河北省沧州市运东六县2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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2024-2025学年河北省沧州市运东六县高三上学期11月期中英语试题考生注意：
1. 本试卷由四个部分组成。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷和答题卡相应位置上。
3. 请按照题号顺序在各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4. 考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why was the man late for work
A. He was stuck in traffic. B. He had a traffic accident. C. His car broke down on the road.
2. Where is the woman probably from
A. Peru. B. Britain. C. Mexico.
3. What is the man doing
A. Placing an order.
B. Complaining about an item.
C. Inquiring about a delivery service.
4. What do we know about Jim
A. He has a leg injury.
B. He withdrew from the football team.
C. He spent his holiday with his teammates.
5. Who might Lily be
A. The woman’s babysitter. B. The woman’s boss. C. The woman’s child.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What was the woman doing when it started raining
A. She was walking home. B. She was playing football. C. She was chatting with a friend.
7. What did the woman fail to do
A. Find a shelter. B. Contact her mum. C. See the lightning.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
9 Why doesn’t the man go to the conference room now
A. He needs to meet the clients.
B. He is working on another task.
C. He has checked the heater before.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What is the woman doing
A. Borrowing a tent. B. Packing a tent. C. Returning a tent.
11. What is the woman’s motivation for climbing
A. To have fun. B. To improve her fitness. C. To get close to nature.
12. Where will the speakers do rock climbing together
A. At a gym. B. In the wild. C. At a climbing center.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What happened to the woman at the beginning
A. She lost her phone.
B. She couldn’t find the way.
C. She was trapped in heavy snow.
14. Why did the woman turn off the engine
A. The car was running out of petrol.
B. She stopped to answer a call.
C. The engine couldn’t work properly.
15. How did the woman keep warm
A. By drinking hot tea. B. By using the car heater. C. By having more clothes on.
16. What did the emergency services do
A. They called an ambulance.
B. They led the woman to her home.
C. They helped the woman go to the main road.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Which requirement is first mentioned
A. The age limit. B. Police records. C. References.
18. Who can be a reference for the applicants
A. Police officers. B. Their former bosses. C. Their relatives.
19. What should the reference be about
A. Work performance. B. Work habits. C. Work experience.
20 What will be at the volunteers’ own expense
A. Dinners. B. Phone calls. C. Transportation.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
York Minster—The Best Cathedral in England
Commonly known as York Minster, the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York is one of the finest old-fashioned buildings in Europe and was completed in 1472.
In addition to daily services, there are many features to discover. York Minster has one of Europe’s biggest collections of stained glass, with 128 windows made from approximately 2 million individual pieces of stained glass. In the interactive underground chambers, you can discover the 2,000-year-old history of York Minster. In the grounds outside the Minster, the Old Palace houses famous historical treasures, collections and a library.
For the best view in York, climb the Tower for a splendid view of the surrounding Yorkshire countryside. All year round there are special events, including performances by the York Minster Choir.
OPENING TIMES
Mon to Sat: 9:30 am—4:00 pm
Sun: 12:45 pm—2:15 pm
TICKET INFORMATION
MINSTER ONLY MINSTER AND CENTRAL TOWER
Adult/Senior: 18 Child (17 and under)*: free with a paying adult *Up to four children with one paying adult Adult/Senior: 24 Child (8-17): 6 To climb the tower you must be aged 8*
It costs 30,000 a day to run York Minster and your admission fee directly supports the future of the cathedral. We never charge for people to enter the cathedral to pray, light a candle or attend a service.
BOOKING
As a working church, we do need to close from time to time at short notice so we strongly recommend booking in advance so we can keep you informed of any changes in opening times.
For more information or to book, please contact our team using the details below or complete our enquiry form.
T: 01904 557275
E: bookings@yorkminster.org
1. What can visitors do in York Minster
A. Stay in the Old Palace. B. Explore its rich history.
C. Make windows from stained glass. D. Climb the Tower to watch performances.
2. What’s the charge for a couple with their six-year-old twins visiting Minster only
A. 24. B. 36. C. 42. D. 48.
3. What do we know about York Minster
A. It takes on a modern style. B. It bans climbing of the Tower.
C It may have temporary closures. D. It charges people attending services.
B
Deforestation — by clear cutting or wildfires — has massive consequences both on climate and health. But leaving reforestation to Mother Nature can take decades, particularly as disastrous wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity. And the time, cost and labour involved make traditional methods of tree planting not as practical as they once were.
Bryce Jones knows how hard it is to replant forests. For four months in 2013, he worked as a tree planter throughout Canada. “There’s no technology there,” he says. “The only way you can automate reforestation is through the air.” But it wasn’t until 2019 that he hit on the one that he thought had potential: use drones (无人机) to fire specially designed seed pods (荚) into the ground — at 10 times the normal rate and costing 20 percent less than traditional methods. He proposed the idea to his brother and Flash Forest was born. His first goal was to plant a billion trees by 2025.
The team took out a loan, bought a drone and used 3D printers at Jones’s school to make casts of the pods. Now, the company has a group of drones with each able to carry several thousand pods per flight. Three operators work in a field, controlling five drones, whose flights take 15 to 20 minutes. Flash Forest’s big draw is its seed pod, which contains everything seedlings (幼苗) need to promote survival. And its technology allows them to reach post-burn sites or remote areas that are difficult for traditional tree planting.
“There are challenges every day,” Jones says, as they work to improve the engineering, hardware, software and seed pod recipes. Then there are the challenges presented by the climate — this year, record temperatures, record wildfires and drought. “That was something that was totally out of our control,” he says.
Unlike some traditional forms of reforestation, Flash Forest is focused on biodiversity. For Jones, the target of planting a billion trees by 2025 is just the beginning. “I have a dream that the company will plant on six continents — everywhere where our technology is needed,” he says.
4. What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 1
A. The benefits of reforestation. B. The power of Mother Nature.
C. The way of putting out wildfires. D. The necessity of using new planting methods.
5. What contributes to the particular appeal of Flash Forest
A. Its drone operators. B. The frequent flights.
C. Its seed pod. D. The low cost of seedlings.
6. What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. Extreme weather. B. Drone technology.
C. 3D equipment. D. Computer software.
7. What can we infer about Flash Forest from the last paragraph
A It changed its focus in the past. B. It will achieve its final target in 2025.
C. It might be available worldwide one day. D. It has replaced traditional forms of reforestation.
C
“Anxiety.” The very word invites discomfort. Its effects—shortness of breath, pounding heart, muscle tension—are outright upsetting. But, as a clinician, I find that we tend to miss out on many valuable opportunities presented by this human emotion. In and of itself, anxiety is not deadly, nor is it a disease. Quite the contrary: it is an indicator of brain and sensory health. Once we accept that it is a normal, though uncomfortable, part of life, we can use it to help us.
We all know working out at the gym is hard. By nature, a “good workout” is uncomfortable, since it involves pushing our physical strength past what we can easily do. The sweet spot of exercise is always a somewhat challenging experience. Similarly, if you want to be emotionally stronger, you need to face some tension. For example, one effective treatment for fear is exposure therapy (疗法), which involves gradually encountering things that make one anxious, reducing fear over time.
Humans are social creatures. When my patients learn to open up to their partners about their anxieties, they almost always report a greater sense of emotional closeness. Also, as international relationship expert Sue Johnson teaches, when we express our need for connection during challenging moments (e.g., “I’m having a hard time right now and could really use your support”), it creates greater connection and turns our anxiety into love.
From time to time, we find ourselves at the end of our rope. Our responsibilities pile up, our resources break down, and we feel uncomfortably anxious—what we’re experiencing is called stress. Simply put, the demands placed upon us outweigh our available resources, just like a set of scales (天平) going out of balance. Focusing on work and pretending everything is OK only leads to disastrous results. Medical treatment for stress may function for a while, but it tends to make things worse in the long run. The only solution to deal with stress is to do the mathematics to balance the scales.
8. What does the author say about anxiety
A It is an invitation to diseases.
B. It indicates stable mental health.
C. It costs us many valuable chances.
D. It is a natural emotional expression.
9. Why does the author mention “good workout” in paragraph 2
A. To prove how exercise influences emotions.
B. To suggest an effective way to challenge limits.
C. To explain how anxiety builds emotional strength.
D. To show a positive connection between mind and body.
10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The key to closeness is partners’ support.
B. Sharing anxieties improves relationships.
C. Humans are defined by their social nature.
D. Expressing feelings keeps us off anxieties.
11. According to the last paragraph, how can we deal with stress
A. Devote more energy to our work.
B. Increase resources available to us.
C. Seek professional medical treatment.
D. Master advanced mathematical skills.
D
Scientists have found a way to decode (解码) a stream of words in the brain using MRI scans and artificial intelligence. The system reconstructs the main point of what a person hears or imagines, rather than trying to copy each word, a team reports. “It’s getting at the ideas behind the words, the meaning, says Alexander Huth, an author of the study.
Previous efforts to decode language have relied on sensors placed directly on the surface of the brain. The sensors detect signals in areas involved in expressing words. But the Texas team’s approach is an attempt to “decode more freeform thought,” says Marcel Just, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.
The new study came about as part of an effort to understand how the brain processes language. Researchers had three people spend up to 16 hours each in a functional MRI scanner, which detects signs of activity across the brain. Participants wore headphones that streamed audio from the Internet. Those streams of words produced activity all over the brain, not just in areas associated with speech and language. After participants listened to hours of stories in the scanner, the MRI data was sent to a computer. It learned to match specific patterns of brain activity with certain streams of words. Then came a paraphrased version of what a participant heard.
The MRI approach is currently slower and less accurate than an experimental communication system being developed for paralyzed people, where people get a sheet of electrical sensors implanted directly on the surface of the brain. With an MRI-based system, no one has to get surgery.
But future versions of MRI scans could raise moral questions. “What if you can read out the word that somebody is just thinking in their head That’s potentially a harmful thing.” Huth says. This technology can’t really read minds uncontrollably, though. It only works when a participant is actively cooperating with scientists. Still, systems that decode language could someday support people who are unable to speak because of a brain injury or disease. They are also assisting scientists in understanding how the brain processes words and thoughts.
12. What is special about the Texas team’s study
A. Brain can be reconstructed. B. Sensor signals can be improved.
C. Expression can be perfected. D. Meanings can be comprehended.
13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The way of speech decoding. B. Steps of word matching.
C. The process of an experiment. D. Patterns of brain activity.
14. What can be implied about MRI scans from the last paragraph
A. They are a double-edged sword. B. They are potentially harmful to life.
C. They are well worth researching. D. They are helpful to treat brain disease.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Decoder That Can Convey Meaning B. A Decoder That Can Read Your Mind
C. MRI Scanner: Still a Long Way to Go D. MRI Scanner: Bridge Message Gap
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Whether it is the flu or any of the other cold-like viruses rising in winter, it seems that stuffy noses and sore throats are common symptoms. You may have noticed, however, that your cold seems to get better or worse depending on the time of day. ___16___ Then, they partially clear up throughout the day, only to get worse once more as you get to bed. Why does this happen
Currently, the leading idea is that symptom severity is linked to our circadian rhythm (昼夜节律). The circadian rhythm is very important for daily cellular processes and can be affected by the amount of sleep and light we get each day. ___17___
While resting, the body uses the downtime to recover. ___18___ This also works when you are ill — the body floods the blood with white blood cells called leukocytes, resulting in an immune response against diseases and the immune system fighting infection.
This, therefore, explains why our cold symptoms get worse as we settle down for a night’s sleep. Cells infected by viruses are attracted to the local area and killed, causing soreness in the affected tissues, and mucus (鼻涕) floods the nose to join the fight. ___19___ You wake up feeling like death due to the battle happening within.
___20___ The first is simply gravity. When you lie down, your mucus builds up in the nose, causing pressure and headaches. As you stand up, you start to feel better. Another factor is about hormones (荷尔蒙). Hormonal imbalances can be caused by lack of sleep at night and could influence immune function, leading to a cycle of sleepless nights and then feeling worse.
A. Others are reporting the same thing.
B. It’s a good thing, but people really feel uncomfortable.
C. Gravity helps out a lot more when you are upright.
D. Most commonly, you wake up with worse symptoms.
E. There are other reasons why you might feel worse at night.
F. This is why sleep is so important after you’ve been to the gym.
G. It also plays a critical role in controlling the heart and the immune system.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Katherine would never forget the day when her daughter brought a plate from kindergarten, with a drawing of mouse-like creatures on it.
“Emma, what are these little characters What do you ____21____ them ” Katherine said. “Mom, they’re my ____22____. They come to children who are lonely or who were meant to have a ____23____ life,” Emma said. It ____24____ the unemployed 36-year-old mom’s heart during a time when she wasn’t feeling too good about her job ____25____.
All this eventually ____26____ a new project for Katherine, unemployed for months—making a line of stuffed animals for sale based on her daughter’s ____27____. “Every day, I would work on it,” she said. “Over time, it felt like this is what I really ____28____.” In her basement, Katherine cut patterns, wrote storylines and ____29____ prototypes (原型样品) to turn “The Representatives” into dolls (玩偶).
Today she has four _____30_____ doll prototypes and specific storylines to go with each main character. She hopes to_____31_____ the dolls to parents going through hard times, or maybe those preparing to work overseas, leaving their _____32_____ behind with relatives.
She said even if the dolls don’t _____33_____, she’s taught her daughter _____34_____ to keep moving even in down times. It’s really a _____35_____ for those unemployed right now, she said.
21. A. leave B. call C. bring D. feed
22. A. representatives B. classmates C. supporters D. guides
23. A. longer B. tougher C. better D. fairer
24. A. broke B. closed C. touched D. won
25. A. descriptions B. reports C. duties D. prospects
26. A. led to B. referred to C. adapted to D. belonged to
27. A. memories B. drawings C. toys D. feelings
28. A. learned B. imagined C. wanted D. promised
29. A. tested B. labeled C. copied D. sewed
30. A. advertised B. completed C. marked D. printed
31. A. return B. donate C. market D. expose
32. A. kids B. parents C. jobs D. stories
33. A. turn up B. catch up C. break off D. take off
34. A. on purpose B. by example C. at will D. in detail
35. A. tradition B. dream C. wonder D. lesson
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A freight train loaded with grain from Kazakhstan arrived in Zhangjiakou on Dec 13. It came after a journey ____36____ passed through the Horgos railway port in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
It was the first freight train from overseas ____37____(arrive) in Zhangjiakou since the launch of the China-Europe (Central Asia) route at the end of August, and took 10 days to travel more than 4,000 kilometers.
The government said the train’s arrival signified the ____38____(office) opening of the Zhangjiakou section of the route in both directions, enabling two-way trade and establishing an important ____39____(found) for the development of Zhangjiakou ____40____ a multimodal transportation. It also marked ____41____ significant step forward in constructing a comprehensive international trade corridor in Zhangjiakou, enhancing its level of openness ____42____ expanding the logistics network around Beijing.
The name of the trains, “Jingzhang”, ____43____(combine) characters representing the cities of Beijing and Zhangjiakou. The train to depart from Zhangjiakou left the freight railway station in Xiahuayuan district on Aug 29, carrying 59 containers with 1,322 tons of goods.
As the train network continues to expand, more cities in Hebei, Shijiazhuang, Handan, Langfang and Zhangjiakou ____44____(include), are joining the cross-border railway transportation system. Zhangjiakou is becoming part of a comprehensive international trade corridor _____45_____(follow) the opening of the railway route to Europe and Central Asia.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 为了迎接“世界问候日（World Hello Day）”的到来，你校将举办相关主题的英文演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1.节日意义；
2.发出呼吁。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Hello everyone,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you!
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The easy way out isn't always easiest. I learned that lesson when I decided to treat my father to a special meal. I glanced through the cookbook and chose a menu which included homemade bread. Knowing the bread would take time, I started on it as soon as he left for work.
As I was not experienced in cooking, I thought if a dozen was good, two dozen would be better, so I doubled everything. As Dad loved oranges, I also opened a can of orange and poured it all into the bowl. Soon there was sticky dough (面团) covered with ugly yellowish marks. Realizing I had been defeated, I put the dough in the rubbish bin outside so I wouldn't have to face him laughing at my work.
I went on preparing the rest of the meal, and, when Dad got home, we sat down to Cornish chicken with rice. He tried to enjoy the meal but seemed disturbed. Twice he got up and went outside, saying he thought he heard a noise. The third time he left, I went to the windows to see what he was doing.
Looking out, I saw Dad standing about three feet from the rubbish bin, holding the lid up with a stick and looking into the container. When I came out of the house, he dropped the stick and explained that there was something alive in the rubbish bin. Picking up the stick again, he held the lid up enough for me to see. I felt cold. But I stepped closer and looked harder.
Without doubt it was my work. The hot sun had caused the dough to double in size and the. fermenting yeast (酵母) made the surface shake and sigh as though it were breathing. I had to admit what the "living thing" was and why it was there. I don't know who was more embarrassed by the whole thing, Dad or me.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My dad tapped me gently on the shoulder, and we went inside.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
At a party three months later, everyone wanted to try my bread.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案
考生注意：
1. 本试卷由四个部分组成。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷和答题卡相应位置上。
3. 请按照题号顺序在各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4. 考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why was the man late for work
A. He was stuck in traffic. B. He had a traffic accident. C. His car broke down on the road.
2. Where is the woman probably from
A. Peru. B. Britain. C. Mexico.
3. What is the man doing
A Placing an order.
B. Complaining about an item.
C. Inquiring about a delivery service.
4. What do we know about Jim
A. He has a leg injury.
B. He withdrew from the football team.
C. He spent his holiday with his teammates.
5. Who might Lily be
A. The woman’s babysitter. B. The woman’s boss. C. The woman’s child.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6 What was the woman doing when it started raining
A. She was walking home. B. She was playing football. C. She was chatting with a friend.
7. What did the woman fail to do
A. Find a shelter. B. Contact her mum. C. See the lightning.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
9. Why doesn’t the man go to the conference room now
A. He needs to meet the clients.
B. He is working on another task.
C. He has checked the heater before.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What is the woman doing
A. Borrowing a tent. B. Packing a tent. C. Returning a tent.
11. What is the woman’s motivation for climbing
A. To have fun. B. To improve her fitness. C. To get close to nature.
12. Where will the speakers do rock climbing together
A. At a gym. B. In the wild. C. At a climbing center.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What happened to the woman at the beginning
A. She lost her phone.
B. She couldn’t find the way.
C. She was trapped in heavy snow.
14. Why did the woman turn off the engine
A. The car was running out of petrol.
B. She stopped to answer a call.
C. The engine couldn’t work properly.
15. How did the woman keep warm
A. By drinking hot tea. B. By using the car heater. C. By having more clothes on.
16. What did the emergency services do
A. They called an ambulance.
B. They led the woman to her home.
C. They helped the woman go to the main road.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Which requirement is first mentioned
A. The age limit. B. Police records. C. References.
18. Who can be a reference for the applicants
A. Police officers. B. Their former bosses. C. Their relatives.
19. What should the reference be about
A. Work performance. B. Work habits. C. Work experience.
20. What will be at the volunteers’ own expense
A. Dinners. B. Phone calls. C. Transportation.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
York Minster—The Best Cathedral in England
Commonly known as York Minster, the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York is one of the finest old-fashioned buildings in Europe and was completed in 1472.
In addition to daily services, there are many features to discover. York Minster has one of Europe’s biggest collections of stained glass, with 128 windows made from approximately 2 million individual pieces of stained glass. In the interactive underground chambers, you can discover the 2,000-year-old history of York Minster. In the grounds outside the Minster, the Old Palace houses famous historical treasures, collections and a library.
For the best view in York, climb the Tower for a splendid view of the surrounding Yorkshire countryside. All year round there are special events, including performances by the York Minster Choir.
OPENING TIMES
Mon to Sat: 9:30 am—4:00 pm
Sun: 12:45 pm—2:15 pm
TICKET INFORMATION
MINSTER ONLY MINSTER AND CENTRAL TOWER
Adult/Senior: 18 Child (17 and under)*: free with a paying adult *Up to four children with one paying adult Adult/Senior: 24 Child (8-17): 6 To climb the tower you must be aged 8*
It costs 30,000 a day to run York Minster and your admission fee directly supports the future of the cathedral. We never charge for people to enter the cathedral to pray, light a candle or attend a service.
BOOKING
As a working church, we do need to close from time to time at short notice so we strongly recommend booking in advance so we can keep you informed of any changes in opening times.
For more information or to book, please contact our team using the details below or complete our enquiry form.
T: 01904 557275
E: bookings@yorkminster.org
1. What can visitors do in York Minster
A. Stay in the Old Palace. B. Explore its rich history.
C. Make windows from stained glass. D. Climb the Tower to watch performances.
2. What’s the charge for a couple with their six-year-old twins visiting Minster only
A. 24. B. 36. C. 42. D. 48.
3. What do we know about York Minster
A. It takes on a modern style. B. It bans climbing of the Tower.
C. It may have temporary closures. D. It charges people attending services.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
B
Deforestation — by clear cutting or wildfires — has massive consequences both on climate and health. But leaving reforestation to Mother Nature can take decades, particularly as disastrous wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity. And the time, cost and labour involved make traditional methods of tree planting not as practical as they once were.
Bryce Jones knows how hard it is to replant forests. For four months in 2013, he worked as a tree planter throughout Canada. “There’s no technology there,” he says. “The only way you can automate reforestation is through the air.” But it wasn’t until 2019 that he hit on the one that he thought had potential: use drones (无人机) to fire specially designed seed pods (荚) into the ground — at 10 times the normal rate and costing 20 percent less than traditional methods. He proposed the idea to his brother and Flash Forest was born. His first goal was to plant a billion trees by 2025.
The team took out a loan, bought a drone and used 3D printers at Jones’s school to make casts of the pods. Now, the company has a group of drones with each able to carry several thousand pods per flight. Three operators work in a field, controlling five drones, whose flights take 15 to 20 minutes. Flash Forest’s big draw is its seed pod, which contains everything seedlings (幼苗) need to promote survival. And its technology allows them to reach post-burn sites or remote areas that are difficult for traditional tree planting.
“There are challenges every day,” Jones says, as they work to improve the engineering, hardware, software and seed pod recipes. Then there are the challenges presented by the climate — this year, record temperatures, record wildfires and drought. “That was something that was totally out of our control,” he says.
Unlike some traditional forms of reforestation, Flash Forest is focused on biodiversity. For Jones, the target of planting a billion trees by 2025 is just the beginning. “I have a dream that the company will plant on six continents — everywhere where our technology is needed,” he says.
4. What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 1
A. The benefits of reforestation. B. The power of Mother Nature.
C. The way of putting out wildfires. D. The necessity of using new planting methods.
5. What contributes to the particular appeal of Flash Forest
A. Its drone operators. B. The frequent flights.
C. Its seed pod. D. The low cost of seedlings.
6. What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. Extreme weather. B. Drone technology.
C. 3D equipment. D. Computer software.
7. What can we infer about Flash Forest from the last paragraph
A. It changed its focus in the past. B. It will achieve its final target in 2025.
C. It might be available worldwide one day. D. It has replaced traditional forms of reforestation.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C
C
“Anxiety.” The very word invites discomfort. Its effects—shortness of breath, pounding heart, muscle tension—are outright upsetting. But, as a clinician, I find that we tend to miss out on many valuable opportunities presented by this human emotion. In and of itself, anxiety is not deadly, nor is it a disease. Quite the contrary: it is an indicator of brain and sensory health. Once we accept that it is a normal, though uncomfortable, part of life, we can use it to help us.
We all know working out at the gym is hard. By nature, a “good workout” is uncomfortable, since it involves pushing our physical strength past what we can easily do. The sweet spot of exercise is always a somewhat challenging experience. Similarly, if you want to be emotionally stronger, you need to face some tension. For example, one effective treatment for fear is exposure therapy (疗法), which involves gradually encountering things that make one anxious, reducing fear over time.
Humans are social creatures. When my patients learn to open up to their partners about their anxieties, they almost always report a greater sense of emotional closeness. Also, as international relationship expert Sue Johnson teaches, when we express our need for connection during challenging moments (e.g., “I’m having a hard time right now and could really use your support”), it creates greater connection and turns our anxiety into love.
From time to time, we find ourselves at the end of our rope. Our responsibilities pile up, our resources break down, and we feel uncomfortably anxious—what we’re experiencing is called stress. Simply put, the demands placed upon us outweigh our available resources, just like a set of scales (天平) going out of balance. Focusing on work and pretending everything is OK only leads to disastrous results. Medical treatment for stress may function for a while, but it tends to make things worse in the long run. The only solution to deal with stress is to do the mathematics to balance the scales.
8. What does the author say about anxiety
A. It is an invitation to diseases.
B. It indicates stable mental health.
C. It costs us many valuable chances.
D. It is a natural emotional expression.
9. Why does the author mention “good workout” in paragraph 2
A. To prove how exercise influences emotions.
B. To suggest an effective way to challenge limits.
C. To explain how anxiety builds emotional strength.
D. To show a positive connection between mind and body.
10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The key to closeness is partners’ support.
B. Sharing anxieties improves relationships.
C. Humans are defined by their social nature.
D. Expressing feelings keeps us off anxieties.
11. According to the last paragraph, how can we deal with stress
A. Devote more energy to our work.
B. Increase resources available to us.
C. Seek professional medical treatment.
D. Master advanced mathematical skills.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. B
D
Scientists have found a way to decode (解码) a stream of words in the brain using MRI scans and artificial intelligence. The system reconstructs the main point of what a person hears or imagines, rather than trying to copy each word, a team reports. “It’s getting at the ideas behind the words, the meaning, says Alexander Huth, an author of the study.
Previous efforts to decode language have relied on sensors placed directly on the surface of the brain. The sensors detect signals in areas involved in expressing words. But the Texas team’s approach is an attempt to “decode more freeform thought,” says Marcel Just, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.
The new study came about as part of an effort to understand how the brain processes language. Researchers had three people spend up to 16 hours each in a functional MRI scanner, which detects signs of activity across the brain. Participants wore headphones that streamed audio from the Internet. Those streams of words produced activity all over the brain, not just in areas associated with speech and language. After participants listened to hours of stories in the scanner, the MRI data was sent to a computer. It learned to match specific patterns of brain activity with certain streams of words. Then came a paraphrased version of what a participant heard.
The MRI approach is currently slower and less accurate than an experimental communication system being developed for paralyzed people, where people get a sheet of electrical sensors implanted directly on the surface of the brain. With an MRI-based system, no one has to get surgery.
But future versions of MRI scans could raise moral questions. “What if you can read out the word that somebody is just thinking in their head That’s potentially a harmful thing.” Huth says. This technology can’t really read minds uncontrollably, though. It only works when a participant is actively cooperating with scientists. Still, systems that decode language could someday support people who are unable to speak because of a brain injury or disease. They are also assisting scientists in understanding how the brain processes words and thoughts.
12. What is special about the Texas team’s study
A. Brain can be reconstructed. B. Sensor signals can be improved.
C. Expression can be perfected. D. Meanings can be comprehended.
13 What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The way of speech decoding. B. Steps of word matching.
C. The process of an experiment. D. Patterns of brain activity.
14. What can be implied about MRI scans from the last paragraph
A. They are a double-edged sword. B. They are potentially harmful to life.
C. They are well worth researching. D. They are helpful to treat brain disease.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Decoder That Can Convey Meaning B. A Decoder That Can Read Your Mind
C. MRI Scanner: Still a Long Way to Go D. MRI Scanner: Bridge Message Gap
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. C 15. B
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Whether it is the flu or any of the other cold-like viruses rising in winter, it seems that stuffy noses and sore throats are common symptoms. You may have noticed, however, that your cold seems to get better or worse depending on the time of day. ___16___ Then, they partially clear up throughout the day, only to get worse once more as you get to bed. Why does this happen
Currently, the leading idea is that symptom severity is linked to our circadian rhythm (昼夜节律). The circadian rhythm is very important for daily cellular processes and can be affected by the amount of sleep and light we get each day. ___17___
While resting, the body uses the downtime to recover. ___18___ This also works when you are ill — the body floods the blood with white blood cells called leukocytes, resulting in an immune response against diseases and the immune system fighting infection.
This, therefore, explains why our cold symptoms get worse as we settle down for a night’s sleep. Cells infected by viruses are attracted to the local area and killed, causing soreness in the affected tissues, and mucus (鼻涕) floods the nose to join the fight. ___19___ You wake up feeling like death due to the battle happening within.
___20___ The first is simply gravity. When you lie down, your mucus builds up in the nose, causing pressure and headaches. As you stand up, you start to feel better. Another factor is about hormones (荷尔蒙). Hormonal imbalances can be caused by lack of sleep at night and could influence immune function, leading to a cycle of sleepless nights and then feeling worse.
A. Others are reporting the same thing.
B. It’s a good thing, but people really feel uncomfortable.
C. Gravity helps out a lot more when you are upright.
D. Most commonly you wake up with worse symptoms.
E. There are other reasons why you might feel worse at night.
F. This is why sleep is so important after you’ve been to the gym.
G. It also plays a critical role in controlling the heart and the immune system.
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. F 19. B 20. E
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Katherine would never forget the day when her daughter brought a plate from kindergarten, with a drawing of mouse-like creatures on it.
“Emma, what are these little characters What do you ____21____ them ” Katherine said. “Mom, they’re my ____22____. They come to children who are lonely or who were meant to have a ____23____ life,” Emma said. It ____24____ the unemployed 36-year-old mom’s heart during a time when she wasn’t feeling too good about her job ____25____.
All this eventually ____26____ a new project for Katherine, unemployed for months—making a line of stuffed animals for sale based on her daughter’s ____27____. “Every day, I would work on it,” she said. “Over time, it felt like this is what I really ____28____.” In her basement, Katherine cut patterns, wrote storylines and ____29____ prototypes (原型样品) to turn “The Representatives” into dolls (玩偶).
Today she has four _____30_____ doll prototypes and specific storylines to go with each main character. She hopes to_____31_____ the dolls to parents going through hard times, or maybe those preparing to work overseas, leaving their _____32_____ behind with relatives.
She said even if the dolls don’t _____33_____, she’s taught her daughter _____34_____ to keep moving even in down times. It’s really a _____35_____ for those unemployed right now, she said.
21. A. leave B. call C. bring D. feed
22. A. representatives B. classmates C. supporters D. guides
23. A. longer B. tougher C. better D. fairer
24. A. broke B. closed C. touched D. won
25. A. descriptions B. reports C. duties D. prospects
26. A. led to B. referred to C. adapted to D. belonged to
27. A. memories B. drawings C. toys D. feelings
28. A. learned B. imagined C. wanted D. promised
29. A. tested B. labeled C. copied D. sewed
30. A. advertised B. completed C. marked D. printed
31. A. return B. donate C. market D. expose
32. A. kids B. parents C. jobs D. stories
33. A. turn up B. catch up C. break off D. take off
34. A. on purpose B. by example C. at will D. in detail
35. A. tradition B. dream C. wonder D. lesson
【答案】21 B 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A freight train loaded with grain from Kazakhstan arrived in Zhangjiakou on Dec 13. It came after a journey ____36____ passed through the Horgos railway port in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
It was the first freight train from overseas ____37____(arrive) in Zhangjiakou since the launch of the China-Europe (Central Asia) route at the end of August, and took 10 days to travel more than 4,000 kilometers.
The government said the train’s arrival signified the ____38____(office) opening of the Zhangjiakou section of the route in both directions, enabling two-way trade and establishing an important ____39____(found) for the development of Zhangjiakou ____40____ a multimodal transportation. It also marked ____41____ significant step forward in constructing a comprehensive international trade corridor in Zhangjiakou, enhancing its level of openness ____42____ expanding the logistics network around Beijing.
The name of the trains, “Jingzhang”, ____43____(combine) characters representing the cities of Beijing and Zhangjiakou. The train to depart from Zhangjiakou left the freight railway station in Xiahuayuan district on Aug 29, carrying 59 containers with 1,322 tons of goods.
As the train network continues to expand, more cities in Hebei, Shijiazhuang, Handan, Langfang and Zhangjiakou ____44____(include), are joining the cross-border railway transportation system. Zhangjiakou is becoming part of a comprehensive international trade corridor _____45_____(follow) the opening of the railway route to Europe and Central Asia.
【答案】36. which##that
37. to arrive
38. official
39. foundation
40. as 41. a
42. and bines
44. included
45. following
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 为了迎接“世界问候日（World Hello Day）”的到来，你校将举办相关主题的英文演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1.节日意义；
2.发出呼吁。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Hello everyone,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you!
【答案】Hello everyone,
Today is World Hello Day, a day dedicated to promoting peace and understanding between nations through the act of greeting. It is a day to acknowledge the power of a simple hello to break down social barriers.
Saying hello is more than just a word; it serves as a gateway to establish connections with others. As students, we can make a difference by starting with our school.
Therefore, let’s make an effort to greet each other with a friendly hello. By embracing World Hello Day, we can demonstrate to the world that a simple hello can go a long way.
Thank you!
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The easy way out isn't always easiest. I learned that lesson when I decided to treat my father to a special meal. I glanced through the cookbook and chose a menu which included homemade bread. Knowing the bread would take time, I started on it as soon as he left for work.
As I was not experienced in cooking, I thought if a dozen was good, two dozen would be better, so I doubled everything. As Dad loved oranges, I also opened a can of orange and poured it all into the bowl. Soon there was sticky dough (面团) covered with ugly yellowish marks. Realizing I had been defeated, I put the dough in the rubbish bin outside so I wouldn't have to face him laughing at my work.
I went on preparing the rest of the meal, and, when Dad got home, we sat down to Cornish chicken with rice. He tried to enjoy the meal but seemed disturbed. Twice he got up and went outside, saying he thought he heard a noise. The third time he left, I went to the windows to see what he was doing.
Looking out, I saw Dad standing about three feet from the rubbish bin, holding the lid up with a stick and looking into the container. When I came out of the house, he dropped the stick and explained that there was something alive in the rubbish bin. Picking up the stick again, he held the lid up enough for me to see. I felt cold. But I stepped closer and looked harder.
Without doubt it was my work. The hot sun had caused the dough to double in size and the. fermenting yeast (酵母) made the surface shake and sigh as though it were breathing. I had to admit what the "living thing" was and why it was there. I don't know who was more embarrassed by the whole thing, Dad or me.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My dad tapped me gently on the shoulder, and we went inside.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
At a party three months later, everyone wanted to try my bread.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
My dad tapped me gently on the shoulder, and we went inside. Sitting back to our Cornish chicken, Dad, smilingly, updated me on recent events at his work without a mere mention of the crazy dough wildly dancing outside, which served wonderfully as a gentle embarrassment reliever. However, while doing the dishes after dinner, Dad said to me with firmness in his voice, "You don't have to be an expert to make bread, but you do have to do your research before taking actions. There is no such thing as an easy way out." And that was the starting point of my journey with making the perfect bread.
At a party three months later, everyone wanted to try my bread. The rest of the night slipped away, filled with inquiries about my secret recipe. Yet, hardly was there a different answer other than, "Beauty comes from balance and patience." To be frank, that was exactly what I'd learnt during my numerous experiments. An amazing loaf of bread required suitable balance of ingredients to mix as well as enormous patience of waiting for the dough to rise. Countless were my failures to make tasty bread, every single moment of it was cherished. Along the journey, I've developed from the man whose dough sighs in a dustbin to the man whose bread makes your taste but dance.
1. 本试卷由四个部分组成。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷和答题卡相应位置上。
3. 请按照题号顺序在各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4. 考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why was the man late for work
A. He was stuck in traffic. B. He had a traffic accident. C. His car broke down on the road.
2. Where is the woman probably from
A. Peru. B. Britain. C. Mexico.
3. What is the man doing
A. Placing an order.
B. Complaining about an item.
C. Inquiring about a delivery service.
4. What do we know about Jim
A. He has a leg injury.
B. He withdrew from the football team.
C. He spent his holiday with his teammates.
5. Who might Lily be
A. The woman’s babysitter. B. The woman’s boss. C. The woman’s child.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What was the woman doing when it started raining
A. She was walking home. B. She was playing football. C. She was chatting with a friend.
7. What did the woman fail to do
A. Find a shelter. B. Contact her mum. C. See the lightning.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
9 Why doesn’t the man go to the conference room now
A. He needs to meet the clients.
B. He is working on another task.
C. He has checked the heater before.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What is the woman doing
A. Borrowing a tent. B. Packing a tent. C. Returning a tent.
11. What is the woman’s motivation for climbing
A. To have fun. B. To improve her fitness. C. To get close to nature.
12. Where will the speakers do rock climbing together
A. At a gym. B. In the wild. C. At a climbing center.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What happened to the woman at the beginning
A. She lost her phone.
B. She couldn’t find the way.
C. She was trapped in heavy snow.
14. Why did the woman turn off the engine
A. The car was running out of petrol.
B. She stopped to answer a call.
C. The engine couldn’t work properly.
15. How did the woman keep warm
A. By drinking hot tea. B. By using the car heater. C. By having more clothes on.
16. What did the emergency services do
A. They called an ambulance.
B. They led the woman to her home.
C. They helped the woman go to the main road.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Which requirement is first mentioned
A. The age limit. B. Police records. C. References.
18. Who can be a reference for the applicants
A. Police officers. B. Their former bosses. C. Their relatives.
19. What should the reference be about
A. Work performance. B. Work habits. C. Work experience.
20 What will be at the volunteers’ own expense
A. Dinners. B. Phone calls. C. Transportation.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
York Minster—The Best Cathedral in England
Commonly known as York Minster, the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York is one of the finest old-fashioned buildings in Europe and was completed in 1472.
In addition to daily services, there are many features to discover. York Minster has one of Europe’s biggest collections of stained glass, with 128 windows made from approximately 2 million individual pieces of stained glass. In the interactive underground chambers, you can discover the 2,000-year-old history of York Minster. In the grounds outside the Minster, the Old Palace houses famous historical treasures, collections and a library.
For the best view in York, climb the Tower for a splendid view of the surrounding Yorkshire countryside. All year round there are special events, including performances by the York Minster Choir.
OPENING TIMES
Mon to Sat: 9:30 am—4:00 pm
Sun: 12:45 pm—2:15 pm
TICKET INFORMATION
MINSTER ONLY MINSTER AND CENTRAL TOWER
Adult/Senior: 18 Child (17 and under)*: free with a paying adult *Up to four children with one paying adult Adult/Senior: 24 Child (8-17): 6 To climb the tower you must be aged 8*
It costs 30,000 a day to run York Minster and your admission fee directly supports the future of the cathedral. We never charge for people to enter the cathedral to pray, light a candle or attend a service.
BOOKING
As a working church, we do need to close from time to time at short notice so we strongly recommend booking in advance so we can keep you informed of any changes in opening times.
For more information or to book, please contact our team using the details below or complete our enquiry form.
T: 01904 557275
E: bookings@yorkminster.org
1. What can visitors do in York Minster
A. Stay in the Old Palace. B. Explore its rich history.
C. Make windows from stained glass. D. Climb the Tower to watch performances.
2. What’s the charge for a couple with their six-year-old twins visiting Minster only
A. 24. B. 36. C. 42. D. 48.
3. What do we know about York Minster
A. It takes on a modern style. B. It bans climbing of the Tower.
C It may have temporary closures. D. It charges people attending services.
B
Deforestation — by clear cutting or wildfires — has massive consequences both on climate and health. But leaving reforestation to Mother Nature can take decades, particularly as disastrous wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity. And the time, cost and labour involved make traditional methods of tree planting not as practical as they once were.
Bryce Jones knows how hard it is to replant forests. For four months in 2013, he worked as a tree planter throughout Canada. “There’s no technology there,” he says. “The only way you can automate reforestation is through the air.” But it wasn’t until 2019 that he hit on the one that he thought had potential: use drones (无人机) to fire specially designed seed pods (荚) into the ground — at 10 times the normal rate and costing 20 percent less than traditional methods. He proposed the idea to his brother and Flash Forest was born. His first goal was to plant a billion trees by 2025.
The team took out a loan, bought a drone and used 3D printers at Jones’s school to make casts of the pods. Now, the company has a group of drones with each able to carry several thousand pods per flight. Three operators work in a field, controlling five drones, whose flights take 15 to 20 minutes. Flash Forest’s big draw is its seed pod, which contains everything seedlings (幼苗) need to promote survival. And its technology allows them to reach post-burn sites or remote areas that are difficult for traditional tree planting.
“There are challenges every day,” Jones says, as they work to improve the engineering, hardware, software and seed pod recipes. Then there are the challenges presented by the climate — this year, record temperatures, record wildfires and drought. “That was something that was totally out of our control,” he says.
Unlike some traditional forms of reforestation, Flash Forest is focused on biodiversity. For Jones, the target of planting a billion trees by 2025 is just the beginning. “I have a dream that the company will plant on six continents — everywhere where our technology is needed,” he says.
4. What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 1
A. The benefits of reforestation. B. The power of Mother Nature.
C. The way of putting out wildfires. D. The necessity of using new planting methods.
5. What contributes to the particular appeal of Flash Forest
A. Its drone operators. B. The frequent flights.
C. Its seed pod. D. The low cost of seedlings.
6. What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. Extreme weather. B. Drone technology.
C. 3D equipment. D. Computer software.
7. What can we infer about Flash Forest from the last paragraph
A It changed its focus in the past. B. It will achieve its final target in 2025.
C. It might be available worldwide one day. D. It has replaced traditional forms of reforestation.
C
“Anxiety.” The very word invites discomfort. Its effects—shortness of breath, pounding heart, muscle tension—are outright upsetting. But, as a clinician, I find that we tend to miss out on many valuable opportunities presented by this human emotion. In and of itself, anxiety is not deadly, nor is it a disease. Quite the contrary: it is an indicator of brain and sensory health. Once we accept that it is a normal, though uncomfortable, part of life, we can use it to help us.
We all know working out at the gym is hard. By nature, a “good workout” is uncomfortable, since it involves pushing our physical strength past what we can easily do. The sweet spot of exercise is always a somewhat challenging experience. Similarly, if you want to be emotionally stronger, you need to face some tension. For example, one effective treatment for fear is exposure therapy (疗法), which involves gradually encountering things that make one anxious, reducing fear over time.
Humans are social creatures. When my patients learn to open up to their partners about their anxieties, they almost always report a greater sense of emotional closeness. Also, as international relationship expert Sue Johnson teaches, when we express our need for connection during challenging moments (e.g., “I’m having a hard time right now and could really use your support”), it creates greater connection and turns our anxiety into love.
From time to time, we find ourselves at the end of our rope. Our responsibilities pile up, our resources break down, and we feel uncomfortably anxious—what we’re experiencing is called stress. Simply put, the demands placed upon us outweigh our available resources, just like a set of scales (天平) going out of balance. Focusing on work and pretending everything is OK only leads to disastrous results. Medical treatment for stress may function for a while, but it tends to make things worse in the long run. The only solution to deal with stress is to do the mathematics to balance the scales.
8. What does the author say about anxiety
A It is an invitation to diseases.
B. It indicates stable mental health.
C. It costs us many valuable chances.
D. It is a natural emotional expression.
9. Why does the author mention “good workout” in paragraph 2
A. To prove how exercise influences emotions.
B. To suggest an effective way to challenge limits.
C. To explain how anxiety builds emotional strength.
D. To show a positive connection between mind and body.
10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The key to closeness is partners’ support.
B. Sharing anxieties improves relationships.
C. Humans are defined by their social nature.
D. Expressing feelings keeps us off anxieties.
11. According to the last paragraph, how can we deal with stress
A. Devote more energy to our work.
B. Increase resources available to us.
C. Seek professional medical treatment.
D. Master advanced mathematical skills.
D
Scientists have found a way to decode (解码) a stream of words in the brain using MRI scans and artificial intelligence. The system reconstructs the main point of what a person hears or imagines, rather than trying to copy each word, a team reports. “It’s getting at the ideas behind the words, the meaning, says Alexander Huth, an author of the study.
Previous efforts to decode language have relied on sensors placed directly on the surface of the brain. The sensors detect signals in areas involved in expressing words. But the Texas team’s approach is an attempt to “decode more freeform thought,” says Marcel Just, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.
The new study came about as part of an effort to understand how the brain processes language. Researchers had three people spend up to 16 hours each in a functional MRI scanner, which detects signs of activity across the brain. Participants wore headphones that streamed audio from the Internet. Those streams of words produced activity all over the brain, not just in areas associated with speech and language. After participants listened to hours of stories in the scanner, the MRI data was sent to a computer. It learned to match specific patterns of brain activity with certain streams of words. Then came a paraphrased version of what a participant heard.
The MRI approach is currently slower and less accurate than an experimental communication system being developed for paralyzed people, where people get a sheet of electrical sensors implanted directly on the surface of the brain. With an MRI-based system, no one has to get surgery.
But future versions of MRI scans could raise moral questions. “What if you can read out the word that somebody is just thinking in their head That’s potentially a harmful thing.” Huth says. This technology can’t really read minds uncontrollably, though. It only works when a participant is actively cooperating with scientists. Still, systems that decode language could someday support people who are unable to speak because of a brain injury or disease. They are also assisting scientists in understanding how the brain processes words and thoughts.
12. What is special about the Texas team’s study
A. Brain can be reconstructed. B. Sensor signals can be improved.
C. Expression can be perfected. D. Meanings can be comprehended.
13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The way of speech decoding. B. Steps of word matching.
C. The process of an experiment. D. Patterns of brain activity.
14. What can be implied about MRI scans from the last paragraph
A. They are a double-edged sword. B. They are potentially harmful to life.
C. They are well worth researching. D. They are helpful to treat brain disease.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Decoder That Can Convey Meaning B. A Decoder That Can Read Your Mind
C. MRI Scanner: Still a Long Way to Go D. MRI Scanner: Bridge Message Gap
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Whether it is the flu or any of the other cold-like viruses rising in winter, it seems that stuffy noses and sore throats are common symptoms. You may have noticed, however, that your cold seems to get better or worse depending on the time of day. ___16___ Then, they partially clear up throughout the day, only to get worse once more as you get to bed. Why does this happen
Currently, the leading idea is that symptom severity is linked to our circadian rhythm (昼夜节律). The circadian rhythm is very important for daily cellular processes and can be affected by the amount of sleep and light we get each day. ___17___
While resting, the body uses the downtime to recover. ___18___ This also works when you are ill — the body floods the blood with white blood cells called leukocytes, resulting in an immune response against diseases and the immune system fighting infection.
This, therefore, explains why our cold symptoms get worse as we settle down for a night’s sleep. Cells infected by viruses are attracted to the local area and killed, causing soreness in the affected tissues, and mucus (鼻涕) floods the nose to join the fight. ___19___ You wake up feeling like death due to the battle happening within.
___20___ The first is simply gravity. When you lie down, your mucus builds up in the nose, causing pressure and headaches. As you stand up, you start to feel better. Another factor is about hormones (荷尔蒙). Hormonal imbalances can be caused by lack of sleep at night and could influence immune function, leading to a cycle of sleepless nights and then feeling worse.
A. Others are reporting the same thing.
B. It’s a good thing, but people really feel uncomfortable.
C. Gravity helps out a lot more when you are upright.
D. Most commonly, you wake up with worse symptoms.
E. There are other reasons why you might feel worse at night.
F. This is why sleep is so important after you’ve been to the gym.
G. It also plays a critical role in controlling the heart and the immune system.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Katherine would never forget the day when her daughter brought a plate from kindergarten, with a drawing of mouse-like creatures on it.
“Emma, what are these little characters What do you ____21____ them ” Katherine said. “Mom, they’re my ____22____. They come to children who are lonely or who were meant to have a ____23____ life,” Emma said. It ____24____ the unemployed 36-year-old mom’s heart during a time when she wasn’t feeling too good about her job ____25____.
All this eventually ____26____ a new project for Katherine, unemployed for months—making a line of stuffed animals for sale based on her daughter’s ____27____. “Every day, I would work on it,” she said. “Over time, it felt like this is what I really ____28____.” In her basement, Katherine cut patterns, wrote storylines and ____29____ prototypes (原型样品) to turn “The Representatives” into dolls (玩偶).
Today she has four _____30_____ doll prototypes and specific storylines to go with each main character. She hopes to_____31_____ the dolls to parents going through hard times, or maybe those preparing to work overseas, leaving their _____32_____ behind with relatives.
She said even if the dolls don’t _____33_____, she’s taught her daughter _____34_____ to keep moving even in down times. It’s really a _____35_____ for those unemployed right now, she said.
21. A. leave B. call C. bring D. feed
22. A. representatives B. classmates C. supporters D. guides
23. A. longer B. tougher C. better D. fairer
24. A. broke B. closed C. touched D. won
25. A. descriptions B. reports C. duties D. prospects
26. A. led to B. referred to C. adapted to D. belonged to
27. A. memories B. drawings C. toys D. feelings
28. A. learned B. imagined C. wanted D. promised
29. A. tested B. labeled C. copied D. sewed
30. A. advertised B. completed C. marked D. printed
31. A. return B. donate C. market D. expose
32. A. kids B. parents C. jobs D. stories
33. A. turn up B. catch up C. break off D. take off
34. A. on purpose B. by example C. at will D. in detail
35. A. tradition B. dream C. wonder D. lesson
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A freight train loaded with grain from Kazakhstan arrived in Zhangjiakou on Dec 13. It came after a journey ____36____ passed through the Horgos railway port in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
It was the first freight train from overseas ____37____(arrive) in Zhangjiakou since the launch of the China-Europe (Central Asia) route at the end of August, and took 10 days to travel more than 4,000 kilometers.
The government said the train’s arrival signified the ____38____(office) opening of the Zhangjiakou section of the route in both directions, enabling two-way trade and establishing an important ____39____(found) for the development of Zhangjiakou ____40____ a multimodal transportation. It also marked ____41____ significant step forward in constructing a comprehensive international trade corridor in Zhangjiakou, enhancing its level of openness ____42____ expanding the logistics network around Beijing.
The name of the trains, “Jingzhang”, ____43____(combine) characters representing the cities of Beijing and Zhangjiakou. The train to depart from Zhangjiakou left the freight railway station in Xiahuayuan district on Aug 29, carrying 59 containers with 1,322 tons of goods.
As the train network continues to expand, more cities in Hebei, Shijiazhuang, Handan, Langfang and Zhangjiakou ____44____(include), are joining the cross-border railway transportation system. Zhangjiakou is becoming part of a comprehensive international trade corridor _____45_____(follow) the opening of the railway route to Europe and Central Asia.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 为了迎接“世界问候日（World Hello Day）”的到来，你校将举办相关主题的英文演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1.节日意义；
2.发出呼吁。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Hello everyone,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you!
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The easy way out isn't always easiest. I learned that lesson when I decided to treat my father to a special meal. I glanced through the cookbook and chose a menu which included homemade bread. Knowing the bread would take time, I started on it as soon as he left for work.
As I was not experienced in cooking, I thought if a dozen was good, two dozen would be better, so I doubled everything. As Dad loved oranges, I also opened a can of orange and poured it all into the bowl. Soon there was sticky dough (面团) covered with ugly yellowish marks. Realizing I had been defeated, I put the dough in the rubbish bin outside so I wouldn't have to face him laughing at my work.
I went on preparing the rest of the meal, and, when Dad got home, we sat down to Cornish chicken with rice. He tried to enjoy the meal but seemed disturbed. Twice he got up and went outside, saying he thought he heard a noise. The third time he left, I went to the windows to see what he was doing.
Looking out, I saw Dad standing about three feet from the rubbish bin, holding the lid up with a stick and looking into the container. When I came out of the house, he dropped the stick and explained that there was something alive in the rubbish bin. Picking up the stick again, he held the lid up enough for me to see. I felt cold. But I stepped closer and looked harder.
Without doubt it was my work. The hot sun had caused the dough to double in size and the. fermenting yeast (酵母) made the surface shake and sigh as though it were breathing. I had to admit what the "living thing" was and why it was there. I don't know who was more embarrassed by the whole thing, Dad or me.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My dad tapped me gently on the shoulder, and we went inside.
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At a party three months later, everyone wanted to try my bread.
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答案
考生注意：
1. 本试卷由四个部分组成。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷和答题卡相应位置上。
3. 请按照题号顺序在各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4. 考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why was the man late for work
A. He was stuck in traffic. B. He had a traffic accident. C. His car broke down on the road.
2. Where is the woman probably from
A. Peru. B. Britain. C. Mexico.
3. What is the man doing
A Placing an order.
B. Complaining about an item.
C. Inquiring about a delivery service.
4. What do we know about Jim
A. He has a leg injury.
B. He withdrew from the football team.
C. He spent his holiday with his teammates.
5. Who might Lily be
A. The woman’s babysitter. B. The woman’s boss. C. The woman’s child.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6 What was the woman doing when it started raining
A. She was walking home. B. She was playing football. C. She was chatting with a friend.
7. What did the woman fail to do
A. Find a shelter. B. Contact her mum. C. See the lightning.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
9. Why doesn’t the man go to the conference room now
A. He needs to meet the clients.
B. He is working on another task.
C. He has checked the heater before.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What is the woman doing
A. Borrowing a tent. B. Packing a tent. C. Returning a tent.
11. What is the woman’s motivation for climbing
A. To have fun. B. To improve her fitness. C. To get close to nature.
12. Where will the speakers do rock climbing together
A. At a gym. B. In the wild. C. At a climbing center.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What happened to the woman at the beginning
A. She lost her phone.
B. She couldn’t find the way.
C. She was trapped in heavy snow.
14. Why did the woman turn off the engine
A. The car was running out of petrol.
B. She stopped to answer a call.
C. The engine couldn’t work properly.
15. How did the woman keep warm
A. By drinking hot tea. B. By using the car heater. C. By having more clothes on.
16. What did the emergency services do
A. They called an ambulance.
B. They led the woman to her home.
C. They helped the woman go to the main road.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Which requirement is first mentioned
A. The age limit. B. Police records. C. References.
18. Who can be a reference for the applicants
A. Police officers. B. Their former bosses. C. Their relatives.
19. What should the reference be about
A. Work performance. B. Work habits. C. Work experience.
20. What will be at the volunteers’ own expense
A. Dinners. B. Phone calls. C. Transportation.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
York Minster—The Best Cathedral in England
Commonly known as York Minster, the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York is one of the finest old-fashioned buildings in Europe and was completed in 1472.
In addition to daily services, there are many features to discover. York Minster has one of Europe’s biggest collections of stained glass, with 128 windows made from approximately 2 million individual pieces of stained glass. In the interactive underground chambers, you can discover the 2,000-year-old history of York Minster. In the grounds outside the Minster, the Old Palace houses famous historical treasures, collections and a library.
For the best view in York, climb the Tower for a splendid view of the surrounding Yorkshire countryside. All year round there are special events, including performances by the York Minster Choir.
OPENING TIMES
Mon to Sat: 9:30 am—4:00 pm
Sun: 12:45 pm—2:15 pm
TICKET INFORMATION
MINSTER ONLY MINSTER AND CENTRAL TOWER
Adult/Senior: 18 Child (17 and under)*: free with a paying adult *Up to four children with one paying adult Adult/Senior: 24 Child (8-17): 6 To climb the tower you must be aged 8*
It costs 30,000 a day to run York Minster and your admission fee directly supports the future of the cathedral. We never charge for people to enter the cathedral to pray, light a candle or attend a service.
BOOKING
As a working church, we do need to close from time to time at short notice so we strongly recommend booking in advance so we can keep you informed of any changes in opening times.
For more information or to book, please contact our team using the details below or complete our enquiry form.
T: 01904 557275
E: bookings@yorkminster.org
1. What can visitors do in York Minster
A. Stay in the Old Palace. B. Explore its rich history.
C. Make windows from stained glass. D. Climb the Tower to watch performances.
2. What’s the charge for a couple with their six-year-old twins visiting Minster only
A. 24. B. 36. C. 42. D. 48.
3. What do we know about York Minster
A. It takes on a modern style. B. It bans climbing of the Tower.
C. It may have temporary closures. D. It charges people attending services.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
B
Deforestation — by clear cutting or wildfires — has massive consequences both on climate and health. But leaving reforestation to Mother Nature can take decades, particularly as disastrous wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity. And the time, cost and labour involved make traditional methods of tree planting not as practical as they once were.
Bryce Jones knows how hard it is to replant forests. For four months in 2013, he worked as a tree planter throughout Canada. “There’s no technology there,” he says. “The only way you can automate reforestation is through the air.” But it wasn’t until 2019 that he hit on the one that he thought had potential: use drones (无人机) to fire specially designed seed pods (荚) into the ground — at 10 times the normal rate and costing 20 percent less than traditional methods. He proposed the idea to his brother and Flash Forest was born. His first goal was to plant a billion trees by 2025.
The team took out a loan, bought a drone and used 3D printers at Jones’s school to make casts of the pods. Now, the company has a group of drones with each able to carry several thousand pods per flight. Three operators work in a field, controlling five drones, whose flights take 15 to 20 minutes. Flash Forest’s big draw is its seed pod, which contains everything seedlings (幼苗) need to promote survival. And its technology allows them to reach post-burn sites or remote areas that are difficult for traditional tree planting.
“There are challenges every day,” Jones says, as they work to improve the engineering, hardware, software and seed pod recipes. Then there are the challenges presented by the climate — this year, record temperatures, record wildfires and drought. “That was something that was totally out of our control,” he says.
Unlike some traditional forms of reforestation, Flash Forest is focused on biodiversity. For Jones, the target of planting a billion trees by 2025 is just the beginning. “I have a dream that the company will plant on six continents — everywhere where our technology is needed,” he says.
4. What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 1
A. The benefits of reforestation. B. The power of Mother Nature.
C. The way of putting out wildfires. D. The necessity of using new planting methods.
5. What contributes to the particular appeal of Flash Forest
A. Its drone operators. B. The frequent flights.
C. Its seed pod. D. The low cost of seedlings.
6. What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. Extreme weather. B. Drone technology.
C. 3D equipment. D. Computer software.
7. What can we infer about Flash Forest from the last paragraph
A. It changed its focus in the past. B. It will achieve its final target in 2025.
C. It might be available worldwide one day. D. It has replaced traditional forms of reforestation.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C
C
“Anxiety.” The very word invites discomfort. Its effects—shortness of breath, pounding heart, muscle tension—are outright upsetting. But, as a clinician, I find that we tend to miss out on many valuable opportunities presented by this human emotion. In and of itself, anxiety is not deadly, nor is it a disease. Quite the contrary: it is an indicator of brain and sensory health. Once we accept that it is a normal, though uncomfortable, part of life, we can use it to help us.
We all know working out at the gym is hard. By nature, a “good workout” is uncomfortable, since it involves pushing our physical strength past what we can easily do. The sweet spot of exercise is always a somewhat challenging experience. Similarly, if you want to be emotionally stronger, you need to face some tension. For example, one effective treatment for fear is exposure therapy (疗法), which involves gradually encountering things that make one anxious, reducing fear over time.
Humans are social creatures. When my patients learn to open up to their partners about their anxieties, they almost always report a greater sense of emotional closeness. Also, as international relationship expert Sue Johnson teaches, when we express our need for connection during challenging moments (e.g., “I’m having a hard time right now and could really use your support”), it creates greater connection and turns our anxiety into love.
From time to time, we find ourselves at the end of our rope. Our responsibilities pile up, our resources break down, and we feel uncomfortably anxious—what we’re experiencing is called stress. Simply put, the demands placed upon us outweigh our available resources, just like a set of scales (天平) going out of balance. Focusing on work and pretending everything is OK only leads to disastrous results. Medical treatment for stress may function for a while, but it tends to make things worse in the long run. The only solution to deal with stress is to do the mathematics to balance the scales.
8. What does the author say about anxiety
A. It is an invitation to diseases.
B. It indicates stable mental health.
C. It costs us many valuable chances.
D. It is a natural emotional expression.
9. Why does the author mention “good workout” in paragraph 2
A. To prove how exercise influences emotions.
B. To suggest an effective way to challenge limits.
C. To explain how anxiety builds emotional strength.
D. To show a positive connection between mind and body.
10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The key to closeness is partners’ support.
B. Sharing anxieties improves relationships.
C. Humans are defined by their social nature.
D. Expressing feelings keeps us off anxieties.
11. According to the last paragraph, how can we deal with stress
A. Devote more energy to our work.
B. Increase resources available to us.
C. Seek professional medical treatment.
D. Master advanced mathematical skills.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. B
D
Scientists have found a way to decode (解码) a stream of words in the brain using MRI scans and artificial intelligence. The system reconstructs the main point of what a person hears or imagines, rather than trying to copy each word, a team reports. “It’s getting at the ideas behind the words, the meaning, says Alexander Huth, an author of the study.
Previous efforts to decode language have relied on sensors placed directly on the surface of the brain. The sensors detect signals in areas involved in expressing words. But the Texas team’s approach is an attempt to “decode more freeform thought,” says Marcel Just, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.
The new study came about as part of an effort to understand how the brain processes language. Researchers had three people spend up to 16 hours each in a functional MRI scanner, which detects signs of activity across the brain. Participants wore headphones that streamed audio from the Internet. Those streams of words produced activity all over the brain, not just in areas associated with speech and language. After participants listened to hours of stories in the scanner, the MRI data was sent to a computer. It learned to match specific patterns of brain activity with certain streams of words. Then came a paraphrased version of what a participant heard.
The MRI approach is currently slower and less accurate than an experimental communication system being developed for paralyzed people, where people get a sheet of electrical sensors implanted directly on the surface of the brain. With an MRI-based system, no one has to get surgery.
But future versions of MRI scans could raise moral questions. “What if you can read out the word that somebody is just thinking in their head That’s potentially a harmful thing.” Huth says. This technology can’t really read minds uncontrollably, though. It only works when a participant is actively cooperating with scientists. Still, systems that decode language could someday support people who are unable to speak because of a brain injury or disease. They are also assisting scientists in understanding how the brain processes words and thoughts.
12. What is special about the Texas team’s study
A. Brain can be reconstructed. B. Sensor signals can be improved.
C. Expression can be perfected. D. Meanings can be comprehended.
13 What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The way of speech decoding. B. Steps of word matching.
C. The process of an experiment. D. Patterns of brain activity.
14. What can be implied about MRI scans from the last paragraph
A. They are a double-edged sword. B. They are potentially harmful to life.
C. They are well worth researching. D. They are helpful to treat brain disease.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Decoder That Can Convey Meaning B. A Decoder That Can Read Your Mind
C. MRI Scanner: Still a Long Way to Go D. MRI Scanner: Bridge Message Gap
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. C 15. B
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Whether it is the flu or any of the other cold-like viruses rising in winter, it seems that stuffy noses and sore throats are common symptoms. You may have noticed, however, that your cold seems to get better or worse depending on the time of day. ___16___ Then, they partially clear up throughout the day, only to get worse once more as you get to bed. Why does this happen
Currently, the leading idea is that symptom severity is linked to our circadian rhythm (昼夜节律). The circadian rhythm is very important for daily cellular processes and can be affected by the amount of sleep and light we get each day. ___17___
While resting, the body uses the downtime to recover. ___18___ This also works when you are ill — the body floods the blood with white blood cells called leukocytes, resulting in an immune response against diseases and the immune system fighting infection.
This, therefore, explains why our cold symptoms get worse as we settle down for a night’s sleep. Cells infected by viruses are attracted to the local area and killed, causing soreness in the affected tissues, and mucus (鼻涕) floods the nose to join the fight. ___19___ You wake up feeling like death due to the battle happening within.
___20___ The first is simply gravity. When you lie down, your mucus builds up in the nose, causing pressure and headaches. As you stand up, you start to feel better. Another factor is about hormones (荷尔蒙). Hormonal imbalances can be caused by lack of sleep at night and could influence immune function, leading to a cycle of sleepless nights and then feeling worse.
A. Others are reporting the same thing.
B. It’s a good thing, but people really feel uncomfortable.
C. Gravity helps out a lot more when you are upright.
D. Most commonly you wake up with worse symptoms.
E. There are other reasons why you might feel worse at night.
F. This is why sleep is so important after you’ve been to the gym.
G. It also plays a critical role in controlling the heart and the immune system.
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. F 19. B 20. E
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Katherine would never forget the day when her daughter brought a plate from kindergarten, with a drawing of mouse-like creatures on it.
“Emma, what are these little characters What do you ____21____ them ” Katherine said. “Mom, they’re my ____22____. They come to children who are lonely or who were meant to have a ____23____ life,” Emma said. It ____24____ the unemployed 36-year-old mom’s heart during a time when she wasn’t feeling too good about her job ____25____.
All this eventually ____26____ a new project for Katherine, unemployed for months—making a line of stuffed animals for sale based on her daughter’s ____27____. “Every day, I would work on it,” she said. “Over time, it felt like this is what I really ____28____.” In her basement, Katherine cut patterns, wrote storylines and ____29____ prototypes (原型样品) to turn “The Representatives” into dolls (玩偶).
Today she has four _____30_____ doll prototypes and specific storylines to go with each main character. She hopes to_____31_____ the dolls to parents going through hard times, or maybe those preparing to work overseas, leaving their _____32_____ behind with relatives.
She said even if the dolls don’t _____33_____, she’s taught her daughter _____34_____ to keep moving even in down times. It’s really a _____35_____ for those unemployed right now, she said.
21. A. leave B. call C. bring D. feed
22. A. representatives B. classmates C. supporters D. guides
23. A. longer B. tougher C. better D. fairer
24. A. broke B. closed C. touched D. won
25. A. descriptions B. reports C. duties D. prospects
26. A. led to B. referred to C. adapted to D. belonged to
27. A. memories B. drawings C. toys D. feelings
28. A. learned B. imagined C. wanted D. promised
29. A. tested B. labeled C. copied D. sewed
30. A. advertised B. completed C. marked D. printed
31. A. return B. donate C. market D. expose
32. A. kids B. parents C. jobs D. stories
33. A. turn up B. catch up C. break off D. take off
34. A. on purpose B. by example C. at will D. in detail
35. A. tradition B. dream C. wonder D. lesson
【答案】21 B 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A freight train loaded with grain from Kazakhstan arrived in Zhangjiakou on Dec 13. It came after a journey ____36____ passed through the Horgos railway port in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
It was the first freight train from overseas ____37____(arrive) in Zhangjiakou since the launch of the China-Europe (Central Asia) route at the end of August, and took 10 days to travel more than 4,000 kilometers.
The government said the train’s arrival signified the ____38____(office) opening of the Zhangjiakou section of the route in both directions, enabling two-way trade and establishing an important ____39____(found) for the development of Zhangjiakou ____40____ a multimodal transportation. It also marked ____41____ significant step forward in constructing a comprehensive international trade corridor in Zhangjiakou, enhancing its level of openness ____42____ expanding the logistics network around Beijing.
The name of the trains, “Jingzhang”, ____43____(combine) characters representing the cities of Beijing and Zhangjiakou. The train to depart from Zhangjiakou left the freight railway station in Xiahuayuan district on Aug 29, carrying 59 containers with 1,322 tons of goods.
As the train network continues to expand, more cities in Hebei, Shijiazhuang, Handan, Langfang and Zhangjiakou ____44____(include), are joining the cross-border railway transportation system. Zhangjiakou is becoming part of a comprehensive international trade corridor _____45_____(follow) the opening of the railway route to Europe and Central Asia.
【答案】36. which##that
37. to arrive
38. official
39. foundation
40. as 41. a
42. and bines
44. included
45. following
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 为了迎接“世界问候日（World Hello Day）”的到来，你校将举办相关主题的英文演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1.节日意义；
2.发出呼吁。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Hello everyone,
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Thank you!
【答案】Hello everyone,
Today is World Hello Day, a day dedicated to promoting peace and understanding between nations through the act of greeting. It is a day to acknowledge the power of a simple hello to break down social barriers.
Saying hello is more than just a word; it serves as a gateway to establish connections with others. As students, we can make a difference by starting with our school.
Therefore, let’s make an effort to greet each other with a friendly hello. By embracing World Hello Day, we can demonstrate to the world that a simple hello can go a long way.
Thank you!
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The easy way out isn't always easiest. I learned that lesson when I decided to treat my father to a special meal. I glanced through the cookbook and chose a menu which included homemade bread. Knowing the bread would take time, I started on it as soon as he left for work.
As I was not experienced in cooking, I thought if a dozen was good, two dozen would be better, so I doubled everything. As Dad loved oranges, I also opened a can of orange and poured it all into the bowl. Soon there was sticky dough (面团) covered with ugly yellowish marks. Realizing I had been defeated, I put the dough in the rubbish bin outside so I wouldn't have to face him laughing at my work.
I went on preparing the rest of the meal, and, when Dad got home, we sat down to Cornish chicken with rice. He tried to enjoy the meal but seemed disturbed. Twice he got up and went outside, saying he thought he heard a noise. The third time he left, I went to the windows to see what he was doing.
Looking out, I saw Dad standing about three feet from the rubbish bin, holding the lid up with a stick and looking into the container. When I came out of the house, he dropped the stick and explained that there was something alive in the rubbish bin. Picking up the stick again, he held the lid up enough for me to see. I felt cold. But I stepped closer and looked harder.
Without doubt it was my work. The hot sun had caused the dough to double in size and the. fermenting yeast (酵母) made the surface shake and sigh as though it were breathing. I had to admit what the "living thing" was and why it was there. I don't know who was more embarrassed by the whole thing, Dad or me.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My dad tapped me gently on the shoulder, and we went inside.
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At a party three months later, everyone wanted to try my bread.
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【答案】One possible version:
My dad tapped me gently on the shoulder, and we went inside. Sitting back to our Cornish chicken, Dad, smilingly, updated me on recent events at his work without a mere mention of the crazy dough wildly dancing outside, which served wonderfully as a gentle embarrassment reliever. However, while doing the dishes after dinner, Dad said to me with firmness in his voice, "You don't have to be an expert to make bread, but you do have to do your research before taking actions. There is no such thing as an easy way out." And that was the starting point of my journey with making the perfect bread.
At a party three months later, everyone wanted to try my bread. The rest of the night slipped away, filled with inquiries about my secret recipe. Yet, hardly was there a different answer other than, "Beauty comes from balance and patience." To be frank, that was exactly what I'd learnt during my numerous experiments. An amazing loaf of bread required suitable balance of ingredients to mix as well as enormous patience of waiting for the dough to rise. Countless were my failures to make tasty bread, every single moment of it was cherished. Along the journey, I've developed from the man whose dough sighs in a dustbin to the man whose bread makes your taste but dance.
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