江苏省常州市2024-2025学年高二上学期强基班12月月考英语试卷（含答案）
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2024-2025学年江苏省常州市高二上强基班12月月考卷
一、听力（略）
二、阅读理解（共2节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
A DINO SCIENCE INVESTIGATION Look at rocks and bones, dig up your own fossils, and find out how to identify prehistoric animals and plants at the Natural History Museum. Dinosaurs became extinct around 65 million years ago, so how do we know what they looked like and how they behaved Bring your pupils to our Dino Scene Investigation workshops to find out! If you want more from your dinosaur experience, you can actually spend the night in the museum. Our Dino Snores programme takes you into the museum and on your way to your "bedroom” you solve a puzzle. You can then watch a film before going to sleep under the Diplodocus dinosaur. Although museum admission is free, there is a charge for the Dino Snores event. So see the website for details.
B TEAM BUILDING THE MEDIEVAL WAY Bring your staff to our special Medieval Knight School for a company event they won’t forget. Our experienced knights will tell you about the history of Warwick Castle and will take you back to mediaeval times when the Castle’s soldiers were getting ready to fight. Your employees will improve their business skills, such as leadership and trust, while they learn about fighting with swords and bows and arrows. For more information, contact our Sales Team.
C EXCELLENT TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN MOTORING Porsche has a unique history in motor racing and engineering innovation. The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany has around 80 of the most famous Porsche models in the history of the company. Children can take part in the "Museum Rallye”, which is a quiz relating to the exhibits. There is also a special children’s audio guide, which is available in several languages. They can learn about the exhibits in any order and at their own speed. It serves to present the excitement and variety of the Porsche brand to children from all over the world.
21. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the brochures
A. Sleepovers are offered at the Natural History Museum (NHM) to attract children to it.
B. Porsche wants to attract children to the museum to help advertise the cars.
C. To inspire children to become future engineer is one aim of Porsche Museum.
D. Visitors have the opportunity to recognize different dinosaurs in NHM.
22. Companies use the Mediaeval knight School at Warwick Castle ____________.
A. to learn about sales techniques B. to help team building
C. to teach staff to fight D. to help the staff remember the experience
23. Which of the following activities is NOT available in the Porsche Museum
A. Participating in a quiz. B. Taking part in a model car race.
C. Listening to a recorded guide. D. Learning about the exhibits at their own pace.
B
While lifting weights one day, I heard a loud click on my back. I was rushed to the emergency room, where I was told the pain would eventually disappear. It didn’t, however. What I’ve learned about pain since then---both as a patient and as a physician---has me questioning how we treat it.
Vania Apkarian, one of the world’s leading pain researchers, told me the classic idea is that pain continues as long as the injury does, but the injury and pain it produces end up being separate. "Although MRIs (核磁共振) are reliable indicators of injury, they are not reliable indicators of pain," he says. A review of 33 studies found that among a group of 20-year-olds without any back pain, 37 percent had disc degeneration (腰椎间盘退化) on MRI. And in people whose backs hurt, MRI results have absolutely no connection with their pain.
This is a really big deal: millions of people in the U. S. alone get MRIs for back pain. Yet 5 percent of them were medically justified, and of those who received MRIs, 65 percent received potentially harmful advice---including calls for risky back surgery that probably wouldn’t have resolved their pain. I could have been one of those people, yet when I took my MRI films to an experienced surgeon, he told me an operation might leave my back worse off.
If MRI doesn’t explain long-lasting pains, what does One major factor is our mentality. A recent trial has revealed the power of therapies (疗法) that target how we think about discomfort. People who are anxious about being in pain are twice as likely to develop long time pain.
A thorough examination of pain and its origins should encourage efforts to make sure everyone in pain receives kindness and respect, as well as access to more than pills and surgical procedures. Fully accepting the complexity of pain can open the door to new and innovative ways to ensure that even if we hurt, we don’t have to suffer.
24. What does paragraph 2 imply
A. Back pain is not necessarily an emergency case. B. MRI tests can’t give a full picture of one’ s condition.
C. Minor injuries can lead to severe pain. D. Bone problems begin to bother the young.
25. What can we learn from the author's personal story
A. He found his back surgery medically justified. B. The surgeon misled him about the back injury.
C. A surgery might do him more harm than good. D. Being a physician helps him treat his back pain.
26. According to the author, what should a patient with long-lasting pain do
A. Consult professionals to receive surgeries. B. Have painkillers as early as possible.
C. Take comprehensive MRI examinations. D. Acquire a thorough understanding of the pain.
27. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Origins of pain. B. Killers of pain. C. Victims of pain. D. Effects of pain.
C
For many, travel isn’t just about the destination---it’s about making the most of the journey. However, for a lot of people, the journey is often ruined by an uncomfortable experience often accompanied by vomiting, known as motion sickness. If you’ve ever felt the unwelcome urge to vomit while reading or using your device in a moving vehicle, you’re not alone. Recognizing this common issue, Apple has stepped up to offer a revolutionary solution; the Vehicle Motion Cues feature for iPhones and iPads.
Motion sickness occurs when there is a disconnect between what your eyes see and what your body feels. When you’re in a moving vehicle, your body senses motion through its vestibular system (the inner ear), but if your eyes are focused on a still screen that doesn’t reflect this movement, the brain receives mixed signals. This sensory conflict can lead to dizziness, nausea, and overall discomfort symptoms all too familiar to motion sickness sufferers.
Apple’s new Vehicle Motion Cues feature is designed to bridge this gap and bring relief to those likely to experience motion sickness. This revolutionary feature works by displaying animated dots, around the edges of your screen, which move at the same time and speed a s the motion of your vehicle. These moving cues help keep the motion your body feels in line with what your eyes see, effectively reducing the sensory mismatch that causes motion sickness.
The magic lies in the simplicity and effectiveness. The animated dots move in consistency with the vehicle’s motion, providing a visual representation of the movement your body is experiencing. By matching the visual input with the physical sensations of motion, your brain is less likely to experience the confusion that leads to sickness.
Early reports and user feedback indicate that Vehicle Motion Cues is receiving high praise for its effectiveness. So next time you embark on a journey, whether short or long, remember that Apple’s got your back---or rather, your brain helping you make the most of every mile with ease and comfort.
28. Which type of people can be interested in Vehicle Motion Cues
A. Frequent travelers. B. Book lovers. C. Vehicle operators. D. Sport scientists.
29. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The principle of Apple’s new design. B. The cause of motion sickness.
C. The functions of Apples new design. D. The symptoms of motion sickness.
30. By displaying animated dots around the screen, Applet Vehicle Motion Cues is able to ___________.
A. ease sensory conflicts in the brain B. tell the mismatched physical sensations
C. balance the movement of our eyes and body D. increase the effectiveness of vehicle motion
31. Which can be the best title of the passage
A. Make the Most of Your Journey : Apple Bridges the Gap
B. Find the Magic of a Moving Vehicle: Apple’s Got! Your Back
C. Enjoy Your Reading: Apple Offers a Revolutionary Solution
D. Say Goodbye to Motion Sickness: Apple Introduces Its New Design
D
In a groundbreaking effort, scientists at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice , leading to enhanced health and a longer lifespan for the mice.
Unlike many other species, the rats do not often contract diseases, including cancer as they age. Vera Gorbunova, the Doris Johns Cherry Professor of biology and medicine at Rochester, along with Andrei Seluanov, a professor of biology, and their colleagues have devoted decades of research to understanding the unique mechanisms (机制) that the naked mole rats use to protect themselves against aging and diseases. The researchers discovered that HMW-HA is one mechanism responsible for the rats' unusual resistance to pared to mice and humans, naked mole rats have about ten times more HMW-HA in their bodies. When the researchers removed HMW-HA from the rat cells, the cells were more likely to form tumors (肿瘤).
"Our study provides a proof of principle that unique longevity mechanisms that evolved in long-lived mammals can be exported to improve the lifespans of other mammals," says Gorbunova. The Rochester researchers report in a study published in Nature that they successfully transferred a gene responsible for making HMW-HA from a naked mole rat to mice.This led to improved health and an approximate 4.4 percent increase in the lifespan for the mice.
By introducing a specific gene responsible for enhance d cellular repair and protection into mice, the researchers have opened exciting possibilities for unlocking the secrets of aging and extending human lifespan. "It took us 10 years from the discovery of HMW-HA in the naked mole rat to showing that HMW-HA improves health in mice, " Gorbunova says. "Our next goal is to transfer this benefit to humans."
They believe they can accomplish this through two routes: either by slowing down the degradation of HMW-HA or by enhancing HMW-HA synthesis. "We hope that our findings will provide the first, but not the last, example of how longevity adaptations from a long-lived species can be adapted to benefit human longevity and health." Seluanov says.
32. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The beneficial effects of HMW-HA on humans.
B. The process of transferring genes producing HMW- HA.
C. The comparison between mice and humans in longevity.
D. The discovery of a unique mechanism for cancer resistance.
33. What can we learn about the Rochester researchers
A. They have uncovered the secrets of humans.
B. They managed to end the weakening of HMW-HA.
C. They are planning to export longevity genes to humans.
D. They have spent 10 years trying to discover HMW-H A.
34. What does the underlined word “feasible” in Paragraph 5 mean
A. Practicable. B. Theoretical. C. Profitable. D. Academical.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Promise Shown in Control of Human Genes B. Scientists Successfully Transfer Longevity Gene
C. Achievement Made in Extending Human Lifespan D. New Breakthrough Paves the Way for Curing Cancer
第二节 七选五 (共5题，每小题2分，满分10分)
If a stranger offered you a free cookie, you might eat it. But what if they also offered to give you $2 You might politely decline and walk away thinking, "Something smells fishy.” A recent study found that people tend to turn down offers of “free money” because they seem “too good to be true.” ________36________
In the initial experiment, nearly 40% of participants ate a cookie offered freely compared with about 20% of those offered $2 as well. "People typically imagine things like that someone did something unpleasant to the cookie," says lead research Andrew J. Vonasch. Nine further experiments, involving more than 4,000 participants, used online questionnaires to present other scenarios. ________37________ In each case, past a certain threshold (界限), higher monetary gain reduced participants’likeluhood of accepting the offer.
If someone seems to go against accepted rules such as self-interest without explanations, we assume they have hidden “phantom (虚幻的) costs”. This term refers to imagined consequences that reduce an offer’s “psychological value”, the extent to which it allows the receiver to feel better.
________38________ "Understanding that others' perceived overgenerosity may put us in their debt could also help explain people’s unwillingness,” says psychologist Rachel McCloy, “The old saying there's no such thing as a free lunch is clearly alive and well."
Another experiment found that high scorers on measures of distrust inferred more phantom costs. ________39________ The “cheap flights” experiment included a condition where the seats were revealed to be very uncomfortable.” Uncomfortable seats aren’t typically a selling point,” Vonasch says. "But telling people this fact them more willing to take these seats because it was a sufficient explanation.”
The team is now studying whether people with autism, whose ability to infer others' motivation may be weaker, assume phantom costs. ________40________ "If AI is overly generous, will people imagine phantom costs " Vonasch says. "People tend to treat AI as if it has a mind, when obviously it doesn't."
A. The scientists are also experimenting with robot and Al interactions.
B. Unusually high salaries and suspiciously cheap services raised people's doubts.
C. From a purely economic perspective, these findings reflect illogical decision-making.
D. The researchers also showed how to reduce the effect: simply provide a reason for the deal.
E. The researchers bridge economics and psychology to explain why encouraging specific actions by offering money can backfire (适得其反).
F. These included being offered money to accept a ride home, shockingly high wages for a construction job, and surprisingly cheap flights.
G. Future consequences may come into play, too.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
"You're a corner person I'm a corner person, too!" my friend said with a grin as he ____41____ my corner-house driveway. While many people avoid corner lots, I actually ____42____ the idea of a corner house.
You can enrich the lives of neighbors and passers-by by creating ____43____. Over the years, I've grown many different herbs (香草), in pots and containers at the edge of my driveway. ____44____ walk by and stop to take a few for their dinner plans, and later they may ____45____ give me a serving of the ____46____ product. The herb idea has led to many ____47____ as well as Christmas gifts.
I also began a newspaper ____48____ out the front years ago. After reading the papers myself, I put them out on a little table with a(n) ____49____, "Help yourself to a newspaper." Many come for the papers. I've even heard people ____50____ at what time my papers will be out on the table.
Every Christmas evening, my "corner person" friend would create a magical ____51____ window in his neighborhood, which includes a slide show of the season's favorite music videos. As people walk by his corner in the ____52____, their lives are brightened by this creative display of ____53____.
Cities can bring people together, and the corner lot person ____54____ this beautifully. Do you now ____55____ to be a corner person Let's meet at my corner to discuss further!
41. A. turned off B. pulled into C. checked out D. zoomed past
42. A. welcome B. doubt C. resist D. invent
43. A. imaginations B. equipment C. connections D. responsibilities
44. A. Friends B. Hosts C. Relatives D. Neighbors
45. A. even B. never C. ultimately D. sometimes
46. A. labeled B. delivered C. finished D. diversified
47. A. acts B. limits C. pictures D. conversations
48. A. job B. story C. project D. experiment
49. A. warning B. sign C. suggestion D. poster
50. A. laugh B. estimate C. quarrel D. complain
51. A. shop B. holiday C. car D. department
52. A. morning B. afternoon C. darkness D. daylight
53. A. joy B. generosity C. curiosity D. anxiety
54. A. paints B. remembers C. considers D. illustrates
55. A. desire B. vote C. need D. volunteer
第二节 (一)语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
Li Ziqi, a Chinese influencer, with a huge global following and the apparent 56.__________ (approve) of the Communist Party, has returned to the internet after a three-year hiatus (停滞). She announced her return with a 14-minute video on all her social media accounts, including Chinese platforms Weibo, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, as well as YouTube and TikTok. The video, which shows her making a wardrobe for her grandmother 57.___________ (use) the traditional lacquering (漆) technique, has been viewed more than 10 million times on YouTube and more than three million times on TikTok.
Li first rose to fame in 2016 when China's fast-growing social media users found comfort in her slow-paced videos about cooking and traditional handicraft. Her return, welcomed by fans around the world, comes amid a government crackdown on influencers 58._____________ content they consider "inappropriate". Li's hiatus followed a dispute 59._____________ the agency that managed her accounts. In late 2021, she filed 60._____________ lawsuit against the company over rights to her brand and stopped uploading new videos. They settled in 2022, but Li didn't return to the internet until Tuesday.
In the past months, influencers 61._____________ (disappear) from Chinese internet as officials stepped up efforts to "rectify" (整顿) online culture by targeting those accused of tax evasion, 62._____________ (spread) disinformation and flaunting wealth. But Li is among those who has survived official censure.
Li shot to fame internationally during the pandemic, when China's relationship with the West began to sour. 63._____________ (lock) in their homes, millions of people abroad were fascinated with her videos. 64._____________ Li's brand thrived, she began selling food and sauces under her name on the Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao. In 2020, local media reported that sales of her products exceeded 1.6bn yuan ($220m; 172m). By 2021, she 65._____________ (become) the most popular Chinese-language vlogger on YouTube, where she has more than 20 million followers. Another three million follow her on TikTok.
(二) 单句填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
66. The ______________________ (phenomenon) success of his efforts owe much to his supreme mathematical skills and to his equally superb physical insights.
67. Although there were some rooms open to the public, most of the interior was desperately in need of ______________________ (restore).
68. Poor profits resulted in the company's ______________________ (withdraw) from its computer games and entertainment business. hdawa
69. Out of expectation, the display highlights the system and area experiencing ______________________ (normal) conditions, both plant malfunction and unacceptable environment level.
70. It is high time that a ______________________ (prohibit) against selling alcohol to people under the age of 18 should be carried out.
71. Trapped in the severe situation for quite a long time, the team made up their mind ______________________ (wrestle) with it.
72. Complaining of frequent staff changes resulting in a lack of consistency between residential workers and inadequate control of the youngsters, they are making ______________________ (adjust) to the system.
73. One of the most striking ______________________ (characteristic) of Morris's designs is a sensuous vitality derived from his deep love of nature.
74. On hearing the song composed by the musician specializing in classic music, the whole class burst into thunderous ______________________ (applaud).
75. Equipped with diverse theories related to the job, he is bound to be ______________________ (compete).
第四部分写作（共两节，满分 40分)
第一节应用文写作（满分15分)
假定你是李华，你班级在上周学校启动的课间健身操活动获得了表扬。请你给英国朋友 Linda 写一封邮件介绍相关情况，内容包括：
1. 活动内容； 2. 活动的效果和影响。
注意：写作词数应为80个左右
Dear Linda,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，跟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。
Mary was the art teacher for primary school students. On this particular day, she was guiding them through the process of drawing a scenic landscape. Akila yawned (打哈欠), clearly disinterested-drawing wasn't her thing. A small group of students gathered around Tina, laughing at her unusual drawing: a sun sporting sunglasses and trees topped with ice cream cones.
Mary instructed Tina firmly but with unease, "Draw it the way I showed you." As the lesson continued, doubt crept into Mary's mind. Had the joy of creativity been overshadowed by the pressure to fit in She scanned the room, observing her students' faces---some concentrated, others uncertain. Akila's disinterest was clear, and Tina's imaginative drawing had been met with ridicule instead of praise.
After class, Mary sat down with Tina, her tone softening. "Why did you draw the sun with sunglasses and the trees with ice cream " she asked gently.
Tina's eyes sparkled with a touch of rebellion (叛逆). "I love ice cream, and I thought the sun would look cool with sunglasses. Why do we always have to draw like everyone else " Mary paused, her thoughts racing. Tina's drawings weren't just curious---they were a window into a world where imagination ruled, where rules could be bent into delightful chaos. Was she by enforcing a rigid style, killing that very creativity
The next morning, Mary walked into the classroom with a renewed sense of purpose. She placed a large sheet of paper in front of the class and announced a new project they would create a collective (集体的) artwork titled "Our Dream World" with no rules. They were free to use colors, shapes, and patterns however they wished.
At first, the students hesitated, unsure of this newfound freedom. Akila leaned back, skeptical of what seemed like another pointless exercise But Tina, her creativity no longer restricted, eagerly grabbed her crayons and began to draw with abandon Then, Maya joined in. And then Michael...
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As the students worked, Mary observed the m with curiosity. ________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Mary stood back and surveyed the creation. _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
答案：
一、阅读理解：BBB BCDA ABAD DCAB
二、七选五：EFGDA
三、完形填空：BACDA CDCBB BCADA
四、(一)语法填空：
approval; using; whose; with; a; has been disappearing; spreading; locked; As; had become
(二)单句填空：
phenomenal; restoration; withdrawal; abnormal; prohibition; to wrestle; adjustment; characteristics; applause; competitive
五、书面表达：
(一) 应用文：略
(二) 读后续写：
As the students worked, Mary observed the m with curiosity. She noticed how some students, initially hesitant, began to relax and enjoy the freedom of creation. Others, like Akila, started with skepticism but were soon drawn into the collective enthusiasm, experimenting with new ideas. Mary encouraged them, reminding them that there were no right or wrong answers, only their own visions of a "Dream World."
Mary stood back and surveyed the creation. Before her was a world teeming with imagination and creativity, featuring flying cats, clouds in vibrant colors, giant ice cream mountains, and a sun wearing sunglasses. She realized that by giving her students the freedom to express themselves, they had created something far more beautiful and unique than anything she could have taught them. Mary felt a deep sense of pride and fulfillment, knowing she had helped her students unlock their inner creativity.
一、听力（略）
二、阅读理解（共2节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
A DINO SCIENCE INVESTIGATION Look at rocks and bones, dig up your own fossils, and find out how to identify prehistoric animals and plants at the Natural History Museum. Dinosaurs became extinct around 65 million years ago, so how do we know what they looked like and how they behaved Bring your pupils to our Dino Scene Investigation workshops to find out! If you want more from your dinosaur experience, you can actually spend the night in the museum. Our Dino Snores programme takes you into the museum and on your way to your "bedroom” you solve a puzzle. You can then watch a film before going to sleep under the Diplodocus dinosaur. Although museum admission is free, there is a charge for the Dino Snores event. So see the website for details.
B TEAM BUILDING THE MEDIEVAL WAY Bring your staff to our special Medieval Knight School for a company event they won’t forget. Our experienced knights will tell you about the history of Warwick Castle and will take you back to mediaeval times when the Castle’s soldiers were getting ready to fight. Your employees will improve their business skills, such as leadership and trust, while they learn about fighting with swords and bows and arrows. For more information, contact our Sales Team.
C EXCELLENT TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN MOTORING Porsche has a unique history in motor racing and engineering innovation. The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany has around 80 of the most famous Porsche models in the history of the company. Children can take part in the "Museum Rallye”, which is a quiz relating to the exhibits. There is also a special children’s audio guide, which is available in several languages. They can learn about the exhibits in any order and at their own speed. It serves to present the excitement and variety of the Porsche brand to children from all over the world.
21. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the brochures
A. Sleepovers are offered at the Natural History Museum (NHM) to attract children to it.
B. Porsche wants to attract children to the museum to help advertise the cars.
C. To inspire children to become future engineer is one aim of Porsche Museum.
D. Visitors have the opportunity to recognize different dinosaurs in NHM.
22. Companies use the Mediaeval knight School at Warwick Castle ____________.
A. to learn about sales techniques B. to help team building
C. to teach staff to fight D. to help the staff remember the experience
23. Which of the following activities is NOT available in the Porsche Museum
A. Participating in a quiz. B. Taking part in a model car race.
C. Listening to a recorded guide. D. Learning about the exhibits at their own pace.
B
While lifting weights one day, I heard a loud click on my back. I was rushed to the emergency room, where I was told the pain would eventually disappear. It didn’t, however. What I’ve learned about pain since then---both as a patient and as a physician---has me questioning how we treat it.
Vania Apkarian, one of the world’s leading pain researchers, told me the classic idea is that pain continues as long as the injury does, but the injury and pain it produces end up being separate. "Although MRIs (核磁共振) are reliable indicators of injury, they are not reliable indicators of pain," he says. A review of 33 studies found that among a group of 20-year-olds without any back pain, 37 percent had disc degeneration (腰椎间盘退化) on MRI. And in people whose backs hurt, MRI results have absolutely no connection with their pain.
This is a really big deal: millions of people in the U. S. alone get MRIs for back pain. Yet 5 percent of them were medically justified, and of those who received MRIs, 65 percent received potentially harmful advice---including calls for risky back surgery that probably wouldn’t have resolved their pain. I could have been one of those people, yet when I took my MRI films to an experienced surgeon, he told me an operation might leave my back worse off.
If MRI doesn’t explain long-lasting pains, what does One major factor is our mentality. A recent trial has revealed the power of therapies (疗法) that target how we think about discomfort. People who are anxious about being in pain are twice as likely to develop long time pain.
A thorough examination of pain and its origins should encourage efforts to make sure everyone in pain receives kindness and respect, as well as access to more than pills and surgical procedures. Fully accepting the complexity of pain can open the door to new and innovative ways to ensure that even if we hurt, we don’t have to suffer.
24. What does paragraph 2 imply
A. Back pain is not necessarily an emergency case. B. MRI tests can’t give a full picture of one’ s condition.
C. Minor injuries can lead to severe pain. D. Bone problems begin to bother the young.
25. What can we learn from the author's personal story
A. He found his back surgery medically justified. B. The surgeon misled him about the back injury.
C. A surgery might do him more harm than good. D. Being a physician helps him treat his back pain.
26. According to the author, what should a patient with long-lasting pain do
A. Consult professionals to receive surgeries. B. Have painkillers as early as possible.
C. Take comprehensive MRI examinations. D. Acquire a thorough understanding of the pain.
27. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Origins of pain. B. Killers of pain. C. Victims of pain. D. Effects of pain.
C
For many, travel isn’t just about the destination---it’s about making the most of the journey. However, for a lot of people, the journey is often ruined by an uncomfortable experience often accompanied by vomiting, known as motion sickness. If you’ve ever felt the unwelcome urge to vomit while reading or using your device in a moving vehicle, you’re not alone. Recognizing this common issue, Apple has stepped up to offer a revolutionary solution; the Vehicle Motion Cues feature for iPhones and iPads.
Motion sickness occurs when there is a disconnect between what your eyes see and what your body feels. When you’re in a moving vehicle, your body senses motion through its vestibular system (the inner ear), but if your eyes are focused on a still screen that doesn’t reflect this movement, the brain receives mixed signals. This sensory conflict can lead to dizziness, nausea, and overall discomfort symptoms all too familiar to motion sickness sufferers.
Apple’s new Vehicle Motion Cues feature is designed to bridge this gap and bring relief to those likely to experience motion sickness. This revolutionary feature works by displaying animated dots, around the edges of your screen, which move at the same time and speed a s the motion of your vehicle. These moving cues help keep the motion your body feels in line with what your eyes see, effectively reducing the sensory mismatch that causes motion sickness.
The magic lies in the simplicity and effectiveness. The animated dots move in consistency with the vehicle’s motion, providing a visual representation of the movement your body is experiencing. By matching the visual input with the physical sensations of motion, your brain is less likely to experience the confusion that leads to sickness.
Early reports and user feedback indicate that Vehicle Motion Cues is receiving high praise for its effectiveness. So next time you embark on a journey, whether short or long, remember that Apple’s got your back---or rather, your brain helping you make the most of every mile with ease and comfort.
28. Which type of people can be interested in Vehicle Motion Cues
A. Frequent travelers. B. Book lovers. C. Vehicle operators. D. Sport scientists.
29. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The principle of Apple’s new design. B. The cause of motion sickness.
C. The functions of Apples new design. D. The symptoms of motion sickness.
30. By displaying animated dots around the screen, Applet Vehicle Motion Cues is able to ___________.
A. ease sensory conflicts in the brain B. tell the mismatched physical sensations
C. balance the movement of our eyes and body D. increase the effectiveness of vehicle motion
31. Which can be the best title of the passage
A. Make the Most of Your Journey : Apple Bridges the Gap
B. Find the Magic of a Moving Vehicle: Apple’s Got! Your Back
C. Enjoy Your Reading: Apple Offers a Revolutionary Solution
D. Say Goodbye to Motion Sickness: Apple Introduces Its New Design
D
In a groundbreaking effort, scientists at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice , leading to enhanced health and a longer lifespan for the mice.
Unlike many other species, the rats do not often contract diseases, including cancer as they age. Vera Gorbunova, the Doris Johns Cherry Professor of biology and medicine at Rochester, along with Andrei Seluanov, a professor of biology, and their colleagues have devoted decades of research to understanding the unique mechanisms (机制) that the naked mole rats use to protect themselves against aging and diseases. The researchers discovered that HMW-HA is one mechanism responsible for the rats' unusual resistance to pared to mice and humans, naked mole rats have about ten times more HMW-HA in their bodies. When the researchers removed HMW-HA from the rat cells, the cells were more likely to form tumors (肿瘤).
"Our study provides a proof of principle that unique longevity mechanisms that evolved in long-lived mammals can be exported to improve the lifespans of other mammals," says Gorbunova. The Rochester researchers report in a study published in Nature that they successfully transferred a gene responsible for making HMW-HA from a naked mole rat to mice.This led to improved health and an approximate 4.4 percent increase in the lifespan for the mice.
By introducing a specific gene responsible for enhance d cellular repair and protection into mice, the researchers have opened exciting possibilities for unlocking the secrets of aging and extending human lifespan. "It took us 10 years from the discovery of HMW-HA in the naked mole rat to showing that HMW-HA improves health in mice, " Gorbunova says. "Our next goal is to transfer this benefit to humans."
They believe they can accomplish this through two routes: either by slowing down the degradation of HMW-HA or by enhancing HMW-HA synthesis. "We hope that our findings will provide the first, but not the last, example of how longevity adaptations from a long-lived species can be adapted to benefit human longevity and health." Seluanov says.
32. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The beneficial effects of HMW-HA on humans.
B. The process of transferring genes producing HMW- HA.
C. The comparison between mice and humans in longevity.
D. The discovery of a unique mechanism for cancer resistance.
33. What can we learn about the Rochester researchers
A. They have uncovered the secrets of humans.
B. They managed to end the weakening of HMW-HA.
C. They are planning to export longevity genes to humans.
D. They have spent 10 years trying to discover HMW-H A.
34. What does the underlined word “feasible” in Paragraph 5 mean
A. Practicable. B. Theoretical. C. Profitable. D. Academical.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Promise Shown in Control of Human Genes B. Scientists Successfully Transfer Longevity Gene
C. Achievement Made in Extending Human Lifespan D. New Breakthrough Paves the Way for Curing Cancer
第二节 七选五 (共5题，每小题2分，满分10分)
If a stranger offered you a free cookie, you might eat it. But what if they also offered to give you $2 You might politely decline and walk away thinking, "Something smells fishy.” A recent study found that people tend to turn down offers of “free money” because they seem “too good to be true.” ________36________
In the initial experiment, nearly 40% of participants ate a cookie offered freely compared with about 20% of those offered $2 as well. "People typically imagine things like that someone did something unpleasant to the cookie," says lead research Andrew J. Vonasch. Nine further experiments, involving more than 4,000 participants, used online questionnaires to present other scenarios. ________37________ In each case, past a certain threshold (界限), higher monetary gain reduced participants’likeluhood of accepting the offer.
If someone seems to go against accepted rules such as self-interest without explanations, we assume they have hidden “phantom (虚幻的) costs”. This term refers to imagined consequences that reduce an offer’s “psychological value”, the extent to which it allows the receiver to feel better.
________38________ "Understanding that others' perceived overgenerosity may put us in their debt could also help explain people’s unwillingness,” says psychologist Rachel McCloy, “The old saying there's no such thing as a free lunch is clearly alive and well."
Another experiment found that high scorers on measures of distrust inferred more phantom costs. ________39________ The “cheap flights” experiment included a condition where the seats were revealed to be very uncomfortable.” Uncomfortable seats aren’t typically a selling point,” Vonasch says. "But telling people this fact them more willing to take these seats because it was a sufficient explanation.”
The team is now studying whether people with autism, whose ability to infer others' motivation may be weaker, assume phantom costs. ________40________ "If AI is overly generous, will people imagine phantom costs " Vonasch says. "People tend to treat AI as if it has a mind, when obviously it doesn't."
A. The scientists are also experimenting with robot and Al interactions.
B. Unusually high salaries and suspiciously cheap services raised people's doubts.
C. From a purely economic perspective, these findings reflect illogical decision-making.
D. The researchers also showed how to reduce the effect: simply provide a reason for the deal.
E. The researchers bridge economics and psychology to explain why encouraging specific actions by offering money can backfire (适得其反).
F. These included being offered money to accept a ride home, shockingly high wages for a construction job, and surprisingly cheap flights.
G. Future consequences may come into play, too.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
"You're a corner person I'm a corner person, too!" my friend said with a grin as he ____41____ my corner-house driveway. While many people avoid corner lots, I actually ____42____ the idea of a corner house.
You can enrich the lives of neighbors and passers-by by creating ____43____. Over the years, I've grown many different herbs (香草), in pots and containers at the edge of my driveway. ____44____ walk by and stop to take a few for their dinner plans, and later they may ____45____ give me a serving of the ____46____ product. The herb idea has led to many ____47____ as well as Christmas gifts.
I also began a newspaper ____48____ out the front years ago. After reading the papers myself, I put them out on a little table with a(n) ____49____, "Help yourself to a newspaper." Many come for the papers. I've even heard people ____50____ at what time my papers will be out on the table.
Every Christmas evening, my "corner person" friend would create a magical ____51____ window in his neighborhood, which includes a slide show of the season's favorite music videos. As people walk by his corner in the ____52____, their lives are brightened by this creative display of ____53____.
Cities can bring people together, and the corner lot person ____54____ this beautifully. Do you now ____55____ to be a corner person Let's meet at my corner to discuss further!
41. A. turned off B. pulled into C. checked out D. zoomed past
42. A. welcome B. doubt C. resist D. invent
43. A. imaginations B. equipment C. connections D. responsibilities
44. A. Friends B. Hosts C. Relatives D. Neighbors
45. A. even B. never C. ultimately D. sometimes
46. A. labeled B. delivered C. finished D. diversified
47. A. acts B. limits C. pictures D. conversations
48. A. job B. story C. project D. experiment
49. A. warning B. sign C. suggestion D. poster
50. A. laugh B. estimate C. quarrel D. complain
51. A. shop B. holiday C. car D. department
52. A. morning B. afternoon C. darkness D. daylight
53. A. joy B. generosity C. curiosity D. anxiety
54. A. paints B. remembers C. considers D. illustrates
55. A. desire B. vote C. need D. volunteer
第二节 (一)语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
Li Ziqi, a Chinese influencer, with a huge global following and the apparent 56.__________ (approve) of the Communist Party, has returned to the internet after a three-year hiatus (停滞). She announced her return with a 14-minute video on all her social media accounts, including Chinese platforms Weibo, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, as well as YouTube and TikTok. The video, which shows her making a wardrobe for her grandmother 57.___________ (use) the traditional lacquering (漆) technique, has been viewed more than 10 million times on YouTube and more than three million times on TikTok.
Li first rose to fame in 2016 when China's fast-growing social media users found comfort in her slow-paced videos about cooking and traditional handicraft. Her return, welcomed by fans around the world, comes amid a government crackdown on influencers 58._____________ content they consider "inappropriate". Li's hiatus followed a dispute 59._____________ the agency that managed her accounts. In late 2021, she filed 60._____________ lawsuit against the company over rights to her brand and stopped uploading new videos. They settled in 2022, but Li didn't return to the internet until Tuesday.
In the past months, influencers 61._____________ (disappear) from Chinese internet as officials stepped up efforts to "rectify" (整顿) online culture by targeting those accused of tax evasion, 62._____________ (spread) disinformation and flaunting wealth. But Li is among those who has survived official censure.
Li shot to fame internationally during the pandemic, when China's relationship with the West began to sour. 63._____________ (lock) in their homes, millions of people abroad were fascinated with her videos. 64._____________ Li's brand thrived, she began selling food and sauces under her name on the Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao. In 2020, local media reported that sales of her products exceeded 1.6bn yuan ($220m; 172m). By 2021, she 65._____________ (become) the most popular Chinese-language vlogger on YouTube, where she has more than 20 million followers. Another three million follow her on TikTok.
(二) 单句填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
66. The ______________________ (phenomenon) success of his efforts owe much to his supreme mathematical skills and to his equally superb physical insights.
67. Although there were some rooms open to the public, most of the interior was desperately in need of ______________________ (restore).
68. Poor profits resulted in the company's ______________________ (withdraw) from its computer games and entertainment business. hdawa
69. Out of expectation, the display highlights the system and area experiencing ______________________ (normal) conditions, both plant malfunction and unacceptable environment level.
70. It is high time that a ______________________ (prohibit) against selling alcohol to people under the age of 18 should be carried out.
71. Trapped in the severe situation for quite a long time, the team made up their mind ______________________ (wrestle) with it.
72. Complaining of frequent staff changes resulting in a lack of consistency between residential workers and inadequate control of the youngsters, they are making ______________________ (adjust) to the system.
73. One of the most striking ______________________ (characteristic) of Morris's designs is a sensuous vitality derived from his deep love of nature.
74. On hearing the song composed by the musician specializing in classic music, the whole class burst into thunderous ______________________ (applaud).
75. Equipped with diverse theories related to the job, he is bound to be ______________________ (compete).
第四部分写作（共两节，满分 40分)
第一节应用文写作（满分15分)
假定你是李华，你班级在上周学校启动的课间健身操活动获得了表扬。请你给英国朋友 Linda 写一封邮件介绍相关情况，内容包括：
1. 活动内容； 2. 活动的效果和影响。
注意：写作词数应为80个左右
Dear Linda,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，跟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。
Mary was the art teacher for primary school students. On this particular day, she was guiding them through the process of drawing a scenic landscape. Akila yawned (打哈欠), clearly disinterested-drawing wasn't her thing. A small group of students gathered around Tina, laughing at her unusual drawing: a sun sporting sunglasses and trees topped with ice cream cones.
Mary instructed Tina firmly but with unease, "Draw it the way I showed you." As the lesson continued, doubt crept into Mary's mind. Had the joy of creativity been overshadowed by the pressure to fit in She scanned the room, observing her students' faces---some concentrated, others uncertain. Akila's disinterest was clear, and Tina's imaginative drawing had been met with ridicule instead of praise.
After class, Mary sat down with Tina, her tone softening. "Why did you draw the sun with sunglasses and the trees with ice cream " she asked gently.
Tina's eyes sparkled with a touch of rebellion (叛逆). "I love ice cream, and I thought the sun would look cool with sunglasses. Why do we always have to draw like everyone else " Mary paused, her thoughts racing. Tina's drawings weren't just curious---they were a window into a world where imagination ruled, where rules could be bent into delightful chaos. Was she by enforcing a rigid style, killing that very creativity
The next morning, Mary walked into the classroom with a renewed sense of purpose. She placed a large sheet of paper in front of the class and announced a new project they would create a collective (集体的) artwork titled "Our Dream World" with no rules. They were free to use colors, shapes, and patterns however they wished.
At first, the students hesitated, unsure of this newfound freedom. Akila leaned back, skeptical of what seemed like another pointless exercise But Tina, her creativity no longer restricted, eagerly grabbed her crayons and began to draw with abandon Then, Maya joined in. And then Michael...
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As the students worked, Mary observed the m with curiosity. ________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Mary stood back and surveyed the creation. _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
答案：
一、阅读理解：BBB BCDA ABAD DCAB
二、七选五：EFGDA
三、完形填空：BACDA CDCBB BCADA
四、(一)语法填空：
approval; using; whose; with; a; has been disappearing; spreading; locked; As; had become
(二)单句填空：
phenomenal; restoration; withdrawal; abnormal; prohibition; to wrestle; adjustment; characteristics; applause; competitive
五、书面表达：
(一) 应用文：略
(二) 读后续写：
As the students worked, Mary observed the m with curiosity. She noticed how some students, initially hesitant, began to relax and enjoy the freedom of creation. Others, like Akila, started with skepticism but were soon drawn into the collective enthusiasm, experimenting with new ideas. Mary encouraged them, reminding them that there were no right or wrong answers, only their own visions of a "Dream World."
Mary stood back and surveyed the creation. Before her was a world teeming with imagination and creativity, featuring flying cats, clouds in vibrant colors, giant ice cream mountains, and a sun wearing sunglasses. She realized that by giving her students the freedom to express themselves, they had created something far more beautiful and unique than anything she could have taught them. Mary felt a deep sense of pride and fulfillment, knowing she had helped her students unlock their inner creativity.