered C. recycled D. recounted
33. A. felt B. looked C. touched D. shaped
34. A. wool B. silk C. fabric D. cotton
35. A. begged for B. relied on C. reflected upon D. watched over
第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
It was during the mid-Tang Dynasty period that a unique form of music became popular in Ningbo in Zhejiang Province, before ____36____ (spread) to the imperial capital, Chang’an. It was known as ou yue, and it made use of celadon porcelain (青花瓷) vases and bowls of varying sizes ____37____ (create) music.
The style was a ____38____ (nature) evolution, as Ningbo is the birthplace of Yue ware (越窑), which were made up of graceful gray or brownish green ceramics with a creamy texture, ____39____ (prize) in far-off royal palaces.
Ou yue ____40____ (eventual) faded into the depths of history but, people in Ningbo try to revive the form. Players from Ningbo gave a ____41____ (demonstrate) of the ceramic musical instruments in Beijing, filling the vessels (器皿) with different amounts of water to produce different notes.
The performances drew applause from the audience at the National Center for the Performing Arts, which has been promoting cultural heritage from across the country ____42____ different ways. The ou yue performance was the center’s latest effort ____43____ (make) to introduce folklore to the city.
It has also placed a majestic sedan chair (轿子) on display ____44____ was especially made for the brides on their wedding day. In _____45_____ past, parents from well-to-do households would order the making of one of these luxurious vehicles when they had a baby girl. Part of the collection of the Zhejiang Museum, a chair is decorated with intricate woodwork, brightly painted, with carvings of characters from fairy tales and folk stories.
第三节(共5小题；每个空格1分，满分5分)
根据括号内的汉语或英文提示完成句子。
46. We hope it will be a ________ success.(商业的) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. Some mushrooms in the forest are highly ________ and should be avoided. (poison) (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. John ________ goes for a run in the morning to clear his mind and enjoy the fresh air. (occasion) (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. Sarah eagerly looks forward to going to________, where she learns painting and singing. (幼儿园) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. The researchers will ________ the survey results to understand the public’s opinion on climate change.(analysis) (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
51. 假定你是校英文辩论队的队长李华，请写一封邮件告知你的队友Chris近期将举办一场辩论赛，内容包括：
1.比赛信息； 2.赛前准备；
3.表达期待。 注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
52. 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。
In the bustling (熙熙攘攘的) heart of the city there was a community where neighbors are not just faces in the hallway but friends and extended family. Among these neighbors, two families stand out: an elderly woman named Mrs.Thompson and a young family with a baby, the Johnsons.
Mrs.Thompson had lived in the community for decades, with her husband having long passed and her children having grown and moved away. She spent her days wandering about her apartment, her window boxes filled with colorful flowers that she lovingly tended to. Her evenings were spent reading books or watching TV, with the volume turned low so as not to disturb her neighbors. Despite her advancing years, she had bright eyes full of energy and always wore a ready smile.
The Johnsons, on the other hand, were new to the community. They had recently moved in with their young daughter, Emily, who was just learning to walk and talk. The sounds of her laughter and babbling always filled the community, bringing a newfound energy and joy to the community. But sometimes they needed someone to babysit Emily.
At first, the two neighbors interacted politely, exchanging greetings in the hallway or small talk about the weather. But it wasn't until ore fateful day that their relationship deepened in a way that would touch the hearts of everyone in the community.
It was a cold winter afternoon, and the snow was, falling heavily outside. Mrs. Thompson, who hadn't been feeling herself under the weather for a few days, was struggling to get out of bed. She had run out of her medication and was too weak to venture out into the snow to refill it.
Meanwhile, the Johnsons were getting ready to go out fora walk with Emily. As they bundled up (穿得暖和) in their winter gear, they noticed Mrs. Thompson’s door opened halfway and heard a faint cry for help. Without hesitation, they rushed in to find the elderly woman lying on the floor, with her face pale and her breathing labored.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
In a panic, Mr. Johnson immediately called for an ambulance.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The incident brought the two families closer together than ever before.
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答案版
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂 黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在 答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转 涂到答题卡上。
第一节一(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。
例：How much is the shirt
A.f19.15. B.f9.18. C.f9.15.
答案是C。
1.Why is the man worricd
A.He has to read a lot.
B.He doesn't like history.
CHe can't get the books he needs.
2.How long does it take to get to the restaurant now
A.10 minutes. B.30 minutes. C.40-minutes
3.What will the woman probably do next
A.Help the man look at his report.
B.Go to repair her glasses.
C.Go to buy glasses.
4 Who will take an exam tomorrow
A.The man's son. B.The woman's son. C.Mrs Peter
5.Where does the conversation most likely take place
A.In the cotton field. B.At a railway station. C.On the trian
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 will the woman do tonight
A.Do some sports. B.Read a book. C.Walkin the park.
7.How does the man feel about Victor Hugo's first novel
A.Hard. B.Boring. C.Attractive.
所第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did Ken do just now
A. He was on duty.
B. He did his homework.
C.He found a new hobby.
9.What is the relationship between the.speakers
A.Teacher and student. B.Sister and brother. C.Employee and boss.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What is City Daily
A.A TV program. B.A newspaper. C.A radio program.
11.Where did the woman find the passport
A.On a waiting bench. B.On the ground. C.On the train.
12 What is the owner's passport number
A.It's E4023469. B.It's E4024396. C.It's E4023496.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man's request
A. Asking for a single room.
B. B.Asking for twin beds.
C.Asking for a waiting list.
14.What is charged extra money in the room
A.TV. B.Local calls. C The Internet.
15.What is needed to bring before living in the room
A.Sheets. B.Desks. C.Chairs.
16What is prohibited to bring in the room
A.A small TV set. B.A microwave. C.A telephone.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17z What is the speaker going to get this atternoon
A.Some clothes. B.Some fruits, C.Some travel books.
18 Where would the speaker's wife like to go
A.The countryside. B.A sandy beach. C.A mountain.
19.How long did the man's friend hire a car
A.One week. B.Two weeks. C.Four weeks.
20 What would be the speaker's wife's idea about the suggestion about going to Ireland
A.She would refuse it
B.She would like it very much.
C.She would be worried about it.
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
What we do
We champion the writer in every child. Starting in 2010, we aim to offer help to young people. We develop self-respect and communication skills through innovative writing programmes and one-to-one mentoring for children living in under-resourced communities, working in schools and at our writing center in east London.
Our people
Meet the people who are behind the writing workshops, running a shop and shaping the future of our organization. Day by day, we also rely on more than specially 200 trained volunteers who help with all aspects of our work.And we are always looking for more enthusiastic volunteers who are excited to work alongside our young people to help bring their stories to life.
Our purpose
Through a range of creative writing programmes and small group mentoring, we help young people discover and realise their own potential. Through our innovative storytelling and writing workshops, children can gain confidence and grow in self-respect.
Our method
We help young people develop new skills discover their imagination and achieve their potential by inspiring them to change their lives through the power of writing. And our publishing platforms make sure their voices are always heard.
How we work with writers
We are building a national network of like-minded professionals and a growing family of organisations that support children and young people’s creative writing. We have a free after-school writing workshop for children aged 6-15 from our east London community. The position of the workshop is on the Hoxton Street. We also work with schools and teachers in east London to help young people discover their confidence and get them to learn through the power of their imagination.
1. What do we know about the organization
A. It operates largely on a volunteer basis.
B. It aims to find innovative people to join.
C. It provides young writers with guidance.
D. It works for the communities in London.
2. What is the location of the after-school writing workshop
A. A community center in west London. B. The Hoxton Street in London.
C. A library on Hoxton Street. D. A school in east London.
3. Where can the text be taken
A. On a\movie poster B. In a writing contest.
C. At an educational website D. In a workshop report.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
B
At the end of a perfect July afternoon in 2016, Raymond awoke from an accident only to find that he’d damage a his neck and could no longer walk or fully use his hands.
But that’s just the beginning of Raymond’s story. A year later, frustrated with the lack of rehab(康复) resources available for people like himself in New Orleans, the former broadcast engineer decided that his hometown needed an adaptive gym to cater for those with injuries and disabilities. Based on the need, Raymond financed the establishment of Split Second Fitness in 2021, with specially designed workout equipment and therapy programs that allow clients to grow stronger without the aim of making money.
The inspiration for Split Second Fitness came to Raymond as he spent three months at a state-of-the-art rehab center in Sacramento, which redefined his understanding of recovery. “I knew I had to get back home and figure out how to do that,” says the natural-born net-worker, who spent three years raising funds and learning how to run an organization.
Seated bikes help move disabled users’ legs; yoga instructors help stroke survivors increase flexibility and range of motion; mental health experts facilitate the hard transition to a new way of living. “Anybody’s life can change in a spit second like mine did,” explains Raymond. “What our organization is really centered around is ‘How do we give you hope ’ and ‘How can we help you transform that hope into action steps for you to create a better tomorrow ’”
“The aim is to increase the quality of life of those with a disability,” he says. “Because if I can give you something to look forward to, it will help you get out of the painful process and help you get back on track to a happy and healthy life.” Raymond, who insists he’s just getting started, says that he plans to open similar gyms across the nation. “I want to be remembered as someone who moved the needle on disability advocacy issues ”
4. Which statement fits Split Second Fitness
A. It is open to everyone. B. It is made up of many gyms.
C. It is run on a non-profit basis. D. It is funded by TV programs.
5. What inspired Raymond to set up Split Second Fitness
A. A live broadcast. B. A rehab experience.
C. A request from a fitness center. D. A suggestion from a former workmate.
6. What can we learn about Split Second Fitness from paragraph 4
A. Its challenges and difficulties. B. Its facilities and staff.
C. Its background and change. D. Its goal and mission.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Hope in Motion: a Road to Self-discovery
B. Life with a Disability: a Painful Experience
C. Gyms: Making You Healthier and Stronger
D. Instructors: Helping You Get Back on Track
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
C
When the sun reaches its peak activity, known as solar maximum, its magnetic (磁的) field will reverse (逆转). This happens roughly every l1 years, marking an important stage in the solar cycle. It indicates the halfway point of solar maximum, the height of solar activity, and the beginning of the shift toward solar minimum.
The last time the sun’s magnetic field flipped was toward the end of 2013. To understand the magnetic field’s reversal, first, it’s important to be familiar with the solar cycle. This approximately 11-year cycle of solar activity, driven by the sun’s magnetic field, is indicated by the frequency and intensity of sunspots visible on the surface. The height of solar activity during a given solar cycle is known as solar maximum, and current estimates predict it will occur between late 2024 and early 2026.
“But there is another important, less-known cycle, the Hale cycle. This magnetic cycle lasts approximately 22 years, through which the sun’s magnetic field reverses and then reverts to its original state,” Ryan French, a solar astrophysicist, said.
“During solar minimum, the sun’s magnetic field is close to a dipole (偶极子), with one north pole and one south pole, similar to Earth’s magnetic field. But as we shift toward solar maximum, the sun’s magnetic field becomes more complex, without a clear north-south pole separation,” French said. By the time solar maximum passes and solar minimum arrives, the sun has returned to a dipole.
The upcoming switch in polarity will be from the northern to southern magnetic field in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa in the Southern Hemisphere. “This will bring it to a similar magnetic orientation to Earth, which also has its southern-pointing magnetic field in the Northern Hemisphere,” French explained.
8. How does the author lead in the topic
A. By citing an instance.
B. By showing a difference.
C. By giving an interpretation.
D. By making a comparison
9. What is the relationship between the sun’s magnetic field and the solar cycle
A. Uncertain. B. Close. C. Strange. D. Indifferent.
10. Why did French mention Earth’s magnetic field
A. To make his reasons clear.
B. To make his experiments convincing.
C. To make his prediction accurate.
D. To make his explanation specific.
11. What does the underlined word “orientation” in the last paragraph mean
A. Emergency. B. Direction. C. Response. D. Procedure.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. B
D
Last September, Fernando Trujillo first received frightening news from Brazil’s Lago de Tefé via phone calls from his colleagues and fellow scientists, who were in a state of panic. The uncontrolled 2023 summer had been heating the Amazonia lake to temperatures far beyond anything previously recorded, and as they had feared, something was now happening to the pink river dolphins. “Three dead dolphins,” Trujillo remembers. “Then five dead dolphins. Then 20 dead dolphins. Then 70 dead dolphins, in one day.”
For Trujillo, a Colombian marine biologist and National Geographic explorer who has become a global advocate for river dolphins, the Tefé disaster must be understood as both a tragedy and a much needed lesson in the vulnerability (脆弱性) of these freshwater ambassadors. Over just a few days, 157 dolphins — 10 percent of the lake’s population — died in that overheated water, whose temperature pushed above 102 °F. The exact cause was still under investigation two months later, but heat stress seemed the likeliest explanation.
Trujillo thinks that the sudden attention to the mass deaths may help people grasp other threats — habitat loss, poisoned waters, overfishing and killing — that end anger river dolphins in all 14 countries where they’re found. He has been committed to the work ever since he was a university student. At that time, the respectable oceanographer Jacques Cousteau visited his class. “I asked him what would be important to study. And he said, ‘Dolphins. It was kind of like an order,'” Trujillo says.
As part of the Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition, a series of scientific research projects spanning the Amazon River Basin, Trujillo is also helping coordinate international conservation commitments like the Global Declaration for River Dolphins. “And the main point is that it’s not just about the dolphins,” he says. “It’s about the rivers, and the 1.5 billion people living there. The dolphins, for me, are connecting the general public to all the problems in the region. And the general public is listening.”
12. What is the tone of Trujillo as he recalls in paragraph 1
A. Alarmed. B. Appreciative. C. Carefree. D. Critical.
13. How many pink river dolphins survived in the Amazonia lake according to paragraph 2
A. 157. B. 167. C. 1,413. D. 1,570.
14. What does paragraph 3 mainly say about Trujillo
A. His admiration for Jacques Cousteau.
B. His confusion about Jacques Cousteau’s order.
C. His work highlighting threats to river dolphins.
D. His research identifying threats across 14 countries.
15. What does Trujillo intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Declare his scientific findings.
B. Announce his research problems.
C. Win public recognition for his research.
D. Raise people’s environmental awareness.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. C 15. D
第二节~(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。
I love digital spaces! I wouldn’t write the previous sentence five years ago, though. ____16____ I had too many things to keep track of, and too many notifications demanding my attention! My digital world left me distracted and unorganized.
After reading about digital minimalism (极简主义), I began to slowly simplify my digital life. ____17____
Before I organize digital clutter (杂乱的东西), I ask myself the following question: What area of digital clutter is causing you the most stress I’ll spend 10-15 minutes responding to that question in my journal. ____18____ When I know what’s causing my stress, I will take tiny action steps.
Previously, I tried to organize my digital life by using folders, file names and some cloud storage. ____19____ I felt less organized and more overwhelmed (不知所措的). My approach to digital clutter had to change. So, I used a few journal questions to create a new organizational system. By responding to the questions, I created an organizational system that works for me. For example, I used to store most of my digital files. Now I use the search function to find what I need.
____20____ The same goes for digital spaces. Typically, I spend 10-15 minutes a day organizing my digital spaces. To make tidying fun, I listen to music or podcasts. Also, I use a checklist to streamline (精简) my tasks.
A. It’s been a game changer!
B. Figure out what works for you.
C. Keeping my house tidy is a lifelong process.
D. In the past, I felt overloaded by my digital tools.
E. Writing helps me identify problem areas to focus on.
F. But these ways didn’t make sense for my work life.
G. I’ve tidied my unbalanced life by using a three-step approach.
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. E 19. F 20. C
第三部分语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B.C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I used to regularly do cross stitch (十字绣). After I had my daughter, there was ____21____ time to do it. ____22____, recently I found a kit to stitch an owl (猫头鹰), so I’ve been doing a little each day for my daughter as we ____23____ the love of owls.
This morning in a supermarket, I joined a ____24____ for the supermarket cheek out. There was a ____25____ behind me and I could see they were in a hurry to pay for the groceries, so I told them to cut in line ahead of me. The couple smiled ____26____ And they went to the ____27____ Their simple “thank you” touched me for few seconds, ____28____ me of small joys in life often coming from acts of ____29____
One month later, I finished the owl cross stitch, and it perched on (停留) the table, with its eyes almost _____30_____, and seemed to peer in a the _____31_____ of our same passion. I _____32_____ the morning’s kindness to my daughter, whose eyes _____33_____ like owls’ and wiser than her age. She seemed to understand what 1 said. The threads we used were not just _____34_____ but the fibers of compassion, each stitch a whisper of empathy (同情). The owl, our silent guardian, _____35_____ us as we stitched together a world of kindness, one thread at a time.
21. A. enough B. less C. extra D. more
22. A. Still B. Hence C. However D. Meanwhile
23. A. buy B. share C. dream D. establish
24. A. queue B. group C. club D. promotion
25. A. dozen B. couple C. score D. family
26. A. joyfully B. urgently C. excitedly D. gratefully
27. A. register B. corner C. elevator D. entrance
28. A. accusing B. informing C. convincing D. suspecting
29. A. communication B. support C. consideration D. loyalty
30. A. complete B. colorful C. creative D. vivid
31. A. heart B. mystery C. vision D. foundation
32. A. redefined B. reconsidered C. recycled D. recounted
33. A. felt B. looked C. touched D. shaped
34. A. wool B. silk C. fabric D. cotton
35. A. begged for B. relied on C. reflected upon D. watched over
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
It was during the mid-Tang Dynasty period that a unique form of music became popular in Ningbo in Zhejiang Province, before ____36____ (spread) to the imperial capital, Chang’an. It was known as ou yue, and it made use of celadon porcelain (青花瓷) vases and bowls of varying sizes ____37____ (create) music.
The style was a ____38____ (nature) evolution, as Ningbo is the birthplace of Yue ware (越窑), which were made up of graceful gray or brownish green ceramics with a creamy texture, ____39____ (prize) in far-off royal palaces.
Ou yue ____40____ (eventual) faded into the depths of history but, people in Ningbo try to revive the form. Players from Ningbo gave a ____41____ (demonstrate) of the ceramic musical instruments in Beijing, filling the vessels (器皿) with different amounts of water to produce different notes.
The performances drew applause from the audience at the National Center for the Performing Arts, which has been promoting cultural heritage from across the country ____42____ different ways. The ou yue performance was the center’s latest effort ____43____ (make) to introduce folklore to the city.
It has also placed a majestic sedan chair (轿子) on display, ____44____ was especially made for the brides on their wedding day. In _____45_____ past, parents from well-to-do households would order the making of one of these luxurious vehicles when they had a baby girl. Part of the collection of the Zhejiang Museum, a chair is decorated with intricate woodwork, brightly painted, with carvings of characters from fairy tales and folk stories.
【答案】36. spreading
37. to create
38. natural
39. prized 40. eventually
41. demonstration
42. in 43. made
44. which 45. the
第三节(共5小题；每个空格1分，满分5分)
根据括号内的汉语或英文提示完成句子。
46. We hope it will be a ________ success.(商业的) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】commercial
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：我们希望它会是一次商业成功。空处应为形容词，修饰名词“success”，作定语；commercial为形容词，表示“商业的”，符合句意。故填commercial。
47. Some mushrooms in the forest are highly ________ and should be avoided. (poison) (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】poisonous
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：森林中的一些蘑菇含有剧毒，应该避免接触。根据“Some mushrooms in the forest are highly”可知，空处应填poison的形容词性poisonous意为“有毒的”，在句中作表语。故填poisonous。
48. John ________ goes for a run in the morning to clear his mind and enjoy the fresh air. (occasion) (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】occasionally
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：约翰偶尔在早晨去跑步，以清醒头脑，呼吸新鲜空气。空处应为副词，修饰动词“goes”，作状语；occasionally为副词，表示“偶尔、有时”，符合句意。故填occasionally。
49. Sarah eagerly looks forward to going to________, where she learns painting and singing. (幼儿园) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】kindergarten
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：Sarah热切地期待着去上幼儿园，在那儿她学习绘画和唱歌。根据所给出的汉语提示可知，应是名词“kindergarten”，在句中作介词“to”的宾语。故填kindergarten。
50. The researchers will ________ the survey results to understand the public’s opinion on climate change.(analysis) (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】analyze##analyse
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：研究人员将分析调查结果，以了解公众对气候变化的看法。句子是一般将来时，will后接动词原形，故填analyze或analyse。
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
51. 假定你是校英文辩论队的队长李华，请写一封邮件告知你的队友Chris近期将举办一场辩论赛，内容包括：
1.比赛信息； 2.赛前准备；
3.表达期待。 注意：
1.写作词数应80个左右
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear Chris,
I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to inform you about our upcoming debate competition. It will be held at the City Conference Center at the end of next month. The topic is “Should Students Be Allowed to Use Mobile Phones in School ”
Please continue to gather strong arguments for both sides of the topic. We will have practice debates next two weeks. It’s crucial that everyone tends to ensure we are well-prepared. We will finalize our roles during our next meeting, so come ready with your preferences and any specific points you want to cover.
I’m confident in our team and believe we can perform exceptionally well. Let’s give our best effort and support each other.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
52. 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。
In the bustling (熙熙攘攘的) heart of the city there was a community where neighbors are not just faces in the hallway but friends and extended family. Among these neighbors, two families stand out: an elderly woman named Mrs.Thompson and a young family with a baby, the Johnsons.
Mrs.Thompson had lived in the community for decades, with her husband having long passed and her children having grown and moved away. She spent her days wandering about her apartment, her window boxes filled with colorful flowers that she lovingly tended to. Her evenings were spent reading books or watching TV, with the volume turned low so as not to disturb her neighbors. Despite her advancing years, she had bright eyes full of energy and always wore a ready smile.
The Johnsons, on the other hand, were new to the community. They had recently moved in with their young daughter, Emily, who was just learning to walk and talk. The sounds of her laughter and babbling always filled the community, bringing a newfound energy and joy to the community. But sometimes they needed someone to babysit Emily.
At first, the two neighbors interacted politely, exchanging greetings in the hallway or small talk about the weather. But it wasn't until ore fateful day that their relationship deepened in a way that would touch the hearts of everyone in the community.
It was a cold winter afternoon, and the snow was, falling heavily outside. Mrs. Thompson, who hadn't been feeling herself under the weather for a few days, was struggling to get out of bed. She had run out of her medication and was too weak to venture out into the snow to refill it.
Meanwhile, the Johnsons were getting ready to go out fora walk with Emily. As they bundled up (穿得暖和) in their winter gear, they noticed Mrs. Thompson’s door opened halfway and heard a faint cry for help. Without hesitation, they rushed in to find the elderly woman lying on the floor, with her face pale and her breathing labored.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
In a panic, Mr. Johnson immediately called for an ambulance.
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The incident brought the two families closer together than ever before.
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【答案】参考范文：
In a panic, Mr. Johnson immediately called for an ambulance. Meanwhile, his wife stayed with Mrs. Thompson, comforting her and trying to keep her calm, while Emily stayed close to her mother's side, with her big eyes with worry. The ambulance arrived soon. The doctors quickly examined Mrs. Thompson, judging that she needed immediate medical attention. Considering her family were far away, the Johnsons accompanied Mrs. Thompson to the hospital, staying with her until her family arrived. Thanks to the timely help of the Johnsons, Mrs. Thompson recovered quickly.
The incident brought the two families closer together than ever before. Mrs. Thompson often babysat Emily when the Johnsons were at work while the young couple helped her with groceries and other chores, and even took care of her when in need. With days going by, they lived together just like an extended family. This heartwarming story spread in the community. Instead of exchanging polite greetings, the neighbors stopped to chat and offer help whenever needed. The series of community grew stronger and they felt more like a home than ever before.
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